zkipster

JULY 28, 2017

From breezy ocean views and city rooftops to twinkling string lights in the woods, we’ve created a visual summer venues guide so you don’t have to look far to be inspired for your next event. The season opens doors to the variety of venues event planners can take advantage of, from beaches to rooftops to banquets and more.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

So we asked Matt Woelbern, head of marketing, go-to-market at Zeiss Vision Care US, how the brand (and agency partner Trademark Events) continues to deliver a meaningful event through the lens of its latest NSM in Florida, dubbed “Miami Zeiss.” By being in a smaller, contained venue in Miami, it felt really full.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2022

It’s easy to get excited about sourcing speakers, finding sponsors, and booking your venue, but you can’t overlook an often-forgotten component of event planning: event branding. . Let’s look at how event planning works and our ten expert tips to do it right. 10 Must-Follow Event Branding Tips. Follow a Launch Plan.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Prone to hiccups as events are, there are numerous tips to glean and lessons to learn. How does a small team plan and execute a seller conference for 18,500 Cisco sellers and help save the planet at the same time? These stories dive behind-the-scenes of events. Read on to get the inside scoop. Case Study: Cisco IMPACT.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is home to Mather Redwood Grove Amphitheater, Julia Morgan Hall and a greenhouse conference center.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

PRO TIP: Discover how to find the PERFECT vendors and suppliers when planning a destination wedding! 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. PRO TIP: Discover more pros (and cons) of having a destination wedding!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs. “We

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Jeff Robinson, director of marketing with Visit Indy and Santiago Corrada, president and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay , joined Mayaan Ziv, CEO of AccessNow , at the same conference to share tips for meeting professionals looking for information about accessibility before sourcing a destination. Representation is Key.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Johnson calls the leveraging of conferences to influence public policy the “weaponization of tourism.” What is good for conferences is also good for residents.” A Double-Edged Sword.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Special-Event Venue. Whether it’s an intimate reception, black-tie gala or a corporate evening affair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers an inspired venue for one-of-a-kind gatherings and celebrations. Best Airport Hotel. Best Attraction/Theme Park. Best Ballroom Hotel. Best Beach Hotel.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 8, 2020

Corporations and organizations love the uniqueness of Beaver Hollow Conference Center—especially for team building activities. Its exquisite indoor dining space and large outdoor terrace make it the perfect venue for everything from corporate functions and cocktail receptions, to bar and bat mitzvahs, and weddings.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 19, 2017

Notably, you can also get an in-depth look at how one peer, Pat Guerrero, CVA, senior manager of volunteer engagement and programs for Utah-based Best Friends Animal Society, saves staffing expenses by leveraging the power of more than 150 volunteers for her group’s national conference.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

Corporate meeting planners generally choose their destination and book the venue a year or more in advance, making it hard to plan around monumental weather events, natural disasters or other citywide emergencies. Security plan – Make sure your venue is as safe and secure as it can be. Make transportation as easy as possible.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

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. He looks for destinations that are within an hour of a major airport, warm weather and rich in unique venues. Plan in advance.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

After understanding the client’s needs, you need to finalize the venue and/or the virtual event platform based on the event theme, the number of attendees, and the budget. Here are a few tips that you can use to plan an event successfully: Understand the demographics of your target audience before deciding the theme. Plan the event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For example, this past spring, Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) hosted Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated’s 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference, a gathering of 8,000 members from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. . Read More : Negotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings. Meeting Trend No.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. This list does not contain every single conference for event planners, but we feel that these are the main ones you should have on your radar. PCMA Education Conference.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 8, 2021

It was piloted at sports events and will be required at theaters, sports arenas, event venues, and at weddings with 100 or more people. Other large states like Florida and Texas are fully open and do not require health passports. Yes, but be aware of restrictions in certain states like Florida (see above). How do they work?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In 2019, the international conference that regularly attracts attendees from more than 50 countries was set to take place in Hong Kong. Key to offering a safe environment for the in-person event to take place was the choice of venue, Davis said. “It Let’s just say we’re the pivot experts at this point,” Davis joked.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Christner said her job was to make sure attendees knew APhA was doing everything possible to keep them safe, including offering safety and security tips on the event website. Tips for Making a Real Difference. Illah Schalles, program director of Back on My Feet Greater Los Angeles, has tips for doing something that really helps.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Smart Meetings jumped on a plane to experience one of these custom-fitted productions ourselves at an Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Executive Women in Leadership showcase event at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. William McBroom, director of conference sales with St.

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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. But it also vividly illustrated the risks to organizations and venues, and served as a reminder of the legal duties that event planners and venues have to attendees and guests.

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