If your budget is suffering from the economy, it’s most likely the food & beverage that will be cut down first.
Bonnie Wallsh, CMP, CMM, and Sean Curry, executive chef at the Renaissance Harborplace Hotel in Baltimore, have developed a list of cost-savings food & beverage tips, including…
• Dutch treat networking dinners – attendees join together for dinner according to topics of interest
• Evaluate costs savings of small groups eating in the hotel restaurant rather than a catered function with minimum charges
• Negotiate complimentary reception or refreshments at registration
Read the rest of the cost-saving f&B tips on ConventionPlanit.com and really get the most bang for your buck!