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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve got a friend in meetings! In anticipation of the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a Slinky Dog rollercoaster car created a buzz in New York’s Times Square last week as a promotional stunt. Toy Story Mania! Photo credit: Disney .

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2020

For scientific conferences with trade-show components, attendees can meet with exhibitors in one-on-one virtual appointments. We would have had 400 people” at the in-person meeting planned for Auckland, she said, “and we had more than 1,300 people watching on day one.” In March, it became obvious to Gita Sukthankar, Ph.D.,

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Donna Hunt, CEO and managing director for HMS Meeting Services (left), and Yashema Mack. This topic came up last week during Florida Encounter , which included more than 5,000 one-on-one appointments between planners of all kinds and suppliers. Then she said she was really an independent meeting planner. We were getting warmer.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Fistrly, by participating in such events you get the chance to keep up with the latest trends in the industry. Then, you get the chance to meet fellow representatives of the industry. Are there any potential clients you’d like to meet with? 2 PROMOGIFT – International Promotional Gift Trade fair.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2016

By this stage of the game, almost all meeting professionals are using social media in some fashion and degree in conjunction with events. During Florida Encounter Nov. Website components may include countdowns and a timelapse video of the trade show floor. But do you have a strategy?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Plus, JW Marriott Minneapolis , Radisson Blu and Mall of America teamed up to promote holding meetings “under one roof” to save planners time and money. Destinations from The Caribbean, Florida and Texas were eager to let people know they are open and hosting events. The post Best of IMEX Day 1 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Economic trends, consumer preferences, and travel restrictions consistently shift, affecting how the industry operates. To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. The hospitality industry is always evolving.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

based strategy consulting firm for the events industry, Rankine said that he and coauthor Giberti — founder and CEO of Miami, Florida–based consulting company Vesuvio Ventures — were “freaked out” about the timing. What would you say is the biggest challenge for a traditional association meeting planner? And I’ve mentioned this.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Planning an event effectively helps you stay away from the risks of chaos, disorganization, and failure to meet the event’s goals. To identify the right theme, you need to find out what is trending and also loved by the target audience. You can explore the following institutes for learning: University of West Florida.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. June 14-16, Hollywood, Florida. Three-day North American event centered on one-on-one meetings between qualified planners and suppliers. July 10-13, Miami Beach, Florida.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. 360 Destination Group.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 5, 2021

Attendees in West Palm Beach, Florida, take part in a live event for the hybrid 2021 PCMA Convening Leaders at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. If your physical trade show is heavily reliant on demonstrations, sensory buying, or a face-to-face sales process, will it make sense to try and replicate it virtually?

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