Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

We’ll Always Have Paris…Until Beijing Takes Over A new study from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) shows Paris is the world’s most powerful “city destination” with almost $36 billion USD in 2022 in terms of direct GDP contribution to the city, but it also reveals that Paris will cede its place to up-and-coming Beijing by 2032.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 17, 2017

The International Olympic Committee made a historical announcement on July 11 in Lausanne, Switzerland, with the unanimous decision to award the 2024 and 2028 Summer Olympic Games simultaneously to Los Angeles and Paris , which each made strong pitches during the bidding process. The city to go first will be determined at a later date.

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MAY 19, 2019

In its latest report, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranked Paris the world's number one destination for meetings, outpacing the second-place holder, Vienna, by a margin of 40 meetings. In the 'top country' list the U.S.A.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

In Paris, a project is under way to reinvent the city’s underground spaces. We caught up with the winner of the second edition of “Reinventing Paris” — venue consortium Viparis — to hear details about its Peace & Log project and how that plan could have an impact on the capital’s meetings and events landscape.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Meeting Profs Travel: Over Half of Passengers on Flights from China Test Covid-positive Hong Kong has announced the lifting of all mandatory PCR test requirements for inbound travelers; however, travelers coming to the U.S. WTTC says Paris is the number one tourism city in the world…for now.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 23, 2020

They are productive people, making it happen from California to Paris and everywhere in between. Traditionally, sourcing venues starts when a meeting or event is presented (or assigned), we seek out the right venue and then book the perfect space. Can’t get to another location during the meeting or event you’re managing?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

That was confirmed for me when I attended the PCMA Global Professionals Conference – Europe in Paris on Aug. It was my first time in the City of Light, and as soon as I checked in to my host hotel, the Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile, I made a beeline to my bedroom window for my first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower. BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2024

He brings over 15 years of experience in the hospitality sector, beginning the food and beverage department at The Broadmoor, where he eventually transitioned into the role of executive meeting manager, sales manager and most recently director of incentive and insurance sales. Ippolito takes on the role of director of events.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 27, 2016

By unveiling her own luxury hotel line, entrepreneur Paris Hilton is following in the footsteps of her great-grandfather Conrad Hilton, who founded the hotel chain in the 1920s. The first of Paris Hilton’s properties to open will be located in Dubai , New York and Las Vegas ; three cities where she spends a lot of time.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

PARIS � Demand is high for innovation from industry partners to meet the evolving expectations of organisers and venues. This is a core finding from.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Paris 2024 will mark the first time that the opening ceremonies will take place outside of a stadium setting — for both the Olympic Games and the Paralympic Games. Level Playing Field At Paris 2024, for the first time in the history of the Games, as many women as men will take part in the competitions. Jennifer N.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2018

In Europe, countries in top demand by meeting planners are Spain, the United Kingdom and France. Sunlight in Paris. Paris has played host city to many prestigious sporting events, including the 2018 Ryder Cup, and on its horizon are the 2024 Olympics and 2023 Rugby World Cup. Take the Road Less Traveled.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2024

When you meet in spaces like these, you’re bound to feel that special balance of nostalgia and inspiration. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space encourage spontaneity and inspire curiosity. Now, it debuts impressive renovations to its existing meeting and event venues, plus the addition of a sixth, outdoor venue: The Pergola.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Two groups, the Genetics Society of America (GSA) and the American Society for Nutrition (ASN), increased the audience size of their 2020 scientific meetings that went virtual. The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) also switched its live meeting to an all-virtual one last spring. Targeted Audience Extensions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. He will collaborate with the group sales team to create memorable experiences for meeting and event planners during Site Inspections and FAM tours, as well as for their attendees during meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From new dining and entertainment options to upgraded meeting space and world-class sports infrastructure, the Smart Meetings team toured the latest and greatest while in town for Preview Las Vegas 2024 and sent back highlights to add to your next site visit. of meeting space surrounded by over-the-top art, dining and entertainment.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. Paris, France (2/5). Meanwhile, Paris, Barcelona, and Berlin remain popular. Moscow, Russia (6/-).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Where Certified Meeting Professionals gather, connection and innovation flourish From March 11-13, 2024, events industry professionals who hold the esteemed Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation gathered in Toronto at the Fairmont Royal York. And no, that thing cannot be that you are all meeting planners.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

of energy-efficient meeting space and will also feature ecological efforts off-property, including a commitment to plant trees enough to cover over 5,000 acres of forest. of meeting space across eight rooms, which includes private rental of its entire ninth floor. A Net-Zero Option. Hotel Marcel will have 9,922 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2022

