Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010
There is a lot of talk in the industry about green meetings that are good for the environment. But how about healthy meetings that are good for your attendees? Many meeting professionals are paying more attention to this area. They recognize that a little exercise is not only healthy for attendees, but also keeps them [...]
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
Meeting planners know better than anyone else how to cut food and beverage costs. Here are some tips from the inside – advice shared by fellow meeting planners in the “Stellar Tips” section of ConventionPlanit.com: 1. Customize Menus It’s no secret that food and beverage can be expensive. Customizing menus can allow for greater variety, fresher [...]
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
Lawyers will tell you whether you’re giving alcohol away or selling it at an event, anyone who has control over the facility or the event is typically liable if an intoxicated person causes bodily injury or property damage as a result of the liquor served at that event. The good news is, provided the meeting [...]
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
It’s the nature of meeting planning that if the budget is reduced, the first area to be scrutinized for cuts is food and beverage. Bonnie Wallsh, CMP, CMM, a chief strategist with 30 years of experience as a consultant, trainer and educator specializing in the meetings and hospitality industry and Sean Curry, executive chef at [...]
Sunday, August 30th, 2009
Reality TV Star and Author Bethenny Frankel Dishes Out Diet and Exercise Tips for Planners When you want the lowdown on how to stay thin and fit in a world where work and stress drives you away from those goals, turn to the expert. Enter Bethenny Frankel, a star of the “Real Housewives of New [...]