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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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Breaking into the meeting planning business takes a mishmash of education, experience and passion. It seems almost everyone I meet lately appears to have an interest in meeting planning and a meeting planner career. Immerse yourself in all things meeting planning.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In today’s market, meeting-planning companies are asked to do more for their clients with less. Leading a successful meetings business and running outstanding events are possible with less-than-generous funding but require a focus on the fundamentals of finances—which aren’t entirely about numbers. What is the potential upside?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

While there will always be a place for those who specialize in experiences in person, the fast and the flexible who can produce quality attendee experiences no matter the venue, physical or digital, have a golden opportunity before them as the world reevaluates what it means…to “meet.” The Unsung Heroes of Hospitality.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a meeting planner? Especially a world meeting planner. At first glance the life of the meeting planner, especially one that travels the world, might look glamorous. However talk to a seasoned meeting planner about their travel schedule and you might not get the answer you thought you would.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Editor’s Note : Created in 2019, San Diego State University’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s Program was created in partnership between Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and San Diego State University’s L. COVID Didn’t End Meetings and Events, It Evolved Them. That challenge, of course, became painfully obvious.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

But, when it comes to online event planning courses, how do you narrow your search so you choose the right one for you? Will the online event planning course teach you how to sell your services? Will the online event planning course teach you how to sell your services? Is there support during the course?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Less than 50 percent of meeting planners have risk management plans in place for their events, said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), in remarks given at WEC 2017 on Tuesday. Van Deventer also spoke with Smart Meetings TV about change coming to MPI.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

How can meeting planners be part of the solution in the movement to defeat unconscious bias? See more : Hack Your Incentives: The Meeting in Your Attendee’s Head. It’s incumbent for meeting planners both to understand and to overcome unconscious bias. First, you need to know what it is.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1.

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Coterie Spark

JULY 17, 2023

In her new role with the team, we’ll be looking to Kelly to direct all of our meeting planning operations and processes while also leading a team of producers. With a growing team, we needed another team captain who exudes leadership, experience, and thoughtfulness, and is of course loved by everyone she collaborates with.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. In this role, she planned their season ticket holder events. Horan turns to this quote when she works to bring her meeting visions to life. One year, I had the idea to theme our gala as country chic.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

If you are looking to change it up for your next meeting, glamping is the way to go. Here are seven places you can go glamping that offer beautiful meeting spaces and luxurious lodging options. Meeting Spaces: 13. Thirteen meeting venues situated throughout the property make it a ideal for team-building meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whatever you seek, look no further; here, you’ll find the perfect location for your next autumn meeting. Their onsite restaurant Yama Sushi has introduced an enticing 16-course Omakase culinary journey, directed by Chef Yamamoto. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. of flexible meeting space.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Those “in the know” say that there has been a definite increase in business and in meeting and event planning organizations. Of course not all planners are required to be members, but an increase in organizations and members is without a doubt, a good sign. I have even heard the word “booming” being rallied about.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Searching for event technology or meetings technology influencer, the most heard name is of a renowned influencer?—? Corbin started off his career as the Meetings Manager and Head of Conference Operations for SPIE?—?The I ran my first meeting in 1979. What characteristics have remained unchanged in the meetings industry?

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 7, 2020

Of course, this year’s back to school season is vastly different than what is typical during this time of year. When team members select courses or certifications of interest and can complete at their own pace, on their schedule, the experience becomes more personalized and valuable. Invest for the Future. “An Build Camaraderie.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Read More : 5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now. Look to breakout sessions or a wellness lounge between meetings where the spa provides mini sessions,” she says. For meeting professionals who have first-timers in the group, Matsumoto has recommendations. She offers some suggestions.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Each year, meeting planners who are members of PCMA and an additional group of Convene meeting planner subscribers receive an extensive Meetings Market Survey, which requests proprietary information and budget projections for their organizations. More Meetings Market Survey. 1 Challenge Facing the Meetings Industry?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? The post 5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2023

Pharmaceutical meeting planning is a complex task often requiring months of detailed preparation and immense pressure to rigorously respect compliance regulations. Whether it’s a small investigator meeting, a medium-sized medical standalone, or a large congress. We are creating a pharma meeting planning checklist.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Program participants can select and attend only the courses that matter to them and their specific role in their organization.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico, one of the worst of many destructive turns of nature during the past year, many directly affecting hubs of the meetings and hospitality industries. The post Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Even though my mother is a doctor, not a meeting planner , she has endured quite a bit of stress and mayhem in her time, enabling her to impart some very valuable lessons that can be applied to meeting planning. Of course, this lesson is a valuable one to learn for your daily life, but it’s also useful for meeting planning.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 8, 2018

Attendees have individual motivations for signing up and engaging at meetings. Plan Transformations Rather Than Transactions. The opportunity, of course, is that they can teach things to each other. The post How to Disrupt Your Meeting without Upsetting Attendees appeared first on Smart Meetings. Not any more.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

It’s no secret that the life of a meeting and event manager is stressful and challenging. There are two gears for nearly every meeting and event manager: extremely busy and “it’s 11 p.m. It’s one filled with meetings, conference calls and advance planning for the next event. The Good Days are the “Busy” Ones. Let us know.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., Odyssey , an expansive, in-world virtual meeting platform, is hosting large-scale, entirely virtual conferences within an entirely virtual reality. Read More: Create Experiential Moments That Bring Your Meetings to Life.

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Coterie Spark

AUGUST 19, 2022

This, of course, is a luxury that not everyone has, but it’s worth keeping in mind if your ticket sales start to soar. . It goes without saying that conference and meeting planning invariably involves a lot of moving pieces. Reach out today to see how we can help you take your next conference or meeting to the next level.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. Of course, many of the larger conferences have planners that know their way around a convention center – or at least they had better know their way around.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2020

World-renown conference speakers, Heather Mason and Ed Salvato have had active roles in the events industry for years, participating and speaking at face-to-face meetings in the past as well as attending and presenting in the current online modality. Examine crowd-source best practices for approaching COVID-era meeting planning.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest! Postpone the meeting?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Armed with this kind of intel, meeting organizers can now go back to their bosses and tell them not only if the app was a success, but also if their event was a success and how it contributed back to the bottom line. There are three steps you’ll need to take: Determine the meeting or event type. Join the movement for a better event.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? First, it is for your original business meeting purposes, but also to make a difference by helping others and businesses when they are in need. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 19, 2017

The property includes the island’s longest white-sand beach, a championship golf course and more than 44,000 sq. of meeting space, it is a memory-making destination for groups of up to 400. The post 3 Stunning, All-Inclusive Properties for Island Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings. With 8,877 sq.

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