MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The most important goal remains to consider everything—absolutely all modern tips and tactics to improve your event with our current event trends.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Check out this testimonial for Lasso40 Founder and CEO Lucy Giovando Watts: “She has shown first-hand how a woman can go from planning logistics to starting her own event technology company.” Rave Reviews.

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 16, 2018

While most events feature numerous breakout sessions, speakers, and floor demos, ensuring attendees have the ability to connect with other professionals and suppliers for one-to-one meetings is becoming a must.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

It will serve attendees in the north entrance of the convention center during all public and private events. A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. A post shared by The Durham Hotel (@thedurhamhotel) on Feb 12, 2018 at 9:05am PST.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Andrew Friedman, founder and partner at af&co, delivered a well-received, engaging Smart Meetings webinar on Dec. 5, “2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead.”. Smart Meetings followed up with Friedman after the webinar to glean some additional insights into his annual forecasts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. after being named No.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Menu selection can be one of the most inspired , and fraught, decisions you make when planning an event. Culinary planners at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games are not keeping it safe—in a good way. A post shared by Jared Parfaite (@lower9thaudio) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:45am PST. manbory) on Feb 20, 2018 at 10:04am PST.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Working in the events industry, building contacts with event influencers becomes one of the priorities for us. Searching for event technology or meetings technology influencer, the most heard name is of a renowned influencer? to embrace the event technology for their events. I ran my first meeting in 1979.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. Kimpton’s Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast for 2018 predicts an emergence of fish and colorful ingredients such as carrots, beets and cabbage. Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 2, 2019

Today we are reflecting on 2018 and discussing our hosts favorite tools for event profs from the past year. In this episode of #EventIcons our hosts Will Curran, Brandt Krueger, Tahira Endean, and Alex Plaxen will share all about their favorite tools for event profs. Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 24, 2019

With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. At AAO 2018 , more than 23,000 ophthalmologists, health professionals and industry personnel from across the globe met in Chicago to learn, network and grow in their careers.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Event technology has a great impact on its users as well as the readers. With a new feature or a tech or a trend coming out in the event industry, event professionals sometimes miss out on a few things. Velvet Chainsaw — Time Capsules, Time Machines And Evolution Of Traditional Meeting Planners .

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Food trucks are fun, convenient, serve delicious food at a fraction of the cost of a sit-down meal, and are a great addition to any event. A post shared by Rasta Rita Margarita Truck (@rastaritamargarita) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:15pm PST. A post shared by Voodoo Doughnut (@voodoodoughnut) on Feb 1, 2018 at 2:33pm PST.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

As a 2017 40 Under 40 honoree, Scott discusses her passion for the events industry. What I do: TDCAA has meetings every month, with the exception of October. Along with my counterpart, my responsibilities include contracting hotels, ensuring on-site logistics meet contract requirements and processing foundation payments.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. On tap for the event, slated for June 22–23 in Stowe, are a fist-full of festivities, including fiddling, dueling, jousting and living history reenactments. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit .

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

When Susie Ellis, chairman and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, sent an email announcement about the 2018 edition of the event — being held in Cesena, Italy, Oct. The summit only accepts C-suite participants (approximately 650 are expected to attend the 2018 summit), and the price tag is approximately $3,200.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Take inspiration from the upcoming 91st Academy Awards ceremony to add some glamour to your next gala event. Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. In many instances, event professionals can land sweet deals if they consider a multi-year agreement for annual events. Consider multi-year agreements. Obtain multiple bids.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2018

Smart Meetings could have guessed that ultra violet would be named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2018. It’s a color we love and feature frequently within our magazine, digital media and events. In Event Decor. Here’s how you, too, can add this super shade of purple to your world. In the Office. baxtonstudiooutlet.com.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

When Susie Ellis, chairman and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, sent an email announcement about the 2018 edition of the event — being held in Cesena, Italy, Oct. The summit only accepts C-suite participants (approximately 650 are expected to attend the 2018 summit), and the price tag is approximately $3,200.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Concessions, meaning discounting to secure the business, are often seen in contractual percentages off F&B retail pricing or hosted events, but retail pricing has to fluctuate in order for the operators to meet their food/beverage cost targets [margin]. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Shawna Suckow.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

When planning a meeting or event, the pressure is dialed up to the max. A post shared by ChicagoArchitectureFoundation (@chiarchitecture) on Jan 23, 2018 at 11:02am PST. A post shared by One World Observatory (@oneworldnyc) on Jan 10, 2018 at 2:09pm PST. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy. One World Observatory.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Anyone who has attended a Super Bowl party or a pregame tailgate gathering knows that sporting events have a way of bringing people together. Meeting professionals can adapt that game plan to their next incentive outing or corporate retreat by building the trip around a top-tier sporting event. “As Super Bowl 52, Feb.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

This announcement got us thinking outside of the toy box with creative ways to incorporate the toys featured in the films and park into meetings. A post shared by Leslie Mark Designs York , ME (@lesliemarkdesigns) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:11pm PST. A post shared by Disney da Boo (@disneydaboo) on Feb 20, 2018 at 7:53am PST.

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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)? . The best rates, dates, and space in 2018 have already been booked.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

Event professionals have a multitude of host cities to select from, but more and more are making San Jose, California , their top pick. From June 5 to 9, Apple triumphantly returned its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) to San Jose, where it hosted the inaugural event in 2002.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

It is also now one of the most luxurious hotels and event spaces on Ocean Drive. The venue has been used for many high-profile events, including an official Super Bowl soiree in 2007. This is not the only celebrity home that has been converted into a hotel and event space. Let’s count the possibilities.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Tina Gaccetta Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), in Chicago, appointed Tina Gaccetta head of events. Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Jeyakaran Hector M. Gaccetta has served as vice president, client services for One10 marketing.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

of meeting space to its convention center in response to increasing demand from its luxury clientele. Construction on the space began in 2016 and is scheduled for completion in February 2018. of meeting space in its LEED Gold-certified convention center area. of meeting space. Aria then will boast 500,000 sq.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 6, 2019

2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years. She helps clients position their events for success in the present, while providing strategic guidance and solutions to help them meet their goals and objectives. A Day in the Life.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. When a city is preparing to host a sporting event, they invest in improving their infrastructure, building and renovating hotels and expanding their public transportation routes.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

Event planners know this world well, as what’s expected of them from attendees is no different. Once home to the Singer Sewing Company, this property includes three event spaces that accommodate groups ranging from 12 to 200. West Elm, founded in Brooklyn in 2002, plans to open a line of hotels in 2020.

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