Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. One take-away for supervisors was the importance of “meeting employees where they’re at.” something magic happens.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Skift Take: Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal shared leadership lessons and highlighted the importance of listening to customers during the opening session of Cvent Connect Europe 2023. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JANUARY 11, 2023

Skift Take: The past three years have brought about significant challenges to the meetings industry. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Although recovery is in sight, it must continually adapt and innovate to keep up with the latest trends.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Skift Take: An estimated 17,500 are gathering in Las Vegas for IMEX America 2023. Many conversations that started at Skift Meetings Innovation Lab on Smart Monday spilled onto the show floor. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JANUARY 9, 2023

Smart Meetings is proud to announce the eighth annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards. From visionaries and industry leaders, to entrepreneurs, stellar performers, innovators and rising stars, join us in recognizing the top women in the meetings industry who continue to open new doors for all with creativity, passion and drive.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In 2023, Smart Meetings released a stream of multimedia resources for planners to learn about sustainability in the world of events. Read on for a list of the best of Smart Meetings’ sustainability publications from the past year. You Can Go Net-Zero You want to pave the way for green meetings. But where do you start?

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Here are the event trends for 2023. From Marketing Events to Diversity and Inclusion event experiences, this year’s trends will help you be more impactful and get the most out of every opportunity you have to meet with your team or clients. GET YOUR COPY OF THE 2023 STATE OF INDUSTRY REPORT NOW ! GET YOUR COPY NOW!

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Colleen Birch, chief operating officer of the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas, about the changing definition of luxury in the hotel meeting experience. Fontainebleau Las Vegas Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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MAY 15, 2023

Skift Take: Entries for the inaugural Skift Meetings Awards are well underway, and are set to celebrate the business events industry’s most esteemed suppliers. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

According to the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, 64% of associations believe members join to network with others in the field. A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships. In fact, networking is one of the biggest reasons members join organizations! What is a Networking Event?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Smart Meetings’ event tech contributor Brandt Krueger offers planners some insightful suggestions on how technology can be used to plan more thoughtfully before heading to the airport. Adding AI to Your Next Meeting Smart Meetings chatted with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber, to get a sense of how AI can be a helpful tool for planners.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Skift Take: Take a sneak peak at the nine key event trends, covered by ten expert event professionals, that we will be diving into at our 2023 Event Trends Summit. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). More Meetings. Greater Meeting Spend.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2023

As the meetings and events industry is still in reconstruction after Covid, the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), giving back to communities and sustainability has garnered more attention and discussion. Smart Meetings provides tips on how to create that positive environment.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association. Tackling ‘green hushing’ in events.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Skift Take: Hilton’s 2023 Emerging Trends Report focuses on a sense of caring, frictionless travel, more engaging experiences, and enhanced wellness offerings. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Next week's IMEX America 2023 is set to be the largest yet. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings More exhibitors and buyers than ever will gather in Las Vegas for four days of business, education and networking.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2023

Event professionals have been empowered, informed and inspired to think, connect, plan and live differently during day one of The Meetings Show 2023.

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JULY 31, 2023

The Meetings Show 2023 welcomed a record 5,704 attendees through the doors of ExCeL, London last month. More […]

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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APRIL 4, 2023

Skift Take: 65,000 attendees, 4,000 jobs, and $88 million in revenue won't be coming to Los Angeles in June, with leading video-game-industry trade show E3 canceled for 2023. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings It was meant to be the first in-person show since 2019. Will other events follow suit?

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JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Skift Take: As Skift Meetings has been reporting all summer, events have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. However, Knowland, a data and hospitality technology company that tracks meetings and events volume is optimistic that the industry will be back to 100 percent by the end of 2023.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright The precise mixture of authentic connections, elevated experiences and innovative ideas is Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright’s recipe for making everyone feel at home when they come together to get business done.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Tomorrow’s Talent, The Meetings Show initiative designed to champion up-and-coming meeting and event planners, is calling for applications for its 2023 programme. We are excited to meet and celebrate with our next 10 winners.”. programme; and the opportunity to join The Meetings Show Advisory Board meetings.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Skift Meetings was on site at IMEX Frankfurt 2023 last week and got to experience first-hand how the business events industry responded to the first

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Event Industry News

APRIL 5, 2023

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry, has announced new creative partnerships to shake up its education programme for 2023.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Conference Buyer’s Guide returns for 2023, a packed edition with input from suppliers, associations, venues, and agencies alike. A must-read for conference and meeting organisers keen to learn more about the latest tech advances including a big focus on AI in events: how to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences.

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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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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, about the evolving role of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in connecting growth industry sectors and research expertise to event organizers, in turn uplifting the local community and driving global innovation.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If your meetings budget has kept up with price increases over the past few years, you’re among the lucky. For its Industry Trends Report, October 2023 edition, Maritz Global Events crunched numbers from the U.S. The results: Most key meeting expenses are up well over 20 percent even as inflation across the economy has fallen.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every aspect of their event. Be Aware: Tips for Women Business Travelers On the Road Travel is a huge part of the events and meetings experience. Smart Meetings sat down with Laura S.,

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. If meeting planners are aiming to leave attendees immersed in glamor and luxury, booking The Ritz-Carlton is always a good bet. The Ritz-Carlton caters to small or large meeting events, with a ballroom that accommodates up to 283 attendees. New Year, New You!”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

One of the most exhilarating and difficult things I do each year is sort through the Smart Women in Meetings Award nominations. Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2023 Issue Your goals gave me hope for the future. I look forward to toasting all of you in New York City at Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala on August 3.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 25, 2023

The Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) has opened voting to determine which of its 2023 finalists will secure a team title on its prestigious miaList. Voting will close on Friday 8 September at 5pm.

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