SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Chilling tales from the front and how meeting profs saved the day. Do you ever feel like an icy snowball the size of a ballroom has fallen on your perfectly planned event, forcing you to scramble to protect everyone while making everything look perfectly natural? Robb Thornsberry, Founder, Infinity Events Inc.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

Cvent, a meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its annual list of the Top Meeting Destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one ranking as the most popular destination for business meetings and events.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2023

Some panels at IAPCO 2022 blended speakers who were physically at the meeting with remote panelists. Atmospheric ash from the volcano canceled the flights of hundreds of thousands of travelers — including those of speakers scheduled to attend ESOT’s annual meeting in Rotterdam in mid-April.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

While growth factors such as sports arenas, festivals and large conference spaces can “enhance the positioning of a destination,” of equal importance is the city’s ability to increase ease of access and accommodation availability, both of which are significant factors in shaping a city’s visitation numbers. Seville; 3. Barcelona; 6.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Caesars Forum in Las Vegas is making exciting progress. A conference center so large, it’s equivalent to 27 tennis courts and can easily fit an 18-wheeler. In other words—a meeting planner’s dream. of outdoor meeting and event space at the Forum Plaza, perfect for opening receptions.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more. Melea Runyon.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 15, 2019

A dancer wearing LED-light-infused crinolines greets guests of the IBA2018 opening party at the historical Villa Aldobrandini in the hills overlooking Rome. Each year, the International Bar Association (IBA) hosts a Welcome Party to celebrate the start of its conference. AIM Group). More IBA2018 Photos.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 15, 2019

A dancer wearing LED-light-infused crinolines greets guests of the IBA2018 opening party at the historical Villa Aldobrandini in the hills overlooking Rome. Each year, the International Bar Association (IBA) hosts a Welcome Party to celebrate the start of its conference. AIM Group). More IBA2018 Photos.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Event professionals are the ultimate puzzle solvers. But somehow, there are individuals who piece it all together perfectly, executing events that are not only educational and have ROI for their associations, but that participants enjoy. 26 • Meeting Services Specialist. 26 • Director of National Events. Eduardo Arabu.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Up until six months ago the team were busy preparing to head to the ‘Rome Cavalieri’ in Italy to deliver the 2020 event, but due to current challenges and restrictions, this year’s delivery will mean a slightly different format and venue. Swap the phrase ‘a web-based portal’ for ‘event venue’ and you begin to get the picture.

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Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2019

This year’s event will see senior players from the world’s biggest spending brands attend as delegates, judges and speakers all looking to learn and discover new opportunities to drive their media and marketing campaigns with a combined budget spend of more than £25bn.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Richie II, 34, works in Rome, New York, as a ssociation sales manager at Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. As a 2017 40 Under 40 honoree, Richie discusses his passion for the events industry. Connect with Richie on Twitter.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 4, 2019

AIM Group International, a leading company specialised in congresses, events and communication, today opened a new office in Dubai. “Dubai is one of the emerging destinations in the international meetings market.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 4, 2022

Re-Think MS, a multi-hub, one-day medical conference organized by AIM Group International, was broadcast from a main studio to 13 sites across Italy. Another multi-hub AIM event connected as many as 40 venues, she told Convene. Courtesy of AIM Group International). Barbara Sambugaro. Adrian Segar. Pod Perspective.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

Instead of showcasing, as we’ve done in past years, extraordinary places, spaces, destination videos, F&B offerings, tech tools, and other bits and pieces that make the events world go round, we zoomed in on you. And second, what’s one new breakthrough shared or idea launched at your event that will help advance your field?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 9, 2017

Conde Nast Traveler has released a list of the 50 Most Beautiful Cities in the World, many of which would make great meeting destinations. Venice offers a unique experience to meeting-goers because you get from place to place via foot or the canal system by way of water taxis and gondolas. Venice, Italy. New York, New York.

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Events dedicated to women of the technology industry are blooming in the event calendar for the next year. This is why I’m coming to you with the list of TOP 25 women in technology events for 2019! Why bother with creating events directly for women? First of all, the event focus on their problems in the industry.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2018

By then you have made changes to your event and need to start the process all over again. We’re covering 9 simple steps that will allow you to get AV your quotes faster so you can focus on the big picture of your event! Meetings Over Email. So first tip that we have for you is to consider doing a meeting instead of an email.

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