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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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

The March 2018 Smart Meetings Magazine cover story featuring 100 women who inspire us started with an email. Many of our Smart Women 2018 winners were focused on mentoring others, men and women. The post The Story Behind the 2018 Smart Women Cover Story appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rave Reviews.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. This will greatly impact the event and meeting planning industry because planners will now only have 1 technology option at hotels, limiting options for flexibility in their venue selection process. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical, LTD. January 2019.

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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

OCTOBER 2, 2018

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. Most modern venues offer outdoor terrace spaces attached to indoor meeting rooms or use meeting spaces that have windows overlooking nature.

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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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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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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. That said, the city is still a hub for the meetings and events industry, and its change in position says more about enhanced activity in other states and cities than it does about Las Vegas falling behind. after being named No.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Kimpton’s Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast for 2018 predicts an emergence of fish and colorful ingredients such as carrots, beets and cabbage. A post shared by Carina Palma (@carinaapalma) on Jan 9, 2018 at 10:40am PST. A post shared by Simplistic_food (@simplistic_food) on Dec 8, 2017 at 1:52pm PST. Matcha is so 2017.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

A post shared by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (@loumalnatis) on Aug 19, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT. A post shared by Pats Pizza (@patspizzachicago) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:32am PDT. A post shared by Forno Rosso (@fornorosso) on Aug 18, 2018 at 11:22am PDT. A post shared by Bonci • Chicago, IL (@bonciusa) on Aug 16, 2018 at 2:58pm PDT.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. Nearly adjacent to Durham Convention Center is The Durham , a boutique hotel serving the tech companies and academics that come to meet in the university-framed Research Triangle Region.

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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. A post shared by Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (@iditarodsleddograce) on Oct 18, 2018 at 3:59am PDT. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit . View this post on Instagram. Loosen your belts, foodies.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

How I got here: I spent the last four years of my hotel career involved in different organizations such as Society of Government Meeting Professionals and MPI. My board positions involved meeting planning responsibilities, so I decided to take all my volunteer work and make a new career out of it. Family time is the best time.

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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.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. And, of course, we Instagrammed them all. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

“The best way to have a great Oscar-type gala is to serve fork-friendly foods from a buffet station along with bite-sized passed hors-d’oeuvres,” says Barbara Brass, vice president of culinary sales at Wolfgang Puck Catering, who leads the planning for the notable Oscars Governors Ball. View this post on Instagram.

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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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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. Here’s how you, too, can add this super shade of purple to your world. In the Office. Cozy up on a velvet ultra violet loveseat.

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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

Read more about small meetings in her story, “Size Does Matter: Small Meetings’ Impact on Planners, Destinations and Hotels Belies Their Size,” in the September issue of Smart Meetings. Chefs and Planners Weigh In on 2018 F&B Trends.

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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. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT.

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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 top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020. Engaging technology.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

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. A post shared by Monica (@_monie_photography_) on Mar 3, 2018 at 1:17am PST. Chicago Architecture River Cruise. One World Observatory.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Few of his awards and recognitions include Hall of Leaders, Event Industry Council 2018, Top 30 CMP Influencers by Convention Industry Council, September 2015, The 25 Most Influential People in Meetings Industry, Successful Meetings, January 2012 and many more. 1990: The invention of room diagramming software (Meeting Matrix).

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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

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

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. Here are some mobile catering stars across the country. Rasta Rita Margarita Truck, Southern California. Their menu also includes vegetarian options.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

In 2018, the event heads to Churchill Downs in Louisville, the storied home of the Kentucky Derby. Planners in need of incentive trip inspiration should keep these marquee events on their radar for 2018. Super Bowl 52, Feb. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

By late 2018, Monte Carlo Resort and Casino will rebrand as two hotels, NoMad Las Vegas and Park MGM. When it opens in 2018, rumors are that the Manhattan glitterati haunt Cipriani and L.A. of new, technologically advanced, flexible meeting space across four stories. They should all be “soup-ed up” by 2018.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

A post shared by Palazzo Versace Gold Coast (@palazzoversace) on Dec 20, 2018 at 12:57am PST. It has been rumored that IKEA has its hospitality eyes set on expanding outside of Sweden—to New Haven, Conn. View this post on Instagram. That’s just the retail industry.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Emily’s resume includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Morgans Hotel Group and The Peninsula Hotels. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 23, 2018

Brennan also plans to discuss motivators for driving emotional engagement and how those relate to the business of conventions and meeting planning. Bridget Brennan will be closing General Session speaker at PCMA Education Conference 2018, being held in Cleveland on June 10–13. GETTING EMOTIONAL AND TECHY.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Velvet Chainsaw — Time Capsules, Time Machines And Evolution Of Traditional Meeting Planners . The article here has covered the essence of conference and meeting planning depicting it in two forms — time capsule and a time machine. To have an in-depth knowledge about the event GMS 2018, read here.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

5000 (Greenleaf, 2018) , is president of PRA New Orleans, a business event management firm creating unique experiences for corporate groups. Join them and you’ll find that the path just gets smoother and better for everyone.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Regardless of the type of crisis that hits an organization, one of the most important moments in the aftermath is an employee meeting run by the executive team that’s designed to reduce uncertainty, calm anxiety, and maintain trust and productivity among those who must perform their jobs well in order for the firm to endure.

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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. Aria then will boast 500,000 sq.

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