Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That thought lingered until last year, when Gerstmann’s wife, Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, was about to attend a conference in a state “that had recently put forward harmful anti-LGBTQ+ policy.” At its most basic level, SocialOffset says ‘no’ to event boycotts and ‘yes’ to making a difference.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

of indoor and outdoor event space includes a 2,625-square-foot rooftop ballroom with views of the endearing city of Savannah. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences. First opened in 1847, the Grand Hotel has been through many historical events. The Driskill Austin. A post shared by The Driskill | Austin, TX (@thedriskill).

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed.

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed.

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Event planners and producers are nothing if not creative, organized, connected and resourceful, and this year has been proof of that. Corporate events in the second half of 2020 certainly look different than they did in the first, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be just as thoughtfully planned and executed.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. To better navigate this list, let's quickly review the different types of events you'll come across. However, some summits function just like conferences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2023

Currently the largest portfolio of meeting venues in the UK it offers support for both event planners and venues alike. It now has over 80 venue members representing stadia, confex & arenas, heritage attractions and residential conference centres and remains a self-proclaimed ‘cheerleader’ for better events and a stronger event industry.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2022

The programme was launched at the exhibition’s 2021 show, bringing mindfulness, nutrition, and sustainability together onto the plates of delegates throughout the group’s 80+ venues. Now, Meetings for Change is leading on carbon labelling. .

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers. Philip Bennett, Venue Director, Rangers F.C.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The group’s 5 th new member in as many months, will see Ibrox Stadium, the home of Rangers, one of the giants of Scottish Football and most recently finalists of the UEFA Europa League, build on both the brand’s Scottish coverage, and its stadia options for event organisers. Philip Bennett, Venue Director, Rangers F.C.,

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Evolution Dome the market leader in the supply of Temporary Inflatable structures provides fresh approach to Federated Hermes’ Cop 26 Fringe Event. Federated Hermes hosted the “Further, Faster” conference, which addressed the three interlinked emergencies of Climate, Nature and Social Injustice.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

While it’s now common for convention centers to include sustainability initiatives in their operating policies , not all such programs are created equal. Austin Convention Center. The LEED Gold certified Austin Convention Center is taking steps to support its home city’s ambitious goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2020.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. Besides that, I love going to conferences! If you’re an event manager, wedding planner, or someone with a passion for the event industry, it’s time to get your flights booked and pack your bags! Conferences are listed in alphabetical order.).

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Head straight to stand K28C to find out why event professionals around the world rely on Evolution Domes’ inflatable structures to transform their events space. Their hassle-free, flexible solutions allowing give organisers the opportunity to host your best event without being limited by location or venue restrictions.

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2021

Our Sales Director Mark Upham recently attended this event as a delegate – here’s his thoughts and reflections on how it felt – Phone… wallet… mask… hand gel… negative lateral flow test. All the essentials needed for my first business event since February 2020. The event itself was split into two halves.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Visit Belfast has appointed Lisa Stewart to its business events team in a strategic move to further enhance its position as a destination of choice in the GB MICE market. These include the high profile One Young World 2023 event and Microbiology Society Annual conference in 2022.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Lime Venue Portfolio has launched a new initiative to meeting and event organisers that will underline its commitment to sustainability within the industry. There is no doubt in my mind that our customers want to do the right thing, but it’s not always straight forward,” comments Jo Austin, Director of Sales, Lime Venue Portfolio.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Venues at Northumbria, the conference and events team at Northumbria University, has become the latest member of Lime Venue Portfolio. The venue will increase the academic venue options within the group and include both heritage and modern options for event organisers looking for a campus environment.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2021

The group became the first in the industry to publish a Net Zero plan, which will help deliver its ambition to create a sustainable food system, and will be supported by Lime Venue Portfolio, amongst its meetings and events brands. Local and seasonal ingredients will be key.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend?

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Plan Your Meetings

APRIL 4, 2018

Thought leadership is a concept that many meeting professionals integrate into their own conference or event content. The wide-ranging subject matter at this event provides some tasty tidbits of the universe that’s out there. Similarly, a lot of women-focused thought leadership conferences have sprung up.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

PCMA Foundation celebrated the business events industry and honored 21 outstanding professionals for their dedication, innovation and passion at the 2019 Visionary Awards in Washington, D.C. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre. Finalists for the award: Heather M.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, named Delgado director of sales and marketing. Josh Delgado.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

Lime Venue Portfolio and BCD Meetings & Events are partnering to carry out far-reaching and extensive research into food and sustainability within the meeting and event industry. For us, sustainability is one of the biggest issues the industry will be addressing over the next 18 months,” concluded John. “The

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

The meetings and event industry’s efforts in health and wellbeing present a great opportunity for growth in the incentive sector, according to Lime Venue Portfolio, Sales Director, Jo Austin (pictured). The post Lime Venue Portfolio: Health and wellbeing can support incentive sector growth appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2017

The types of events held include educational and networking events, panels with industry professionals , roundtables, rallies and strategic sessions. The purpose of GMID is for meetings and events industry professionals to demonstrate and celebrate the significant impact that meetings have on local economies and communities.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s crazy to think how much the events industry has evolved in recent times. Events have moved online and it didn’t take long for us to realise that we can reach untapped audiences while keeping costs down. To help you get the most out of this, we’ve drawn up this short guide to answer all of your questions on virtual events.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 30, 2016

“I am neither an art nor a festival person,” said Jamie McDonald, co-chair of the Light City Baltimore Steering Committee, speaking at the Sustainability Innovation Conference, one of four Light City U conferences on innovation. Two other Light City U conferences explored social innovation and creative innovation.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We asked readers to nominate exemplary meeting professionals who usually operate out of the spotlight, behind the scenes, working in areas such as convention services, audiovisual, event technology, and catering. He is always available, organized, and reliable in handling whatever needs to be done to help his clients have a successful event.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

It also states that sustainable catering (for example, plant-based, organic, ethically-sourced, healthy and local where possible) can make a “significant environmental impact.”. To read the report in full, download our Sustainable Event Buyer’s Guide for free. Nearly half of this comes directly from meat and dairy production.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

If you’ve spent any time in the business-events industry, you know destinations like Las Vegas, Paris, Chicago, or Barcelona like the back of your hand. That’s amazingly exciting to be able to share that with anybody that’s doubting whether Rapid City is capable of hosting an event like this.”. Rapid City, South Dakota.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

News to Them Meetings Mean Business co-chairs Richard Harper and Paul Van Deventer spoke at a press conference at PCMA Convening Leaders 2017. Last year, not every event was registered through our site, but we were extremely pleased and overwhelmed by having 115 events in 30 different countries. government officials.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. Hope these events nourish and inspire you. armed forces.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. Hope these events nourish and inspire you. armed forces.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. Where else will 35,000 fascinating creatures in nearly 200 exhibits welcome your event? 831-648-4916 | Contact: Christine Russo Robertson | National Sales Manager Events.

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