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.

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Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. our unique attractions , and our affordable pricing make us the best event value in the National Capital region. Here are 3 ½ reasons why Northern Virginia is the perfect location for your next event.

Meetings 52

Meetings Site Selections Hotels Banking 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

After a year spent moving in-person events to digital platforms and monitoring the shifts in the feasibility of meeting in person, the timelines for holding safe in-person meetings in the future are slowly coming into focus. Virtual Site Visits. I’ve done a lot of Skype site tours. Leslie Zeck.

Venues 97

Venues Meetings Hotels Contracts 97

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.

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Marketing Meetings 2007 2017 102

PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2017

The 26th Annual Meetings Market Survey collected information about the number, size, revenue, and budgets for meetings industry during 2015, as well as information about site visits, booking windows, housing, and other topics: . On average, respondents’ use of virtual meetings and events went up nearly 0.3

2015 74

2015 Meetings Site Selections Wireless 74

The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Recently, our events team sat down to discuss the top challenges facing our industry today and how to address them. As a result, meeting planners are experiencing short-staffed partners and/or less experienced personnel servicing their meetings. Here’s our list and tips. Photo by @glenncarstenspeters on Unsplash. Supply Chain.

Meeting Planning 52

Meeting Planning Meetings Food and Beverage Travel 52

Eventinterface

APRIL 5, 2017

Planning a corporate event brings its own challenges. Karen Shackman, Founder of Shackman Associates New York, shares top tips you need to keep in mind when planning your corporate event. Site selection can make or break a meeting. Site selection checklist. Demographics are huge in site selection.

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Site Selections Insurance 100

Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

It can be measured in Dollars, Euros, or Rupees and in other ways like miles, meals, or meetings. All have a cost and all have ramifications that meeting and event planners need to consider for the attendee or budget. That is where having the right tools can serve you well. Enter TravelMath.

Site Selections 42

Site Selections Airlines Travel Hotels 42

All Seated

MARCH 12, 2019

To get to the heart of how the needs of planners and organizers are changing, we dug into PCMA Convene’s recently released 28 th Annual Meetings Market Survey. Of no surprise, most event planners and organizers face the continued challenge of belt-tightening across expenses. Takeaway #2: Digital Venue Marketing Tools Play a Role.

Venues 40

Venues Marketing Meetings Site Selections 40

Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

We’ve been event planning and hosting face-to-face meetings for a dog’s age and in dog lingo that’s a long time. I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Food and Beverage Site Selections Negotiating 40

SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

As June wraps up, we can look back at Pride Month and admire all of the incredible events , demonstrations and strides that helped support the LGBT community. Much of the meeting and event planning industry only recently began evaluating its impact on the LGBT community. And this topic needs to be a year-round focus.

Meetings 73

Meetings Site Selections Negotiating Speakers 73

Planner WIre

NOVEMBER 10, 2015

It can be measured in Dollars, Euros, or Rupees and in other ways like miles, meals, or meetings. All have a cost and all have ramifications that meeting and event planners need to consider for the attendee or budget. That is where having the right tools can serve you well. Enter TravelMath.

Site Selections 31

Site Selections Airlines Travel Hotels 31

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

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The report analyzed group booking behavior among meeting professionals who use Cvent Supplier Network to predict trends for the next two years. As meeting demand goes up, so do RFPs—and prices often follow. The conclusions of the Cvent report support the notion that site selection is much like pumpkin picking.

Site Selections 69

Site Selections 2018 Hotels 2019 69

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.

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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. When it comes to site selection for future events, Gal-Yam is adding visa processing times to his checklist. “We

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2023 Travel Site Selections Conference 97

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

Brexit popped up as both a threat and opportunity for the events industry in the new “Europe as a Destination for Meetings and Conferences” study. meeting buyers and sellers in different industries. That’s not all bad news for the business events industry in Europe as the growing strength of the U.S. The Economy.

Tourism 76

Tourism Site Selections Sustainability Tech 76

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

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 56

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Site Selections 56

SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2019

For meeting professionals, these nerve-pulsating newscasts could be creating extra stressors, as those items might also influence our conferences, such as weather that grounds planes or sicknesses that prevent travel. Starting with our site selection, we can begin the process of helping to keep our attendees safer.

Hotels 77

Hotels Site Selections Hospitality Venues 77

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.

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Education Meetings 2010 Financial 59

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

MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2018

If you’re looking for some super helpful tips on everything from audience engagement, risk management, and sponsorship, to event apps and gamification, check out this grab-bag of free downloadables. The 2018 Event App Bible. Digital Event Essentials Guide. Event Planning Checklist. Guide to Event Sponsorship.

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Sponsorships Site Selections Risk Management Event Apps 60

Capterra Event Management

APRIL 25, 2017

Nearly two years ago, I worked in political journalism, writing about current events and lending my views to editorial columns. So after a period of searching, I discovered Capterra, and subsequently, an enjoyment in writing about event management software. Not unlike starting an event planning business. Obtain certifications.

Event Planning 100

Event Planning Insurance Contracts Event Management 100

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2016

Many people around the world are watching closely to see if Rio is up to the task of hosting the world’s biggest event, and visitors are advised to take precautions. Meeting and event professionals, particularly those planning group trips abroad, can learn from these suggested measures. Be prepared for Zika virus.

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2016 Transportation Contracts Site Selections 40

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

It will be an event people will be buzzing about for years to come, which means it surely offers some important lessons that meeting planners will appreciate. If you want to keep your event under budget and book rooms at the best hotels, be sure to book early. Technology is often touted as a tool to make events instantly better.

Transportation 40

Transportation Travel Contracts Site Selections 40

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Most event planners today are self-taught and learn on the job. This apprenticeship model is pretty much how any trade is learned, from being a blacksmith in the middle ages, to today’s event planner, until the educational system creates a curriculum for teaching the trade in a uniform way. How to sell your event vision to the client.

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Management Event Management Food and Beverage Site Selections 40

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

So if you, like me, are an event professional looking to develop your event management skills, you might feel overwhelmed with the number of choices for education and training in logistics, management, design, personal relationships, and event management software. Emory University Event Planning Certification.

Event Planning 40

Event Planning Contracts Social Media Event Management 40

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. Some of them are focused soley on events, others are full-service agencies.

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2019 Sports Entertainment Advertising 78

GatherHere

MAY 23, 2017

As much as we love a good ballroom or airwalled breakout meeting space, there’s something about nontraditional venues that can make an event unforgettable. These days, hosting an event in a nontraditional venue isn’t just a passing trend — these venues are quickly finding their place as mainstays in the events world.

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Venues Site Selections Hotels Meetings 30