SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. In 2017, this trend will be more popular than ever. Traditional meeting rooms.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. Sometimes we want to make things more complicated than they need to be, or we have meetings about meetings. I am able to travel to Washington, D.C., Lydia Blanchard.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From create your own poke bowl stations to event app polls, 2017 was the year we stopped telling people what to do and let them decide for themselves how they wanted to learn, participate and eat. Smart Meetings has been reporting on these changes all year, and following are the trends that stand out to our editors. App Ubiquity.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Currently vice president, corporate at MCI USA, her meetings and incentives career goes back decades. She’ll bring that experience to Catersource + The Special Event with her session on the blending of the meeting-planning and event-marketing roles. Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC, has a long view of the events industry.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. of meeting room space across 70 rooms. of meeting space and an 11,325-square-foot ballroom and exhibition hall. La La Land photo by Lionsgate. to 26,342 sq.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe. 15 Items Hotels Could Eliminate.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These meeting trends have already made an appearance in 2016, but some experts suggest they’ll really blossom in the coming year. based event venue company, shares his thoughts on the latest trends for those in the meeting and events industry. The 5-minute meeting. Are your clients sick of meetings about meetings?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Tracy Blair. Heather Reid.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. The post 8 Hot Event-Planning Buzzwords of 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

More than 220 million meetings are conducted in America each month. Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., While this may be true, problematic meeting trends are still troubling the industry. Click To Tweet. Defining Meaningful Experiences.

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MeetingPool

MARCH 31, 2017

Winter is melting away, spring is starting to bloom, and 2017 already seems to be flying by fast as we enter Q2! Let’s take a look at the latest news from the meetings and events industry. The start of March saw two notable acquisitions of event engagement technology providers. First announced on March 2nd was […].

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

They had purchased a Canadian company in Vancouver, British Columbia, and asked me to plan a boat cruise where employees could meet and network. What I love about my job: Leading the strategic vision of how event technology can disrupt the meetings industry. Company or organization: Meeting Achievements in Valparaiso, Indiana.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel. Its 85 meeting rooms offer a total of 757,478 sq. of meeting and event space. “We million sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. And when stress is low, focus is possible, which fosters more productive meetings. Add a touch of green.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Dave Knox, he is the author of Predicting the Turn: The High Stakes Game of Business Between Startups and Blue Chips , which was named the Grand Prix winner of the 2017 Atticus Award. When is a business or event ready for innovation? What are the tell-tale signs?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. I use my camera for remote meetings. Job title: President and owner Company or organization: International Meeting Managers (IMM) in Houston. MaryAnne Zoldak. in Troy, Michigan.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. According to the most recent IRF Pulse Study, 25 percent of program owners are increasing individual travel in their programs in 2017, with 12 percent saying they are adding budget to do so. borders in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. First job: My first job within the meetings and events industry was an internship within the marketing and events department at the United States Olympic Committee.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. According to the most recent IRF Pulse Study, 25 percent of program owners are increasing individual travel in their programs in 2017, with 12 percent saying they are adding budget to do so. borders in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 16, 2017

A new year brings a fresh start and much to look forward to, an outlook that extends to the meetings and events industry. Here’s what we think will be trending in 2017 : Event Intelligence. Wynn Las Vegas is adding Amazon’s Alexa to all hotel rooms in 2017. These days, business is more casual and so are meeting setups.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with Dave Knox, he is the author of Predicting the Turn: The High Stakes Game of Business Between Startups and Blue Chips , which was named the Grand Prix winner of the 2017 Atticus Award. When is a business or event ready for innovation? What are the tell-tale signs?

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2017

It’s no surprise that meeting planners named Vancouver the top convention city in Canada and ranked it second in all of North America in the Watkins Research Group’s biennial Meeting and Convention Planners Survey. Just last year, PCMA held its Convening Leaders annual meeting at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. 2017 Hospitality Trends. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. Improving Contract Negotiation Skills.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Food and beverage is one of the most important variables in meeting and event planning. In 2017, chefs will likely go wild in the kitchen , thanks to the growing popularity of elk, venison, bison, ostrich and other lean-meat alternatives. 6 Inventive Food Trends.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. October 2017. So why should event and meeting planners care?What It could also mean a lack of choice for event and meeting planners and more. January 2018.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 26, 2017

If you’re interested in throwing a bash in a patriotic locale, Smart Meetings has hand-picked star spangled venues to consider from “sea to shining sea.”. A meeting room and The Ferry Building are also available for smaller groups to rent. on Jun 15, 2017 at 11:08am PDT. Happy Independence Day! Liberty Bell (Philadelphia, PA).

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Can’t fly your meeting all the way to Australia? A post shared by Columbus Zoo and Aquarium (@columbus_zoo) on Apr 25, 2017 at 1:31pm PDT. Many zoos nationwide have similar offerings, so inquire with the zoo most local to your meeting venue. A post shared by Manon (@manonilse91) on Dec 17, 2017 at 4:08pm PST. No worries!

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Here are a few sandwiches takes from around the world to inject some delicious culture into your next meeting or event. A post shared by Sacha Detti | Food and Drinks (@an_italian_in_new_york) on Jun 6, 2017 at 12:14pm PDT. A post shared by Jumia Food Tanzania (@jumiafoodtz) on Nov 1, 2017 at 7:25am PDT. Banh Mi (Vietnam).

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. A post shared by The Candy Buffet Company (@candybuffetco) on Jan 29, 2017 at 2:17am PST. Doughnut Wall.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. Many visitors and meeting planners impressed with GH and Texas will return to build future tourism,” the study states. Indianapolis.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 4, 2017

Hotel room rates have gone through the roof, a dangerous or dirty meeting site is a major no-no and destination bad press is a who-cares. Those are among the major findings of STR’s 2017 Meeting Assessment Program, also known as DestinationMAP. Planners prioritize safety. More key findings: Chicago, Orlando and Washington, D.C.,

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