Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. For those who did some ‘revenge travel’ last year, Dominguez says ‘revenge meetings’ is the next thing.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

That live-guide component came into play for a program in the Faroe Islands tourism arm’s “Remote Tourism” campaign, which allowed travelers with itchy feet to control live people on the ground in various parts of the region by using their phone or computer keypad. HIGH-TECH SANITIZATION.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, American Travel Planners as travel manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and more.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Julien Hotel & Spa in Boulder, American Travel Planners as travel manager, Millennium Hotels and Resorts and more.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With both charming history and exciting innovation, SF attracts writers San Francisco has long inspired writers, musicians, artists and other creative types to flock to The City by the Bay and relish in the fog, the food and the diverse culture. If you don’t know what to say to someone, you talk about the food.”

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Expo Pass

JULY 11, 2022

Maybe you gravitate to tech conferences and panel-focused events, or maybe you’re more into trade shows with lots of vendors. Travel more – a lot more. Event planning is one of the best professions for people who like to travel, want to travel more, or are just tired of sitting at a desk all the time.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The sessions for the first day of the global travel industry forum were for the most part interviews with hospitality, destination-marketing, and restaurant leaders, conducted by Skift editors. Don’t overdo tech. But use tech to ‘remove friction.’ People care about their food. Wooden said that L.A.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. The global event tech and production company Encore welcomed Duffy as director of external communications. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Jeremy Sadler.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2017

These seven new travel apps stand out because they cater to a modern audience. Travelers are paid once the package is picked up at the destination airport. Travelers can earn up to $300 per flight. The app does this by matching travelers with locals who can provide unique insights on area attractions. As You Stay.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

This would obviously eliminate costs associated with travel, hotel, and F&B. Find cost savings tips for event tech, ground transportation, F&B, and venues, here. • He cites the Incentive Research Foundation’s recent study in which 87 percent of respondents said they want more relaxation time during incentive-travel programs. “We

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 2, 2021

While we all want to go back to in-person events, full time, we have to say that for events where connectivity is king, such as Esports, tech, and big product launches — hybrid is still a great way to bring people together around the world. Space Tech Expo Europe. We know how to meet safely in 2021. Cannes Film Fest.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. With built-in food service available , guests never have to worry about their food getting cold as it travels from the kitchen to the event.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It includes: Event Planners Printing/Signage Av/Tech Support Photography/Videography Catering/Bartending Staffing/Security Rentals/Decor Entertainment Venues Event Planners Fauxcades (Dallas) fauxcades.com Offering a full service event design, custom fabrication, production and rentals, Fauxcades focuses on the experiential aspect of every event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

In the past several weeks, we have welcomed tech companies, financial, a crypto-currency group , realtors and association business. While companies are segueing back to in-person, they also realize there may be some attendees are not able to travel yet. Courtney Stout, director of group sales, New York Marriott Marquis , New York City.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has plenty of lift with connecting flights from over 50 airports nationwide and is located roughly five miles from downtown Reno—making it very accessible and convenient for travelers. Reno Becomes a New Home to Tech and Trendy Neighborhoods.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Beyond integrating more nourishing food and well-being activities, events reflect a growing awareness of participants’ needs for rest. Sustainability isn’t only about reducing emissions.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Food and beverage is an essential element of any gathering—and it is also one of the costliest. It’s unfortunate that copious amounts of food go to waste, but event professionals need to ensure there is something for everyone and that there is enough. Effective Use of Event Tech. More : How to Event Tech Like a Pro.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Other predictions were misses, including that all internet access would be free; that floors would automatically adjust to each person’s step; and that by 2022, meeting rooms would be universally tech-ready so that set-up was never necessary. And the major difference is that no one complains about the food!

