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Tag Archives: meeting savingsCVBs Bring Strong Value to MeetingsTuesday, November 2nd, 2010
It’s not often that something really valuable is available for free. But when it comes to Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs), it’s usually true! Just think of the many services that CVBs provide for free to meeting professionals. Even experienced planners don’t always know everything they provide. “When I worked for a CVB, I was [...] Save Time and Money on Food and BeverageWednesday, 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 [...] Creative Food & Beverage on a BudgetTuesday, 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 [...] North American Meeting Tax DeductionsTuesday, September 22nd, 2009
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has long held that expenses incurred in connection with a convention, seminar, or similar meeting in North America are deductible. These generally include accommodations, meals, meeting materials, and ground and air transportation associated with the meeting, convention, or seminar. For meetings held outside North America, expense deductions are limited. The [...] Memphis: A Cool City with a Warm WelcomeSunday, August 30th, 2009
What’s the most surprising thing about Memphis? Most meeting planners recognize Memphis, Tennessee as a cool city with a great vibe, but many say they don’t realize how much the city offers. The city has more than 50 attractions that are unique to Memphis, including Graceland, Beale Street and the National Civil Rights Museum. Plus [...] Frugal Meeting Planner’s Guide to Saving MoneySunday, August 30th, 2009
What’s ahead for 2009? Nobody knows for sure, but it seems certain that it will be a year to save money wherever possible, anticipating probable declines in meeting attendance, exhibits, and sponsorships. With that in mind, ConventionPlanit.com presents the following money-saving meeting tips gleaned from the popular Stellar Tip Archives on ConventionPlanit.com: If you have [...] |
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