Gratuity Guidelines for Meeting Planners

Feb 07, 2012

Tips to take the stress out of tipping

Commentary: Sustainable F&B Is Hard to Define

Jan 09, 2012

If you’ve been looking at food and beverage as an area where you can make your meetings more sustainable, the long-awaited APEX/ASTM Sustainable Meeting Standards were supposed to make your life a bit easier...

Expert Chat: How to Save on F&B

Dec 05, 2011

Need a big menu on a small budget? Our experts have you covered. Return to our Must-See Meeting Videos

7 Ways to Save Money Buying Wine for Events

Oct 10, 2011

We have all seen the cost of a simple bottle of water go from free to as much as $4.50 or more, while the price of a cocktail has jumped from $4.50 to $10 (or more). While it may be difficult to negotiate drink prices, there are still ways you c...

Cheap & Chic F&B

Mar 24, 2011

10 tips from top caterers on how to make the menu elegant while bringing the budget down

The Case for Brain Food at Meetings

Mar 01, 2011

Watching the trends with Editor-at-Large Regina Baraban

What is Your Biggest Food-and-Beverage Challenge?

Aug 01, 2010

Larry Collins Managing Director and Meeting Planner North American Christian Convention, Cincinnati ...

Mike Donlin's Last Laugh: Sushi, Panko, and Glares - Oh, My!

Jan 25, 2010

Food allergies, religious restrictions, and lean budgets make F&B selection tougher than ever

Why Not Renegotiate?

Apr 01, 2009

With the U.S. lodging industry in the midst of a deep recession and the number of meetings declining, it's not surprising that many meeting managers are taking a sharp look at their existing contracts to see if there is any room for flexibility...

Fun Food Trends to Spice Up Your Meetings

Apr 01, 2009

Fast casual This option offers a slightly higher quality of food, service, and atmosphere than a fast food restaurant; for example, Outback and Applebee's. Gourmet comfort food Comfort food gets done creatively: macaroni and cheese with...