SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With the world heading back to some sense of normalcy, many companies are anxious to include in-person components to their virtual events again, and vice versa, to create a hybrid event experience. Read on to learn more about hybrid events, examples to get you inspired, and tips to help you transition from virtual to hybrid. .

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. million square feet of event space. It is expected to host events for up to 20,000 attendees and exhibition events for 50,000. Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Over the next few years, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions will ramp up its efforts to draw meeting planners to its most recent Poconos property and a brand-new resort in Round Rock, Texas. Phase 3 at Poconos, set to be open by January 2020, will add 125,000 square feet of meeting space. Kalahari Heading to Round Rock.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 17, 2017

At Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, Texas, Amanda Marijanovic interviewed Stephanie Brown, vice president of education and conferences for the American Wind Energy Association , where Brown talked about how she reinvented the organization’s 2016 trade show.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For the first time since the pandemic started, South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®) is going back to in-person events, selecting Grip, the AI-powered event, networking and matchmaking platform as its event technology partner. We’re reinventing SXSW for 2022, and technologies like Grip help us with that mission.”.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Three independent show organizers collaborated for the first time — Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Clarion Events’ WWIN, and Tarsus Group’s OFFPRICE — on an in-person trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Event: MAGIC, WWIN, and OFFPRICE Co-Located Trade Show.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 17, 2017

That’s one takeaway from a conversation between Convening Leaders Live host Amanda Marijanovic and Stephanie Brown, vice president of education and conferences for the American Wind Energy Association , at Convening Leaders 2017 in Austin, Texas.

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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. Budgeting to Make the Planet Better.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. 36 • Manager of Events. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. Arlington, Texas. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events.

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Eventinterface

APRIL 24, 2017

Our focus has historically been on the metrics reported by attendees, presenters, and the event organizers. Assessment of the schedule, including large morning session length, individual presentation length, breaks between events, and overall conference duration. Were these objectives met completely, partially, etc. ” Mary M.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 27, 2017

Meeting planners are always looking for new ways to create an environment that fosters lasting impressions. I’ve noticed an uptick of meeting professionals bringing their groups outdoors to enjoy nature , and have seen how this can help the overall success of an event. Outline the goals of the event. Start with Goals.

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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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PCMA Convene

JULY 13, 2018

Willie Nelson performs at Billy Bob’s Texas. It makes sense that Fort Worth was the first city in Texas to earn its title as a music-friendly community by the state’s Music Office. The Cultural Capital of the Southwest is home to a ton of music venues that make for unique and immersive meeting experiences.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. Keep reading to find out how flagship hospitality conferences and hospitality mega-events are preparing to tackle the industry’s most important topics. . Cvent CONNECT. April 11-14 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 28, 2023

If you’re an event planner looking for a unique and exciting location to host your next event, look no further than these horse racing-inspired event spaces in Dallas, Baltimore, San Diego, Arcadia, and of course, Louisville. You can host anything from a corporate event to a wedding or even a charity fundraiser.

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Core-apps

JANUARY 30, 2017

This year’s event was a success from start to finish. From Matthew McConaughey’s inspirational opening keynote, through four days of education and networking in the heart of Austin, Texas. Read more » The post PCMA Event App Empowers Attendees at Convening Leaders appeared first on Core-apps.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees.

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DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 4, 2018

From aerial performance spaces to the world famous AT&T Stadium, there are plenty of Dallas event venues to choose from. Take a look at this list of 20 Dallas event venues for some great ideas. The venue is a critical component of a successful event. You could use one of the numerous tools for sourcing event venues.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

Gusty winds and rain are blowing through parts of Texas as Hurricane Harvey prepares to make landfall. Whenever inclement weather poses a threat, meeting professionals have to act fast. Here are some helpful hints to handle the unpredictability of Mother Nature to minimize impacts on the event you worked so hard to plan.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Looking to plan an event in Bayou City? Check out this list of 20 amazing Houston event venues. Thanks to brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, Houston was founded in 1836 on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou, the same body of water that gives us the Texas city’s nickname. Asia Society Texas Center.

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Converve

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

This is where clients inform themselves, sign up and register for events, download exhibitor information or interact with each other. Almost all marketing activities lead sooner or later to their trade fair or congress website. We’d like to wish you a lot of fun during this excursion into the web-world of trade fairs and congresses!

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin managing director of Delta Hotels-Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center scheduled to open in Allen, Texas, in January of 2019. She quickly moved into the role of event manager, then senior event manager before her promotion to assistant general manager. Martin Benchmark named Stacy T.

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Converve

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

This is where clients inform themselves, sign up and register for events, download exhibitor information or interact with each other. Almost all marketing activities lead sooner or later to their trade fair or congress website. We’d like to wish you a lot of fun during this excursion into the web-world of trade fairs and congresses!

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. The chance to go somewhere, meet like-minded people, and learn new things is so thrilling, especially if the lineup of speakers is stacked with interesting figures. This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore.

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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

Salesforce and its subsidiaries are known for producing incredible events. Take a look at these 12 examples and learn how you can supercharge your own event strategy. It's also known for hosting incredible events and experiential marketing. 12 Imaginative Events From Salesforce. Sound like a plan? Then let's dive in!

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2018

When meeting with or hosting important clients and colleagues, we want to look our best with hair, makeup and outfit on fleek. In the time crunch of busy travel, and meeting and site tour itineraries, planners and attendees are often left with little to no time to get all gussied up. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Couldn’t make it to Vegas for the biggest event industry show of the year ? Destinations and suppliers used the event as a platform to announce new products and initiatives. Destinations from The Caribbean, Florida and Texas were eager to let people know they are open and hosting events. New and Better.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Learn More.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

each month, along with the numerous trade shows Experience Columbus attends throughout the year. This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. I planned and executed two events for the festival. Lydia Blanchard.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

At the McAllen Convention Center in McAllen, Texas, for instance, Centerplate limits drink-sample sizes to two ounces, and — like most other caterers — mandates that it is the exclusive provider of items meant for “drawing attention to the booth,” such as ice cream, popcorn, and coffee. It could be disastrous if something spilled.”.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the meetings and conventions industry is built on relationships — one on one, face to face, rooted in competence and trust. So when we decided to do something different for the fifth year of our Best in Show awards, it didn’t take long to figure out what. Our readers did not disappoint.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

each month, along with the numerous trade shows Experience Columbus attends throughout the year. This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. I planned and executed two events for the festival. Lydia Blanchard.

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