Best Alternatives to SetMenu for Restaurant Pre-Orders
IN SHORT Restaurant groups comparing pre-order tools should test two things above features: whether the system holds up at peak, and whether […]
7 Automation Mistakes Hotels and Venues Should Avoid
A booking can arrive through a polished digital enquiry form, receive an automated proposal and collect a deposit online, yet still leave […]
Event Deposit and Cancellation Policy: A UK Venue Guide 2026
How to word an event deposit and cancellation policy for a UK venue: deposit sizes, cancellation tiers, balance due dates, plus a checklist and FAQ.
Best Event Ticketing Software for Venues: 2026 Guide
A venue can sell every ticket for a busy dinner, concert or seasonal event and still lose control of the operation afterwards. […]
Microsoft Publisher is retiring: what venues should use for table plans
In short: Microsoft Publisher was removed from Microsoft 365 on 1 October 2026, and support for Publisher 2021 ends on 13 October […]
Best Practices for Handling Allergens at Large Hotel Events
A banquet captain checks the organiser's spreadsheet. The chef checks a printed function sheet. A server checks handwritten place cards. The guest […]
Best Event Software for Multi-Site Hospitality Groups Guide
A group operations director approves a new event booking, only to discover that the venue team is working from a different menu […]
Best Event Management Software for Luxury Hotels Guide
A wedding coordinator has approved the menu, the banquet manager has reserved the room, and the hotel's events team is preparing place […]
Delphi Alternatives for Managing Event Guest Details After Booking
A wedding deposit has been paid, the contract is signed, and the function diary is accurate. Yet the events team still needs […]
ResDiary Alternatives for Group Bookings and Pre-orders
Most advice on ResDiary alternatives for group bookings and pre-orders starts in the wrong place. It assumes the problem is choosing a […]
Event Temple Alternatives for UK Venues: A Practical Guide
The morning after a booking is confirmed, the sales win quickly becomes an operational test. A coordinator may have the contract filed, […]