Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

New Properties and Meeting Space in Some of Europe’s Most Desirable Destinations Building an incentive experience? A small meeting? It’s perfect for incentive meetings with an oceanside twist. An expert concierge team works with you to arrange a tailored group meeting or event. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Spain, France and Italy each have their own identities, architecture, restaurants and markets and are set against the backdrop of Temecula’s growing vineyards as they establish themselves as Southern California’s wine country. Read More : Meet in Europe Executive Chef Hany Ali. Read More: Top International Meeting Cities.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The idea for a multisensory event came about in 2021 at an Incentive Research Foundation conference when JW Marriott and Jo Malone London were both exhibiting and the fragrance gifting company really drew a crowd to test the base and finished products, said Amanda Cox, director of sales and marketing with JW Marriott Marco Island.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2020

500 senior B2B marketeers shows there is light at the end of the tunnel for the B2B events industry. Marketeers expect to be able to re-engage with events from October, after spend on B2B events recorded an 80% fall in Q2 2020. The survey suggests that B2B marketeers will remain cautious during the initial recovery.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Originally from Sicily, Italy, Bonnici joined the Westin Grand Cayman team in October 2023 and brings her extensive experience gained from working at Marriott properties globally. She holds a master’s degree in congress management and marketing of events, as well as a passion for event planning.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two conference leaders have announced new tech resources that meet attendees’ changing expectations and communication styles. As their needs evolve, this partnership allows our customers to meet these new attendees where they are and be able to answer questions 24/7 on-the-go.”

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. Travel managers also source for meetings and events. · About the Study.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2021

Monastero Arx Vivendi , Lake Garda, Italy. In the morning, walk the private, walled gardens before enjoying a market-style buffet of pastries, fresh Italian breads with marmalade and eggs to order. The post New and Renovated: To Lands Far, Far Away appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As planners juggle more complex event programmes that include in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, they are increasingly looking for rapid, direct access to layout options and expect meeting space flexibility. Regionally, the figure increases to 80% in both Italy and Spain. Health and Safety Precautions Still Top of Mind. ·

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Stova

JANUARY 17, 2023

Xperiology 400+ attendees, 3,000 individual app sessions, and 17,712 app actions Widely-used event mobile app leads to engagement success Xperiology is a boutique agency operation with offices in West Sussex, UK and Cortona, Italy. Our sponsors appreciated the additional marketing and communications channel.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 13, 2022

And then you couple that with sampling at the event and being able to meet the winemaker, and it’s really a 360-degree experience.” Barone Fini is taking in-person festival attendees on a VR-fueled hot air balloon ride over its vineyard in Northern Italy. Agency: Inspira.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. She began at New York’s The Mark Hotel, where she later became director of marketing.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to planning a meeting or event, whenever possible we all want the top of everything. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update. Basing the rankings on events that took place.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2022

Italy Relaxes Entry Rules, Saint Lucia and New Zealand Announce New Protocols. Italy has ended the requirement for pre-arrival testing but only for travelers who can prove they have been fully vaccinated within nine months or have received a booster shot. Read More : TWT: Delta Pushes No-Fly List, Some Travel Advocates Push Back.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A View from Meeting Planners: Winning Strategies in Destination Marketing , a report by Development Councilors International (DCI), attributed the new priorities to an emphasis on the four Ps—personal connection, proximity, pandemic management and price. “The Meetings are similarly crucial north of the California border.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 4, 2021

With several hundred employees from more than 25 countries working out of 16 offices around the world, of course Milan, Italy–based AIM Group has a structure and processes in place in order to organize several thousand events per year among 400 clients. It was a big success and it was a mix also of digital. It was an incredible experience.”.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

I asked Meyer what this might mean for North American–based meeting professionals whose conferences are now attracting participants from around the globe. Those countries include Mexico, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Japan, China, and India — and to a lesser extent, France, Italy, and Spain. Relationships are built slowly.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. The Diner Bar and The Grey Market riff on traditional Southern dining experiences with a full-service restaurant and lunch counter. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Just in time for the second season of CNN’s smash hit, “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” the country has announced a relaxation of Covid restrictions. A vaccination certificate, recovery certificate or negative test result will now be enough for entry into Italy from March 1 forward. Covid-19 Recovery Roundup. travelers, as yet).

