Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1. Giveback programs are very important to clients.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

From a frantic switch to online events and now a pivot back to in person, the meeting planning industry continues to need agile and creative leaders. They bring an extensive knowledge of the best venues for meetings and events of all sizes. This article appears in the October 2022 issue.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

will be surveyed starting in early 2022, with results available in Spring of ’22. As DEI has come more into focus in this industry, planners are trying to incorporate it not just in the workplace, but into the way they plan off-site meetings. Travelers from Canada, China, Mexico, U.K.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. Plan (Much Farther!) Venues are booking up quickly and the preferred options are likely not going to be available—or what’s left will cost a premium. Post pandemic, meeting planners have to give venues more flexibility for deliverables.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Although we have had a particular struggle in the Northeast so we are going to put the spotlight on the value meetings bring to our communities. The agenda for MMB 2022 will be “Meet Safe.” How will that impact meeting professionals day-to-day? This agenda aligns perfectly with what we are doing in Boston.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The return of thousands of global buyers and exhibitors to IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas could be a sign that the industry is bouncing back stronger than ever, according to Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. That includes new booths from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The return of thousands of global buyers and exhibitors to IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas could be a sign that the industry is bouncing back stronger than ever, according to Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group. That includes new booths from U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“The demand for the convenience and flexibility of virtual events isn’t going anywhere,” he said upon the release of the company’s “ Hybrid Event Planning in 2022: The Complete Guide.”. Decreased costs associated with venues, food, beverages and accommodations can help expand distribution.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2022

The reality is that a good planner can produce an amazing event in any venue—not just the fancy ones. just as the difference between a good event and a great event can be finding the perfect venue, finding event technology where their 20% difference lines up with your 20% difference can make…all the difference in the world.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Planning event logistics including cost, time, location, and format. Inspecting venues to ensure they align with expectations. In fact, more than two-thirds of events in 2022 were either hybrid or had the option to attend remotely, according to Skift. Procuring event technology and other necessary equipment. Technical know-how.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Event technology is any digital tool that helps you plan and manage in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. As a result, you enjoy flexible meeting planning technology that streamlines operations and reduces costs. These solutions help you deliver efficiently in every format. No need to invest in lots of different tools.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

If approved, Mayor Eric Garcetti would like the projects to be complete by 2022. Reno loses an average of 31 events due to hotel size or because of the venue each year,” says Charlies Johnson, president of Johnson Consulting, the Chicago-based firm involved in investigating the issue. “[The Sacramento. of exhibition space. We know.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

These enhancements, plus the fact they are trusted cities to accommodate massive amounts of people, are attractive to meeting professionals to book the same locales. Last week, Visit Indy announced that Indianapolis was selected to host the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Meeting planning, which used to be described as an ‘Old Boys’’ network, may soon be a ‘Young Women’s’ network. Imagine it’s 2022 and you’re still planning large meetings,” we told planners.

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