MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

To protect, update, and motivate your organization, the in-demand speakers for 2017 will be those who can shed light on the new administration, the changing workforce, and growing risks both online and globally. Who is apropos for your podium this year? read more.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 26, 2017

I had the opportunity to “grill” some of the top foodies across the country to find out what you should expect to see in 2017. There has also been a lifestyle shift to healthier foods and this has impacted how chefs are designing their menus, in particular for corporate meetings, conferences, etc.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Rather than scoffing at the latest food craze, corporate meeting planners can take advantage by offering trendy foods at their next meeting or event. A post shared by Little Damage Ice Cream shop (@little.damage) on Jul 1, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT. A post shared by Julie 줄리에요 (@jooliedoolie) on Jul 5, 2017 at 4:49pm PDT.

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EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

An anticipated audience of 60 ballooned into 150 planners and event marketers from major companies interested in technology from a variety of verticals—exhibitions, festivals, outdoor events, and corporate meetings. In 2017, conference participants estimated that they would spend 67 million pounds on event technology.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Convention and visitors bureau officials know that exposure can turn into more tourists, corporate events and conventions. For Houston , which hosted Super Bowl LI in 2017, convention business certainly got a bounce. Big corporations were here to throw parties. Going Global.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Bellevue, Washington has hosted a strong corporate meetings market for years, but increasing growth in the tech sector has made this edge-city across the lake from Seattle a Pacific Northwest destination of its own. million square foot expansion to Bellevue’s Lincoln Square with tenants opening throughout 2017.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 29, 2017

The news is music to the ears of New Orleans tourism officials and the mayor, who alluded to the UNO survey as a goal for reaching more impressive numbers in 2017. I look forward to 2017 being an even bigger year for the tourism industry in New Orleans.”.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The new series is designed to teach how to improve learning, connection, engagement, and action outcomes at meetings. read more.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 15, 2017

Meeting highlights. Drones can be combined with footage from traditional video cameras and GoPros to capture highlights from corporate meetings. Zerotech Dobby actually created a dance routine involving drones for the 2017 show. Here drones provide an overview of Dubai’s top attractions. Entertainment.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

million, corporate meeting planners and any other interested parties can purchase 30 days of exclusive access to the property’s 223 guest rooms and award-winning Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge. Instead of throwing the usual anniversary party, the hotel is offering unprecedented travel experiences that groups may appreciate.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

We’ve rounded up 20 of those innovative event theme ideas here, so you can spice up corporate events and social get-togethers alike — all summer long. Choosing a theme for corporate events? Corporate meetings such as conferences, trade shows, and other professional networking events are far from stuffy these days.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. But according to a new survey from Social Tables, 24 percent of respondents predict that a reduced event budget will be the biggest challenge they face in 2017. As we’re seeing more and more, data is king. Predict the future.

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

With over a decade of experience, she has planned and executed various corporate meetings and conferences, galas, golf tournaments, concerts, community fundraisers, festivals for Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, start-ups and nonprofits. Chivonne believes in the fusion of intelligent decisions and stakeholder expectations.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Next Date: January 6-8, 2017. Next Date: March 5, 2017. Next Date: May 3-5, 2017. GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference. Next Date: August 8-10, 2017. Instead it is focused on professional events, seminars, meetings, and incentive travel. Next Date: October 10-12, 2017. Next Date: January 10-12, 2017.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 12, 2017

Initiatives dovetail with 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The United Nations will launch the Year of Sustainable Tourism on January 18, and Fiona Pelham, immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, is working with the U.N.'s By Fiona Pelham. read more.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in October 2017 by Kaitlin Colston and completely revamped by Anja Grcar in September 2021. Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

6–8, 2017 in San Francisco, California. Shouldn’t corporate meeting planners be doing the same storytelling? The post Planners Reveal Best Practices for Designing a Conference appeared first on Smart Meetings. Anna and Chrissy are planning Webinar World, ON24’s first user conference. Webinar World will be held Mar.

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

Corporate Events Specialty Course. Intro to Corporate Meetings, Events, and Conferences. Corporate Event Budgeting. If you found the information in this piece helpful, be sure to check out these resources: The 4 Most Important Event Tech Trends for 2017. Specialty Weddings. Wedding Design. Wedding Budgeting.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Close to one-fifth of respondents reported that one or more of their attendees faced a challenge obtaining a visa in 2017, but 82 percent — vs. 58 percent in last year’s survey — said it was more challenging to obtain visas last year than in the prior year. 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance — +3.6 2017 CONVENTION/MEETING BUDGET.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

It’s not just a live-streaming or webinar tool—it’s a full suite of event-management tools powering the back-end, enabling planners to manage speakers, sponsors, staff and executive meetings.??. Click here to read more. Conference Compass. And we serve some of the biggest conferences worldwide. Click here to read more.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The proportion increased 17 percent between 2017 and 2018. Planning a franchise convention, or even just a corporate meeting for your franchise, is no easy feat. The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. Identifying the ROI of Planning Franchise Conventions.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Reviews | 24 Blog mentions For more than twenty years, Steam Whistle Brewery has established itself as a premier venue for a wide array of events, ranging from corporate meetings and receptions to weddings and film shoots. Following an extensive refurbishment, The Guild Inn reopened its doors as a venue for social events in May 2017.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rules are changing again for event professionals following in the literary footsteps of Ernest Hemingway to Cuba for a corporate meeting. travelers visited Cuba, up from 620,741 in 2017. 5 Meeting-Ready Havana Hotels. Meeting space: 3,725 sq. Meeting space: 5,382 sq. The city closed the year with a 74.9

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rules are changing again for event professionals following in the literary footsteps of Ernest Hemingway to Cuba for a corporate meeting. travelers visited Cuba, up from 620,741 in 2017. 5 Meeting-Ready Havana Hotels. Meeting space: 3,725 sq. Meeting space: 5,382 sq. The city closed the year with a 74.9

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2017

billion in travel-related expenditures in the United States in 2017. The United States has long been a leading destination for corporate meetings , but its future is now in question. The post Meetings Hit Hardest as US Travel Industry Set to Lose $1.3 Billion in 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

— Mayor Philip Levine (@MayorLevine) October 5, 2017. The $515 million expansion includes a new 60,000-square-foot, multilevel ballroom, meeting spaces, outdoor spaces and restoration of the historic Carl Fisher Clubhouse, which is the oldest public structure in Miami Beach. Signed @ArtBasel 5 year deal for #MiamiBeach.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

percent. › 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance (projected) : +4.9 percent. › Number of 2017 exhibitors vs. 2016 exhibitors (projected) : +1.5 percent. › Overall 2016 meeting budget compared to 2015 meeting budget : +1.7 percent. › Overall 2016 meeting budget compared to 2015 meeting budget : +1.7

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