MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 20, 2022

If ever there was a force-majeure situation that meeting planners had not thought about, this is it. The Wall Street Journal also reported that “the police were confident the incident was not the result of an intentional act.”. Two people were hurt from flying plexiglass shards, according to Berlin police.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

According to the “ 2024 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report ,” sustainability comes in tenth on a list of 17 relevant speaking topics — between technology and human rights — that organizers are planning their events around this year. We’ll start with whether climate change is being incorporated in the program content.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 3, 2023

ICC Wales has today launched its report into the positive and lasting impact of the events industry on a global scale. The report features forewords from Rt. The report also demonstrates how the events sector aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. But it’s not enough to look at obvious measures of success.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 31, 2021

Some of the host organizations were transparent and shared these reported cases with attendees. If a person’s actions do not meet this standard of care, then the acts are considered negligent…”. If an attendee reports a positive COVID test during or shortly after the event, who will communicate this — and how — to other attendees?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. You can read previous reports here , here, here and here. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. This will require more internal discussion and education about future contracts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. “Yes, A More Customer-focused Virtual Environment. “We The Back-up Plan.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. For most—88 percent—the reason for the budget increase is to tackle inflation and higher prices, as opposed to raising the number of meeting attendees, changing the meeting format, or other reasons.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 10, 2023

While no progress was reported in the negotiations between the hotels and union, front-desk agents, bellhops, cooks, servers, and other hotel employees reported back to work on July 5. For meeting professionals, striking hotel workers present at least two significant challenges. Can Planners Claim Force Majeure?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Cardiff based creative event specialists Genero Group are thrilled to secure their first production contract to take place at the new International Conference Centre Wales. Genero has been producing events for the past 20 years, for clients such as FAW, NHS, Business Reporter, Airbus, Valero Energy and Stereophonics. Areas of interest.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

American Express’s 10th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast offers insights into what the industry can expect in 2021. American Express released its 10th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast, which surveyed more than 560 meetings and events professionals from around the world on everything from budgets to technology.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs. The post How Meeting Profs Can Find the Right Event Tech appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 for our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into the future with bright eyes and positive grins and think, what the heck is going on? It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus.

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Attendease

MAY 31, 2023

With the increasing trend of hybrid and online meetings, it is crucial to ensure that the platform was built with both in mind (in addition to in-person events, of course). This contract should contain a clear list of services being provided. Contracts can be difficult to navigate, so don’t forget to read the fine print!

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

American Express Meetings & Events used the IMEX America show to present its latest forecast for the meetings and events landscape based on survey results from 500 planners. The full version of the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast can be found here.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 3, 2023

On Sunday, July 1, thousands of Unite Here Local 11 hotel workers refused to report to work at more than a dozen hotels in Southern California cities including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Universal City, and even as far south as Dana Point. The reason: an expired labor contract for about 15,000 Local 11 workers across 65 hotels.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association. Transparency and collaboration.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 27, 2019

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, yesterday reported a strong performance for 2018, with a significant increase in transaction volumes, sales, and revenues. . “I Contracted new sales** of US$ 1.7Bn ? CWT Meetings & Events is CWT’s meeting & events division. Total transaction volume* US$ 25Bn, a 6.1%

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Eved

JULY 3, 2017

Following are seven spend analysis reports you need to successfully analyze and act on your meeting and event spend. This report will provide total spend by category, such as Decor, Food and Beverage, Transportation, etc. This report should provide historical data that can act as benchmarking data, as well as trending data.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Big Numbers Las Vegas Grand Prix reported a 315,000-person attendance number over the course of the event. Before the race even began, Caesars Sportsbook reported a record amount of money wagered ever for any auto race. BetMGM, Station Casinos and Westgate Superbook reported record betting for an F1 race.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Most meeting planners found ways to move ahead, even if there were some tense moments and damages paid. Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Read More : A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses. It’s a big deal,” Devlin said of the struggle to share risks around a possible pandemic redux.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Success was measured based on attendance, views on the videos and reported as brand deposits with “key opinion formers.”. Read more tips for negotiating contracts amid Covid. . Contract and Negotiation Tips. Ask for an occupancy report for each night so you know if the rooms resold. Bottom Line. “We

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

-Third best trading year since opening in 1986- World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 10, 2023

Here are some things to consider before signing a connectivity contract. And even when the costs are relatively low, making sure meeting attendees can get Wi-Fi when they need it can be a pricey proposition. But prices can vary widely, so make sure you get the basic pricing for Wi-Fi and ethernet in the contract.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2021

Some Las Vegas properties report busing in part-time workers from Arizona and California to staff all those manned buffets and outdoor gatherings. She suggests meeting professionals reach out to their personal networks to find qualified help. But those costs are far outweighed by the benefits of holding meetings in person.”.

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SpotMe Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

When used to host a mixture of pharma ad board formats throughout the year – in-person, virtual, hybrid, asynchronous – this technology can transform pharma ad boards into fruitful meetings that bring 5x more insights. For example, early on, meetings may focus on clinical trial design, risk management plans, and target patients.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

As nationwide demand flattens, hotels target the meetings segment with rising rates and fees to maintain their revenue. economy is losing steam—and some proof coming from the most recent hotel performance statistics—one might think that meeting and event planners are poised to gain the upper hand as they negotiate for upcoming programs.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2020

Tech companies tested virtual meetings before they were cool. Smart Meetings talked to the planners behind the alt-launch and a bevy of other experts in streaming meetings and found out the answer is: “A lot.”. Most face-to-face meetings embody three major components: education, networking and commerce. The solution?

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. Maguire is reported to have attended the rambunctious first parade, bringing some much-needed music to the event. The Beginnings of Labor Day.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. The post Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2023

What makes change requests so difficult and tips to resolve Most meeting planners have experienced the need to make last-minute changes to an upcoming event. There are three factors the study reported that most effect a venue’s ability to make changes effectively. Can Venues Accommodate Layout Changes?

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

After powerful Hurricane Ida swept through New Orleans on August 29, several meeting groups had decisions to make—and quickly—about whether to proceed with their events in the city in the days and weeks that followed. Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 22, 2023

GBTA/Cvent survey respondents, the majority of whom have some meeting responsibilities, cite moderate pay raises in 2023 as well as high job satisfaction—but also an inclination towards finding a similar role in another organization. Canada, and Europe, 61 percent of whom have meetings management as part of their jobs.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. You can read previous reports here and here. Participants noted that the uncertainty of current circumstances is creating a vicious circle for meetings professionals and their supplier partners. Flexible Meeting Options.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. You can read previous reports here, here and here. Role clarity when selecting a virtual meeting platform was an area where participants noted an opportunity for improvement within their organizations. Virtual Platforms.

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Coterie Spark

JANUARY 25, 2022

MEETING PLANNER Full Time Position: Coterie Spark is looking for a driven leader that has the knowledge and experience to plan and execute meetings and conferences. Responsible for planning and executing meetings and events that are considered small to medium in size. Projects will be assigned at the discretion of the COO.

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