SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

According to Pantone, the color of 2017 was “life-affirming” green (another integral hue at Smart Meetings ). Purple is an awesome color that’s well-deserving of its 2018 honor. So how can meeting and event planners make the most of Ultra Violet this upcoming year? But what’s the significance of the plum shade? It’s established.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 24, 2019

With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. At AAO 2018 , more than 23,000 ophthalmologists, health professionals and industry personnel from across the globe met in Chicago to learn, network and grow in their careers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Patrick Berwald.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 5, 2018

A post shared by International Expeditions (@ietravel) on Feb 27, 2018 at 3:42pm PST. Trips to the world’s special places may not make it into everyone’s bag at your meeting, but offering at least one as a raffle prize will be sure to make a memory with your attendees. Star Safaris. Look Good, Feel Better.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2018

It’s about atomizing the content you’re already creating said Convince & Convert President Jay Baer during his 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders session—The 365-Day Event: Using Digital Content to Drive Year-Round Engagement. Read Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi’s Content Marketing Trends to Watch for 2018.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup. A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. This Saturday, Sept.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Searching for event technology or meetings technology influencer, the most heard name is of a renowned influencer?—? Corbin started off his career as the Meetings Manager and Head of Conference Operations for SPIE?—?The I ran my first meeting in 1979. What characteristics have remained unchanged in the meetings industry?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

of meeting space to its convention center in response to increasing demand from its luxury clientele. Construction on the space began in 2016 and is scheduled for completion in February 2018. of meeting space in its LEED Gold-certified convention center area. of meeting space and 8,100 sq. of meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve got a friend in meetings! This announcement got us thinking outside of the toy box with creative ways to incorporate the toys featured in the films and park into meetings. A post shared by Leslie Mark Designs York , ME (@lesliemarkdesigns) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:11pm PST. Toy Story Mania! Photo credit: Disney .

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2019

A blueprint for quickly planning internal meetings that salvage employee trust and confidence. Actually, crisis management requires a series of meetings that must hit their objectives,” she says. So that meeting has to happen quickly, and employees must be assured that they will get the full story.”. Steps to Success.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rave Reviews.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Andrew Friedman, founder and partner at af&co, delivered a well-received, engaging Smart Meetings webinar on Dec. 5, “2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead.”. Smart Meetings followed up with Friedman after the webinar to glean some additional insights into his annual forecasts.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 16, 2018

While most events feature numerous breakout sessions, speakers, and floor demos, ensuring attendees have the ability to connect with other professionals and suppliers for one-to-one meetings is becoming a must.

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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

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. Kimpton’s Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast for 2018 predicts an emergence of fish and colorful ingredients such as carrots, beets and cabbage. Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Menu selection can be one of the most inspired , and fraught, decisions you make when planning an event. Culinary planners at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games are not keeping it safe—in a good way. A post shared by Jared Parfaite (@lower9thaudio) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:45am PST. manbory) on Feb 20, 2018 at 10:04am PST.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? First, it is for your original business meeting purposes, but also to make a difference by helping others and businesses when they are in need. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

of meeting space,” said Rachel Davis, public relations and communications specialist for Team San Jose. International attention will once again be directed at San Jose in January 2018 for the U.S. The post San Jose Lures Major Meetings, Events, Including Apple’s WWDC appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

What I do: TDCAA has meetings every month, with the exception of October. Along with my counterpart, my responsibilities include contracting hotels, ensuring on-site logistics meet contract requirements and processing foundation payments. A specific improvement I’ve made: Before I arrived, our association had no meeting signage.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

4 on the “Top 15 Cities in the United States” list in the 2018 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards , an annual survey driven by the outlet’s more than 300,000 readers. Please call the Tourism Santa Fe Sales Team to start exploring this great destination and allow us to assist you in a smooth and artistic meeting planning process.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. A post shared by Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (@iditarodsleddograce) on Oct 18, 2018 at 3:59am PDT. The post Mountain Festivals Beckon Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year. Engagement Unlimited – Creates positive transformational change through active engagement at meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) on Nov 19, 2018 at 11:45am PST. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas. View this post on Instagram.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Take your Chicago meeting to new heights! A post shared by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (@loumalnatis) on Aug 19, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT. A post shared by Pats Pizza (@patspizzachicago) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:32am PDT. A post shared by Forno Rosso (@fornorosso) on Aug 18, 2018 at 11:22am PDT. Deep Dish. Tavern-Style. Neapolitan.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2018

Smart Meetings could have guessed that ultra violet would be named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2018. Count your steps and heart rate as you run from meeting to meeting with the Fitbit Charge 2. The post Ultra Violet, Ultra Cool appeared first on Smart Meetings. In the Office. baxtonstudiooutlet.com.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

When Susie Ellis, chairman and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, sent an email announcement about the 2018 edition of the event — being held in Cesena, Italy, Oct. The summit only accepts C-suite participants (approximately 650 are expected to attend the 2018 summit), and the price tag is approximately $3,200.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. If you’re planning a wellness retreat, don’t serve sodas and cake. Shawna Suckow.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

When Susie Ellis, chairman and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, sent an email announcement about the 2018 edition of the event — being held in Cesena, Italy, Oct. The summit only accepts C-suite participants (approximately 650 are expected to attend the 2018 summit), and the price tag is approximately $3,200.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? .

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Meeting professionals can adapt that game plan to their next incentive outing or corporate retreat by building the trip around a top-tier sporting event. “As In 2018, the event heads to Churchill Downs in Louisville, the storied home of the Kentucky Derby. Read more about incentive travel in the October issue of Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Davis is a certified meeting planner and a certified tourism ambassador. The post 6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

When planning a meeting or event, the pressure is dialed up to the max. A post shared by ChicagoArchitectureFoundation (@chiarchitecture) on Jan 23, 2018 at 11:02am PST. A post shared by One World Observatory (@oneworldnyc) on Jan 10, 2018 at 2:09pm PST. Experiences appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office. More : Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry. The post How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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