Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Plan with Confidence. All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Plan with Confidence. Plan with Confidence.

Meetings 52

Meetings Food and Beverage Corporate Meetings 2022 52

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. ” I was not surprised to get this call because the agency has been calling other event professionals with the same pitch. If you’re interested in more details I would love to chat with you; my phone number is __.

Marketing 120

Marketing Social Media Site Selections 2014 120

Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

If you are chosen to be a conference organizer, you should take it as an opportunity to give back to the society. In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event?

Conference 48

Conference Transportation Speakers Conference Planning 48

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. By the Numbers.

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Financial Insurance Contracts Medical Meetings 83

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to. With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., The list indicates that experiential events are on the rise.

Meetings 81

Meetings Site Selections Social Media Corporate Meetings 81

SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

Meetings 75

Meetings Food and Beverage Sustainability Meeting Design 75

Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Measuring the return on investment of events isn’t an easy task. Ask most Chief Marketing Officers if they could confidently make a connection between event budget and leads, let alone sales, and you will often be met with an uncomfortable shrug. There are three steps you’ll need to take: Determine the meeting or event type.

Meetings 60

Meetings Corporate Meetings Event Apps Events 60

Capterra Event Management

AUGUST 23, 2016

In my time blogging about event management software and the industry as a whole, I have come across many influencers with tons of useful ideas to share. These are the top 25 event management Twitter users you ought to be following. Her style will class up your next backyard event! contivecchi. Followers: 2,191. EnTEEtainment.

Event Management 40

Event Management Management Tech Social Media 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Some people incorrectly assume that an independent planner or planning company is not as experienced or effective as an in-house corporate meeting planner. In fact, when third-party and in-house planners work together, they can create truly amazing events. ROI is important to justify the time and money spent on events.

Corporate Events 40

Corporate Events Corporate Meetings Meetings Conference 40

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

Management 40

Management 2023 Meetings Negotiating 40

Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

Planning franchise conventions doesn’t come without its challenges. These challenges, in my experience, can be solved by implementing some franchise convention planning tips. For example, event sessions that are too long can be draining or exhausting for their audiences. Why Planning Franchise Conventions Matters.

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Speakers Corporate Meetings Event Planning Meetings 105

Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them. Endless Events.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. Thinking ahead — The average booking window for large meetings is 2.2

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Remarkably, some metrics in 15 key areas have held steady during the past decade — for example, meetings and conventions have consistently contributed to around one-third of their organizations’ total annual revenues — regardless of the economy. 28 percent expect to plan more meetings in 2017; only 3 percent expect to plan fewer meetings.

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