SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Meeting Profs Travel: Over Half of Passengers on Flights from China Test Covid-positive Hong Kong has announced the lifting of all mandatory PCR test requirements for inbound travelers; however, travelers coming to the U.S. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: United CEO Says Chaos Will Continue appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with Harmony Nordgren, vice president of operations at Cyberbacker, about things to consider when setting up international travel for your attendees. Read More : Adventures in International Meetings All others arriving in the U.S. Traveling internationally as an individual is tricky.

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EventMB

MARCH 13, 2024

Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Already the largest events operator in Macau, Sands is extending its offering with an upgraded 15,000-seat arena.

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MARCH 15, 2019

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the biggest gathering and event industry affiliation worldwide and is a noticeable voice for the advancement and development of the business. 7/8–7/11, Hong Kong Exhibition Center. We simply cannot miss this gathering for splendid tech brains that will be held in Hong Kong this year.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The Meetings Show has announced the UK’s leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals will now be a fully virtual event this October. The Meetings Show will run virtually from 19-21 October. The show will run virtually from 19-21 October. For more information and to register to attend visit [link].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

James Rees, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council, which is co-ordinating and hosting the campaign for the industry worldwide, announced the start of Phase 2 and provided a progress update to contributors and supporters at IMEX America.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

The multi-hub format, with multiple connected venues like this meeting with 18 hubs in Spain, combines the benefits of both. As efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus by restricting travel ripple across the globe, a growing number of event organizers are opting to move meetings online as an alternative to canceling them.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The WRLDCTY festival will broadcast 30 panels and discussions on three stages from venues in five host cities — New York City, London, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, and Toronto. What are the sessions you’re excited about — especially those that relate to the meetings industry? EST on Oct.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

When planning end-of-year meetings during the winter season, a few decorations can go a long way. Hong Kong Hong Kong might not be the first place you think of when Christmas is mentioned, but it works long and hard to change that every year. The Langham Hong Kong, featuring 7,535 sq.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Mirabal is monitoring the situation in Hong Kong, where an ACAMS APAC event is planned for the end of April. As of now, all events in Hong Kong are canceled for February, but Mirabal has not yet canceled or postponed the event and is relying on local partners on the ground in Hong Kong to advise her.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The pledge comes out of an initiative facilitated by the Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC), an industry trade body, and has involved the work of events industry members in its development. Monica Lee-Müller —Managing Director, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Kai Hattendorf —CEO, UFI.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 23, 2024

Chalcraft first joined Sledge as Project Manager in 2017, and returns to the business following several years in Hong Kong, where she held roles including Lead Producer within the APAC arms of global event and experiential agencies.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2021

emissions-reduction conference, the Joint Meetings Industry Council has developed goals and strategies for drastically reducing carbon from events in the coming years. Starting with a pledge made for an upcoming U.N. Javits Center, MCI, Messe München, RX, and Scottish Event Campus. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Hong Kong In celebration of its 90th anniversary, The Peninsula Hong Kong recently introduced an all-new rendition of its “Culinary Journey.” The post 9 Nibble-Worthy Food Tours appeared first on Smart Meetings. Everyone receives an appetizer, starter, entree and dessert.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Download this episode (right click and save) In this week’s Event Industry News podcast, host James Dickson welcomes Maarten Vaneste, founder of Multi-Hub Meetings. The post Podcast: Multi-Hub Meetings and the efficiency of video conferencing appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

During the rest of 2022, we will highlight the power of in-person business events and Dubai’s strong value proposition to associations executives, corporate meeting planners and other decision-makers. Where to Meet. of meeting space is spread across 32 rooms. Travel Rules in Dubai. The hotel’s more than 86,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

He has also been vice president of sales and marketing at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Hong Kong, as well as group director of sales at Minor International in Thailand. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Carole Manning-Kim.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

Koster has also held leadership positions with Sheraton Grande Laguna Beach in California and Sheraton Hong Kong. The post 8 Smart Moves in NYC, Los Angeles and Maui appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

