SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

That would be a 60 percent increase from the same weekend in 2020, but still 6 million fewer than in 2019. million Americans were planning air travel over the three days, according to AAA statistics, six times more than in 2020, but 750,000 fewer than the same time in 2019. Conventioneers Return. Proven Safe. Mike Massari.

Trade Shows 89

Trade Shows Travel 2020 Food and Beverage 89

Canadian Special Events

APRIL 23, 2020

Additional objectives were to ensure it represented Vancouver; that the food was amazing and creatively presented; the design needed to be edgy and never seen before; include elements of surprise and awe, and that it be a party full of “insta” moments.” Highlights of the event included the Suspended Treehouse Orbs, a 30 ft.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

While over the past few years robots have provided moments of futuristic engagement, they may have a more strategic role to play on the show floor moving forward. This article was originally published in 2020 and is updated periodically. HEALTH SCREENING. Because these days we all want to breathe easier.

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Expo Logic

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

As the Spring 2020 trade show and event season kicks into high gear, here are some preparations you may want to consider implementing at your event. Maintain up-to-date counts of cancellations and be sure to reduce your food and beverage, space rentals and other reservations as needed to save money.

Food and Beverage 36

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PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

What would you say is the biggest challenge for a traditional association meeting planner? 1 skillset is no longer your food and beverage and your contracting of the venue and so on. We’ll find that we don’t just necessarily have annual meetings. So we will get to that point — the sooner the better.

Technology 64

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Most companies didn’t want to have virtual meetings or work from home. Still, we noticed that a significant number of people began to like virtual meetings and virtual events mainly because it gave them the flexibility of location. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Reduction of Costs.

Speakers 156

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Most companies didn’t sort to have virtual meetings or work from home. Still, we noticed that a significant number of people began to like virtual meetings and virtual events mainly because it gave them the flexibility of location. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Reduction of Costs.

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Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Most companies didn’t sort to have virtual meetings or work from home. Still, we noticed that a significant number of people began to like virtual meetings and virtual events mainly because it gave them the flexibility of location. Trade Shows Conferences Sales Kickoffs Global Town Halls. Reduction of Costs.

Speakers 156

Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

For a huge number of people, experiencing this baptism-by-fire of virtual interaction has shown them that while it may not be a true substitute to meeting in-person, it’s a lot closer than people thought. For theater or classroom style meetings it may be easy to lower density without drastically reducing the impact.

Financial 116

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Planning Pod

APRIL 29, 2020

Virtual events have been around for more than a decade now, but until the coronavirus pandemic of 2020, they were often more a novelty than a necessity for most event industry professionals. This shows in the premium people are willing to pay for in-person events (which is substantial and will continue to be). No comparison.

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