Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 6: Meeting Logistics Plan and On-site Execution Blueprint Flawless execution is every meeting planner’s dream.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Step 6: Meeting Logistics Plan and On-site Execution Blueprint Flawless execution is every meeting planner’s dream.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As a meeting and event planner, do you ever feel a little stuck? Q: How should meeting and event professionals utilise CVBs and DMOs to enhance their planning capabilities? Q: How can meeting and event planners and CVBs and DMOs work together more effectively? A: Making connections to the destination should be a top priority.

Meetings 98

Meetings Transportation Site Selections Attendance Marketing 98

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Though lockdowns similar to what we experienced at the beginning of the pandemic aren’t likely, meeting destinations may be impacted by ever-changing local restrictions or ordinances around vaccinations, testing requirements, etc. Build in More Time.

Contracts 113

Contracts Site Selections 2022 Risk Management 113

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Meetings and events expert opens up about innovative event execution Angele du Passage Angele du Passage has been a dedicated leader in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. As a CMP and partner of a meeting services organization, du Passage gives insight on how her background and values contribute to the success of CPG events.

2024 52

2024 Hospitality Tourism Site Selections 52

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. We must be at the forefront of accommodating people with varying abilities—some of which are invisible to others—and communicate options to meeting planners in advance.”

Venues 64

Venues Site Selections Hotels Transportation 64

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

One of the reasons why the United States lacks appeal as a convention destination for potential delegates is that some groups encounter a big hurdle to travel here. I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. destinations vs. nearly 8 percent in 2017. percent vs. +1.4

Marketing 102

Marketing Meetings 2007 2017 102

MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. Therefore, any measurement of carbon emissions from a meeting would have to take this into account.

Site Selections 105

Site Selections Sustainability Consulting Hotels 105

SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

Organizer David Bruce, managing director of CMP Meeting Services, said in early March that he has filed paperwork to form a nonprofit that “looks like an association.” In addition to lobbying about commission issues, he plans to offer members access to group pricing for wireless, legal, accounting and transportation services.

Wireless 40

Wireless Site Selections Social Media Transportation 40

Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

Smart Meetings got a sneak peek at the Event Leadership Institute’s (ELI) opening general session of their upcoming Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3, The State of the Industry: Where We Are With In-Person Events. For the next 3-6 months, many corporations aren’t holding meetings due to company travel restrictions.

Site Selections 119

Site Selections 2019 Travel 2022 119

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. There are a healthy number of meeting and event planning companies on the list, check out the slideshow for a sampling of privately held companies with impressive growth rates.

Meetings 81

Meetings Site Selections Social Media Corporate Meetings 81

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Doing that helps both planners and attendees feel confident about the people serving their meeting.”.

Meetings 57

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Site Selections 57

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Bad news for planners: Venue selection may be getting more competitive. Cvent’s first quarterly Group Business Outlook found that a significantly higher number of RFPs for future bookings were submitted in the third quarter of 2018 than during the same period last year. As meeting demand goes up, so do RFPs—and prices often follow.

Site Selections 69

Site Selections 2018 Hotels 2019 69

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.

Meetings 40

Meetings Site Selections 2016 2015 40

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts about why certification has become so essential, the commitment required and specific areas where event professionals are focusing to achieve their A-game. Certified Meetings Experts. Pop Quiz for MPI Innovator Jessie States. Jessie States.

Education 60

Education Meetings 2010 Financial 60

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Tarsus Connect has today announced the purchase of BizBash, the iconic trade media company for event and meeting planners, further expanding Connect’s market leading position. This is a really exciting acquisition for the Group and our dynamic Connect division. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Areas of interest. Event Tech.

Site Selections 72

Site Selections Tech Sports Conference 72

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Yariv Gal-Yam, director of client accounts at Kenes Group, has experienced firsthand how these delays can depress attendance numbers. When it comes to site selection for future events, Gal-Yam is adding visa processing times to his checklist. “We Ongoing Challenges While Washington, D.C., For an international D.C.-based

2023 97

2023 Travel Site Selections Conference 97

Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

With eight ample meeting spaces, the NHCC is ideal for any group size and event. Where the Arts and Culture Meet The NHCC serves as a community hub for art and culture, hosting events showcasing visual arts, as well as performing arts such as the New Mexico Poetry Symposium that took place in late April. in the world.

2004 98

2004 Site Selections Banking Meetings 98

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. As an associate with HelmsBriscoe, I become part of my clients’ teams.

Site Selections 81

Site Selections Contracts Meeting Planning Hotels 81

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 16, 2023

based global urbanist Greg Clark, who spoke at the IMEX Policy Forum in Frankfurt in May, told Joint Meetings Industry Council’s The Iceberg platform. (ESTRO social media) The pandemic has upended destinations’ view of business events as some kind of “subsidiary of tourism,” U.K.-based

2025 96

2025 2021 Site Selections 2024 96

Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 7, 2019

He’s seen the reality of what it takes to organize and execute a memorable experience for groups. His goal, which he has been working on for months—and taking meetings about, naturally—is to place the spotlight on the industry through reality television. Not surprising to anyone who knows Bezdjian is that he has more than one idea.