The Meetings Show has pledged to reach Net Zero by 2050, cutting carbon emissions by 50% by 2030, in signing the Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge. Jack Marczewski, event director of The Meetings Show, said: “It is vital that the events industry works together to achieve the net zero goal. Progress will be reported.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to planning a meeting or event, whenever possible we all want the top of everything. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update. This year Vienna is out and Paris is in.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The event industry’s Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge requires signatories to commit to targets aligned with the Paris Climate Accord, which includes achieving a 50-percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 on the way to net zero emissions by 2050. 31 through Nov. 12 in Glasgow, Scotland.

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

emissions-reduction conference, the Joint Meetings Industry Council has developed goals and strategies for drastically reducing carbon from events in the coming years. That figure is the central tenet of the Paris Agreement signed at COP21 in December 2015. Starting with a pledge made for an upcoming U.N.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New leaders and a renewed commitment to the power of meetings was on display. One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. of meeting and convention space. Vice President of Listening. Kelly Gleeson Smith.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Gordon Ramsey made an appearance at Ramsay’s Kitchen and Hell’s Kitchen on Thursday and Friday, respectively, and Nobu Matsuhisa led sushi-making demos at his two Nobu restaurants at Caesars Palace and Paris Las Vegas. The post Formula 1 Las Vegas Sees a Successful Inaugural Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

JUNE 23, 2022

The UN-backed Race to Zero is a campaign focused on supporting member organizations to reduce carbon emissions in line with the Paris Agreement. Members commit to meeting criteria that make their carbon reduction efforts credible and aligned with the global goal of halving emissions by 2030 and achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050. .

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MAY 27, 2022

London tops the 2021 city ranking, followed by Paris, Tokyo, Beijing and New York. We see intellectual capital engagement as a key to success for a meetings destination. The first edition of the report focused only on board members of international associations organizing meetings with 500 attendees or more.

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JUNE 9, 2017

Conde Nast Traveler has released a list of the 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World, many of which would make great meeting destinations. Venice offers a unique experience to meeting-goers because you get from place to place via foot or the canal system by way of water taxis and gondolas. Paris, France. Venice, Italy.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s power career conference hits Las Vegas on May 7-8 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Paris Las Vegas Hotel. This event celebrates all women in the meetings industry (and the men who support them) with powerful opportunities for education, leadership and camaraderie. Welcome to the 4th annual Smart Woman Summit!

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DECEMBER 2, 2021

Over recent months, facilitated by the “Joint Meetings Industry Council” (JMIC), more than one hundred stakeholders from across the sector drafted and finalised this commitment with the support of UNFCCC Secretariat (United Nations’ Framework Convention on Climate Change). This work has to be concluded by the end of 2023. .

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APRIL 22, 2024

Resources for green meetings; for today, and for the future Earth Day: it’s not just about spending extra time thinking about what we love about nature. 46 years later, the United Nations selected the anniversary as the date to sign the Paris Climate Agreement. Meetings and events, unfortunately, produce a lot of waste.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

million square feet of meeting space and over 50,000 guestrooms. To name just a few highlights, Paris Resort and Caesars Palace completed work on new hotel towers. Over 200 of the channel’s “Bravolebrities” were present for meet and greets and multiple photo ops. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and Eldorado Resorts, Inc.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

AIM Group International, a company specialised in conferences, events and communication with more than 60 years experience, is proud to announce that it has signed the “Net Zero Carbon Events” pledge, a joint commitment across the events and meetings industry to achieve the targets laid out in the Paris Climate Accord. “We

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JULY 16, 2019

Cvent, a meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its annual list of the Top Meeting Destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one ranking as the most popular destination for business meetings and events. Areas of interest.

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