Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Meetings and events expert opens up about innovative event execution Angele du Passage Angele du Passage has been a dedicated leader in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. Q: What inspired you to get into the meetings and events industry? Q: Is that also true for the events we plan? A: Oh, no doubt.

2024 52

2024 Hospitality Tourism Site Selections 52

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Though lockdowns similar to what we experienced at the beginning of the pandemic aren’t likely, meeting destinations may be impacted by ever-changing local restrictions or ordinances around vaccinations, testing requirements, etc.

Contracts 114

Contracts Site Selections 2022 Risk Management 114

Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

Smart Meetings got a sneak peek at the Event Leadership Institute’s (ELI) opening general session of their upcoming Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3, The State of the Industry: Where We Are With In-Person Events. People are “cautiously optimistic” about the small meetings market for Q4 of this year.

Site Selections 120

Site Selections 2019 Travel 2022 120

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. The guide also includes a resource list that can be customized to include local businesses who cater to event groups.

Venues 64

Venues Site Selections Hotels Transportation 64

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

There were no strong signals from event professionals who responded to this year’s survey that they anticipated an economic downturn, and only a few mentioned concerns about the economy going south. On average, respondents to this year’s survey said, only 6 percent of registered attendees at their largest 2018 event were from non-U.S.

Marketing 102

Marketing Meetings 2007 2017 102

MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. Therefore, any measurement of carbon emissions from a meeting would have to take this into account.

Site Selections 105

Site Selections Sustainability Consulting Hotels 105

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. The list indicates that experiential events are on the rise. Gallery Slide description: Works with businesses to design, plan, and manage corporate conferences, meetings, and events.

Meetings 81

Meetings Site Selections Social Media Corporate Meetings 81

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Doing that helps both planners and attendees feel confident about the people serving their meeting.”.

Meetings 57

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Site Selections 57

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Bad news for planners: Venue selection may be getting more competitive. Cvent’s first quarterly Group Business Outlook found that a significantly higher number of RFPs for future bookings were submitted in the third quarter of 2018 than during the same period last year. As meeting demand goes up, so do RFPs—and prices often follow.

Site Selections 68

Site Selections 2018 Hotels 2019 68

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.

Meetings 40

Meetings Site Selections 2016 2015 40

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. A lot goes into crafting the ultimate event experience. Putting a successful event together means a lot of moving parts. There are a lot of things event planners need to be ready for. Event Planner Challenges.

Social Media 90

Social Media Sustainability Site Selections Travel 90

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Certified Meetings Experts.

Education 61

Education Meetings 2010 Financial 61

Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Those who are responsible for coordinating educational events, seminars, and training retreats have added challenges as event planners. Its location near ancient redwood forests, mountains, and beaches will truly prove to be inspirational to the attendees of your event.

Site Selections 36

Site Selections Education Sports Conference 36

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Tarsus Connect has today announced the purchase of BizBash, the iconic trade media company for event and meeting planners, further expanding Connect’s market leading position. The acquisition of BizBash adds four premier events — including the BizBash Live in New York and L.A. Brand Events. Event Tech. Conferences.

Site Selections 72

Site Selections Tech Sports Conference 72

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Get ready for more scrutiny from the C-suite on the ROI of in-person events. The Return of In-Person Events: Leading Indicators to Watch for. Not so fast.

2021 111

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

events industry many would-be international attendees, buyers, and exhibitors. works to reduce visa processing times, event organizers have been left to navigate the issue themselves. Yariv Gal-Yam, director of client accounts at Kenes Group, has experienced firsthand how these delays can depress attendance numbers.

2023 97

2023 Travel Site Selections Conference 97

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. ” I was not surprised to get this call because the agency has been calling other event professionals with the same pitch. Now event industry influencers are being asked to do the same thing. 500 compensation.

Marketing 120

Marketing Social Media Site Selections 2014 120

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 16, 2023

(ESTRO social media) The pandemic has upended destinations’ view of business events as some kind of “subsidiary of tourism,” U.K.-based based global urbanist Greg Clark, who spoke at the IMEX Policy Forum in Frankfurt in May, told Joint Meetings Industry Council’s The Iceberg platform. But all is not lost.

2025 96

2025 2021 Site Selections 2024 96

Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. With eight ample meeting spaces, the NHCC is ideal for any group size and event.

