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8 Takeaways from the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future Report

All Seated

Thankfully, there are numerous valuable findings in the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report, a comprehensive study of how venues are or should be staying on top of trends in meeting space design, technology, food service and more. A list of eight takeaways from the global trends study.

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Wellness in Meetings: Interest Outpaces Implementation

SmartMeetings

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs. View or download the full IRF study online.

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7 Books Every Meeting Planner Should Read

SmartMeetings

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Confessions of an Event Planner: Case Studies from the Real World of Events.

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3 Ways to Engage Your Audience at Your Event

Social Tables

Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Attendee engagement is just as important as the venue or food and beverage Click To Tweet. of The Thrival Institute studied the conundrum of meeting design and found that there isn’t a one size fits all set up.

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The 33 skills meeting and event planners need to succeed

Plan Your Meetings

Measure the value of the meeting or business event. Meetings and events are one of the most effective marketing channels businesses have to fulfill business objectives. Design program. Coordinate food and beverage services. Determine food and beverage service requirements. Design site layout.

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Bringing a ‘Sense of Place’ to Meeting Design

PCMA Convene

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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What the ‘Sense of Place’ Travel Trend Means for Event Design

PCMA Convene

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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