Site Selections 65

Site Selections 2016 Advertising Financial 65

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Previously, he worked for American Airlines Arena and Heat Group as senior event manager and event staffing manager. The post 7 Smart Moves at Hotel Crescent Court and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Hotels 72

Hotels Site Selections Airlines 2015 72

Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Cal Poly Humboldt is one of those event venues that truly has it all for event coordinators – especially for those tasked with arranging educational events like classes, professional meetings, conferences, seminars, or presentations. Humboldt has just about everything needed for practically any event – large or small.

Site Selections 36

Site Selections Education Sports Conference 36

Milestone Events Group

JULY 1, 2020

Did you meet at the library or a coffee shop? How often do you get family groups together all dressed up? Another advantage is to have your photographer to spend time taking family group photos. appeared first on Milestone Events Group. Perhaps it is a winery that is so warm and welcoming.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Site Selections Venues Event Management 52

Milestone Events Group

AUGUST 12, 2020

When personally selecting your vendors, you have the opportunity to meet with them to be sure they can meet your vision, budget, and style. After the venue selection process is complete, Milestone is also available to help produce events in a stress reduced and highly professional manner. www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com .

Site Selections 52

Site Selections Contracts Venues Event Management 52

Connect Your Meetings

MAY 23, 2017

It’s also the hallmark of a company celebrating its 25th anniversary this year as one of the industry’s leading site-selection agencies. Malark helped lead the rebranding of a group that brings planners and suppliers together for 45,000 events across 50 countries annually. We’re seeing a lot more ad hoc behavior,” he says.

Site Selections 75

Site Selections Negotiating Hotels Conference 75

Milestone Events Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pick wedding date & venue: Visit sites either virtually or in-person that match your budget and style. Talk through with your planner and family members to see what dates would be ideal for the wedding, and select a venue that meets all your needs. . 9 Months . www.MilestoneEventsGroup.com ? . . .

Site Selections 52

Site Selections Venues Consulting Event Management 52

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

These issues could cause business confidence to wane and group-business travel is most sensitive to this. Consent and legal interests set the guidelines for interaction with these groups. With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. Data Protection.

Social Media 90

Social Media Sustainability Site Selections Travel 90

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, so does the creeping anxiety many meeting professionals begin to experience as high demand for booking spaces and securing event staff begins ramping up. But that’s okay—Smart Meetings has your back. Safety needs to be considered before, during and after site selection.

Site Selections 97

Site Selections Venues Hotels Contracts 97

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Further, just because some groups decide to move forward with an in-person event doesn’t mean it is safe or appropriate or worth the risk for everyone else. Planners need to look at what the attendee experience will be with COVID-safe protocols in place and determine if the event still meets their objectives. Reverse Hybrids.’

2021 111

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 111

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Brand X would love to have you–a known industry expert on event/meeting planning–involved in this campaign!

Marketing 120

Marketing Social Media Site Selections 2014 120

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

The CAB group for the Georgia World Congress use a concept called “neuroscaping” to stay engaged. In 2018, Bocherer felt that the time was right for an official board, and he turned to Michael Greto, owner of brand activation and event design firm The Chatt Hills Company, to outline plans for its first face-to-face meeting, Dec.

Site Selections 71

Site Selections 2015 Fashion Retail 71

Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2016

Association and specialty meeting professionals are spinning the reels and landing big hits with conferences and conventions held at casino resorts and gaming properties. Smaller cities such as Verona, New York , home to Turning Stone Resort Casino , are also snagging groups. 3 Casino Resorts Betting on Meetings.

Site Selections 40

Site Selections 2016 Entertainment Conference 40

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2019

As a planner, who is my main point of contact on-site during an emergency? Where are your evacuation meeting locations? Where are fire extinguishers, first aid kits and automatic electronic defibrillators (AEDs) located on-site? ITA Group Ensuring Safe & Secure Practices. _. How will I be notified of an emergency?

Risk Management 54

Risk Management Management 2013 Site Selections 54

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to plan ahead for next year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. Columbus Skyline photo by Andy Spessard. Get Touristy. Columbus Zoo.

2019 81

2019 Fashion Venues 2016 81

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. J: Marketing.

Meetings 62

Meetings Food and Beverage Risk Management Contracts 62

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

Unfortunately—due to an alarmingly increased number of tragedies where large groups are gathered—it’s become an issue that must be thoroughly addressed. Our budgets are going up in that line item [event security], but it affects everything,” said Gregg Talley, FASAE, CAE, President & CEO of Talley Management Group. “It

Global Events 66

Global Events Site Selections Hotels Events 66