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

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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

All but two Smart Meetings respondents, 96 percent, said the availability of breakout rooms was a determining factor in choosing a venue. California, closely followed by Florida, led the list. Fittingly, a striking majority of med/pharma meeting planners can agree on a need for breakout rooms to accommodate more personal meetings.

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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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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2017

Regardless of who is responsible for handling security at hotels and other meeting venues, professional planners should prepare for worst-case scenarios—whether it be a power outage, an active shooter or the many other types of situations that develop. Make copies of the room and venue floor plans.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

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. We plan all sizes of events from small intimate weddings to events with 600+ guests!

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EventSource

JANUARY 28, 2021

I needed to ensure that each venue and each couple remained as fluid as possible with their plans given the incredible dynamic, ever changing situation. The venue was incredible to work with and we were able to snag a highly covetable weekend date in September. The venue was very flexible and extremely helpful in the whole process.

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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. But Morris advises that you be as communicative as possible with your venue.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Special-Event Venue. Whether it’s an intimate reception, black-tie gala or a corporate evening affair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers an inspired venue for one-of-a-kind gatherings and celebrations. The pillar-less, 40,000-square-foot grand ballroom is a venue that challenges your imagination. Best Golf Resort.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

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. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0. San Diego, California. Phoenix, Arizona. Columbus, Ohio.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Green Miami Hotels and Venues Greater Miami boasts a number of LEED-certified healthy, efficient and cost-saving hotels. Their free option offers guidelines, a sustainable gatherings program guide and a preferred vendors list. Two more options offer further support, resources and certifications.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. Here is an extract from the GDPR guidelines on the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement. Note that these are guidelines for the use of such technologies by governments and public entities. Privacy protections in other U.S. states I don’t know the U.S.

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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. I can honestly say I felt safe and that both the participants and organizers also wanted the event to be safe and adhere to the guidelines. 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. It was piloted at sports events and will be required at theaters, sports arenas, event venues, and at weddings with 100 or more people. Other large states like Florida and Texas are fully open and do not require health passports. Cruise ships operating in the U.S.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

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. Plan to have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes on-hand.

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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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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Much of that has to do with a growing perception that — in light of mass shootings in malls, office buildings, churches, schools, and other pub-lic spaces in the United States, and terror attacks like last fall’s in Paris, which specifically targeted event venues — conventions have been lucky. All of the above,” Dunn O’Neal said. “At

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Much of that has to do with a growing perception that — in light of mass shootings in malls, office buildings, churches, schools, and other public spaces in the United States, and terror attacks like last fall’s in Paris, which specifically targeted event venues — conventions have been lucky. All of the above,” Dunn O’Neal said. “At

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

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. Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. Read more : My Return to Meetings Story.

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