SmartMeetings

JUNE 9, 2017

Some airlines and airports have come up with clever ways to win your loyalty by introducing perks so you won’t mind waiting around or flying a bit longer. Alaska Airlines is tickled pink. In honor of National Rosé Day on June 10, the airline is offering a sneak preview of their seasonal beverage service. Sip Rosé On Your Way.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2016

Middle Eastern airlines have been adding high-end premium offerings as many American and European carriers are downsizing their own first-class areas. The prices are staggering—but earned airline miles now can be used to book them. Accumulated airline miles—not just Etihad miles—can be used to book the Apartments.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2016

Airlines based in the Arabian Gulf and Asia definitely have developed better reputations than U.S.-based based airlines, according to the 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards presented during Farnborough International Airshow in England. based airline , Virgin America, ranked No. airline at No. airline at No.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Chair-Elect: Amanda Armstrong, CMP, corporate travel and meetings manager, Enterprise Holdings Inc., Michael Massari, chief sales officer, Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas, NV. Chair-Elect: Jordan Clark, vice president of sales, Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas, NV. Visit Meeting Professionals International

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

*TWT means “This Week in Travel”: a curated selection of stories specially chosen for meeting planners and meetings professionals. American Airlines has a waiver for 30 airports in the Midwest and a separate waiver for 30 in the Northeast. Winter Drops a Weather “Bomb”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Now that Hawaii no longer requires fully vaccinated visitors to quarantine, a lot of the cultural festivals meeting professionals previously hitched their group travel to are back in play. 2022 on the island of Oahu in particular is looking to be a year replete with music, entertainment and—of course—food. Music Festivals.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For planners, the return of in-person events brings back the task of selecting and negotiating for captivating keynote and other featured speakers—and coordinating all the logistical details around getting those speakers to and from the meeting site on time, well rested, and at the top of their game. What are you seeing?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Getting everyone gracefully from point A to meeting B is one of the challenges event professionals wrestle with every day, even if those points are simply from airport to venue and back again. Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile mile extension serves as a Metrorail link between downtown D.C.

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Stova

JANUARY 17, 2023

Before finding Stova, Kellen had trouble finding an events specific system that could meet those needs. Its corresponding conference, APEX EXPO, is the only event exclusive to experts and decision-makers committed to elevating the level of the airline passenger experience from around the world. That was key for us,” Hope says.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2022

He also worked as publisher for American Airlines’ inflight magazines. Delamore is sales enablement manager for Array , a content engagement solution for life sciences meetings based in Denver. She has 15 years of experience in meetings and events, most recently working as manager of sales enablement for BCD Meetings & Events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2018

When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meetings and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights. The post Phoenix: A Meetings Destination Unlike Any Other appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 14, 2018

Within the Myrtle Beach area’s 12 distinct communities, meeting planners are sure to find a meeting facility and accommodations to suit their needs. More than 30 of the area’s hotels and resorts offer functional meeting facilities for groups of 10 to 2,000 attendees. Great Facilities. Locals’ Commitment to Tourism.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 16, 2022

It’s a lot better when that gathering happens on such a gorgeous day, with great entertainment, good friends, and wonderful treats, including my absolute favourite, PEI Oysters on a half shell provided by Meetings & Conventions PEI. . Systems Ltd. Air Canada Ignite Magazine.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 27, 2017

Inmarsat’s survey included 9,000 airline passengers from 18 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, North America and Latin America. Findings show that after experiencing in-flight Wi-Fi, 30 percent rank connectivity in the top three requirements (ranking below only price and schedule) when selecting an airline.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Continuing in Paris, the brand offered a henna station, cookie bar and hot chocolate, followed by an event in Harlem, NY, where musician Dave East hosted a meet-and-greet, and attendees engaged with product customization stations and snagged gift card giveaways. LUFTHANSA AIRLINES. The 10-acre experience, hosted in nine U.S.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

These days, as fares get lower across the board, in-flight Wi-Fi and entertainment are becoming increasingly important to travelers looking to get the best bang for their buck. based airlines such as Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines began offering all in-flight entertainment for free.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2019

Important insights into health-care professionals (HCPs) and tips on how to host an event that will attract and retain them were among the highlights of Jocelyn Cote’s recent Smart Meetings webinar. They just can’t get enough education, and meetings play a vital role in HCP’s career-long quest for education,” she says.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 19, 2022

