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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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines. The main hub venue will act as the primary stage which will be the home base to the majority of presenters and leaders of an organization. But how, you may ask? Enter the hub and spoke method.

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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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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. Once clients have selected their event venue, it’s a good time to start thinking about and creating the event floorplan. Venue: Perez Art Musem. Effective Collaboration.

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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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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. We are affiliated with some of Ireland’s finest and most luxurious wedding venues including Adare Manor, Dromoland Castle, and Ashford Castle & Luttrellstown Castle, but we are equally happy to host a client’s intimate elopement on the Cliffs of Moher.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Special-Event Venue. 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. of meeting space. Back to top].

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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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Orlando, Florida.

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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.

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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. Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. They have been available since the 1960s.

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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. Think about convention centers like McCormick Place, Orlando, the D.C. convention center — 1,326 doors. Even a small convention center might have 50 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. Think about convention centers like McCormick Place, Orlando, the D.C. convention center — 1,326 doors. Even a small convention center might have 50 doors.

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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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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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