Today more and more planners are swiftly adapting to a shift in alcohol consumption across the country. Water and soda are no longer good enough as alternatives. There is a clear demand for options that maintain an event’s festive mood without the booze.

In today’s competitive meetings landscape, food and beverage (F&B) isn’t just a line item — it’s a defining part of the attendee experience.

Delicious, fun and memorable food is every planner’s goal.

It’s important to incorporate innovative food and beverage options by focusing on quality and not quantity.

While safety concerns are still top of mind for food professionals, so are ideas for making mealtime a memorable, meaningful experience for everyone involved.

The priority with the return of face-to-face meetings is understandably their safety, more so than their sustainability. Planners are first and foremost concerned with implementing distancing and sanitation protocols, as attendees’ immediate well-being takes precedence over that of the environment in the wake of COVID-19. But even if sustainability in some cases is put on […]

One very popular food & beverage trend is offering cooking classes or cooking demonstrations…

From planners to chefs, eating clean and organic are in the forefront of decision makers’ minds when planning a get-together to reward and motivate attendees…

Planners wage a never-ending battle against Murphy’s Law, which says that what can go wrong probably will. That’s why it’s rare that events proceed completely flawless from beginning to end. Events typically can survive minor slip-ups, some of which attendees may not even notice. But big blunders can ruin an event or make attendees so […]

Food is known as the great human equalizer, and can be a fantastic way to bridge any differences and to experience local flavor. And bringing a local holiday or custom to life in your event offers a wealth of potential “wow” moments in the cuisine.