SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Chilling tales from the front and how meeting profs saved the day. Smart Meetings asked veteran convention center habitues for their real-life, unexpected encounters with such blizzards of doom and put together a handy guide for recovering with grace and charm. This was bucket-list Italian opera sung in Italian, in Rome—very special.”

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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. Conferences.

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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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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

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

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said there was “no concern about operations being disrupted” while at a security conference on Sea Island, Georgia. The airline will also add six more flights to Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Berlin and Shannon in the Republic of Ireland. United Airlines Bulks Up in Summer 2023.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

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. The post Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Chris Rynkiewicz.

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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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Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2019

Determined to be more than just a conference, organisers moved days to ensure speakers and delegates didn’t have to give up their weekends to arrive for a Monday morning start.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

26 • Meeting Services Specialist. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 31 • Member Services and Conference Planner. 38 • Program Manager, Conferences and Meetings. 32 • Director of Meetings. 24 • Meetings Manager. 39 • Conference Supervisor. 29 • Senior Meeting Planner.

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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. Showcase AVi have been successfully delivering Ascential’s World Retail Congress for 5 years.

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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

The office’s opening in Dubai is linked to the partnership agreement signed with Challenge Network, a company specialised in corporate training and management consulting, with headquarters in Rome and active in Dubai for more than three years. “Dubai is one of the emerging destinations in the international meetings market.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. My hotel management experience included event and conference planning. Outside of the USA, we have enjoyed Taj Mahal, Wall of China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Rome, and Istanbul. Otherwise, there is a danger of always eating lunch at my desk!

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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. Nine expert speakers (one remote) broadcast training sessions from the main studio in Rome, with 180 remote participants. Courtesy of AIM Group International). Barbara Sambugaro.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

American Society of Hematology asked participants at its annual meeting to share — through art — their answers to the question, “What Keeps Your Heart in Medicine?”. Volunteer program at the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) Annual Meeting gives student attendees an option to lower or eliminate registration fees. Art Therapy.

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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. London, U.K.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Meetings Over Email. So first tip that we have for you is to consider doing a meeting instead of an email. Look, I totally get it, we wanna get this done, have your people working for you while you work on other things, all these things like that, and meetings take time. Prepare for Your First Meeting.

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

In the event field, I see the trend of organizing special conferences just for female representatives in certain industries and decided to have a closer look at the matter. For organizers, there are mainly all the pros of hosting a conference in general (plus those coming out of gathering this specific target audience).

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