Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Oxford Economics’ Savelli explained that during past recessions, room demand overreacted, with sometimes twice as much of a contraction as the economy overall. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence. Travel Priorities First, some history. Savelli is not alone in that observation.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

From my perspective, it is the disconnect that often happens between the meeting planning department and the meeting stakeholders. This shows up in two ways: First, timing: Planners often have to book space for meetings months and years in advance of the purpose and content of the meeting being known.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. They stay on top of trends and regulations in the pharma event space. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes. It may change in the future.

Event Management 130

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SmartMeetings

MAY 5, 2017

It can be challenging for those in the meeting planning profession, but looking on the bright side really does pay off. Not to mention, there’s little room for repetition in a meeting professional’s work–there are always new projects to complete, people to meet, trends to follow and technology to learn about.

Risk Management 77

Risk Management Negotiating Travel Contracts 77

Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. Be professional, flexible, honest, and listen to those whom you have contracted for their expertise.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. Not only are planners expected to complete continuing education credits and certifications, but they must also keep up with the industry’s latest trends and newest technologies. Don’t plan meetings that feel like every meeting that’s come before.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue. Each of those venues, he said, has told him they are “fine” with the meeting’s stipulations. live , for The Voice of Healthcare.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

But she still believes there will be enough choices so meeting professionals can be intentional about the user experience just as they are in a convention center. She suggests not signing long-term contracts “because you don’t know what is going to happen.”.

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Meetings Food and Beverage 2021 Insurance 111

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

2017 72

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 72

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

While some trade shows in the meetings industry are cool about including third-party planners, other organizations, from convention and visitors bureaus to our own Smart Meeting Events , prefer to recruit corporate planners who are often favored by suppliers looking to sign contracts for future events.

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Trade Shows Medical Meetings Contracts Hotels 40

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2017

Grucci said many contracts with professional firework companies come with a 100 percent payment clause that requires full payment if everything is already loaded by the time an event is cancelled. He said the most expensive firework show ever produced was $10 million! Inclement Weather.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry.

Trade Shows 133

Trade Shows Food and Beverage Tech Education 133

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Less so the contracting, but more the sharing of ideas to make something work effectively in their space. Constantly meeting new people. No meeting, destination, or even project is ever the same. I love how meeting planning involves finance, protocol, HR, international affairs, logistics, and other disciplines.

Contracts 58

Contracts Travel Medical Meetings Education 58

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Spending less — Despite the continued improved economy, most meeting organizers are still being asked to cut back on meeting expenses, and the majority (63 percent) have been asked to focus on reducing F&B expenses, followed by AV costs (54 percent). NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. ASSOCIATION PROFESSIONALS.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2017

To commemorate Earth Day, the center has identified five green trends for meeting planners to consider when booking a venue for their next Beltway event. Planners should ask prospective meeting-site managers how water is provided. Venues should use environmentally friendly paper products that are biodegradable and recyclable.

Meetings 51

Meetings Sustainability Contracts 2017 51

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. Meeting planning is very exciting because of the variety it offers.

2017 69

2017 Education Hospitality Meetings 69

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Another big, ongoing story has been the transformation of the image that meeting professionals hold of themselves. Meeting planning, which used to be described as an ‘Old Boys’’ network, may soon be a ‘Young Women’s’ network. Are there reams of meeting resumes and contracts stacked on your desk? Where’s the Beef?

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