Staying in budget has always been one of the top challenges listed by meeting professionals. In fact, the reported 25% increase in average airline ticket prices has given many attendees pause. Smart Meetings talked to our in-house meeting planner, Michele Gardner-Kelley, about ways to save money on everything from room rates to decor.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Fast-growing Phoenix has long been a draw for meetings and events. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

From translating ear buds to devastating earthquakes, the past year has been full of major developments that affected meeting professional road warriors. Forecast: Unplugging is likely to accelerate as meeting professionals and others face increasing demands in a high-speed world. meetings as long as the ban exists.

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Event Farm

MARCH 17, 2022

In the partnership between Event Farm and CLEAR , event attendees can confirm they meet the event safety protocols by downloading the Health Pass app and uploading their vaccination card or linking to COVID tests lab results. For Part V of this series, Ryan Costello, ??Chief Fortunately, tools have been developed to do just that.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 21, 2019

Costa Rica is a rising-star destination for meetings and incentives, offering a brand-new convention center in the capital city of San José, more than 33,480 hotel rooms throughout the country, and a variety of activities to keep delegates engaged and entertained. A successful conference begins with accessibility.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

Having made a fortune in hotels and casinos and dabbled previously in airlines, President Donald Trump has the potential to be the meetings and events industry’s best friend. Fact: “The president has been in the meetings and events space for a long time,” notes Michael Massari , chief sales officer at Caesars Entertainment.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 14, 2017

In April, security guards dragged a hapless Kentucky doctor off an overbooked United Airlines flight. The airline paid him an undisclosed cash settlement, so at least there was a happy ending. Here’s a sampling of advances in airline amenities recently introduced or currently on the drawing board. But there is sunnier news.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 14, 2017

The Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) released a study in July titled “Myth Busting the Cost of One-Way Tickets” that found a growing trend toward travelers selecting one-way tickets instead of roundtrip. Many airlines have either eliminated or reduced fees associated with single-way fares. Travelers are like human boomerangs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2017

While flying, many people currently use laptops and tablets to conduct business or for entertainment. Some international airlines are coming up with alternate solutions to appease international travelers. The post Laptop Ban May Expand to US Outbound Flights appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Even though the Ocean Center is the state’s fifth-largest convention center, the talented staff and creative Executive Chef are adept at customizing details for every event to meet a group’s needs. The Ocean Center has everything a meeting planner needs including recently upgraded 1GB of internet bandwidth. NOTABLE FACTS FOR PLANNERS.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. It features 2.6 million sq. It features 2.6

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MARCH 23, 2017

The time has come to say goodbye to perhaps the hippest airline on the market. On March 22, Alaska Airlines announced its plan to eliminate the Virgin America brand, with an official termination to occur in 2019. The merger made Alaska the fifth largest airline in the country with 1,200 daily flights and nearly 300 aircraft.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

A vibrant and dynamic global hub, Miami offers a stunning array of creative venue options for even the largest meeting needs, including the new Miami Beach Convention Center, now open! Along with the new Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami continues to reinvent itself with new hotels, new meeting spaces, and enhanced infrastructure.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Costa Rica is a rising-star destination for meetings and incentives, offering a brand-new convention center in the capital city of San José, more than 33,480 hotel rooms throughout the country, and a variety of activities to keep delegates engaged and entertained. A successful conference begins with accessibility.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 26, 2018

Ready to explore a one-of-a-kind destination for your upcoming event, convention or meeting? See for yourself at Connect 2018 , the premier hosted-buyer event for corporate, association, specialty, sports and expo meeting planners and organizers. airlines and located only eight minutes from the downtown convention district.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 8, 2021

As people are once again returning to sports events, entertainment events, and large weddings, event planners are using so-called health passes or vaccine passports to ensure attendees have received the coronavirus vaccine or have recently tested negative for the virus. Federal, state, and local guidelines are changing by the day. In the U.S.,

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2018

The city is a mix of outdoor beauty and urban sophistication, a combination not found in many meetings destinations. A spacious, award-winning convention center and three major hotels anchor the area which is filled with dining and entertainment options for attendees to enjoy during their free time.

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