Wouldn’t it be cheaper if there weren’t so many meals and breaks included in the registration package?
Actually, probably not. With a large food/beverage contract, the hotel/convention center lowers room rates and often provides free or discounted meeting space, so without meals and breaks, the cost for meeting space would go up. Also, there are often not enough restaurant venues to serve everyone in the time allotted, so providing a meal or break ensures that attendees have the opportunity to eat. The number of meals and breaks offered is a function of budget based on projected attendance, and varies from year to year.
