Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Asks Airlines for Hotels, Meal Vouchers. Read more here. Read more here. Read more here.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

it carried more weight than a simple announcement of the next year’s meeting location. If the meeting couldn’t actually be at the Old Post Office, it could still appear to take place there. And we did some static, graphic looks that were just for event branding — beautiful patterns.”. she said. “We The solution?

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

More often than not, that’s convention planning services , and in particular transportation. If delegates are offered convention planning services, like an airport meet and greet and transportation, then they are entitled to an expectation of a certain standard of service. I have been on both sides of the equation.

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Skift

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Choosing cities with good public transportation is one of the easiest ways for event planners to make their events more sustainable. A tram in Helsinki, Finland. At first, these changes may seem overly inconvenient, but that feeling will lessen once attendee expectations start to shift.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. As I write, two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world and the event industry.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? That’s because even the most meticulously planned events require a last-minute change (or two). Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. Contact us to learn more!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 2, 2020

Should meetings be efficient ? “Yes” say thousands of books on how to improve business meetings. But “No”, when we’re taking about most meeting industry events. Obviously there are aspects of meeting events that should be efficient whenever possible. And I agree.

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EventMB

APRIL 23, 2024

Skift Take: From its investment in growth sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles to its boom in hotel development and innovative transportation, Phoenix is a city on the rise — and event organizers are taking note. Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management The storm is expected to make its way north into Canada with wind gusts of up to 95 mph. What Planners Can Do to Be Prepared When it comes to severe storms, the best things any event professional can do is prepare as much as they can.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Fake women event speakers? Meeting professionals: this is a golden opportunity! Yes, friends, it’s now obvious that what our industry needs is… fake events! We are all impressed by those huge events that everyone who is everyone has to attend for FOMO. Your event is already a success! For heaven’s sake!

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: Urban expansion presents a golden opportunity for smart city planning that benefits both events and the local community. Find out how Phoenix has become a shining example of urban renewal with its updated transportation infrastructure, new research hubs, high-tech manufacturing, and collaborative sustainability initiatives.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Event Transportation is the key to the success of your event. Event transportation often is overlooked, strategy and logistics go on behind the scenes but is a must to execute well when planning. To make transportation a success you need to be proactive in the planning. Where do you even start?

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Thain, CHME, Director of National Accounts with SuperShuttle joins us on our latest episode of Event TALK. She shares best practices for Meeting Planners on managing group transportation for conferences and meetings. How to evaluate a transportation company. How to evaluate a transportation company.

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Management Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

At the core of every efficient supply chain is well-planned logistics and transportation. The future of transport is eclectic, and gas carries the most important role in this transition to achieve sustainability while maintaining competitiveness. Today, sustainability is the driving force for many players, and many more are joining in.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Secrets for Seamless Transportation There’s no secret sauce for this. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 9 for its iconic canals, opulent St.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

It’s informal because I only list events I hear about, a minuscule fraction of the unconferences people hold every day. Even so, the calendar lists hundreds of events. For example, as I write this the May 2024 listing includes events in Vienna, Austria; Raleigh, North Carolina; and two in Nepal.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2019

Aventri is working with pre-screened partners to provide additional tools for meeting planners. Aventri, formerly eTouches, has announced a new partnership that can help meeting planners take one critical thing off their to-do lists. The announcement from the Norwalk, Conn.-based

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Reed Exhibitions, a world leading event organizer, today announces the acquisition of two signature Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) events – the North American-based ITS World Congress and Annual Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The new meetings-industry A.I. That’s the small print on the legal prompts in Spark, the meetings-specific generative-A.I. engine launched earlier this year by the Professional Convention Management Association and Gevme, an event-technology provider. Warning: Please note that the generated output is not legal advice.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Corporate meeting planners are always looking for creative ways that they can trim their meetings budget without losing too much of the overall program. Today, corporate meeting planners have a tough job. Of course for many corporations and associations meetings are a vital part of their operation. into the same vehicle.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 24, 2024

In the sprawling landscape of professional meeting destinations, Dallas emerges as a top location for professional and social event planners, successfully blending southern charm with cosmopolitan flair. This juxtaposition of modern and traditional architectural styles is also reflected in the event venues available to rent in Dallas.

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Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As a meeting and event planner, do you ever feel a little stuck? Maybe you can’t find the perfect spot for your next unforgettable event. Turn to the local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) and destination marketing organisation (DMO) to hit an event planning jackpot.

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EventMB

APRIL 4, 2023

Skift Take: Phoenix has long been known for its luxury resorts and scenic desert terrain, but it now also boasts some of the country's best amenities for hosting major events. Visit Phoenix Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

APRIL 6, 2022

A supply chain bottleneck is impacting all aspects of the event industry. From an increase in food prices and transportation costs to the shortage of microchips affecting hybrid and virtual meetings, event planners are finding open lines of communication and advance deadlines are helping.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event.

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Boomset

MARCH 7, 2018

Event day is finally here and you’re standing in the lobby watching delegates from companies all around the globe begin trickling into your host venue. You’ve already got your on-site event management component set. And you may seem to think that their first impression of your event is less than stellar.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests. The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

DOT Announces Investigation into Southwest Holiday Chaos The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an investigation this Wednesday into Southwest Airlines’ chaotic holiday weekend in December 2022. Southwest filed regulatory papers this month that claimed the company may be liable for up to $825 million due to issues around the event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. Last week, BCD Travel introduced an emissions calculator designed specifically for the meetings industry. . The post Advito and BCD M&E Create Emissions Calculator for Meeting Professionals appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

How to stretch your event budget for food and beverage, event tech, ground transportation, and venues. The costs of holding a meeting or convention have skyrocketed, but most planners find their budgets just aren’t budging—at least, not enough. Need to Cut the Meeting Budget? Take a Swipe at Event-Tech Costs.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Meeting profs across the United States are being tasked with increasingly difficult decisions about requiring and enforcing mask wearing after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suddenly updated guidance for face coverings and physical distancing in Mid-May. Big Challenges.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. Organizers can give local speakers and/or local businesses impacted by the legislation a platform at their event to raise awareness. in record-breaking numbers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2021

How will all these new developments shape the events industry? This is the tantalizing topic Brian Ludwig, senior vice president of sales for Cvent , tackles in Smart Meetings’ most recent webinar, “One Step Ahead, Predicting the Future of Event Technology.”. “It’s Tech advances to help attendees get to the event.

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