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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. Ford at 2020 Essence Festival; Photo credit: Bluewater Tech. But what does it take to access VR tech?

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Choice Cuts for Food and Beverage Savings

MeetingsNet

And “if you’re getting them sponsored, make sure the price reflects the cost of the beverage.”. • You need to accommodate food allergies and preferences, so try to save costs simultaneously by incorporating dietary needs into the overall menu design—for example, by creating a gluten-free menu—to minimize personalized plates. •

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Event Budget Basics: Everything You Need to Know

Eventmobi

Food & Beverage ($35/person). According to a Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) survey , 36% of all in-person event expenses are for food and beverages (F&B) alone. They do, however, care about an overall great experience, and food and beverage is a large component of attendee satisfaction.

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Live From Las Vegas: Inside the 20th Annual Experiential Marketing Summit

Event Marketer

Everything was on the table during workshops, keynotes, think tanks and more than 30 breakouts, including “The Scoop” bonus livestreams with a range of speaker talent, sponsored by Beedance. The Hall of Ideas was the place to be to explore the latest event tech, network, play games and enjoy bites and brews. EXPERIENCES & EXTRAS.

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14 New Trends in the Event Planning Industry for 2024

Attendease

Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural. Trend #2: The Art of Food Plating Attendees expect more than good food from event dining experiences in 2024—they are also looking for how dishes and beverages are presented to them.

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How to Prepare a Venue for an Event

GEVME

Food and beverage. Wi-Fi, tech, outlets, etc. Food and beverages. Depending on the venue chosen for the event, the type of venue, and location, sales of food and beverages may or may not be needed. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events.

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Leveraging Live Feedback During Events: The Role of Instant Surveys

Caterease

Is the food too salty? Attendees can share their experiences through tech-friendly platforms such as mobile apps, QR codes, or even live polling software. Food & Beverage Feedback How would you rate the quality of todays lunch? Are attendees struggling to find the breakout rooms? 1 to 5), and open-ended questions.