Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. You’ll find more than 100 hotels and 18,000 hotel rooms in Fairfax County alone, ranging from economy lodging to 4-star luxury properties. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. ,

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. Here are some things to consider.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 16, 2023

“So if they have a challenge with cancer, they want to host oncology conferences. If they have a challenge with young people being homeless, they want to host conferences about housing. If they have a challenge with a certain kind of education or skills level, they want to host conferences about that.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Dear Conference Attendee, This is a letter I’ve wanted to write to you, but never have gotten around to doing. I may also speak with the hotel or convention hall catering division, their audiovisual staff and security division. Hand in hand with the site selection is the big job of number crunching. Still more work.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 23, 2017

The lack of turnover made the move to HelmsBriscoe an easy sell for Malark after spending most of his career with hotel brands like Promus Hotel Corp. It’s also the hallmark of a company celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as one of the industry’s leading site-selection agencies. and Doubletree.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

With that in mind, Smith co-founded Tourism Declares Climate Emergency to unite tour operators, DMCs, hotels, and every type of business in the travel industry to do its part to cut carbon emissions. For most associations, hosting meetings and conferences fall into their regular operations. An Eco-Friendly Events Ecosystem.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. It can take one hiccup in the planning of a meeting or conference to spark doubt from a client.

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Unique Venues

JULY 13, 2022

Image courtesy of Georgios Banquets, Quality Inn & Suites Conference. Traditional Options with On-Site Accommodations. There are several hotels in the area with both indoor and outdoor accommodations for your wedding. The A-Team at Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Chances are, numerous other planners will be vying for the same space and this issue is compounded by hotels with reduced staffing being forced to host fewer events. Safety needs to be considered before, during and after site selection. Celebrate Safely.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

So if a convention hotel says they had a great June, that means they had a lot of events occur in June, all of which were likely booked months or years prior. Leisure travel will return first, and when air and hotel numbers start going up in decent numbers, that’s a strong indicator. Hotels will be converted to apartments.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., Gallery Slide description: Works with businesses to design, plan, and manage corporate conferences, meetings, and events. Gallery Slide description: Provides marketing, logistics, and management for events held at hotels. Gating level. anonymous user. Media Image.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One respondent actually was hoping for a slowdown, mentioning this wish-list item for 2019: “A downturn in the market so hotels become more flexible in their revenue-management practices.”. Increasing prices from hotels is killing me!!!” The economic verdict in Davos, according to Bloomberg ? as a destination overall.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

This connection is evident in the fact that eight of ten meeting planners choose Tucson after a site visit. Site selection isn’t just a matter of who has rooms and where – it’s about culture and the opportunity to have a real experience. You’ll see local influences and ingredients on the menu nearly everywhere.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2016

Association and specialty meeting professionals are spinning the reels and landing big hits with conferences and conventions held at casino resorts and gaming properties. To make sure events such as Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference coming in September keep booking—and rebooking. 3 Casino Resorts Betting on Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

This connection is evident in the fact that eight of ten meeting planners choose Tucson after a site visit. Site selection isn’t just a matter of who has rooms and where – it’s about culture and the opportunity to have a real experience. You’ll see local influences and ingredients on the menu nearly everywhere.

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International Institute of Event Management

MAY 26, 2014

Figuring out the perfect event site that will best suite your needs. Hotel ballroom? Event Management Companies: Explore destination meeting spaces, hotel space, venue options, and other event ideas on Cvent's website, here: [link]. They will post information offering venues, hotels, attractions and more.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

He hopes to leverage a critical mass of independent members as numerous as any of the big four site-selection companies, to secure better pricing than any of the members can get on their own. Bruce is also planning an annual conference for members that will address their unique concerns.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

While the criteria in the HQ2 quest was much larger in scope than what an organizer weighs for a three- or four-day conference, Fair told PCMA that the company’s RFP checklist offers a valuable lesson for event organizers: Evaluating a destination should entail more than flights per day, square footage of buildings, and other traditional elements.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. The hotel has 135 guest rooms, 5,464 sq.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

