Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Finding ways to elevate attendee well-being is the new gold standard Prioritizing wellness in meetings and conventions is rapidly evolving from a nice-to-have feature to an essential component of creating a productive and positive meeting. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy. What did they find, you ask?

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Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2020

A researcher at the University of Westminster carried out a global study into the predicted impact of COVID-19 on the events industry and the stance that some organisations may take in the near future. The research involved 675 survey respondents from 59 countries.

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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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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

This and more in our latest news update for Meeting and Conference Planners. The latest statistics released for IMEX America, which took place 18 – 20 October, confirm that 12,227 meetings, events and incentive travel industry professionals were at the show in Las Vegas, a 14 percent increase over the previous year. Details here.

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Event Guru

APRIL 3, 2023

Scheduling site visits and good old-fashioned research like checking references is the go-to strategy when trying to match groups with the right meeting location. At the same time, event venue managers are constantly working to attract groups that fit their customer profile. Learn more at www.eventgurusoftware.com.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

DMCs are an untapped resource for meeting profs A Destination Management Company (DMC) could be the secret ingredient for meeting professionals cooking up their next event. What DMCs Can Do for Meeting Profs A DMC is truly a one-stop-shop. We are there to stay one step ahead of everything.”

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The meetings industry is facing the potential of a winter Covid surge due to the Omicron variant. Vaccines are still believed to be “considerably protective” against the most severe Covid symptoms, such as hospitalization and death; but vaccines are less successful in protecting against Omicron contraction.

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Stova

OCTOBER 3, 2023

ConferenceDirect's 2023 Annual Partner Meeting Success Story Collaborative event management solutions for successful annual meetings. Download the Case Study In event management, achieving operational excellence and delivering remarkable experiences are paramount.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 24, 2018

One of the learning outcomes was for students to learn the importance of reading a contract. Of course, there are many lesson activities that I could have delivered; a lecture with some stories or a case study, group discussions, guest speakers, having the students research and present on the topic, etc. Cell phone contracts.

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Conference Care

JUNE 4, 2020

Here are three real life case studies for Conference Care clients where we’ve been able to match their needs with the right solution – after all, every event is different whether in-person or virtual ! One of the key areas we focused on was using language that delegates would understand in the virtual meeting space we created.

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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. In a new study by Allseated, “ Mitigating Risks in The Change Request Process for Event Planning ,” the divide between how event venues and planners view change requests was examined.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2020

With the year barely at the halfway mark, 2020 already has stretched meeting professionals to their limits. Now meeting professionals work in an environment in which, with no vaccine or effective treatment for COVID-19 yet available, the pandemic is contained in some parts of the world, but not in others — and that is subject to change.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2021

She suggests meeting professionals reach out to their personal networks to find qualified help. Jeff Quade, executive vice president of exhibitions with convention logistics company GES, predicts the return of big meetings will be “a little lumpy,” particularly in some parts of the country, for the rest of this year.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

Those who are vaccinated [but contract the virus] generally have seen very mild symptoms,” he added. “If A recent study conducted by Oxford Economics estimates that for every month that trade shows and conventions are not happening, the state is losing $1.4 ECA noted that in California, business events support about 290,000 jobs.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

After a year spent moving in-person events to digital platforms and monitoring the shifts in the feasibility of meeting in person, the timelines for holding safe in-person meetings in the future are slowly coming into focus. The video below is part of the Hotel Effie’s virtual tour.). Virtual Site Visits. Leslie Zeck.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 17, 2016

A recent study by Meeting Professionals International for IMEX America showed that 92 percent of meeting planners are not making the most of the technology solutions they implement. The study also showed that only about 21 percent of planners start the purchasing process with confidence. Is the solution a SaaS platform?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic forced the the American Society of Neuroradiology to recreate its already reimagined 2020 Annual Meeting as a digital event. Despite these realities, we still hoped that #ASNR20 could still be a live meeting. Renegotiating Contracts, Keeping Relationships Intact. FACR, FSIR, FSNIS.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 27, 2023

Scheduling site visits and good old-fashioned research like checking references is the go-to strategy when trying to match groups with the right meeting location. Studies show that without the right software in place, you run a higher risk of encountering problems that will directly impact the attendee experience.

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Prestige Events Magazine

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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Smart Meetings talked to three meeting professionals tasked with figuring out how to achieve company goals and engage their geek audiences and their evolving expectations and learning styles in ways that are meaningful and effective, regardless of how content is distributed. The Day the Meetings Stopped.

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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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Eventsforce

APRIL 22, 2020

A new research study has found that 72% of events have been cancelled or postponed – with many rescheduled to autumn/fall this year. The research study, titled ‘The Impact of Coronavirus on Meetings & Events’ was conducted by Eventsforce in April 2020 and is based on the views of 550+ event professionals based in the U.S.

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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. According to a 2021 study by the Economic Policy Institute, union workers earn 10.2% Each area has a wide range of offerings in meeting space and guest rooms.

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Boomset

OCTOBER 10, 2017

Image courtesy of Pexels Case studies have been used in various businesses as powerful marketing tools. The use of case studies is widespread. In the corporate world, a case study could be used to prove the merits of a proposed project. Therefore, regardless of sector, knowing how to write a case study is quintessential.

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 10, 2020

destinations have focused in recent years on the importance of creating environments that look more like populations they serve, and are welcoming to those with different backgrounds, many still have work to do, according to a pair of recent studies. An MMGY Travel Intelligence study released in November quantified the impact of Black U.S.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

It’s been used as a case study around the world as an example of how a virtual event can be truly engaging and exciting + what destinations and brands should be doing to be relevant in a hybrid world. A confirmed project is never confirmed until the signed contract is delivered. We all learn from our mistakes!

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 9, 2018

In terms of jobs, the meetings and events industry creates more direct jobs than large manufacturing sectors such as automotive, chemicals, and food. 21 that the study calculated three levels of impact: direct, indirect, and induced spending. The industry also employs more workers than the telecommunications sector or oil and gas.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. Event planning is a viable career for those who study: Marketing, PR or mass communications, Hospitality or hotel management, Business administration, Human resource management. CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Coterie Spark

MAY 18, 2022

Like a parent budgeting for a college fund, a lawyer anticipating counter arguments from opposing counsel, or a poker master studying other players for a tell, event planners must think two steps ahead of any potential event complications. Contracts, planning materials, and contact information sheets. Here’s how we do it.

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Eventmobi

JULY 27, 2022

Meet the educational needs of industry professionals: We don’t want to ignore the large virtual audience we attracted during the pandemic, particularly those who can’t or won’t travel because of personal responsibilities, budget or schedule constraints, physical disabilities, health concerns, or employer restrictions. Event Type.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

A new research study investigating the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak on the events industry has found that most organisers are postponing their events to autumn/fall this year. The Impact on Meetings and Events. The Impact on Meetings and Events. The study also looked at how organisers are making the move to virtual.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. Meetings are similarly crucial north of the California border. We have to be ready for whatever happens and meet consumers wherever they are,” Beteta said.

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