Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. of meeting space.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

Chief Strategy Officer of Membersuite and Co-Founder of Event Farm, Jennifer Ross, the Founder and CEO of JHR Global Events, and Amanda Gayle, Director of Conferences and Meeting Services for the American Nurses Association. Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees. Meetings are similarly crucial north of the California border. We have to be ready for whatever happens and meet consumers wherever they are,” Beteta said.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 5, 2019

Looking for an event venue in The Valley of the Sun? If you’re looking to plan an event in this growing metropolis, you’ll definitely want to take a peek at these 30 great event venues in Phoenix and the surrounding neighborhoods. They market themselves as the meeting place for the culturally curious. The Trunk Space.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2021

Who could have predicted a year ago that Zoom would be a major disruptive influence in the meetings industry? Now, conventional wisdom suggests that hybrid groups, which combine teleconferencing with person-to-person meetings, will be prevalent for the foreseeable future and a permanent part of the new normal. But what will it cost?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are many reasons to consider Tempe, Arizona for your next meeting. But, there’s even more appeal for meeting and event planners. Downtown is adjacent to the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, one of the largest universities in the country. To learn more, go to MeetInTempe.com.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

Evaluating Events: Square Footage – Number of guests on the dance floor, number of guests at each table, matching up new events: guest count with venue square footage What we need from our vendors – what precautions are they taking? What we need from our venues – what precautions are they taking?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

The $4 million refresh of the meeting and event spaces and addition of the Sheraton Club mark the total transformation of Arizona’s largest hotel. Meeting attendees at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will find new lounge-style seating in the pre-function spaces. of meeting space a clean, modern finish. The Westin Indianapolis.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2019

Top 5 reasons to book medical meetings in the heart of healthcare innovation, biomedical advancement. And the Phoenix Convention Center sits in the middle of a walkable downtown filled with independent restaurants, craft brewpubs and live music venues. In Phoenix, meetings are our specialty. University of Arizona Cancer Center.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

The connection to nature, quality craftsmanship and calming lines he became famous for are the same elements that will elevate the thinking at your next meeting. Arizona Biltmore. When approaching Arizona Biltmore, you immediately know that luxury is the resort’s forte. Wingspread Retreat and Executive Conference Center.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 13, 2018

If you hold a meeting in a spring training city, here are six ways to hit your event out of the ballpark. Group tickets are available to games, and meeting professionals can book behind-the-scenes stadium tours. In Arizona , Scottsdale Stadium is the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Additionally, George M.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

With offices in Tucson, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, and London the event tech company has supplied to events all over the world including Bio International Convention, Forrester Events, the Phocuswright Conference and Secure World Expo. Conferences. Additionally, Zerista’s hosted buyer platform has been seven years in the making.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

People are eager to meet face to face and step out from behind the camera. If, however, your event will be one of their first trips in months, or even a year, then the prospect of getting on a plane and meeting others face to face may make them uneasy. While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” Romane is now general manager of Sheraton Phoenix Downtown , the largest hotel in Arizona with over 110,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Editor’s note : One of the best ways to learn how to host a pandemic-era meeting is to learn from others who are doing it. DMCs, CVBs, and other industry partners–about 30 percent of the typical size for this conference. As is appropriate with today’s meeting landscape, we also included a virtual component.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences. This 40-million-dollar purpose-built vessel designed by internationally acclaimed yacht designer Luis De Basto, is the largest commercial operation ship in the Intercoastal waterway and the ultimate venue for your next event. By: Brian Finn. Bear Down in the Desert.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

Choose Your Location Wisely Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed. choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important. Here are the takeaways from the panel discussion. Missed Part VI of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel series? “It

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. So how do you find new venues?

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Nuila Events LLC

MAY 30, 2017

I’m not just talking about the venue, although that’s definitely important. Not that we profess to be mind-readers, but we do know that Meeting & Conference organizers choose their event destination based on a number of contributing factors and have detailed the most common ones below: 1. Event Size This may seem silly.

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2021

How to get the most out of U-shaped seating: To get the most out of U-shaped seating, consider how you’ll strategically use the center and sides of the venue or room that the arrangement is located in. Hang temporary fabrics, LED pendant lights, or oversized crepe paper flowers above the tables with removable hooks if the venue allows it.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the meetings and conventions industry is built on relationships — one on one, face to face, rooted in competence and trust. Meetings bring people together, you see, and that applies to the back of the house just as much as it does among attendees. Our readers did not disappoint.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. The Las Vegas venue offers space for parties of 3,000 and 32 lanes for bowling. of flexible meeting space, but The Spare Room within the hotel is an intimate gaming parlor with a speakeasy feel. & Canada.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

Bring your ap-PIE-tite to meetings today! of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. Arizona: Prickly Pear Pie. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, is known for its prickly pear margarita, but the pastry chef would be happy to custom-make the pie version for a catered event. of indoor/outdoor meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Special-Event Venue. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space.

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The Event Concierge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Is your ride request competing against a local conference in town; is there a major event that needs to transport masses of guests, or is it a major holiday? Here in warm and sunny Arizona, if you waited on a corner for a cab to drive by, you would probably miss a week of work.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

Could forever-remote tech workers fuel meeting boom? To build trust and relationships and depth in remote-first teams, you’ve got to meet in person. That decrease in daily face-to-face interactions could result in increased demand for team and company gatherings that previously happened informally or in the conference room.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

From the beaches of Florida to the deserts of Arizona, there is sure to be a domestic destination wedding location that is perfect for your clients. Plus, you can often find some amazing deals on venues and vendors when you opt for a destination wedding. For example, you can often find great deals on venues and vendors.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Winners received complimentary PCMA membership along with registration to both PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 this month and the 2018 PCMA Education Conference in June. Meeting Planner, Association of American Medical Colleges. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Alexandra Adsit. Washington, D.C.,

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2018

Incentives love beach resorts, and conferences are big at big-box hotels in the bustle of busy cities. An 800-square-foot meeting space can hold up to 50 people. But before they play, they can meet in the many breakout meeting rooms. Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, Arizona. But isn’t it time for a change of scenery?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Business meetings and similar events are quite grueling, with goals and deadlines to be met at every turn.

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Unique Venues

JULY 9, 2020

Striking and Memorable Events At Scottsdale Private Event Venues. Your event guests will be wowed by the heart pumping performances by the Arizona Aerial Extreme Skydiving Team. Your event at Scottsdale Private Event Venues is only limited by your imagination. • Make Your Event CLASSIC!

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona Michael-Baxter/Fairmont-Scottsdale Princess Go for the gold at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where you can skate in the middle of the desert. of meeting space, the most of any property in the worldwide brand.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 12, 2018

Nestled on 125 acres in Paradise Valley, Arizona, the legendary JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is celebrating the opening of its new 15,000-square-foot Paradise Ballroom, which includes an additional 17,000-square-foot scenic outdoor terrace.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Meeting & Event Job Openings. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Venue Logistics Manager | FIRST | New York, NY.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Is it time you discovered a new approach for that annual conference or general session? IBM Impact Conference. With some 18,000 people attending the IBM Impact Conference, every aspect of the event must engage huge amounts of people. Organizers assigned each conference topic a color. Sony E3 2012 Press Conference.

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