SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

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.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest! Postpone the meeting?

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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

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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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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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

Dining is the third largest expense for business travelers—some $77 billion in 2016 in the United States alone—behind only lodging and airfare. Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The research findings really highlight the significance of understanding the spectrum of travelers within an organization.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

When traveling for events, businesses can cut costs and simplify processes by taking advantage of these services, which are offered on a variety of apps such as Uber, Airbnb, Getaround and more. The modern individual wants to improve mental and physical health, especially while traveling, which makes it challenging to stay healthy.

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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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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

She brings more than eight years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and will focus on management of sales and marketing programs for group travel. She will target two primary markets: corporate group meetings and international tourism travel trade. He attended Leeward Community College and Travel Academy.

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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

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. 9 Time-Saving Travel Apps. . – According to NerdWallet’s calculations, 1.3

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

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. So how can you prepare?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . There is a real sense of nostalgia for that time when just traveling was a big deal on its own.”. Louis: There is a Magic. Just as St. It features 130,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. These colorful creations would certainly make quite the impression on the buffet table at a meeting. Doughnut Wall.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of meeting space. appeared first on Smart Meetings. of event space. .

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

With one in three attendees falling asleep or feeling drowsy during a meeting, and productivity for the average meeting dropping around 2 p.m., it’s clear that corporate meetings need a new agenda. Attendees around the world are desperate for a change – and meeting professionals are taking notice.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2017

Much of the food is often overpriced, over-processed and underwhelming. RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. appeared first on Smart Meetings. It is also No.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In addition, points can be used for transactions on amazon.com and Diamond Status can now be lengthened without travel. “At In February, Omni Hotels & Resorts introduced Omni Originals , a new food and beverage program aiming to showcase regional culinary talent. Nassetta, the company’s president and CEO.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

Coburn has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including a strong food and beverage background. Hernstat as director of sales and marketing.Hernstat will be responsible for leading sales and marketing teams in group, leisure and business travel sales. Aaron Coburn. Amy Zellmer.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

After a blow to international travel due to Covid, a wave of tech layoffs and some negative publicity, the city is leaning into its strengths as a diverse, business savvy and beautiful destination to reemerge stronger. We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. The post 6 Places Spreading the Entomophagy Bug for F&B appeared first on Smart Meetings. Nue—Seattle.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

Reyes was most recently the executive vice president and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel. Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage. The post 6 Smart Moves at Visit Sacramento, Fairmont, The Don CeSar & More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Among the initiatives that IMEX America has introduced to meet this need is the EventTechTours.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa has a special amenity to attract incentive travel groups : tequila. of meeting space and ocean views just aren’t enough. This should arrive as good news if you have a meeting in the morning. Sometimes the hotel’s 345 guest rooms, 9,000 sq.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. and those that travel to international markets. travel ban). I hope for stabilization so that planning can be more intentional than planning for the unknown.”. economy’s growth was outpacing expectations.

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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. Break down every single item you will be paying for.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the — tongue-in-cheek, we hope — response from one participant in Convene’ s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey to the question, “What is your No. Visit Meetings Market Survey for more results. Collaborating with partners with whom we hold our joint meeting. Travel budget has been significantly cut off.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future. You can check out their blog, videos, how-to’s, as well as food and beverage highlights. But, something we really appreciate is their insights into the human-side of event planning. The Meeting Pool.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave.

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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. This should include a check box section where they can mark their food allergies and preferences. Do they like to eat healthy or enjoy comfort foods while traveling? Do they usually eat breakfast?

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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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