Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with representatives from three leading walking tour companies about how tours can help to truly transform a meeting experience. How can you not talk about the biggest financial event to impact our lifetimes?” Walking Tours for Groups When it comes to meetings, walking tours can provide a host of benefits.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2021

The Italian Society of Anaesthesia, Analgesia, Intensive Care, and Resuscitation (SIAARTI) turned its annual meeting into a traveling event that included educational content and meetings with experts, health managers, local administrators, and sponsors in socially distanced settings. Making House Calls.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2022

PCMA and CEMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat celebrated the achievements of Patrizia Semprebene Buongiorno with the Global Meetings Executive of the Year award. Buongiorno is Vice President, AIM Group International, a company that for over sixty years has been one of the international leaders in events and conferences.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Chilling tales from the front and how meeting profs saved the day. Do you ever feel like an icy snowball the size of a ballroom has fallen on your perfectly planned event, forcing you to scramble to protect everyone while making everything look perfectly natural? Robb Thornsberry, Founder, Infinity Events Inc.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 19, 2022

The events industry is ever-changing, always adapting, and continuously growing – which is one of the many reasons why we love what we do! Redstone has gathered our list of the best resources, certifications, and tools out there for event experts to pursue professional designations in their field.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

Cvent, a meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its annual list of the Top Meeting Destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one ranking as the most popular destination for business meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Live music, sporting events, and arts and theater shows are often held at the park, and there are plenty of places to eat and drink from coffee and cocktails to barbecue and vegan food. Read More : Roundup of Post-Event Life for Olympic Venues. The top cities in the “Scale” category are: 1. Seville; 3. Barcelona; 6. Amsterdam; 9.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 13, 2022

To create the content, a film crew based out of Rome traveled to the Barone Fini vineyards and over two days used drones to capture the 360-degree VR content, which was then narrated by Giovanni Bonmartini-Fini, an “ancestor of the baron” of the more than 1,000-year-old vineyard and face of the brand. Agency: Inspira.

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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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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2023

Some panels at IAPCO 2022 blended speakers who were physically at the meeting with remote panelists. Atmospheric ash from the volcano canceled the flights of hundreds of thousands of travelers — including those of speakers scheduled to attend ESOT’s annual meeting in Rotterdam in mid-April.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 1, 2022

Innovative and creative events specialists, Media 1, have been in the business for over 20 years and have a proven history of working with major pharmaceutical companies around the world. Capitalising on their flexible culture and wealth of experience, the team pivoted seamlessly from running live events to virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

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. Most recently, she was senior events manager at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville. Melea Runyon. Warren Nocon. Josh Fluhr.

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MeetingPool

APRIL 20, 2017

In ancient Rome, the Forum was the place for public meetings, legal proceedings, political debates, and open air markets. With so much happening, the Forum was essentially the center of daily Roman life.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2023

As event professionals, we’re always looking to explore new methods, techniques, and technologies to make each event better than the last. Virtual reality (VR) is a topic we often discuss on the Event Tech podcast and has been a technology growing in popularity in recent years. Will People Change Their Lifestyle for VR Events?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

Rome wasn’t built in a day, but Caesars Forum in Las Vegas is making exciting progress. In other words—a meeting planner’s dream. Swipe through to learn more and to get as excited about the meeting industry’s shiny, new hangout as we are. of outdoor meeting and event space at the Forum Plaza, perfect for opening receptions.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2017

ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released its annual rankings of top meeting cities and countries , and there have been quite of a few shake-ups among the top 10 meeting destinations. Top Meeting Cities. Paris has landed at the top spot with 196 meetings, one more than No. Buenos Aires.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2022

Pizza Hut could have showed up at college campuses for football games or homecoming events and simply handed out free slices. The post Five F&B Sampling Tactics Worth a Taste-Test appeared first on Event Marketer. Here, we round up five recent sampling campaigns that packed a punch. Launching a targeted mobile tour.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

These are totally separate from your bank accounts, keeping them safe in the event of theft. Pickpocketing is common in Europe , with the most frequent sites being Barcelona, Rome, Prague, Madrid and Paris. Read More: Meeting Safety Trends in 2022. Speaking of cards, consider purchasing a prepaid card for your trip abroad.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 15, 2019

A dancer wearing LED-light-infused crinolines greets guests of the IBA2018 opening party at the historical Villa Aldobrandini in the hills overlooking Rome. The dinner serves as the ultimate icebreaker — a way to network and meet international attendees in a partylike atmosphere. AIM Group). More IBA2018 Photos.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 15, 2019

A dancer wearing LED-light-infused crinolines greets guests of the IBA2018 opening party at the historical Villa Aldobrandini in the hills overlooking Rome. The dinner serves as the ultimate icebreaker — a way to network and meet international attendees in a partylike atmosphere. AIM Group). More IBA2018 Photos.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Up until six months ago the team were busy preparing to head to the ‘Rome Cavalieri’ in Italy to deliver the 2020 event, but due to current challenges and restrictions, this year’s delivery will mean a slightly different format and venue. Swap the phrase ‘a web-based portal’ for ‘event venue’ and you begin to get the picture.

