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The creative event design tool that all #eventprofs should use

Conferences that Work

Stylists working on the look and feel of an event often use it to stimulate fresh thinking about the venue, the décor, the lighting, the food and beverage, entertainment, and so on. Rarely, however, is this tool used to design events that creatively incorporate, illuminate, and support core desires and outcomes for the meeting.

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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

Remember conferences and events before COVID-19, mask wearing and social distancing? The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Japan: 4,680 or.000037 You get the picture.

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Smart Moves in San Antonio, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

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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New and Renovated: Gold Standard Rooms at Nobu Caesars Palace, Spring Debuts

Smart Meetings

Kintsugi means “golden seams” or “golden repair” and was developed in Japan in the 16 th and 17 th centuries to reclaim shattered or cracked pottery. How Meeting Planners Can Use It: Nobu Caesars Palace refurb includes the Hakone, Sake, Nobu Penthouse and Nobu Villa suites—all prime accommodations for VIPs and CEOs.

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How Multi-Cultural Design Thinking Leads to Better Events

PCMA Convene

And how does culture impact meetings? According to Mathias Posch, president of International Conference Services, culture is influenced by two major factors: where you grew up, and your personal background and identity. . Is a millennial in Japan the same as a millennial in Austria?” Mathias Posch. What defines culture?

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6 Lessons on Special Event Protocol from the Coronation of King Charles III

Smart Meetings

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Crowned heads from Europe and Japan will be on hand. Any alcoholic beverages should be removed from the room.

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12 Hottest Event Trends of 2019

Brown Paper Tickets

Fika is the perfect theme for networking events and conferences and sounds a lot cooler than “coffee and pastries.”. According to the CWT Meetings and Events report , “treehouses, rooftops, and even islands will become increasingly popular.” Japan will host the Rugby World Cup in 2019 and the 2020 Olympics. Wild Edibles.

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