Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

For example, Unite Here used union contracts to protect more than 200,000 members from anti-LGBT discrimination before the 2020 Supreme Court ruling that included the LGBT community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Unite Here created FairHotel to assist meeting and event planners in choosing a union hotel or venue.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 19, 2022

The overall scale of the event, with the footprint covering the entire Scottish Event Campus (SEC), including permanent venues and buildings as well as car parks. Recognising the requirements of sustainability and building this into all areas of the delivery. Pylon One – Scale | Secure | Sustainable. Challenges.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

It has topped of the list of challenges identified by planners in Convene ’s Annual Meetings Market Survey for years, including in the 2017 and 2020 surveys, conducted in 2016 and 2019, respectively, and in our most recent survey (to be published in a special Convene November Forecast issue).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Market and business recovery, the rise of virtual and hybrid events, and the importance of mental health and sustainability were amongst other topics that the HBAA leadership have highlighted in their views. Sustainability opportunities. Market recovery. The HBAA team expect recovery will begin in Q2/Q3/Q4 next year.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 19, 2021

67% of respondents considered themselves to be at heightened risk if they were to contract COVID, with 46% having shielded in 2020, and 27% feeling it necessary to return to shielding now rules have been lifted. As is to be expected, outdoor events felt more achievable for many.

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Event Industry News

JULY 25, 2019

This year, as the contract enters its 10th year, organisers of the festival took the decision to upgrade audience seating throughout the festival, to offer greater comfort for spectators. We’re already looking forward to 2020.”. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions. Event Tech.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Almost three out of four (72 percent) had produced at least one in-person meeting between March 2020 and August 2021. The venue was being commandeered as a temporary Emergency Intake Site and was not going to be available for groups. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

DMCs bring knowledge of the off-site venues adhering to protocols and help deliver a clear understanding of the details of local regulations. They will also know which venues and providers are still operating locally, given the significant changes during the last year.”. The letter also sets a time frame for progressing to a contract.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

And now with live events returning and many companies rescheduling events which had been postponed in 2020, 2021 and 2022, and planning for 2023, this timely interview focuses on providing tips on how to plan an incentive trip with confidence, and with safety protocols built into it. They are looking for more sustainability points.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 6, 2020

We’ve created this course to help planners elevate their strategies to meet the needs of a post-pandemic environment and develop a sustainable model for the future.”. Start Date: November 10, 2020. For more information about the course or to register, visit ELI’s website at [link]. Pandemic Meeting & Event Design Certificate.

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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. In September 2020, it managed to close a £3.5 Adam Parry, ETL’s event director will accompany our group and conduct a “tech tour,” visiting different stands at the venue – Excel London. VALENCIA DIGITAL SUMMIT.

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Smart Meetings

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.

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The MICE

MARCH 11, 2021

Christel Sieling, Director of Operations at Odyssey, shared how they’ve pivoted their live hackathon, called Momentum, into a virtual format in 2020. In between, there will be themed nights addressing sustainability, digitalisation and diversity. The idea: One trade fair, unfair rules, one contract, one winner takes all.

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Smart Meetings

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.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5 hours,” says Huggins.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Even if you’re not talking about changing cities, sometimes trying to find that independent third-party venue might save you a ton.” Yeah, the venue’s location is another great point,” says Brandt. “So If you have the same pricing you had in 2020, chances are you’re paying three times more. It isn’t going to work.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Vicarage Road, home to Watford FC, contracted Ryans Cleaning in 2017 to handle all their cleaning requirements, a successful partnership which has proven to be a match made in heaven! Procurement manager, Tarang Panchal, said: “This year, I have been heading various projects to improve the club’s environmental and sustainability efforts.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

A majority (63 percent) reported that they expected their budgets and number of meetings in the coming year to increase or be no less than at the beginning of 2020. Acing the Post-COVID Contract. Before the coronavirus, many venue contracts didn’t feature force majeure clauses. Experts have suggestions.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

As the rug was pulled out from under global society, venues and event businesses of every kind suffered and were forced to close their doors. If staying organized wasn’t already a priority, it transformed into an absolute necessity for the survival of her venue, Clay Theatre.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

.; How to write airtight client and vendor contracts; And SO much more! You can be the best there is putting together a wedding – but if you don’t know how to conduct yourself, build your brand, develop contracts, and attract clients, your skill-set alone won’t be enough to build a sustainable business. ABSOLUTELY!

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 1, 2022

However, by October of 2020, we were back to in-person events and have stayed true to the boutique model of luxury treatment, qualified attendees and white glove service. They let us know when there are changes in how contracts are being presented, updates on event tech innovation and fresh ways to deliver value. No complaints here.

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