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Within its brand center at Billie Jean King, the automaker and tech partner Pavegen are inviting attendees to walk across a pathway of kinetic floor tiles that generate reusable clean energy with each step. In addition to the courts, the brand provided an open-air lounge offering food and drinks. Aboard its flights to the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Experienced in events and tech, Catuogno has also worked for DJMARK Events, Propelify in New Jersey and Dream Factory of Brooklyn. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Catuogno was previously owner of MC Event Consulting and MC Travel Management in the greater New York City area. Experienced in events and tech, Catuogno has also worked for DJMARK Events, Propelify in New Jersey and Dream Factory of Brooklyn. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The pandemic normalized virtual events and accelerated the adoption of various event tech solutions. Some might even say that the event tech evolved more since March 2020 than in the entire decade before that! Only then can we set our eyes on the horizon and see that embracing event tech is the only way of the future.

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Meeting Tomorrow

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

We are already seeing some very compelling use cases in the incentive travel space, where VR is being used to both make events feel more innovative and to reduce costs by shifting some experiences from live to virtual. . Also, if you need more convincing that VR is going to rock the industry, check out Facebook Spaces.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

If you’ll need extra mics, screens, projectors, or any kind of tech, this is the time to find out how much the venue can help with. This includes food and beverage, security, covid testing, health and safety services, music, entertainment, or any local businesses that they think you should collaborate with. Even the piano!

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual corporate events.

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GEVME

JUNE 25, 2021

For instance, there are lesser overheads now, which earlier came in the form of booking an event venue, arranging food and beverages, etc. But the good side is that the cost of booking a venue, travelling, arranging food, beverages, gift giveaways will all be eliminated in virtual events.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Going High- and Low-Tech. At lunch and breakfast, attendees were simply directed to the food-and-beverage station with the color that matched their badge. Ample signage and gentility of the staff at the Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, went a long way toward helping enforce safety protocols for the GSIPP summit. “I

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

The industry is all too aware of the environmental damage caused by everything from plastic and non-recyclable branded materials, food wastage, excessive travel, generators, transporting goods, long hours on-site or in the office to ‘get the job done’ and sleepless nights and stress. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 22, 2019

More : To Draw Millennial Attendees, Pick a Tech-Savvy Hotel. Hotel sales directors and their staff can help meeting planners create generational functions—such as targeted entertainment, food and beverage—at their property, giving the planner an edge over the competition.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Once we resume a sense of normalcy post-COVID, the advantages of saving on travel & accommodation expenses; and the ability to have more delegates and attendees by offering a hybrid event of both Virtual and physical (In-person) attendance will be surely capitalized upon.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. They also own or have access to the latest event tech, staging, and production equipment, saving you time and money.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Some of those costs may be offset by fewer people attending in person, meaning less food and beverage, hotel rooms and travel costs will be incurred. Start by focusing on what experience you want to deliver, then choose the tech that meets your goals. The chosen technology should match the experience.

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Stova

JULY 12, 2023

Attendees can access content from anywhere in the world, eliminating the limitations imposed by travel and venue capacity. Attendees can also make contactless payments for food, beverages, and merchandise within the event premises, eliminating the need for physical currency or cards.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

No attendee wants to drag themselves into a business event looking tired from the travel or looking all dull. Food and Beverages. Any event is empty without a picture taken by attendees of food, desserts, and heart stealing beverages. Distance from the Venue. Ease of accessibility must be set as the priority!

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Destinations International’s “We’re Here to Help” recovery campaign was designed to unify the meetings, events and travel industry. Here are highlights.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

After providing the tech and expertise to help leading life science and pharma and Fortune 500 companies run 10,000+ successful in-person events for the past 20+ years, we’ve consolidated what we know into the best planning and technology guide. Have snacks, drinks, or interactive food stations so people can taste and smell.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @MGMResortsIntl Stephanie Glanzer announced a $100 million renovation to @MandalayBay including new tech, security and reimagining of @FourSeasons. Traveling to Jamaica has been even easier after the island removed all Covid-related entry requirements in April 2022. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. — Louis (STL).

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