SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

I’ve put together a list of seven tips sure to help make holiday parties successful and full of cheer: Keep It Moving. When planning your party room setup, opt for high-boy tables instead of rounds and chairs to encourage conversation. Consider offering a festive activity, rather than just the typical food, drink and comments.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Whether your travel plans involve a sandy beach or snowy oasis , it’s always important to come prepared. Here are our spring travel tips to support good health throughout the season. Be cautious with international food. In developing countries, only eat foods which are fully cooked and served hot. Protect your skin.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

That choice reflects what feels like a tipping point, by both businesses and consumers, in their commitment to sustainability, a shift that’s been spurred on by the pandemic. When it comes to food and beverage, the earlier that planners have a conversation about sustainability, Bradley said, the better.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Even though my mother is a doctor, not a meeting planner , she has endured quite a bit of stress and mayhem in her time, enabling her to impart some very valuable lessons that can be applied to meeting planning. At events, it can be difficult to resist all of the wonderful food and beverages on display.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., Odyssey , an expansive, in-world virtual meeting platform, is hosting large-scale, entirely virtual conferences within an entirely virtual reality. Read More: Create Experiential Moments That Bring Your Meetings to Life.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In the meetings and events industry, it’s all about what’s new.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

For planners, leaving a lasting impression on meeting participants isn’t always easy to do, though, and can require some important strategizing. Holding an event at an interesting museum , theater or sports facility offers a unique experience that makes for a very memorable meeting. Tips for Alternative Venue Selection.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the purpose of your event or meeting? Keep a focus on those goals and make sure you are planning the event or meeting from your audience’s perspective.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. In order to perform at their peak, meeting planners must be sharp and well-rested.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. . Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? .

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 27, 2017

As with any event, one of the most important factors is food and beverage. Some would argue that the Super Bowl is about the commercials more than the game, but Aramark might argue that it is actually about the food. The post Super Bowl LI to Serve up Regional F&B appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

After all, attendees spend much of their time indoors as it is, so taking a break from enclosure may be welcomed; technically it’s still work for them, but taking the meeting outside will take the pressure off and remind everyone that it’s supposed to be fun. The post Team Building: Make It Unconventional appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

In order to accommodate individual needs, customization will be necessary for food and beverage, giveaways, scheduling, and more. Instead of taking a blanket approach, meeting planners are focusing on designing events that appeal to a specific audience. The option for customization evokes a sense of care and control.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

Here’s our list and tips. As a result, meeting planners are experiencing short-staffed partners and/or less experienced personnel servicing their meetings. This doesn’t mean you cannot deliver a quality experience to your audience, but labor challenges should be addressed realistically and factored into your planning process.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas. Feed to Impress.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Complimentary Meeting Room Rentals: When hotels request a minimum amount to be spent on food and beverage catering , planners often successfully ask for meeting room fees to be waived. Re-Booking Clause: Needing to cancel a meeting that has already been contracted can be a planner’s worst nightmare.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

of meeting space and ocean views just aren’t enough. Resort General Manager David Gauna offers another educational tip for students: “Tequila should be sipped, not shot.”. This should arrive as good news if you have a meeting in the morning. Sometimes the hotel’s 345 guest rooms, 9,000 sq. or Tequila Snob.”.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Top 10 Tips For Making A Budget. Luxury hotels.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. Do you know the single most effective tool in waste management at events is planning ahead? You can conserve your energy and resources with these tips: Use napkins instead of disposable plates for “finger foods”. Recycle food and beverage containers as much as possible.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 20, 2017

There are over 100 food allergies and countless diet trends that planners might have to account for at an event. But fear not, we’ve got some handy tips for you to nail the execution and send everyone home with full bellies. This should include a check box section where they can mark their food allergies and preferences.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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