Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Destinations International Released New Destination Booking Agreement. On Wednesday, Destinations International released the Destination Booking Agreement (DBA), a new toolkit, establishing mutually agreeable terms to provide accountability to protect both event planners and destinations. #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. —

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Florida lawmakers introduced the Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements (CRUISE) Act, which laid out intentions to overrule CDC restrictions and allow cruising to resume from the Sunshine State’s ports as of July 4. It will span five continents, ferrying travelers to 66 destinations in 34 countries.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 11, 2022

carriers dropped the mask mandate several weeks ago when a Florida judge questioned the legality of the Biden administration extending it. Also, look for harder-to-book flights as mask removal will boost airline traffic, already handling pent-up demand. But that business model was simply not sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

To cite but one packager, Tinggly , a travel company that organizes affordable, giftable and sustainable travel experiences around the world, has hundreds of new international excursions with all the wintry charm for welcoming whomever the cold brings in. 21 that includes bookings at Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Lahaina, Hawaii.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Sustainability is no longer just nice to have: It’s now a necessity in program design. And it may help to explain why, of all categories of event planning, incentives seem to be near the top in renewed bookings. It’s like sustainability. In short, these are not your mother’s—or father’s—incentive trips.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

As a renovated 1930s single screen cinema in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay Theatre makes for a historic boutique event space. “I Though they do host numerous weddings, Clay Theatre offers venue bookings for many other types of intimate events. The unique space gave Andrea a leg up in curating a client base.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

That’s a summation of the outpouring of reaction in the days since Marriott International announced it would cut the standard 10 percent booking commission for third-party services to 7 percent for U.S. Regardless of the pricing structure our members use, why should they get a lower commission than larger group-booking companies?”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9. borders.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

Moscone Center plans to achieve LEED Platinum certification and become the most environmentally sustainable convention center in North America. New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. Jacksonville.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Our Tazo fans, many of whom are young adults, care deeply about sustainability efforts and are very aware, especially today, of where and how they spend their dollars,” says Laraine Miller, president at Unilever Tea Americas. The initiative aligns with Tazo’s customer base, which is passionate about climate justice. Agency: Edelman) –K.H.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 30, 2019

As Putnam wrote in his 2000 book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community , although more people were bowling in the United States in the 1990s than ever before, compared to previous decades, more of them went bowling on their own rather than bowling together in leagues. Petersburg, Florida, and St.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Event Trend #4: Sustainable events. By quite some distance, sustainability at events was the most cited trend across the web for events in 2019. Amid the climate crisis, its increased public acknowledgement, and pushes for action to mitigate it, sustainability came to the forefront for us all. And, for good reason.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9. borders.

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EventSource

JANUARY 28, 2021

We found a new date (September 12th, 2020) that worked for the couple, their guests, all of their vendors and we booked it right away. This wedding was one for the books!” The venue was very flexible and extremely helpful in the whole process. ” – Danielle, Shaw Events Swoon Events ( 32 ) EventSource.ca

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Bring in sustainable and green elements into the event. Here are the different responsibilities of an event planner: Choosing and booking a venue and/or a virtual event platform. You can explore the following institutes for learning: University of West Florida. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

He also is very thorough, and has great follow-up/follow-through when you book San Fran. Amanda Simons , Sustainable Events Program Manager, Greenview. Travis Caldaro , Director of Event Technology, PSAV / Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, Florida. He is warm, kind, and a real pro at his job.”.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

The title of his book, Croissants vs. Bagels: Strategic, Effective, and Inclusive Networking at Conferences , refers to the phenomenon of people huddling together in circles at events. Samuels, a transgender man, has adopted an all-hands-on-deck approach, by ensuring attendees are active participants in the process.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We wanted PCMA to expand and to be more proactive in the convention industry,” said Nichols, speaking from her home in Florida, where she is retired. For years, suppliers have attempted to book meetings based on ‘sketchy’ verbal or written communication, much of which has proved to be inaccurate. The Ethics of Fams. Tower of Babble’.

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