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Skyrocketing Costs Squeeze Event Budgets

Velvet Chainsaw

Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). exhibitors are funding these higher expenses by sending fewer staff, opting for smaller booth space and/or decreasing their sponsorship investment. As food-and-beverage costs increase for venues, those expenses are passed directly to event organizers.

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Season Preview: How Brands are Ramping up Tours and Tailgating Events for Football Fans

Event Marketer

Naturally, brands are lining up to earn their attention at NFL and college games with tailgating tours, sponsorship activations and pop-up experiences. There, the brand invited consumers attending the event’s pregame FanFest to celebrate their passion for college football through activations, food and performances.

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Rally Rooms and Tequila Clubs: How 10 Sponsors Activated at the 2024 US Open

Event Marketer

During their visit, cardmembers could also create their own dream vacation inspired by Amex Travel’s 2024 Trending Destinations report, and design their own personalized, premium travel pouch. At the Chase Lounge, air conditioning, food, drinks and clean bathrooms awaited cardmembers. Agency: Momentum Worldwide) –R.B.

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8 Event Budget Adjustments Needed to Host Safe Events in 2021

Event Farm

Ryan and Marcella project a 25% increase in food and beverage costs due to not having buffets or family-style service. They’re also a sponsorship opportunity. #7: 7: Travel and transportation – 111% increase. Missed Part IV of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel?

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Budget, Innovation and Engagement Ideas Were Centerstage at Global DMC Partners Annual

Smart Meetings

This reduces travel, housing and F&B costs. Other factors to consider: In addition to survey feedback, mapping where attendees are located and researching flight options can help to narrow down a location almost everyone can reach with the fewest travel delays.

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7 Event Sustainability Quick Wins that Make an Impact

Stova

Obstacles to Sustainable Event Planning As reported by Skift Meetings , a 2022 report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) found that the two biggest bottlenecks to sustainability action are “higher costs (82 percent) and lack of transparent sustainability data (63 percent).” Optimizing it is crucial for reducing them.

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Tales from The Tailgate Tour: Tips for Popping up at College Football Game Day

Event Marketer

31 at the University of Florida and over 14 weeks will travel to campuses around the country, offers fans a free pregame experience that showcases beverage, CPG, personal care and wireless brands through booths, photo ops, sampling and giveaways. Now in its 25 th year, The Tailgate Tour , which kicked off Aug.