Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The holiday spirit took over Sacramento’s renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center last week as 400 association meeting professionals came together during the return of CalSAE ’s Seasonal Spectacular event Dec. President Heather Tanfani shared strategies and tactics for planning post-pandemic sustainable meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2022

The farm-to-table culinary movement has been sweeping the nation and meeting professionals have been taking notice. With a mission to source produce locally, protein responsibly and a dedication to sustainability, farm-to-table focused menus are becoming increasingly popular. Portland, Oregon. STEM Kitchen and Garden.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. The events industry is helping to grow that market. Picking the Right Project.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 5, 2019

The Emporium hosts company parties and team-building events for groups with up to 800 guests, and buyouts are an option; it also provides free table reservations for groups of less than 40 people. Ground Kontrol, Portland, Oregon. You can host private events, as well. And it just opened a second location in Oakland on Feb.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 5, 2019

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month: “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”. Other partners include IMEX, Maritz and The Oregon Convention Centre.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Palmer was soon apron-deep in projects in the area, applying his local-done-well aesthetic to hotels, opening Hotel Healdsburg (paired with his award-winning Dry Creek Kitchen), then sustainable h2hotel, and most recently Harmon Guest House. of meeting space, and a signature restaurant on 5.5

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Welcome to the Pacific Northwest’s newest destination for groups seeking unbeatable waterfront views to pair with their meetings! billion waterfront has opened, bringing new attractions and experiences for meeting-goers to enjoy. Additional event space can be found at several new riverside restaurants.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. Smart Meetings spoke with Heather Griffin, vice president of marketing at Impact XM, to learn more.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

New Avenues INK allows event planners looking to assist communities in need to wear it on their sleeves. The nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon , employs at-risk foster and homeless youth to create swag attendees love to take home. Sports teams, corporate events and expos have already utilized the organization.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 8, 2019

The full version of this article was originally published in the Maritz Global Events Blog. When we ask clients about their event challenges, we frequently hear: “Every year it becomes harder and harder to top last year’s event.”. At Maritz Global Events, we face the same challenge. Incorporate the Aesthetics of Joy.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Fall is in full swing, but as an event marketer, you’re already on to the next season. More on Cold-weather Outdoor Activations: Monthly Pulse Survey Results: The State of Outdoor Events Five Steal-worthy Ideas for Cold Weather Outdoor Activations Theme the activation to the setting. Meet consumers on the slopes.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. Socially conscious meeting professionals are not the only ones working toward solutions and finding ways to actively engage in the effort to curb food waste and help those in need.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

When Conde Nast Traveler released its latest list of The Best Big Cities in the United States, it could have just as easily been writing about The Best Meeting Cities in the United States. By scouring our online and print archives, I’ve compiled news that planners can use to host events in some of our favorite and best meeting cities.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. In fact, the CBRE is predicting a 2.4%

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. Hope these events nourish and inspire you. RSA conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. Hope these events nourish and inspire you. RSA conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Business Events, conferences, exhibitions, seminars are all crucial to add on zeal in your monotonous 9 to 5 routine. Conferences and events are places with numerous opportunities for an attendee, so research and plan well before you attend any event. Hope these events nourish and inspire you. RSA conference.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. In fact, the CBRE is predicting a 2.4%

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

International meetings, conventions, and other business events are melting pots. Because of that, Graham wonders if attendees will be more willing to discuss current events, or anxious to avoid conversations involving politics and policies. Mutz agrees that sustained interactions help us to better know people.

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