SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These meeting trends have already made an appearance in 2016, but some experts suggest they’ll really blossom in the coming year. Ofer Yatziv from Better Venues , a U.K.-based based event venue company, shares his thoughts on the latest trends for those in the meeting and events industry. The pop-up.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The moniker doesn’t matter and whether you call it event planning, conference planning, meeting planning or meeting management, the facts are the facts. Significant business decisions, undertakings and solutions will transpire during meeting and event planning conferences that occur outside of work.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The international nonprofit association has revealed results from its annual Trends in the Conference Venue Industry report, which provides insights to help its 400 member properties enhance meeting experiences. ” Meeting Growth Trends. ” Meeting Growth Trends. percent to $108.23.

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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. They stay on top of trends and regulations in the pharma event space. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 16, 2017

A new year brings a fresh start and much to look forward to, an outlook that extends to the meetings and events industry. Here’s what we think will be trending in 2017 : Event Intelligence. These days, business is more casual and so are meeting setups. Sharing reduces costs and limits an event’s carbon footprint.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Andrew Freeman is an industry expert who uses his personal insights and vast connections to predict the future in his annual hospitality trends report. Register for our next FREE Webinar, “2017 Hospitality Trends” with presenter Andrew Freeman. 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

But there is one common trend that has continued popping up all over the trade show floor and even the afterparties, and that’s virtual reality. At a media breakfast hosted by Meet L.A., One look at the site and you’ll see it’s more than just viewing a 360-degree view of each meeting room. Memorial Coliseum.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. after being named No.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Photo courtesy of topher76 Industry organizations are around for a lot of reasons; they help us to stay on track and cutting edge, they help us stay up on the latest trends and enhance our industry knowledge and resources. Final Thoughts Industry associations can be a great find for meeting and event planners and suppliers alike.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 4, 2017

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. By weaving in relevant, current trends, you’ll be able to gain an edge in the market over competitors. Gain an edge over competitors by staying relevant with current event trends.

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? The situation is more unique than the venue, which was a parking lot. What advice would you give to someone entering the event or meeting planning industry today? In your opinion, what is the best and worst industry trend of the year?

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? The situation is more unique than the venue, which was a parking lot. What advice would you give to someone entering the event or meeting planning industry today? In your opinion, what is the best and worst industry trend of the year?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 29, 2018

What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? The situation is more unique than the venue, which was a parking lot. What advice would you give to someone entering the event or meeting planning industry today? In your opinion, what is the best and worst industry trend of the year?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest! What is the situation?

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with John Di Lemme, high-end marketing consultant, strategic business coach and international speaker about extreme customer service, and how this applies to service provided by meeting and event professionals. How to audit customer service behaviors.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

It was challenging because it wasn't a traditional event venue - it was a dealership - so they didn't understand all the components of hosting an event. While it led to a longer, more detailed planning process, their inexperience also allowed us to push the envelope with new ideas.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

More than 220 million meetings are conducted in America each month. Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., While this may be true, problematic meeting trends are still troubling the industry. Click To Tweet.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with John Di Lemme, high-end marketing consultant, strategic business coach and international speaker about extreme customer service, and how this applies to service provided by meeting and event professionals. How to audit customer service behaviors.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Planning an event , conference or meeting can be a hectic and demanding experience. What is the right venue ? Security, transportation, meeting space, oh my. Monthly you can find not only our experts opinions but advice and suggestions that can really be put to use when planning any kind of event.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In general, there seems to be a strong desire to meet in-person again and registrations numbers are trending higher. Plan for the Unplanned: Labor and Food. From a frantic switch to online events and now a pivot back to in person, the meeting planning industry continues to need agile and creative leaders.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Is it helpful to hold a small meeting in a larger venue that may have more resources? . In fact, quite the opposite is true, as smaller venues often have resources that are leveraged through cross-utilization efforts. Resources to support larger venues would be primarily driven by significant business.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

Event Trends for 2019–2020. In this blog post, we touched the different kinds of trends that will prevail in the world of event planning, catering, conferences, and meeting plans. Make sure to provide the necessary details such as the theme, date, and venue of the event. . The Best Event Invitation Examples.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

Event Trends for 2019–2020. In this blog post, we touched the different kinds of trends that will prevail in the world of event planning, catering, conferences, and meeting plans. Make sure to provide the necessary details such as the theme, date, and venue of the event. . The Best Event Invitation Examples.

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Socio Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Planning event logistics including cost, time, location, and format. Inspecting venues to ensure they align with expectations. Research the event planning industry Conduct research to understand what’s happening in the industry and where demand is trending. Get a feel for what’s really trending. Want to learn more?

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Jenkins is also a previous nominee as Samaritan of the Year and a two-time nominee as Event Planner of the Year by Event Solutions Magazine, an international magazine serving the event and meeting planning industry. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at? What was great, what was challenging?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. In this webinar, Smart Meetings 360’s sourcing experts teach you how to narrow down destination options, get the most out of site visits and make your RFPs more desirable to hotels. 2017 Hospitality Trends.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. Despite the challenge of placing a small group event in a mega venue on a tight budget, it was a memorable experience that exceeded everyone’s expectations.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

Metrock is set to announce next week a change in venue for the event — a location “down the street” from the Martin Center, he told Convene. He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue.

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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!

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. EventIcons. IN-PERSON Podcast.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 to 10,000 attendees. In addition to conference and event planning she has since expanded her business to include association management. One of the worst trends is the AirBNB challenge.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

These words usually indicate bigger trends and are often interrelated. Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. Virtual reality.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

With a new feature or a tech or a trend coming out in the event industry, event professionals sometimes miss out on a few things. Velvet Chainsaw — Time Capsules, Time Machines And Evolution Of Traditional Meeting Planners . EventMB — 12 Clever Ways AV Can Transform Your Event Venue. To know more, read here.

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