MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

The Spring 2023 research compiles the views of corporate, association, academic, and third-party event planners from around the world. Fully 80 percent of respondents said this is a central priority for them now, due mostly to the two-year hiatus in face-to-face events followed by the widespread use of remote-work environments.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 29, 2024

This Month’s Reads: Planning for Medical Meetings Every industry has its own cultural norms and professional values that are expected to be reflected at a company’s event. B’s Book Club: Creating Experiences How to Plan Medical Meetings and Events —co-authored by Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc. (M&IW)

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The latest MPI Quarterly Meetings Outlook sees more contractor usage, less staff travel, a hunt for new event-revenue streams, and other adjustments going into 2023. Among the tasks being given to contractors most often: venue and supplier sourcing for upcoming events. Everything takes longer.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2023

Wondering how artificial intelligence can actually make a difference in the meeting planning process? Meet MeetingsNet Changemaker Maxwell Kelly and read up on the lastest industry A.I. on the business-events industry. tools specific to meetings and events have launched this spring. initiatives and tools.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With customizable event space numbering over 25,000 sq. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. To celebrate this renovation, the resort is offering two new meetings packages available for groups that book before September 30 th , 2023. of flexible meeting space. The 2,500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. Becoming a CMP Mesmer currently works as vice president of events for WorldatWork. But during an internship in Washington, D.C., “I Where Is She Now?

Education 52

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2023

The first official National Meetings Industry Day was held in Canada in 1999. This followed local and regional events hosted by Canadian MPI chapters and conversations about elevating the celebration to a national level by the MPI Canadian Council—eventually leading to the first GMID in 2016. It just didn’t exist.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

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. Reflecting on the APA 2023 event, which took place from August 3 to 5 in Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2022

More meetings industry associations have been moving into Europe, as evidenced by the latest gatherings by several leading organizations around the world. This program is scheduled to one for one year, through IMEX Frankfurt 2023. The first event took place in 2019 in Verbier, Switzerland.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Have you ever wondered how to become an event planner? In this blog, we’ll walk you through exactly what you need to know about working in the rapidly growing event planning industry. From the perks of the job to tricks of the trade, let’s explore everything an aspiring event planner needs to become a certified professional.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

A True Story: Win the Block by Working the Clock For a recent West Coast meeting with seven hotels, one hotel was booked with an extra night of peak number of rooms, assuming that 400 people would stay an extra day for an additional meeting. on the closing day of the meeting were at that particular hotel. . Our quick save?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

5 icebreakers for introverted and extroverted guests from a game developer Finding personal connections within an event space can be difficult with jammed packed schedules fighting for your time. Building Confidence and Trust For an event to form a connection with its attendees there needs to be a solid foundation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs. Pick the low-hanging fruit.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Building that relationship is critical, even if it’s built in the pressure cooker of event planning. Picture it like a three-legged stool with the event experience as the key component. They connect the client to the event by being partially “behind the scenes” while also “front of house,” to use theater metaphors.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

The 4 Ps of a Good Plan Plan Ahead : As with any large endeavor, start planning early. In fact, ideally, your client can promote next year’s trip at this year’s event. The more you can plan in advance, partner with all your resources, and keep the goals in mind, the more you can enjoy the amazingly unique experience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. An Eco-friendly Focus. See the report from IMEX America 2011 here ). “Our

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Sustainability 2011 2023 Hospitality 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

She positioned the show as a bellwether event, offering a picture of business volume and pipelines that could be realized in 2023 and beyond. Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. An Eco-friendly Focus. See the report from IMEX America 2011 here ). “Our

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Sustainability 2011 2023 Hospitality 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. That starts with monitoring how and where data is downloaded.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. They often managed with reduced headcount even while reimagining many meetings as virtual events and working with hotels, where staffing shortages have been most acute.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Read More : Smart Chat: Julius Robinson On Winning the War for Talent At the end of the three months, participants will take part in the Tisch Center Incubator 2023 “Pitch Your Passion & Seal the Deal” event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The program’s mentors and investors will select the winners.

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Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels Tourism 84

SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planning is a complex task often requiring months of detailed preparation and immense pressure to rigorously respect compliance regulations. And keeping HCP engagement high at the thousands of global events your pharmaceutical company runs every year is becoming ever more challenging.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

In a recent IRF survey of incentive travel professionals, nearly two-thirds indicated that travel is trending up for 2023 and beyond. With that appetite for travel comes the opportunity to meet employee needs with today’s top meeting and incentive destinations. Stephanie Harris is president of Incentive Research Foundation.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

The founder of Joie de Vivre (now JdV by Hyatt), former Airbnb strategic adviser and now founder of Modern Elder Academy advocated for a sustained curiosity to fuel the hard work of regenerating the meetings industry. Sessions outlined best practices for helping everyone feel welcome at events. All Included. A Hospitable Spirit.

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Tourism Meetings Hospitality 2022 83

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

A collective of facilitated table discussions sponsored by Maritz and labeled as Provocateur Circles provided a safe and comfortable arena to conduct open conversations about the issues women in the meetings industry experience and discuss possible solutions that can help the community.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. How do private events at your venues give people a feel for the team(s) that use the venue? Staples Center. experiences.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. When a city is preparing to host a sporting event, they invest in improving their infrastructure, building and renovating hotels and expanding their public transportation routes.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

ft of meeting space; eight restaurants, including Tuscan indoor-outdoor dining at Bottilgia. of meeting space; 144 meeting rooms; recently announced $1.4 meeting space by 2023. of meeting room when expansion is complete; home of Blue Man Group; seven restaurants, including Tender Steak & Seafood.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 29, 2023

Have you considered adding digital-first events to your pharmaceutical marketing strategy? We’ve spent 750+ hours analyzing how our life science customers are using digital-first events as a powerful channel in their pharmaceutical marketing strategy. Events are one of the only remaining sources of first-party data.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Technology is vital to successful events. The latest solutions not only make events easier to plan, manage, and measure. This article explains how to make the most of event technology in 2023. Read on for top tools and techniques to enhance events for attendees and stakeholders and maximize return on investment.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

MeetingsNet’s Changemakers list recognizes outstanding meeting professionals for their efforts to move their organizations and the industry forward in unique and positive ways. Find the full 2023 Changemakers list here. She also has an accompanying text, How to Plan Medical Meetings and Events, that’s scheduled to be published in July.

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Medical Meetings Education Healthcare Meetings 40

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events. of meeting space. of event space and a permanent art collection. of event space, including a 40,000 square-foot pillarless ballroom, exhibit hall, 52 meeting rooms and a 175-seat tiered theater.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Attendees at Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala were treated to an opening medley by The Water Coolers crafted to remind them that they are not alone. Learn More: An Interview with The Broadway League President Charlotte St. Elevating the importance of what they do is powerful,” Allen said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Four years later in 2023, they recorded 34 million metric tons of CO 2 emitted. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable. Many of them just don’t know where to start.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

billion in funding for generative AI startups was announced within the first three months of 2023 alone. We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city. A reported $10.7

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