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zkipster

AUGUST 4, 2022

It’s a pivotal time in many an event professional’s calendar, and it’s fast approaching again: gala season. And we predict that gala season 2022 will be unlike any other, with a packed post-pandemic schedule of events for the rest of the year. Behind every gala are the event professionals that make it happen. Ready, set, gala!

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

You’ve probably noticed or have heard over recent years, the increasing number of people hiring private chefs for their at-home gathering or intimate special event. Combined with their attention to detail and impeccable customer service, Chef Andrey will work with you to ensure your event is an absolute success.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

La Reserve Paris-Hotel and Spa , with Michelin two-star restaurant Gabriel, was named Best Hotel in Europe, followed by Hotel Sanders in Copenhagen and the glamorous Hotel Eden in Rome. Are you looking for an outstanding meeting space for your next event? of meeting space). Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 4, 2019

AIM Group International, a leading company specialised in congresses, events and communication, today opened a new office in Dubai. “Dubai is one of the emerging destinations in the international meetings market.

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Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2019

This year’s event will see senior players from the world’s biggest spending brands attend as delegates, judges and speakers all looking to learn and discover new opportunities to drive their media and marketing campaigns with a combined budget spend of more than £25bn.

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Plan Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Speak with colleagues and search the web to learn first-hand about the particulars of each event’s hosted-buyer program as they do differ and some can feel onerous—but in general they offer excellent opportunities for you to attend the industry’s leading events at little or no cost. 12-14 – Rome. SITE + MPI Global Forum.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Eileen Murphy Through its Northern Ireland Ambassador Program, Visit Belfast worked with Eileen Murphy, professor of archaeology, School of Natural and Built Environment at Queen’s University Belfast, to successfully bid for the 29th EAA Annual Meeting, which received subvention funding from Belfast City Council and Tourism Northern Ireland.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Event professionals are the ultimate puzzle solvers. But somehow, there are individuals who piece it all together perfectly, executing events that are not only educational and have ROI for their associations, but that participants enjoy. 26 • Meeting Services Specialist. 26 • Director of National Events. Eduardo Arabu.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Richie II, 34, works in Rome, New York, as a ssociation sales manager at Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. As a 2017 40 Under 40 honoree, Richie discusses his passion for the events industry. Connect with Richie on Twitter.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Less than 50 percent of meeting planners have risk management plans in place for their events, said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), in remarks given at WEC 2017 on Tuesday. Van Deventer also spoke with Smart Meetings TV about change coming to MPI.

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zkipster

AUGUST 19, 2022

After covering gala planning fundamentals in part one and essential event vendors in part two , in part three we’re covering the pièce de résistance of any gala: the guests. Either way, creating a digital guest list is quick and easy, with the option to build on an existing event framework or start afresh with imported guest data.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Truthfully, there is no better time to work on building your industry relationships — with many events canceled or postponed, people have more time on their hands than in a typical calendar year. Dixie Bagley is the owner of The Farm in Rome, Georgia – a European farm estate with lodging set in the north western Georgia mountains.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

These events are an important reminder for event planners that disaster can strike at anywhere and at any time. Before events, particularly those that are away from home base, be sure to collect information about citizenships and emergency contacts for all participants. After they hit, it can be difficult to recover.

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Milestone Events Group

OCTOBER 27, 2020

The tradition of wearing a wedding veil dates back to ancient Rome, where a bride would walk down the aisle wearing one over her face to disguise herself from any evil spirits looking to ruin her wedding day. appeared first on Milestone Events Group. Now we know why! . . Spirits were quite the concern back then!

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EventBank Insights

MARCH 11, 2019

[link] Pitching at events, no matter what you're pitching, is one of the most nerve-wracking things to undertake, even for an experienced salesperson. This requires you to know your audience and the atmosphere of the event or place you are presenting at. Using humor depends on the tone of the event. This list is not exhaustive.

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