MAY 20, 2022

Leanne has worked with organizations around the globe, both in person and online, from Australia to Canada, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore and more. The post Podcast: Facilitating Change appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Pacific World’s website provides information for meeting professionals who want to incorporate positive environmental and social elements into their events, or learn more about the company’s efforts in their favorite destinations. Founded in Hong Kong in 1980, Pacific World operates in more than 40 countries around the world.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

You can find the group’s 10 Five Star-rated hotels in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills (California), Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, Bangkok and Manila. Find out which cities are on the rise for your next meeting. of meeting space has earned the Washington, D.C., hotels, with 112,776 sq. Category: US Hotels.

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zkipster

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The zkipster team, from New York to London to Hong Kong, put together a video to share what gets us so excited every day. Even though the whole team is strategically spread around the major event capitals of the world, from New York and Hong Kong to London, the shared enthusiasm is palpable. What drives a startup?

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

The Roadmap creates a common framework for all event industry stakeholders to meet the net zero goal. The Net Zero Carbon Events initiative will launch its Roadmap at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP27, on November 11. It provides a pathway for individual organisations as well as industry-wide action areas.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 20, 2022

James Rees, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council, which is co-ordinating and hosting the campaign for the industry worldwide, announced the start of Phase 2 and provided a progress update to contributors and supporters at IMEX America. netzerocarbonevents.org/.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

New spots for business meetings and events are also opening up across Canada. of event space and sits directly where the soft sand of beachfront meets a shallow rocky slope. Glimpse is one of its largest meeting rooms. of meeting space for business travelers. It has 221 guest rooms, nine meeting rooms and 3,272 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Mexico remains the meetings powerhouse of Latin America, but its vibrant capital city may have to do with runway additions at a nearby air base instead of heralding a shiny new airport. The huge new airport was designed by innovative British architect Norman Foster , who designed Chek Lap Kok Airport in Hong Kong.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2017

The new partners will cover territories in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia, and will be licenced to supply Giant iTab’s across the meetings and events sectors. The Giant iTab Company is currently in discussions to sign contracts with five new partners, following Mobile World Congress in Shanghai.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Smart Meetings dropped in on several industry professionals to see what methods and strategies they’ve implemented to adjust to the sudden return of travelers and deliver the service levels expected by attendees. The post How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Hong Kong; 8. Hong Kong; 7. The post WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth appeared first on Smart Meetings. “These destinations have prioritized the creation of a strong leisure offering and environment for travelers,” it said. The cities that made the top ten in the “leisure” category were: 1.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Before that, he was senior manager of performance and revenue optimization for Greater China for WorldHotels, where he managed the brand’s hotels in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages. He has also worked in leading roles with Raffles Hotels and Grand Hyatt Singapore.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The structure itself continues to meet our high-end specifications and perfectly reflects the calibre of our event. The Hampstead Heath, London event is just one of the fairs held each year in 10 cities around the world including, New York, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Hamburg, Brussels, Singapore, Milan, Stockholm and Melbourne.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

If you’re a meeting planner and you happened to book your next gathering in a small village in France, you’re in sync with the top meeting trends for 2017, according to Pacific World’s 2017 Annual Destination Index. Top 9 Trending Meeting Destinations. 10 Top Meetings Trends. Take Me Off the Beaten Track. ” 2. .

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The Roadmap creates a common framework for all event industry stakeholders to meet the net zero goal. Being part of NZCE is a natural step for us.” “The Roadmap will support and guide organisations through this process of achieving Net Zero linked to our target, and it is an ambitious target but it is one we really must meet.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2017

ICCA, the International Congress and Convention Association, has released its annual rankings of top meeting cities and countries , and there have been quite of a few shake-ups among the top 10 meeting destinations. Top Meeting Cities. Paris has landed at the top spot with 196 meetings, one more than No. Buenos Aires.

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