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Remote-Work Movement Changing Downtown Atmospheres

MeetingsNet

With office-occupancy rates below 60 percent in many cities, there are fewer dining, entertainment, and other service options than before Covid. Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? The reason? cities; New York is at 46 percent, says this Wall Street Journal article.

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8 Best Practices for Planning Corporate Events

Eventinterface

Site selection can make or break a meeting. Site selection checklist. For any food and beverage brands, it is important to ensure that the venue selected supports the food and beverage brands the client represents. Demographics are huge in site selection. Can technology increase attendee engagement?

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The Inc. 5000 List Gives Insight into Meeting and Event Trends

MeetingsNet

5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to. Gallery Slide description: Creates live experiences through hands-on project management, creative design, and technology.

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Associations Hit It Big at Gaming Properties

Connect Your Meetings

This is a fact that hasn’t gone unnoticed by the $240 billion gaming industry, according to the American Gaming Association , as they court meeting planners with renovations, world-class dining options and amenities important in the site selection of other properties. 3 Casino Resorts Betting on Meetings.

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The Political Circus Is Coming to Town(s)

PCMA Convene

From the onset of the site-selection process, collaboration among public, private, and civic organizations was the cornerstone of Cleveland’s effort to attract either of the 2016 political conventions. How did your CVB participate in site visits? Cleveland was one of those cities.

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A Blueprint for the Future of Meeting Venues

All Seated

Other AI-powered technologies are already redefining event check-in experiences and likely to trickle into meeting venues soon too. Attendees and planners alike will appreciate meeting venues that support facial-recognition technology for visual check-ins. Experiential extends into meeting environments too.

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5 Things Planners Can Learn from the Presidential Inauguration

SmartMeetings

Are there staff available on-site who can perform first aid if necessary? Embrace the latest technology. Technology is often touted as a tool to make events instantly better. When planning a big event , don’t forget to consider transportation during the site selection process.