Maritz Global Events

APRIL 25, 2019

You might not think the over-50 crowd still matters for events anymore. Quite a few event marketers are investing heavily to win over Millennials and Gen Z – and it makes sense. The sooner we can demonstrate to them how events can be a remarkable catalyst for career growth and professional development, the better.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Deepak Chopra addressed the opening session at Meeting Planners International World Education Congress (WEC) in Las Vegas in June, he offered a list of things that influence the activity of the genes to create health. In addition to staples such as sleep, meditation, exercise and eating right, he suggests grounding.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

These building materials can take collaboration to infinity and beyond in a team-building exercise. At IMEX America in October in Las Vegas, Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services’ chief interactive designer Gary Bordman hosted a breakout session about stackables. There are several Tinkertoy challenges to choose from.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

To help meeting professionals increase meeting productivity and attendee satisfaction , Hilton wants to make it easier for planners to provide attendees with nutritious meals and convenient exercise options. Expanding Meet with Purpose to EMEA and offering health and wellness menus to more than 40 of our U.S.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Your destination’s convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is ready to serve as an official point of contact for meeting and convention planners — offering a more streamlined way to plan any size event. Here are just a few ways a CVB can help you (free of charge) to overcome challenges and make your meeting planning easier.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. In many instances, event professionals can land sweet deals if they consider a multi-year agreement for annual events. Consider multi-year agreements. Obtain multiple bids.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 9, 2017

Forcing yourself to relax in an industry that’s always busy and fast-moving like event and meeting planning? One noteworthy aspect of Headspace is the meditations that help focus on relationships, exercise and other parts of your life that the idea of meditation may not initially fit.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. How do private events at your venues give people a feel for the team(s) that use the venue? Staples Center. experiences.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In the meetings and events industry, it’s all about what’s new.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Wine-themed team-building can add a refined, celebratory feel to any event. However, it is important to keep meeting goals front-and-center. We asked experts for tips on right and wrong ways to add vino to an event. This exercises communication and collaboration skills—the wine can’t be “released” until everyone has given input.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Philanthropic projects, such as building backpacks for at-risk children, can add a warm glow to the event. Off-site meetings can be a productive place to elicit feedback from employees about sensitive issues such as culture and goals. These sorts of interactive events can be as simple or as elaborate as you let them be.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

It’s event day, and you’re ready to tackle every problem that comes your way! Just about anything can happen at a meeting—a broken shoe heel, contract confusion , a sudden headache or the dreaded dead phone battery. For meeting and event planners, mobile devices are becoming increasingly important tools for getting the job done.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Look, we all know that meeting and event planning is hard work and anything that can help us relax is good in my book. I tend to be more of a nose to the grindstone, plow through type of person and I think that most of us in the event industry fall into this category.

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Planner WIre

JUNE 6, 2019

Look, we all know that meeting and event planning is hard work and anything that can help us relax is good in my book. I tend to be more of a nose to the grindstone, plow through type of person and I think that most of us in the event industry fall into this category.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

If changes are in order, they may be physical in nature (such as getting more exercise or cutting down on caffeine) or behavioral (such as learning to disconnect from technology or changing one’s working habits)… More. The hotel regularly hosts events where community partners provide information and free consultations.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Well & Being fitness experts use these numbers to provide guests with healthy nutrition suggestions and exercise recommendations to help reduce overall body fat percentage. Foreign Language.

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EventPlanning

MAY 24, 2016

If you are new to the world of event planning and organization, you probably look at vendors as being less important than the event organizer. In reality, you should treat vendors more like partners, as they can be the ones who make or break your efforts to succeed as an event planner.

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Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Increasing audience engagement is crucial for continuously hosting successful events. According to David Saef, EVP of Marketworks, “Events are a critical component of any brand’s marketing strategy because face-to-face is the best way to engage a brand’s current and prospective customers” ( Hubspot ). Plan the Room Design.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization. That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

Some days that is what leaders need to hear before returning to the public planning stage. The 8th annual Smart Woman Summit at New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square was dedicated to event professionals who perform at the highest levels. “By The post Empowering Women Take Center Stage appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 6, 2020

In addition, engaged attendees are much more likely to walk away from a meeting or event feeling like they gained something of value. However, it is increasingly difficult for meeting planners to create environments that foster engagement. Once the exercise is complete, the roles switch and it starts over again. .

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

A grand plan is in motion to make Atlanta’s downtown district even more conducive to hosting every element of citywide events as well as small and mid-sized meetings. It will be convenient for GWCC event attendees and provide additional meeting space for groups using part of the facility.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

By allowing for more participation and interaction, these custom game formats increase an event’s energy level. Hold one event-long tournament, split tables between traditional gameplay and custom formats, or simply keep some tables available for open play, freeing attendees to socialize, eat and drink at their leisure.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A representative from the vertical dance company conducts site inspections to determine how best to perform at your event and work out the logistics and technicalities, including rigging, lighting and sound. Las Vegas plays host to countless meetings and is home to numerous Cirque du Soleil residencies. Cirque du Soleil.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

By allowing for more participation and interaction, these custom game formats increase an event’s energy level. Hold one event-long tournament, split tables between traditional gameplay and custom formats, or simply keep some tables available for open play, freeing attendees to socialize, eat and drink at their leisure.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A representative from the vertical dance company conducts site inspections to determine how best to perform at your event and work out the logistics and technicalities, including rigging, lighting and sound. Las Vegas plays host to countless meetings and is home to numerous Cirque du Soleil residencies. Cirque du Soleil.

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