It was March 31, 2016, and ACA’s Governing Council was meeting in Montreal as part of ACA’s 2016 Conference & Expo. Making matters more urgent, the ACA 2017 Conference & Expo was scheduled to take place in Nashville the following March. ACA moved the 2017 Conference & Expo. Earlier that year, on Feb.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Among them are stats on such things as crime rates, entertainment offerings, cultural offerings, and economic vitality — factors which directly or indirectly impact site selection decisions for events. Does that last piece include conferences and conventions? cities, focusing on 27 criteria.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

It has a slight focus on conferences and corporate events, but contains lots of helpful content for everyone. Conferences that Work. It’s not the prettiest of sites, but Adrian Segar is an event industry expert with lots of insight. It also includes rankings of top meeting hotels and destinations. Eventbrite (UK).

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

Gone are the days when people were content with staying in a hotel that could be in Anywhere, USA, and traveling for work without truly getting out and experiencing the destination. A downtown environment and area attractions are a top priority for events and conferences but can come with drawbacks in large cities.

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GatherHere

MAY 23, 2017

It’s been proven that aesthetics and logistics have the most influence on site selection , so it’s no wonder planners are looking to plan their events that are high on visual impact. Are you selling your parking lot as a venue space in addition to selling your ballroom and conference space?

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Eventinterface

MARCH 29, 2017

Location and venue play an important part in the site selection process for a conference or event. Singapore-based conference planner Vivien Hoe with TripleV, shares her top tips for those considering Singapore as a destination. When planning a conference, do consider the customs of the nationalities.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

To do this, you need to make your conference memorable. Not planning conferences? Make Your Next Conference Memorable via Venue Design. How do you make sure that your next conference doesn’t melt into the “same old, same old” status in your attendees’ minds? Are you one of those who made wage with hotel commissions?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Convention Hotel Services. Nominated by Alison Milgram, CMP, DES, Senior Events Manager, PCMA, which held PCMA Education Conference 2017 at the New York Marriott Marquis — “It was a little after 10:30 p.m.on Her calm and sweet demeanor makes her a pleasure to be around on those long days on site. Conference & Touring.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 11, 2017

Meanwhile, similar bathroom bills are being considered in other states — 16 as of last month, according to CNN — which can certainly affect a planner’s site-selection process. But what recourse do conference organizers have when discriminatory legislation is passed in a future host city that is already on the books?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In the Convene survey, 24 percent of respondents said they take open-carry legislation into account when making site selections. Due to this concern, we have scheduled more conferences in Canada and also in Europe.”. They’re even making some planners think twice about meeting in a state that permits open carry of firearms.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In the Convene survey, 24 percent of respondents said they take open-carry legislation into account when making site selections. Due to this concern, we have scheduled more conferences in Canada and also in Europe.”. They’re even making some planners think twice about meeting in a state that permits open carry of firearms.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Event Strategy Group (or ESG) partners with brands to create corporate events, employee events, user conferences, trade shows, road shows, and more. From product launches and branding, roadshows, conferences, and cultural and lifestyle events; La Maison De Aces provides it all. EVENT STRATEGY GROUP. Broomall, PA. South Orange, NJ.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

With outdoor dining and entertainment space Avenida Houston, major convention center renovations and hotel openings, Houston did its best to prepare to handle the influx of travelers. In a press conference prior to the game, she fueled even more chatter by stating that she wanted her performance to promote inclusion and equality.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

From a site-selection point of view, it’s a no-brainer: Stage a pageant of American democracy in its star-spangled birthplace. During a short cab ride to The Logan Hotel, I saw smaller banners garnishing light poles along the route. The next morning, we continued where we’d begun: at our host hotel. AND WE’RE WALKING….

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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2023

Upset that a Philadelphia property is hosting the far-right Moms for Liberty conference, three Pennsylvania legislators took up their concerns with the hotel’s GM. In their letter, the lawmakers urged the hotel to reconsider hosting the event and posed three questions: 1. Reed responded to the lawmakers, pointing to U.S.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

that February to present to the Republican National Committee’s Site Selection Committee. A month later, representatives from the selection committee visited Cleveland, and the city moved to the next round of the competition. “It You’re dealing with a lot of hotels that are great partners, but they don’t have meeting space.”.

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