Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Hear what attendees said about the 2023 Smart Woman Summit.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. News & World Report highlighted the most popular European cities for 2023 and three of the top 10 were in Italy. Explore Widely That U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Higher air fares are replacing the flight delay challenges of 2023. Related Stories: Zeiss Shares Five Ways to Make Sales Meetings More Fun Q&A: San Francisco Travel Association Discusses Event Safety and Business 82% of travelers say business travel is ‘very or moderately’ worthwhile in achieving business objectives.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What to do in advance and in the moment to meet your room block budget It seems simple. Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? Just follow the formula, right?

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

A meeting professional veteran share tricks for managing inflation, expectations and savings Money moves mountains. Even though I’m meeting the food and beverage minimum, because the prices of meals are so high, so that is really a struggle.” A few points to consider: Goals and KPIs “You need to know the goals of your conference.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. In fact, Best finds this to be “a triple threat,” noting the increasing number of in-person meetings, higher costs to host and feed guests, and expected annual hikes for speaking fees. But while A.I.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The Big Re-Think is the culmination of quantitative research carried out in autumn 2023 in partnership with micebook. MIXED REALITY For Gen-A respondents, immersive learning and gammication are at the fore as non-negotiables followed by learning by app.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. For the first time in decades, event professionals are in command of the venue negotiation and selection process. The sharing economy is giving power back to the user.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 22, 2023

Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering , will give the opening keynote address at PCMA EduCon 2023, which takes place June 25-28 in Montréal. Parker hosted a New York Times podcast, “ Together Apart,” and spoke on stages including the TED conference and at SXSW. Read: “How to Open and Close a Meeting.” Why are we here?

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. The collaborative venture between ConferenceDirect and Stova, exemplified by the 2023 Annual Partner Meeting (APM), demonstrates these principles.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Its main hall will seat up to 4,000 delegates with 95 meeting rooms, 14 offices and 3 Majlis available. A total of 13 million visitors are predicted for its first year of operation and 130 events are currently being negotiated. kina, the new 1,600-capacity Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre is opening in 2023.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s lobby to change how meeting professionals are categorized to elevate our worth The meetings industry is still relatively new. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With costs moving stubbornly higher, meeting planners must be proactive and creative to stay within their F&B budget. It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do? Corporate event planners.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

An event organizer who’s unable to answer these questions will not be a happy camper throughout the sponsor negotiation process. Event Sponsorship Negotiation Best Practices The search for the right event sponsor can be a long, difficult, or even grueling task, and the process is unique for every planner and for each type of event.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Registration forecasting for 2023 was the top challenge identified by Louisville Tourism’s Client Advisory Council members. These factors raise additional questions: Who is coming to our digital vs. in-person meetings? We also have Gen Z, the first generation to have grown up entirely in the digital era, entering the workforce.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Here’s the basic job description: A professional event planner is someone who organizes all aspects of meetings, conventions, and other types of special events. Generally, event planners are broken up into three categories: Corporate event planners: Corporate event planning involves organizing internal events and meetings between businesses.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. So we negotiated client-friendly terms for all cancelled trips under very good conditions, and for all projects which were upcoming, that the payment would be postponed as well. This will be 30% less for sure.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Learnings from the course:- The course will prepare you to better understand the client’s requirements, choose event venues, identify the technology and equipment to be used, refine your negotiation skills,and master every little nuance of organizing an event. Course:- Hospitality Management ( conference and event planning management).

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

Introduction Every year, executives are tasked with reimagining the machine in a way that meets the aspirations of the CEO, and the constraints of the CFO. Three cost-saving tactics executives are currently deploying to make their event budget plan: Controlling costs on hotel rooms, meeting rooms, food and beverage, concessions, and travel.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. An introduction to facial analysis and facial recognition You might be wondering what facial analysis is, and how it differs from facial recognition.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which event management software is the right fit for you and your next event in 2023. Attendees can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via chat or video conference. You’ll find an option from these six alternatives that suit your budget, objectives, and preferences.

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which event management software is the right fit for you and your next event in 2023. Attendees can easily schedule one-on-one meetings via chat or video conference. You’ll find an option from these six alternatives that suit your budget, objectives, and preferences.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Pharmaceutical companies also spend significantly on marketing events like conferences, symposiums, and meetings. When sponsoring or attending conferences, symposiums, and other live engagements, companies must follow rules around giveaways, presentations, booth activities, and speaker programs. Meet customers where they are.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 20, 2022

For the sake of this checklist, we’ll assume that we are going to plan a multi-day conference, where the initial planning starts around six months before D-day. an internal meeting), try to have at least one month of preparation time. Determine your must-have needs from a venue before negotiating and committing to a venue.

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Endless Events

MARCH 16, 2023

Entertainers were doing DJ sets for virtual all-hands meetings. Now, in 2023, I hope we can look back and say, I remember that lofty goal I had.” Evolving Events: It’s Time to Learn from the Past With refreshed memories, the Brew Crew turns to events in 2023. In 2023, CES saw an improved attendance of 115,000 attendees.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

With the understanding that any speculation is of limited use, we nonetheless asked a group of EU-based meeting professionals to consider what this could mean for the international meetings business: Ben Hainsworth, executive director of K.I.T. What could the Brexit mean for international meetings and business events?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

With the understanding that any speculation is of limited use, we nonetheless asked a group of EU-based meeting professionals to consider what this could mean for the international meetings business: Ben Hainsworth, executive director of K.I.T. What could the Brexit mean for international meetings and business events?

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Eventtia

JUNE 20, 2023

Can you customize the chosen platform to meet your unique needs? Key Features Event creation and management: Hopin allows users to easily set up and manage various types and sizes of events, including webinars, conferences, trade shows, workshops, webinars, and more. How much control do you desire over the design of your event page?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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