Weekend Convention Boredom

Weekend? You mean you want people to spend their Oh so precious weekends at a work convention? Even the most dedicated of attendees would rather sleep in, have lunch in their pajamas and dinner with friends than go to a weekend convention.

So spice it up! Making the weekend enjoyable is key to showing your gratitude for taking guest away from their treasured personal days. One way to do this, take the convention to the streets! After a full day of sitting in a banquet room listening to a key note speaker your attendees need fresh air.

Make your reception shorter and connect it with a local "Dine Around" in lieu of dinner. Most hotels have resources to help you coordinate payment and reservations. For large groups offer a number of different restaurants that really showcase the city. If you can rely on their expertise, do it, and save yourself time.

Review your organization's food and beverage history. This will give you an idea of what types of restaurants your attendees would like. Adjust your guarantees and orders to mirror your group's tastes and eating habits. If you don't collect historical data you should...
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This can also be a huge draw to your convention. People always get excited about food. Plan it well enough in advance and you can highlight the information in your programs and informational emails. Add links to the restaurant web pages and featured menu! (Usually a good idea to have a set menu with pre-negotiated price to provide seamless service. Although people do enjoy freedom of choice to order from a menu!)

Wet their appetites for a good meal, and draw them into your meeting that much more!!!