Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. of meeting and event space and 43 breakout rooms.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. The events industry is helping to grow that market.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

These top-tier cities are meetings hotspots, with enough convention space and hotel rooms to accommodate thousands of attendees at any given time, plus the cultural amenities and intangible cachet to keep them around. Convene recently spoke with representatives from three such cities that recently have hosted renowned international meetings.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is a registered trademark of the Events Industry Council. Rethinking Destination Marketing. How do you keep your destination top of mind when planners can’t visit and groups can’t meet during the pandemic? ReThinking Creativity. Creativity Is Imperative and Wonder Is Not a Luxury.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

Market Research. The market research process is not nearly as worrisome as it’s made out to be. And lastly, how will my business fit into the market? These are just a few examples, but the point of market research, is to scope out your competition and set yourself apart before it’s too late! Who needs it? Financial Plan.

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