SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. I love it even more when people find ways to use our technology that we hadn’t even thought of. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: Leading the strategic vision of how event technology can disrupt the meetings industry. I love being able to help meeting planners envision how technology can save time with their processes and showcase the value of events in moving their businesses forward. Smart Women 2017: Innovators.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. According to the most recent IRF Pulse Study, 25 percent of program owners are increasing individual travel in their programs in 2017, with 12 percent saying they are adding budget to do so. borders in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

Incentive Research Foundation released its 2017 Trend Study, and we’ve condensed their assessment into this quick-hit list. According to the most recent IRF Pulse Study, 25 percent of program owners are increasing individual travel in their programs in 2017, with 12 percent saying they are adding budget to do so. borders in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe. Forty percent of the world’s top companies have headquartered operations in London, including many financial institutions and technology hubs. Further reading: London Travel Exec Responds to Brexit Vote.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 16, 2017

Here’s what we think will be trending in 2017 : Event Intelligence. Added functionality will track attendee behavior and preferences at conferences through the collection of data from various technologies. Wynn Las Vegas is adding Amazon’s Alexa to all hotel rooms in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

of waterfront meeting and event rooms are imbued with character and history yet meet today’s advanced technological standards. Its 339 spacious guest rooms are recently renovated (with advanced technology and touch-control bedside lighting) and more than 9,000 sq. of meeting and event space. Some 20,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I’m passionate about incorporating storytelling, data and the use of technology to enable the customer journey. The post Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders appeared first on Smart Meetings. We are fortunate to partner across many departments, and work closely with our executive leadership team, as well. Entrepreneurs.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions. .);

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. Cvent technology continues to provide efficiencies across all of our business units and allows us to create a seamless, convenient customer journey for guests, planners and attendees. after being named No.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. And it’s not just kids, of course—a survey by IMEX and Meeting Professionals International found that 95 percent of meeting professionals felt at least some level of stress at work. Printer-friendly version.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Partners such as Abel McCallister Designs , a company specializing in holistic meeting planning, work with our clients to create truly memorable moments within their meetings. The last but simplest thing I’d advise is to outfit your physical space to be as conducive to achieving the meeting outcome as possible.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

InterCommunity 2017, the Internet Society’s global, one-day membership meeting, will take place live in Los Angeles — and engage participants online around the world — on Sept. We’re really at the forefront of a pretty exciting time for meeting planning online. Global Survey Early Results.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Jamie Blick, 35, works in Pittsburgh as m arketing and conference administrator at Association for Iron & Steel Technology. As a 2017 40 Under 40 honoree, Blick discusses her passion for the events industry. How I got here: I began my career working at a fundraising not-for-profit.

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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. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Nir Eyal is an expert on “behavioral design”, a field Nir discovered out his passion for psychology, technology, and business. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

When creating footwear, Nike Flyknit products utilize technology that prevents millions of pounds of waste from ever reaching landfills. Merchandise and gift-card incentive programs continue to expand in the United States, according to the IRF’s 2017 Trends Study. 35 percent of respondents said their budgets would increase in 2017.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. Jenkins recently served as Chair, and produced the 2017 Special Event (TSE) Opening Night Party.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Nir Eyal is an expert on “behavioral design”, a field Nir discovered out his passion for psychology, technology, and business. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and tech executive, Pizzaro took to writing about the impact of technology on business, society, and the greater world. You can connect with him on LinkedIn.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2017

Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. A post shared by Fearrington Village (@fearrington_village) on May 8, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT. A post shared by Christina (@blondevoyage_cc) on Jun 11, 2017 at 6:48am PDT. Its cutting-edge meeting spaces support all technology needs.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 4, 2017

Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of MPI, which represents 60,000 international meeting and event professionals, said, “One of our top priorities at MPI is to continuously enrich our portfolio of professional development offerings, and this collaboration with IACC will certainly help us deliver more value to our membership community.”.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2017

“There is really no way to predict the future beyond trying to extrapolate on present trends—regulations or technology or some other element could be completely different in this niche a year from now,” she said. government in early 2017 are still being argued in the courts.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Hilton has also been focused on streamlining services through applying current technologies. This service is currently available in nearly 800 hotels and is expected to reach 2,500 by the end of 2017. Food assignments for the remaining quarters in 2017 will be released in the upcoming months. Omni Introduces New F&B Program.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

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)? . Printer-friendly version.

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zkipster

JANUARY 27, 2017

Event technology, used well, is the magic crystal that helps us plan out these scenarios to make sure guests have the best possible experience. With smart technology and planning, you can follow these steps: Assign the guest their table and annotate in the system the birthday.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” Las Vegas is known for having some of most advanced security technology in place in the world. “It 1, 2017, shots rang out for 10 minutes straight, killing 58 people and injuring 851. Strangers Stepped Up. Hospitality Strong Won Day.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

According to a new survey of 405 corporate, association, government and independent planners, team building is a key consideration when choosing a destination and venue for meetings, especially as more millennials become attendees. Onsite technology and digital resources, such as a property’s website, are very important to planners.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

According to a survey conducted by Meetings Mean Business (MMB), 91 percent of small business owners plan to spend as much or more on travel for meetings in 2017 compared to 2016. “Meetings have helped Social Tables expand our customer base, enhance our software and ultimately grow our business,” Berger says.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The reaction from attendees was so positive that the tourism group anticipates using this technology at future events to showcase their destination. Guests glided through a vibrant red hotel lobby and into meeting spaces and guest rooms. Radisson Red. in November in Minneapolis. Darren Green, senior vice president of sales for L.A.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. I am pushed to find creative solutions to keep our meetings fresh and engaging for all of those who attend. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? HOLLY LAMMERT.

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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. Don’t forget the data. Focus on your strengths.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

It all means we’re offering more opportunities to do business, learn and meet new contacts than ever.”. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology. Pablos Holman, hacker extraordinaire, encouraged disruption and invention within the meetings industry during one of the Smart Monday keynote sessions.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. Make Self-Help a Priority. We start by asking: How often do you put your needs first?

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Yes, it is not lost on me that this is weird considering that most of our meeting planning stress comes through the information superhighway straight to the thing in our pocket that goes beep-boop all day long. Calm is in the name and if you need more than that as a recommendation, it was an Apple app of the year in 2017.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Yes, it is not lost on me that this is weird considering that most of our meeting planning stress comes through the information superhighway straight to the thing in our pocket that goes beep-boop all day long. Calm is in the name and if you need more than that as a recommendation, it was an Apple app of the year in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

. “At the same time, we are working closely with our hotels and other venues to provide innovative and attractive solutions for our meeting customers during the construction period.”… Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) is undergoing a $125 million renovation and expansion to be completed by July 2017.

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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 percent in the 2016 survey.

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