Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. She brought top experts to the conversation to share secrets for negotiating, feeling more confident and building a network. It is what Marin would have wanted.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. As a hotel or supplier, how do you plan to work with your event clients moving forward? Help your customers now for your long-term survival.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 10, 2022

Amid the labor shortage plaguing hotels, it's critical for planners and suppliers to communicate early and honestly, conduct fair negotiations, and—in case circumstances go awry—put everything in writing, according to meeting buyers, hoteliers, and the attorneys who represent each of them. More than Ever, Communication is the Key.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups. a client requests.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

We recently witnessed BestCities Global Alliance Forum 2020 with their partners, BestCities Global Alliance and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and GEVME which was held virtually and broadcasted internationally from the GEVME Live platform. . Events are poised to be hybrid. There is going to be a digital component to physical events.

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Eventscase Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Event legacy has become an increasingly important topic in the world of event planning, with organisations, attendees, and host cities all looking to maximise the long-term benefits and positive impacts that events can bring. What is event legacy?

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Corporate business clients often need some food for thought to gain deeper insight into the event planning industry, the services they often use, and so on. Enjoy our must-read event business books compilation. Enjoy our must-read event business books compilation. The top 20 books for event planners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Read More : Stratospheric Incentives: The Future of Tourism. This is not to replace group events, but to supplement,” she said. The pair started with 25 brands and negotiated offerings to build a marketplace of “collections” at levels ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 for two guests, including taxes, fees and gratuities.

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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. Read More : A Manifesto for Good Travel and Tourism 3. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 9 for its iconic canals, opulent St.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

Angeles has been in the events industry for over 30 years and possesses international experience with a large network. My vision was to change tourism’. ‘I My vision was to change tourism. Therefore, I started with law, but in a clandestine way in which I was studying tourism and business management. How did you feel?

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, 37, works in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as an a ccount manager for Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Blose discusses her passion for the events industry. I’m also honored to have played an integral part in three events that each won an ADMEI achievement award.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Allied Market Research , the event industry was worth $1,135.4 A career in the “Events industry” is a viable option, according to these reports. A skilled event planner must be an excellent multi-tasker to manage various aspects of an event seamlessly. Online Event Management Courses.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Although a strike has not officially begun, and contract negotiations are continuing, news reports indicate picketing is already underway at four hotels. has one of the highest costs of living in the country, and our booming tourism industry can afford to pay its workers a living wage.”. cities and Hawaii.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Event AV design isn’t just about adding color and music to your events. That’s what one Grammy pre-event party just did using event AV design, as you can read below. That’s what one Grammy pre-event party just did using event AV design, as you can read below. Should I Gamify My Events?

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

This International Women’s Day, we would like to raise a toast to the empowerment and diversity in our events industry. They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Do you dream of working as a professional event and/or wedding planner? QC Event School can help you turn this dream into a reality in as little as 3-6 months! . But before I get into all the reasons why QC Event School School is the right school to train with, let me first start by letting you in on some seriously exciting news….

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2020

The pandemic-related postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Games has given a George Washington University professor the opportunity to teach students who had planned to attend about crisis management for events. The coronavirus pandemic may have knocked the entire business events industry off kilter, but for Lisa Delpy Neirotti, Ph.D.,

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

An experiential event strategist for an association for the past five years, she’s just become associate vice president overseeing events at Women in Cable Telecommunications, in Washington, D.C. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at San Diego State University, earning an M.S. in meeting and event management.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

Marseille’s growth as a business events destination is due not only to the presence of conference venues you would expect in big cities but also to investment in tourism infrastructure. I believe all stakeholders benefitted from the coming of the event to the city. By Rémi Dévé. Key Sectors.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading! What Does an Event-Planning Entrepreneur Do Day-to-Day?

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

EDUCATION I studied business, leisure, and tourism at the [U.K.’s] MY FIRST INDUSTRY JOB Like many people, I fell into the events industry. We went from kind of herding the delegates one moment, to solving general event issues the next. Phil Cross , head of sales, Barcelona International Convention Centre. I was hooked!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? The convention center, which opened in 1989, welcomed nearly 825,000 guests to 158 events in fiscal year 2016. Despite the presence of the 2.6

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

But what happens when a premier meeting city enters contract negotiations with its largest event client as its long-awaited convention center expansion faces an uncertain future? The convention center, which opened in 1989, welcomed nearly 825,000 guests to 158 events in fiscal year 2016. Despite the presence of the 2.6

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2022

Sustainability is now top of the agenda when planning events and experiences. In this feature we showcase suppliers who are environmentally responsible and leading the way, check them out and be sure to contact them to help take your future events to the next level. BMA House – sustainable from every perspective.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. According to Visit Santa Rosa, both properties remain in the midst of insurance negotiations, so it is yet to be determined if they will rebuild. Safari West has 3,750 sq.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

What could the Brexit mean for international meetings and business events? Also, looking at England, probably London will be considered as an exception, as it has many assets to attract international events. BEN HAINSWORTH  I am pretty sure that beyond a short period of uncertainty, the industry will continue much as it did before.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

What could the Brexit mean for international meetings and business events? Also, looking at England, probably London will be considered as an exception, as it has many assets to attract international events. BEN HAINSWORTH  I am pretty sure that beyond a short period of uncertainty, the industry will continue much as it did before.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 11, 2017

A website in Alabama speculated state-funded California collegiate sports teams might not be able to travel to recruit athletes in banned states or attend major sporting events such as the 2018–2019 NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game planned for Dallas. Cancelled in Louisville.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Meeting groups retaliated by canceling their events and moving them elsewhere. Therefore, meeting groups sensitive to civil-rights issues and other legal changes their attendees may consider objectionable need to negotiate cancellation clauses into their contracts allowing them to pull out for these potential issues.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So So many people hire interns and then let them stand around at an event. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”. In 2014, the U.S.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

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. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2019. Jessie States.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

Her annual Frankfurt hosted buyer and trade-show event was scheduled for May 25-27. These included the German health minister’s ban on events with more than 1,000 people, a circumstance out of her control that could have forced cancellation at the last minute. See also : #HospitalityStrong Your Coronavirus Resource Guide.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The trouble is, in every industry, there are seemingly too many conferences or events to choose from and it’s hard to know which ones are right for you to invest your time and money in. As a result, many events which have been canceled or significantly modified over the past two years are finally able to resume in person.

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