QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Want to know how to become a destination wedding planner? We’ll also discuss what it takes to be a successful destination wedding planner and what the job entails. What Is a Destination Wedding Planner? Destination wedding planners must be experts in both wedding planning and travel logistics.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees. Leaders from around the world shared how potential visitors are seeing the United States and California. That pent-up demand was evident at hotels all over the state.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. Cvent’s Top Destinations data shows: Orlando remains the No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. This will help narrow down the venue.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Virginia Beach is home to adventure and ample meeting space Virginia Beach is a destination designed for exploration and entertainment. The destination is home to a premier convention center and diverse hotel properties, as well as a wide array of adventures for your group to engage in. It doesn’t stop there.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

While this may apply to much in life, there may be one place it does not: event venues. Here are seven venues around the United States that are indeed creating new things under the sun. The facility also has a 7,090-square-foot outdoor area, an indoor venue and a cozy art-decorated space for intimately sized groups.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 11, 2022

Even this short list of initiatives demonstrates the collective power and reach of the business events ecosystem and the impact it can have when united by a cause. In a statement, PCMA condemned the “unprovoked and unjustified attacks on the people of Ukraine” and that “we stand united against war and acts of evil against innocent civilians.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

The Diablo Canyon power plant produces 9% of California’s energy and is lauded by proponents of the legislation, who say the vote will help to stabilize the state’s power grid with a clean source of energy. 15 billion for improvement to the state’s public transportation system. $5 8 billion to decarbonize California’s power grid. $15

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2023

Meet in these states to connect with the past As meeting professionals choose destinations for meetings and events, there is always the pressure to do something new, innovative, never seen before, etc. New Mexico Visit a community that predates the very forming of the United States all together by heading to Old Albuquerque.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

This new coalition of eight industry associations will promote the impact of the sector, drive general industry awareness, initiate legislation on behalf of business events, and work with partners globally as needed to maintain a favorable operating environment within the United States.

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Event Industry News

MAY 29, 2020

Allseated was one of the first companies to digitize venues to make sourcing and site selection more collaborative and efficient. Its platform allows planners to access 80 percent of venue floorplans in the United States, and more can be added on a day’s notice. Room to Experiment.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The GBAC Star program, launched in spring 2020, was initially focused on event venues and setting safety standards to control risks from Covid-19. GBAC added Star-rating standards for service companies in February 2021 and for destinations in October 2021. In the case of Expo!

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. What does the constant struggle for budget by destinations mean for meeting professionals who rely on their services? It is also a sector that is growing faster than any other in the United States.

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Top 3 Wedding Destinations in the United States . I am sure you have heard about the term “destination wedding,” and you may be asking yourself, what does that mean? Here are three of the most popular wedding destinations in the United States. . Number One: Hawaii.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 24, 2022

MeetingsNet contacted both the NYCCCJA and Gurney’s Star Island Resort to ask about whether attendees were tested for Covid upon arriving at the meeting, and whether any hotel employees tested positive for Covid after the venue learned of the attendee cases. Neither responded to MeetingsNet’s request for comment.

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Unique Venues

MAY 10, 2023

Join us for our very first episode of “On the Road,” Unique Venues’ highlight reel of unique event spaces in popular destinations throughout the country. In this episode, follow our very own UV venue advisor, Jill Pheffer, to explore sunny Los Angeles, California, and all its countless offerings! Offering 9,300 sq.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Alison Brooks, director of destination experience and advocacy at Visit Mesa , and Julie Pingston, president and CEO of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB ) , proactively addressed the issue at Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, last month. Recognizing the Need. What’s Next?

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AUGUST 30, 2023

In honor of the holiday, Chase Travel gathered the top Labor Day Destinations for travelers. Smart Meetings zeroed in on the top domestic Labor Day destinations and the activities throughout the United States that meeting planners may want to utilize if they’re in the area. The event is free to the public.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 24, 2021

Hold Your Next Event at University of Rhode Island : A Truly Unique Destination. As the meeting and event industry regains its footing, event planners are under more pressure than ever to choose the perfect venue for wary travelers. Is 400 miles of pristine coastline something you might be interested in?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

Events venues are seeing bookings return like it’s 2018 on a global scale. TripIt is primed for meeting professionals traveling in and outside of the United States. While fully customizable, the app also generates its own packing suggestions based on your travel activities and destination whereabouts.

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Planner WIre

JANUARY 11, 2024

Columbus is more than just a city – it’s a destination that promises to make any event unforgettable… Why Choose Columbus for Your Next Conference or Meeting 1. State-of-the-Art Convention Center The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) : At the forefront of Columbus’s appeal is the Greater Columbus Convention Center.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2022

Chief Diversity Officer, Destinations International. The Black Lives Matter movement in the United States started people talking, even if it is uncomfortable. Ask open-ended questions of destinations and venues about how to find diverse local vendors, what resources are available and what DEI strategies they are implementing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Since choosing a destination that welcomes everyone is one of the top responsibilities of an event organizer, a closer look at what makes a city accessible is in order. We zeroed in on the destinations listed in The Valuable 500 ’s new survey of the most accessible cities in the world and asked what these places are doing for groups.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 14, 2022

Historic venues are an enchanting location to hold a corporate meeting, wedding reception or conference. Filled with stunning architecture and endless charm, these venues will impress your guests and create an unforgettable event for all involved. The UCLA Lake Arrowhead Lodge is a top-tier retreat and conference destination.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. They also include many local features, enabling attendees to gain an intimate understanding of destinations. We interviewed Kathryn S. Staples Center.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. One thing is for sure – the United States is full of breathtaking cities filled with spacious and one-of-a-kind event venues. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. A Latino History of the United States,” at the National Museum of American History.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2021

ExCeL London is delighted to have secured Newham Planning Committee approval to expand the venue, representing a significant investment in the Royal Docks venue. The expansion of ExCeL will ensure that London and the UK remains internationally competitive and a destination of choice for world leading events, for years to come.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. Downtown really offers a variety of reasons to be there and it’s really destinations and not obligations that are going to be successful—we’ve been focused on that for some time.”

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021. Louis (STL).

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Nearly six in ten event planners (58%) across the UK and Europe are struggling to reschedule in-person events in 2021 because of insufficient health and safety protocols at venues, according to Cvent’s 2020 Planner Sentiment and Sourcing Report: Europe Edition published today. Venues need to provide guidance and the right technology.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States. And the industry is projected to reach $37 billion in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

More than 300 properties are in opening in destinations such as London , Doha, Indonesia, Denmark and Panama City. In the United States, Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences is taking shape as a 35-story tower featuring 146 residences, 147 guest rooms, and six food and beverage venues, including a sky bar and speakeasy.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States. And the industry is projected to reach $37 billion in 2024.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

If you’re looking for an ideal destination to host a summer event, New England fits the bill. The northeastern corner of the United States, referred to as New England, is the only regional division of the US that’s not described by its geography. Besides Conventions What Else is a Convention Center Used For?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 20, 2023

A surge in violent crime has event professionals making safety and security in meeting destinations a priority. After falling for decades, the rate of violent crime in the United States rose sharply during the pandemic. And for visitors to American cities, they added, “perceptions of unsafety persist.”

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

An event for destination management company professionals to learn and network. London, United Kingdom. London, United Kingdom. This event includes venue executives, managers, and personnel from a spectrum of public assembly facilities around the world. Destination Hawaii. Destination Arizona. VenueConnect.

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