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

As event marketers plan for the return of in-person events, they’re budgeting for a fresh slate of technologies and tools designed to attract attendees back to events and keep them safe once there. Predictive analysis will play a key role for experiential programs targeting specific markets or locations.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Event Example: Salesforce Dreamforce , Apple WWDC , Microsoft Ignite , HubSpot User Group Meetings , Adobe MAX 5. Activities: Mixers, speed networking, panel discussions, guest speakers, casual meet-and-greets and other fun networking event ideas. Duration: Typically 2-3 days Atmosphere: Collaborative, informative, and energetic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Suitable for a group of up to 20, Christmas Magic in Old Quebec is a walking tour that passes through the Historic District of Quebec City and local Christmas market, where guests may delight in tastings, craftwork and other festive products. Experience traditional Danish cuisine and markets with a holiday twist. United Kingdom.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 31, 2018

Jean Spaulding Villas of Grand Cypress named Jean Spaulding director of sales and marketing for the Orlando, Florida, property. Most recently, Spaulding, who was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Travel” by Travel Agent Magazine, served as director of sales and marketing for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

The role of destination management companies (DMCs) is evolving, but, as a DMC executive argues in a recent white paper, they still can be an essential piece of the puzzle for many meetings and events. Reserving accommodation, organising transport, booking restaurants, or finding event ideas are just a click away.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 6, 2021

When asked what venue offerings would most influence their venue sourcing decision for their in-person events, hybrid-ready meeting space and studios (30%) and on-site production and technology expertise (29%), ranked among the highest requested offerings. 40% also cited looking for more outdoor space. Planners still need virtual site visits.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2021

The GEVME team “discovered that the urge to fill silence in physical meetings was just not as present in digital ones, where people had the option to walk away from their devices even as they are logged on,” according to the white paper.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2020

Introducing the report, Easyfairs Group CEO and founding father, Eric Everard, explores the drivers of change in the events industry, concluding that people will always want to meet and interact face-to-face and experience innovation first hand: “People will say: ‘I like the tech, but I want the touch!’”

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

Because Siemens has a really big push to become sustainable ourselves and knowing that all of our technology can help our customers meet their goals faster, more efficiently, this was a really good place for us to be. … We went to our customers and our partners and asked who was willing to partner with us and what story they had to tell.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. market,” she says.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Trime’s management and staff in the UK and Italy have been very supportive in meeting our demanding requirements and our relationship will inevitably go from strength to strength. We’re proud to be associated with Trime who we consider to be the market leader in lighting towers,” Ken added.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2023

Marketers from Intel, TelevisaUnivision, Subaru and Campari share insights on what post-pandemic audiences actually want, how they’re delivering—and how to measure it all. Italy, Australia, Mexico and Canada to roll out the welcome wagon for attendees. But what does it really mean to add value to events? says Chasen.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Usually you can accuse a corporate marketing team of overselling things, but when it comes to Universal Orlando Resort’s “meeting enhancements” program, the opposite might be true. See “digitalNow 2017,” p. It’s another relatively intimate venue, with 650 guest rooms and suites and 7,000 square feet of event space.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 4, 2019

The Dubai team will support clients with innovative and effective solutions for their growth through training projects and the organisation of meetings and events; moreover, given the attractiveness of the destination, it will also be active as a Destination Management Company.

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The Planner's Lounge

DECEMBER 1, 2023

There is also the business side since I own the company, which includes doing consults, managing my amazing team, accounting, and marketing. The Home Edit—If you watch the TV show, they have SO much excitement every time they meet a new client, which builds an uplifting relationship with them right from the start.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

For advice on how associations can attract the next generation , Boardroom reached out to Rosangela Quieti , managing director, congress division Italy, at AIM Group International , which has worked with a variety of medical associations. This will give them motivation and a sense of positive competition.

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