Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. meeting destination has much to offer groups who seek big-city cultural amenities with a memorable vibe. We will also be included in an expanded Michelin Guide coming out this year, showcasing the abundance of culinary superstars making their home in Florida.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2017

As professional event planners grapple with security concerns at meetings , emergency preparedness has become a hot issue. Questions arise about who is responsible for ensuring that business meetings and association events are safe and secure environments (see “ Zeroing In on Security ” from the April issue of Smart Meetings magazine).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Florida lawmakers introduced the Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements (CRUISE) Act, which laid out intentions to overrule CDC restrictions and allow cruising to resume from the Sunshine State’s ports as of July 4. More : Navigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings. Beyond Government Guidelines.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. Most obliged, and for those pre-recording, Suzanne provided written guidelines and conducted rehearsals. “We Results + ROI.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

Thethree fashion trade shows—MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, WWIN Orlando Showcase, and OFFPRICE Orlando Market—werebacked by leading event producersInforma Markets, Clarion Events, and Tarsus Group, andco-located at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

People are growing tired of Zoom meetings, and the thought of being together in-person is getting and more and more exciting after such a long break from social gatherings. Even tech companies are acknowledging that the typical way we meet virtually isn’t working. CDC Guidelines For Events. Is what Disney is doing enough?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Kelly Helfman, commercial president for Informa Markets Fashion, said they narrowed down the states that “were open for large-scale events” to three — Texas, Georgia, and Florida. More than 400 exhibitors in total participated in the three shows; the case study did not cite the total number of attendees.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2021

Most notably, many of the industry’s organisers and associations joined forces last year to create and support the All Secure Guidelines, a rigorous set of globally-adopted and medically-vetted health and safety measures designed to create a consistent and diligent approach to visitor health at all global trade shows in 2021 and beyond.

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All Seated

MARCH 22, 2021

This is why Atlas loves creating event floorplans using Allseated,” said Heather Rouffe of South Florida-based rental company Atlas Event Rental. Countless details factor into planning an event which makes having a solid foundation during the planning process crucial down the line. Easy and Accurate Day Of Set Up.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines. PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2021 was an ambitious hybrid meeting that fits this model. But how, you may ask? Enter the hub and spoke method.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a book of guidelines for testing the flammability of objects. Massachusetts requires fabrics used in public areas have to meet NFPA standards. Where to get formally tested for these standards depends on your city or state. South Carolina. Washington.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. When we look back on the first four months of this year, all of our time was taken up with lobbying the government for clarification and reopening guidelines for events. Otherwise, there is a danger of always eating lunch at my desk!

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

At the Duty Free Show of the Americas, which takes place in Florida each spring, attendees come face-to-face with almost every conceivable item that might be sold in an airport duty-free store — from necklaces and perfume to cigars, luggage, and, of course, booze. I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve never heard of such a thing,’” Herlitz said.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

But these new guidelines go a step further. The post Skies Not as Friendly for Comfort Animals, Airlines Say appeared first on Smart Meetings. Delta Air Lines’ more restrictive rule on animals also goes into effect March 1. They call for “a signed document” confirming that the animal will behave on board.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Aside from the traditional conference format and the more immersive workshops, another event format is taking center stage: “brain dates”, one-on-one meetings that foster a new level of knowledge exchange. Orlando, Florida. Phoenix, Arizona.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. An introduction to facial analysis and facial recognition You might be wondering what facial analysis is, and how it differs from facial recognition.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 4, 2021

Joel Davis (from left0, Ted Wirth, and Rick McConnell catch up at the SISO CEO Summit at The Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. From on-screen meetings, binge-watching Netflix to virtual events, we are all growing weary of the amount of daily screen time. Courtesy SISO). Lesson 1: Post Pandemic Events Etiquette.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 8, 2021

Federal, state, and local guidelines are changing by the day. Here’s what you need to know now about health passes at meetings and events. Instead, it will advise on what criteria the new solutions will have to meet. Other large states like Florida and Texas are fully open and do not require health passports. In the U.S.,

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

While it’s great at offering safety guidelines, the CDC FAQ for event planners doesn’t really give any advice about our overarching event strategies! He’s worked in hotels in Dallas, Cleveland, Florida, and joined the Endless Events team a year ago. Keaton is going on his ninth year in the events industry.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

HIMSS20 will be a handshake-free meeting. One of the medical offices will be dedicated to addressing both flu and coronavirus symptoms and will be staffed by a trained medical professional with direct access to the Florida Department of Health and an Epidemiologist. Reach out to all meeting spaces, hotels, and venues.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

District Court Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a federal judge in Florida, ruled the directive unlawful, opening up a loophole for airlines (many of whom have publicly voiced support for the end of the federal mandate) to allow customers to make their own decision to mask or not. .” mask mandate on public transportation, U.S.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. They’re even making some planners think twice about meeting in a state that permits open carry of firearms. convention center — 1,326 doors.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

For James Schultze, CMP, the realities of security at meetings and events in the post-9/11 era are encapsulated by a client he worked with on two events in the aftermath of the attacks. They’re even making some planners think twice about meeting in a state that permits open carry of firearms. convention center — 1,326 doors.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Small meetings may just be the new black for pandemic season. Smart Meetings jumped on a plane to experience one of these custom-fitted productions ourselves at an Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Executive Women in Leadership showcase event at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. Grand Entrances.

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