Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The meeting space at Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando keeps multiplying like the Minions. of meeting space and a brand-new concourse. Rowling’s Scribble on a Napkin Changed Meetings Forever. of Meeting Space appeared first on Smart Meetings. It will accommodate up to 20,000 guests. “As

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Delegate The Daunting Task To Meeting Planners. For meeting planners outsourcing the planning and organizing of a big corporate event to convention organizers is a great way of avoiding stress and ensuring its success. Shop Around and Meet With Candidate Meeting Planners. After all, it is their bailiwick.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. Odyssey , an expansive, in-world virtual meeting platform, is hosting large-scale, entirely virtual conferences within an entirely virtual reality.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Will GroupSync Marketplace act as Expedia for meetings? Instant Group Booking at Scale Choice joins hoteliers Marriott , Hilton and IHG on the platform that allows meeting planners to direct book without the need to submit an RFP. This puts the hospitality technology platform one step closer to being the Expedia of meeting planning.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Patrick Berwald.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

Planning to conduct virtual meetings with your staff during the COVID19 situation or any crisis? Not sure about the best practices and principles to follow for your virtual meeting engagement to lead to success? Ultimately, virtual meeting engagement will go for a TOSS. Creating virtual meeting norms.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. There are a healthy number of meeting and event planning companies on the list, check out the slideshow for a sampling of privately held companies with impressive growth rates.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

I ended up finding some striking parallels between the superhero and the typical meeting planner. Below are the super-skills I believe make every meeting planner a Wonder Woman! Even planners who work independently wouldn’t be able to serve food without a caterer or provide entertainment without a speaker or band. Female power.

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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. It positively provides the opportunity for recognition and, as we all know, in event and meeting planning, the name of the game is business, business and business.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know when you find a speaker that is the right fit for your event or meeting makes for some really good news. That just right speaker can help to set the mood and tone for any event or meeting. Hiring a speaker is an important step when event and meeting planning.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. State of Virtual Meeting Tools. How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are many reasons to consider Tempe, Arizona for your next meeting. But, there’s even more appeal for meeting and event planners. Tempe’s hotels and meeting venues are perfectly suited for groups ranging from 10-500 attendees. Your attendees will enjoy lots of activities before and after the meeting.

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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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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 can also coordinate things like catering, A/V equipment, and entertainment. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

With a beautiful and somewhat busy summer in the rear view mirror; these days the name of the game is annual meetings, incentive programs and fall events and meetings. Our meeting of the minds professionals share their know-how, experience and savvy. Security, transportation, meeting space, oh my. Meeting new people.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. Why you should visit: Home of Heinz, good coffee, affordable entertainment, Andy Warhol Museum and a variety of subcultures. of meeting room space across 70 rooms.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve got a friend in meetings! This announcement got us thinking outside of the toy box with creative ways to incorporate the toys featured in the films and park into meetings. The post 7 Toy-riffic Ways to Incorporate Toy Story Land into Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings. Toy Story Mania! Tinkertoys.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Event planning online has become a rapidly growing Internet community for meeting and event planners. A lot of traditional DMC’s migrated their services and began offering online searches to help these meeting and event planners. For the service industries that service meeting and event planners it still is an adjustment period.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Just imagine getting to; dress to the nines, go to all the best places, hob knob with the cream of the crop and testing out the top food, service, decorations and entertainment from some of the finest restaurants and venues. As any meeting or event planner will share, while amazingly great, this job is all about the work, work and more work.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

On advocating for the meetings industry. Recently selected to join Michael Massari, chief sales officer of Caesars Entertainment, in chairing the Meetings Mean Business Coalition. Will the integration of Meetings Mean Business (MMB) with U.S. Travel Association jump start efforts in getting meetings back on track?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These meeting trends have already made an appearance in 2016, but some experts suggest they’ll really blossom in the coming year. based event venue company, shares his thoughts on the latest trends for those in the meeting and events industry. The 5-minute meeting. Are your clients sick of meetings about meetings?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Meeting Minds with Charles Eide. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. Meetings Podcast. Turn Of Events.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Fast-growing Phoenix has long been a draw for meetings and events. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Over the last couple of decades the event, conference,meeting planning industry has exploded. In every major city (and smaller ones) there are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies that specialize in event planning. They do airport meet and greets, oversee the transportation, cover registration desks and so much more.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

She is expecting 5,100 meeting planners and more than 2,500 exhibitors from 150 countries as the program rolls out May 31-June 2, a similar size crowd to the one at IMEX America last November. It is a relief to have normal conditions, so exhibitors can entertain in the normal way,” she said. A Robust Agenda. Now is the time,” she said.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Airbnb’s recent purchase of Luxury Retreats for $300 million raises an important question: Can planners now look to Airbnb for group meetings? Among meeting planners, Airbnb ranks low—or not at all—as a way to find beds for meeting attendees. Airbnb for Group Meetings. Four Potential Meeting Spots.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

We may not be able to buy happiness, but shopping does offer an uplifting experience for many and malls have perfected the art of entertaining large, diverse groups. Modern malls are entertainment venues. The post 6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting appeared first on Smart Meetings. Launch a Scream-Fest.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light , a series of articles sharing insider observations, we asked Tracy Judge, founder & CEO of Soundings Connect, for strategies meeting professionals can use to remain employable in the coming years. Meet the new boss. As we see it, the meeting planning role itself hasn’t changed—the venue has.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 29, 2016

According to PCMA Convene’s 25 th annual Meeting Market Survey, organizers invest 7 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses into speakers and entertainment. Be sure to either communicate this when inquiring or request the speaker to give you their recommendations for adding value. Invest in Professional Speakers.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 24, 2017

Whether it’s navigating cultural differences or reviewing shipping manifests, the event planner must manage unique policies, develop local partnerships and spend time understanding the local culture in order to produce a successful international meeting. Here are four tips for planning an event outside of the United States.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Let the sponsors choose the environments, provide you with the technical means and meeting environments, arrange zones for interacting with customers, or even offer something on their own. . Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It combines a 55” touchscreen with a fantastic 4K display that activates meetings, training sessions, and presentations. Everyone involved in planning an event can have access not only to the project but to the meetings as well. There’s no better way to revolutionize the planning process!

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The Climate Pledge Arena, a sports and entertainment venue that opened last October in Seattle, is a showcase for sustainable innovation and best practices, from the top of its solar-power-generating roof down to its hockey rink’s “green” ice made from harvested rainwater and maintained by an electric-powered Zamboni.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. Many visitors and meeting planners impressed with GH and Texas will return to build future tourism,” the study states. Indianapolis.

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