MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Planners foresee more meetings and more attendees per meeting—but also big cost increases in certain areas that will force them to change tactics. In addition, 64 percent of planners expect the size of their meetings to grow this year, with one-third of those planners expecting attendance increases of greater than 10 percent.

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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. Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Watching food and travel shows with her mother throughout her childhood eventually drove her to earn her degree in hotel management. She is now sales and catering coordinator at the Westin Grand Cayman, after joining in May 2023. Tvisha Naidu Tvisha Naidu Naidu grew up in Bengaluru, India.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. Casual conversations, chance meetings, and unplanned activities expose you to new ideas and help you stumble upon valuable discoveries. Get more people to attend your events.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. The Sweets & Snacks Expo will return to Chicago in 2022 and 2023.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In early November, meetings-tech bigwig Cvent and virtual-events provider Zoom announced a partnership where Cvent clients will be able to integrate the Zoom Events platform into their meetings to streamline the experience for both planners and virtual attendees. “In Meetings at the Movies.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says. Why don’t we market it and bring the people to our farm, [and] bring them to our winery.’ He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Spaces to Inspire Your Next All-Star Meeting An essential part of an outstanding meeting is an amazing location. These new and renovated venues offer the perfect canvas for the meeting planner’s creative mind. It also includes three distinct meeting rooms, two of which are 471 sq. of event space as he led the redesign.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Georgina Flores Georgina Flores, Encore Encore has appointed Flores to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. In her efforts to support innovation in the customer’s journey, she will provide strategic guidance to the company’s brand, customer insights, product marketing, communications and industry relations functions.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Event Marketer

MAY 1, 2023

Last year may have marked the post-pandemic return of Coachella, but 2023 signaled its renaissance. Attendees apply sunscreen at one of many Neutrogena kiosks located on the festival grounds. Now, ready to see how sponsors struck a chord? Let’s raise the curtain.

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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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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Now, particularly with properties that made contracts pre-Covid or before the recovery gained steam, when the rates were low compared to the current market, I’m seeing properties just cancelling on a group in order to take another piece of business where they're going to make more money.”. The problem, he says, is two-fold.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

17, 2023, appoints Pinette as Lodge Manager. She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes. They were really interested and willing to change it up,” Brunson said.

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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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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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Event Marketer

MAY 5, 2022

From the buzz on the expo floor to the lively session Q&As to the countless “How the hell have you beens” in the halls, the sentiment among attendees and partners of the 20 th annual Experiential Marketing Summit was one and the same: We’re back. As experiential marketers, for a long time we have thought about that physical engagement.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 14, 2023

How much will your meetings cost next year? Projections from CWT and GBTA suggest 2 to 3 percent more than in 2023. After an eye-watering 72 percent jump in the average ticket price in 2022, average round-trip ticket prices are expected to finish 2023 just 2.3 One example is an expected slowdown in airfare increases.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman brings 28 years of experience in senior hospitality and business development sales, marketing, finance and operations to her new role. One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Van Workum is market general manager at The St. She has worked at St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman brings 28 years of experience in senior hospitality and business development sales, marketing, finance and operations to her new role. One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Van Workum is market general manager at The St. She has worked at St.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Chase’s key objective for the 2023 US Open, which ran from Aug. Returning for 2023, the Chase Pass is a digital pass that consolidates all customer-exclusive benefits on-site under one umbrella. Kate Schoff, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co. 22 to Sept. Dedicated fans came out in full force to snag a coveted spot.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. She comes from nearby destination organization Visit Dana Point, where she worked as director of sales and marketing.

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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? This article appears in the January/February 2023 issue.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. The Diner Bar and The Grey Market riff on traditional Southern dining experiences with a full-service restaurant and lunch counter. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Recent data finds that even more on-property jobs are unfilled now than at the start of 2023, affecting overall guest service but also event services and sales. It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Meta Description Discover the best Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023 with features, pricing, and reviews. 6 Best Cvent Alternatives and Competitors in 2023 The events and meetings industry has experienced rapid growth in the past decade. Read on to learn more about the top Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

Based on several hundred planner responses, MPI’s latest industry outlook finds that rising prices have strained meeting budgets, and will likely continue to do so into 2024. Heading up the list is food and beverage, where 55 percent of planners have dealt with costs that are at least 10 percent higher than they were one year prior.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A twenty-year hospitality veteran, Casserly was most recently director of marketing in Baltimore, Maryland for Four Seasons. He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

The events and meetings industry has experienced rapid growth in the past decade. With the market becoming increasingly competitive, many companies are looking for alternatives to Cvent that can provide similar services at lower costs. This article will explore the top 6 best Cvent alternatives and competitors in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Participants tracked steps and earned points for eating plant-based food or taking a walking tour using an app. Smart Meetings talked to some attendees who made careful plans to ensure they could stick to their goals and found welcome partners in the quest. Bartenders often had non-alcoholic, functional juice-based beverages available.

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Langley, BC Apply here Marketing Manager, Events – PMH Foundation University Health Network, Toronto, ON Apply here Wedding and Events Manager Vieni Estates, Lincoln, ON Apply here Wedding and Events Manager Harbour Estates Winery, Jordan Station, ON Apply here Commercial Events Manager Stockyards Beverage Co.,

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa named Baer director of sales and marketing. Before joining Hyatt Regency Maui, Baer was director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in California. Catherine is director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria in Virginia. Jason Baer.

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Nunify

APRIL 10, 2023

Food & Beverages Menu Inspired by Your Launch Party Food and beverages are an essential part of any event experience, and I’m sure you’d agree. That’s why I think it’s a great idea to integrate your brand or product launch with food and drinks at your event. For example.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Learn more : How to Promote Events with Social Media in 2023 Crypto Giveaways Cryptocurrency giveaways continue to gain momentum for their novelty and valuability. In-Game Collaborations Meet audiences within the virtual worlds of popular video games by collaborating on in-game events.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Event Marketer: How is your exhibit design strategy changing post-pandemic? Aaron Conk: Coming into the 2023 shows, we were pretty conservative with the exhibitry, because we were not sure what to expect and what the attendance was going to be like. appeared first on Event Marketer. Oh, and here’s a bottle of water.

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