Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel? Squeglia, CMP, Independent Contractor at RLC Events, to get the inside scoop.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Tackling ‘green hushing’ in events.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

International Convention Centre Wales ( ICC Wales ) has secured a number of notable repeat business wins for 2023, as it establishes itself as the UK’s most exciting new events venue and brings a significant boost to the South Wales visitor economy. The Open University will also hold its Autumn 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the venue.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

American Express Meetings & Events used the IMEX America show to present its latest forecast for the meetings and events landscape based on survey results from 500 planners. The full version of the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast can be found here.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Steve Hill, president and CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said F1’s impact will make November 2023 Las Vegas’ “best November in history.” “The stops in Formula 1’s 2023 calendar, including Austin and Miami, out of Formula 1’s 23 stops this year. Las Vegas is one of three U.S.

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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. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

-Third best trading year since opening in 1986- World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

So here is an article of the top event technology trends for 2023 you should be aware of. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Event Technology via GIPHY The year 2023 will forever be etched in our memories as the pivotal moment when AI and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI became water cooler talk.

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

“Day-to-day operations will remain business-as-usual and Cvent will continue to operate as a separate and independent public company until the transaction closes, which is expected mid-year 2023, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” according to a statement from Reggie Aggarwal, Cvent CEO and founder.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance. Here, one underwriter provides insight.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. One great place to start is with these incredible sustainable venues , sure to make your Montréal event shine.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting businesses to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Like an architect develops sketches and blueprints before contracting out the construction of their creation, an event planner needs to have the outline ready to go—and well ahead of time. Spread the word on social media A cornerstone of effective promotion in 2023, social media and event marketing cannot be without each other.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With a fast turnaround, corporate planners are increasingly looking to work at venues where all event related services are managed and controlled in-house. Events are being contracted at absolute minimum guest numbers with up to 35% additional attendees being added after the initial contract is signed, sometimes just days from the event date.

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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

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many of the most-read articles from the past year will remain relevant in the year to come, with information on contract clauses and planning stress to EU entry regulation changes and, yes, shoes. Here’s our report from September 29, “ Hurricane Ian Damages Florida’s Peak Meetings Season.”. opening in late 2023. Gating level.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The venue is actually two halls, so Bauer’s team created two completely different experiences. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said. Focused Learning. “The

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting suppliers to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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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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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. Select a Venue With a rough budget and time frame for your event in mind, you can begin to plan for the necessary logistics and infrastructure.

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2021

The world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences is set to manage and operate the exciting new 3,500 capacity performance venue at Becketwell Derby, which will be forward funded and owned by Derby City Council. Work on the performance venue is set to commence in early 2022, with handover to the operator in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. As of Friday, there are 109 signatories across venues, destinations, suppliers and hotels. View them all here !

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. This involves working closely with the client to determine their needs, preferences, and budget, and then designing a plan to meet those requirements. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Site enabling work will start before the end of the year with construction expected to commence in March 2021 and the new complex will open in 2023. Leading venue management company, ASM Global will operate the campus, which includes a 12,500 capacity, 29,000 sqm arena and over 7,000 sqm of flexible event space.

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Event Industry News

MAY 4, 2020

Gateshead Quays conference and exhibition centre will be a welcome addition to NewcastleGateshead in 2023; securing jobs, supporting our hotels, restaurants and bars and once again filling our region with delegates from across the world.

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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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Eventscase Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The contract renewals we have closed in recent weeks are a testament of our clients’ trust in our team. This support will allow us to move forward with a new acquisition strategy that is expected to materialise in 2023. Our product team is relentless in improving the platform and trying to cover more use cases for our end users.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 9, 2021

Soon afterwards on 4 th March, SAP announced its intention to become carbon-neutral in its own operations by the end of 2023 – two years earlier than it had previously hoped. In the UK, contracts include London Olympic Stadium and the Commonwealth Games. Click here to read more. BMA House – Modern events with heritage.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples. One of our most frequent questions is what sets us apart from competitors, including Perfect Venue.

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The MICE

JUNE 3, 2022

Incentives are the most exciting part of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition) business. Also, we need to check which COVID-19 vaccination has been approved by each destination and meets their entry requirements and how they have to travel with a stopover. And that’s a really, really big workload.

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Eventscase Blog

JULY 27, 2023

In 2023, the average customer is constantly bombarded with marketing information, most of which they mindlessly scroll past. Pick the best location to host the event One of the worst mistakes you can make is choosing a venue that’s deemed too far away by your target audience. Coming to your event should be convenient.

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