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Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More

Smart Meetings

Before joining Aspen Hospitality, Azevedo worked as vice president of acquisitions and development for Loews Hotels and vice president of development for the Americas for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Together, We Can Do Hard Things 

Smart Meetings

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. We felt it in the surge of events flooding back in 2022. Don’t know everyone’s sentiments?

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Event Case Study: Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

Smart Meetings

A wine trade association does a post-Covid rebrand Like many in the world of face-to-face gatherings, 2023 was the first time in a few years that Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) held its previously annual convention. To realize their vision, they partnered with Design Studio by Maritz.

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Designing for Belonging

MeetingsNet

Creating meeting environments where every individual feels valued, accepted, and connected. “As Bryant, PhD, in a message to members about the theme of APA 2023, the association’s annual meeting. “As APA 2023’s theme is ‘You belong here.’” Bryant’s theme reflects the direction where many think meetings are headed.

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Three Trends Shaping 2024 Events

TicketBud

Event Trend #1: Embracing New Technologies 2023 saw widespread adoption of AI as a way of streamlining duties for event organizers and creating engaging event experiences. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape. “As

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MPI WEC Inspired Action in San Francisco

Smart Meetings

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Eventscase Brings EMA and AEVEA to ‘Event Tech Live’ in London

Eventscase Blog

This trip not only gave them an opportunity to explore the latest innovations in event technology but also allowed them to establish valuable connections with other professionals in the field. We have always considered this event as something that runs in parallel with our operations in the last decade.