Conferences that Work

AUGUST 17, 2020

COVID-19 has virtually eliminated in-person meetings: our industry’s bread and butter. In order to overcome the many significant challenges created by the coronavirus, the meeting industry has made valiant efforts to rethink in-person meetings. Why in-person meetings do not make sense in a COVID-19 environment.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

How can we provide new experiences at meetings? Providing new experiences at meetings can be as simple as this. This universal fear is the reason the meeting industry continues to struggle with incorporating new experiences into events. How to provide valuable new experiences at meetings. Not new F&B, decor, or glitz.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West. At the time, St.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 26, 2021

Attention, meeting planners! Safe meeting venue ventilation for COVID-19 is critical. As we start thinking about returning to in-person events, it’s crucial to check that venues are upgrading their HVAC systems to handle potentially virus-infused air. There has been little public discussion on this important topic.

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Unique Venues

MAY 13, 2024

When the warmer months roll around, the allure of hosting a summer conference grows. If you’re an event planner or a professional looking to host a standout conference this summer or next, you’ve got some fantastic venues to consider.

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Unique Venues

MAY 2, 2024

Chicagoland, The Windy City, Chi-Town, Bean Town…whatever you call it, we at Unique Venues think it’s one of the best Midwest locations for Chicago meeting venues. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself at this unique and laugh-inducing Chicago venue! WhirlyBall Chicago: It’s not a party unless it’s a WhirlyBall party!

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 12, 2017

I love my meeting design clients, but there is one mistake I see them making over and over again. Clients invariably ask me to help design their meeting after they’ve chosen a venue! Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: Help Wanted—Venues for my participation techniques workshops!

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2020

IACC has today launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide, which shares in-depth strategies and advice on how to reopen venues safely, created specifically for venues hosting meetings, training courses and smaller conferences for up to 150 delegates.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 2, 2020

Should meetings be efficient ? “Yes” say thousands of books on how to improve business meetings. But “No”, when we’re taking about most meeting industry events. Unfortunately, the meeting industry tends to assume that if business meetings should be efficient, meeting industry events should be too.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2024

A champion of innovation, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is the go-to destination and organisation for the pioneers of today and tomorrow. Designed for hosting large-scale events, the state-of-the-art exhibition and conference centre features expansive exhibit spaces and flexible meeting areas.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

Winter Gardens Blackpool also joins mia as a venue member Both Meet Blackpool and Winter Gardens Blackpool have joined the Meetings Industry Association (mia), one of the fastest growing associations in the conference, meetings and events sector, further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The bureau for meetings and conferences in Cambridge and the surrounding area is announcing its 2024 programme of Opendoors events, giving event organisers the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive look at venues in its portfolio. Meeting the managers personally has been a highlight too.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2024

Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about. When that meeting is taking place in a sought-after destination, that excitement goes through the roof. of meeting spaces have all been re-designed, and 269 guest rooms and 45 suites have been fully refurbished.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In honor of President’s Day, we couldn’t resist sharing some of our favorite “presidential venues” to host professional meetings and trainings, corporate functions, and team-building experiences. Three of these venues are also featured on the Unique Venues’ On the Road – Washington, D.C.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

and Canada, Marriott International Non-Traditional Venues: Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S.

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Skift

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Venues' Fenchurch Street property in London. Venues Skift Take: When it comes to meeting spaces, ambience is becoming almost as important as functionality. As event organizers move away from generic conference rooms, boutique event companies like Etc. Venues and Convene are starting to expand. The lounge at Etc.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. After being apart for a few years, customers are showing significant energy surrounding meetings, and that’s evident in our group bookings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

Live events and communications agency Meet & Potato in collaboration with Butlin’s put on The Greatest Show in Town for Poundland. Butlin’s provided the perfect venue, all accommodation, catering and a dedicated event team. The resort’s Reds venue was where the store was built.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2024

Meet Cambridge is launching a new service from February 2024, offering last minute bookings for meeting rooms from its venue portfolio for up to 20 people. Venues participating include traditional Colleges through to contemporary buildings, providing the opportunity to meet in a different and unique setting.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. She loved everything about the business.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2020

To open the virtual version of the annual Pharma Forum conference aimed at medical-event planners, two general sessions on Monday, June 15, focused squarely on the elephant in the room: the modified cleaning and social-distancing protocols hotels will use once in-person meetings and events resume.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Skift Take: In a world where the word pivot took on new dimensions two years ago, the concept of hybrid meetings has followed suit.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2024

Part one of our feature on pre- and post-event strategies for year-round impact Organizations set lofty goals for their in-person meetings: educating participants, building business relationships, enhancing brand visibility, recognizing excellence, boosting business momentum, and so on.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Conference Oxford is the central point of contact for anyone wishing to hold an event at the University of Oxford and its colleges. They provide a pathway to booking a residential or day conference, a celebratory dinner, an award ceremony, a party or wedding. Site visits arranged for you to view your preferred venues’ facilities.

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Unique Venues

JULY 28, 2023

When hosting professional events, planners are searching for a venue that not only satisfies their technical needs, but one that also provides a polished aesthetic and welcoming environment to sustain attendees’ engagement. This year’s Planner’s Choice for Professional Meetings & Conferences provides all of that, and more!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Have you ever gone to a conference meeting where the room set up didn’t really match the format of the meeting? It can be uncomfortable and can really take your mind off of the meeting at hand. How to plan a conference meeting room set up basically depends on what’s going to happen during the conference meeting itself.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

The Meetings Show , the UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community, will take place on 30 September and 1 October 2021 at ExCeL London. Relocating the show to east London venue ExCeL London puts it in the heart of an area which is undergoing exciting regeneration and growth.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

The Belfry Hotel & Resort is one of the UK’s leading meeting, conference, and event venues situated in the Midlands, close to Birmingham city centre. For those looking to host a large event or conference, the Woodlands Suite has a capacity of 418. Contact Details. SPONSORED CONTENT.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is predicting the continuation of steady and consistent growth in quarter one of 2024, following analysis from across its 80+ portfolio. The research, which is taken from sales data across the Lime Venue portfolio, has shown Roadshows double over quarter one to over 16% of total enquiries.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Conference Buyer’s Guide returns for 2023, a packed edition with input from suppliers, associations, venues, and agencies alike. A must-read for conference and meeting organisers keen to learn more about the latest tech advances including a big focus on AI in events: how to boost efficiency and enhance customer experiences.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The Venues Collection can announce that all their UK conference & training venues have achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

With so much business activity at the heart of our city, it’s no surprise that there is a high demand for meeting spaces. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a business presentation, a team meeting, or a client pitch, finding the right meeting room can make all the difference. W Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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