2004 98

2004 Site Selections Banking Meetings 98

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. That’s why face-to-face industry events like Connect, MPI, PCMA, etc.

Site Selections 81

Site Selections Contracts Meeting Planning Hotels 81

Milestone Events Group

JULY 1, 2020

Did you meet at the library or a coffee shop? How often do you get family groups together all dressed up? Another advantage is to have your photographer to spend time taking family group photos. appeared first on Milestone Events Group. Perhaps it is a winery that is so warm and welcoming.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Site Selections Venues Event Management 52

Milestone Events Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

When personally selecting your vendors, you have the opportunity to meet with them to be sure they can meet your vision, budget, and style. After the venue selection process is complete, Milestone is also available to help produce events in a stress reduced and highly professional manner.

Site Selections 52

Site Selections Contracts Venues Event Management 52

Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 7, 2019

Rob Bezdjian, president of Zaven Global, is a corporate events and incentive trips specialist. He’s seen the reality of what it takes to organize and execute a memorable experience for groups. The two shows he visualizes focuses on different facets of travel and events. That perspective, he says, is a strength.

Site Selections 65

Site Selections 2016 Advertising Financial 65

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

It only takes a few minutes of perusing news headlines to grasp how important event security is in this day and age. Safety and security is one of the biggest issues we have in our business currently and people are talking about it continually,” said Ben Goedegebuure, Vice President, Global General Manager of Maritz Global Events.

Global Events 66

Global Events Site Selections Hotels Events 66

Connect Your Meetings

MAY 23, 2017

HelmsBriscoe COO Greg Malark came to the events management company 15 years ago. It’s also the hallmark of a company celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as one of the industry’s leading site-selection agencies. Ten years ago, companies had a meetings calendar and executed those calendars year after year.”.

Site Selections 75

Site Selections Negotiating Hotels Conference 75

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. He took a brief hiatus from Reed, spending one year at Gartner Worldwide Events as account manager. The post 7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Hotels 71

Hotels Site Selections Airlines 2015 71

Milestone Events Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pick wedding date & venue: Visit sites either virtually or in-person that match your budget and style. Talk through with your planner and family members to see what dates would be ideal for the wedding, and select a venue that meets all your needs. . 9 Months . www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com ? . . .

Site Selections 52

Site Selections Venues Consulting Event Management 52

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

A guide to surviving holiday event planning. As the holiday season rapidly approaches, so does the creeping anxiety many meeting professionals begin to experience as high demand for booking spaces and securing event staff begins ramping up. But that’s okay—Smart Meetings has your back.

Site Selections 98

Site Selections Venues Hotels Contracts 98

Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The CAB group for the Georgia World Congress use a concept called “neuroscaping” to stay engaged. The customer is always right — that guiding principle for the retail industry is also key to the way the business events industry operates. They don’t want to go on site visits unless they’re necessary.”. Experiential Education.

Site Selections 71

Site Selections 2015 Fashion Retail 71

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Amazon cited Northern Virginia’s “abundant parks and open space with sports and cultural events for residents of all ages throughout the year” and credited Long Island City as “a diverse mixed-use community where arts and industry intersect.” Amazon headquarters in New York City will be located in the Long Island City neighborhood in Queens.

Site Selections 51

Site Selections Trade Shows Education Hotels 51

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

With today’s headlines, risk management is on every event professional’s radar. The best way to take steps toward protecting your attendees in the case of emergency is to have a clear emergency management plan for each event you host. The knowledge and training a law enforcement officer can provide on-site during an event is unmatched.

Risk Management 54

Risk Management Management 2013 Site Selections 54

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2016

Association and specialty meeting professionals are spinning the reels and landing big hits with conferences and conventions held at casino resorts and gaming properties. To make sure events such as Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference coming in September keep booking—and rebooking. 3 Casino Resorts Betting on Meetings.

Site Selections 40

Site Selections 2016 Entertainment Conference 40

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to plan ahead for next year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. Columbus Skyline photo by Andy Spessard. Get Touristy. Columbus Zoo.

2019 81

2019 Fashion Venues 2016 81

Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

You’re an event planner. Your clients, your staff, your friends looking for favors – they all turn to you for help pulling off a fantastic event that everyone will be talking about for years to come. Here’s an alphabetical list of our go-to resources for event management professionals, including blogs, magazines, and podcasts.

Trade Shows 40

Trade Shows Consulting Social Media 2007 40