Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Attendees want access to nature—whether it’s strolling along a park-like setting or spending time by the water. But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. In Wallace J.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. Similarly, Pauley Ballroom boasts soaring, 30-foot ceilings, wraparound windows and outdoor balcony space for up to 1,000 attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

This option delivers significant benefits that can bring your brand to life and leave a lasting impression on your attendees. A Benchmark Event: The 2017 InterContinental Hotel Group General Managers Conference at InterContinental Berlin Maria told me about one of the most memorable events for InterContinental Berlin.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

Not only that: attendees want choices , and to be a part of meetings that benefit not only their specific goals as professionals, but also add value to their lives in a more holistic sense. The question is, how can planners create these types of attendee experiences? Personalized event agendas and experiences take priority.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Amy Riley, senior director of business sales for Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority , advised attendees to “Pack your walking shoes!” Whether this is the attendee’s first IMEX America or a return trip, she predicts visitors will be amazed by all the new things there are to do and see. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

MTV’s 2017 Video Music Awards would be the perfect inspiration. While event tech (AI, data security, VR, and AR) is maturing and would undoubtedly be a centerpiece of many conferences this year, trendsetters are looking several steps beyond at ideas concerning event design and the personalization of the attendee’s journey.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. Speaking of top-notch AV, we’ve whipped up a free webinar to help you fulfill the five senses via AV so you can wow attendees right from the start. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. Are you planning an event and the perfect speaker can’t manage to get to your venue at the right time? But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half! So, let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Measures in sustainability have been implemented across the board in tourism and hospitality industries, from more sustainable forms of travel to eco-friendly practices at hotels and meetings venues. The passage of SB-1137 comes as reassuring news to industry profs who have been at the forefront of combating climate change.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

8, 2017, turned into an inferno when winds picked up that night. However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. Attendees came alarmingly close to staring death in the face. The Show Must Go on.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Rather than one wide stage raised at a single level, there is a central raised section that makes the speaker seem like he is among the audience which can help with attendee engagement. RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. What stands out overall is a bright and uplifting vibe to energize attendees. MariaDB 17 Tech Conference.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Then you feed the data into amazing algorithms which translate boring ol’ numbers into insights – insights that allow event planners like you to mold and refine the event so attendees have the best experience possible. Remember that your attendees will never see your strategy. Conduct surveys after sessions.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

But all those factors mean if you take a shortcut, a lot of attendees could be affected, and the success of your event may be a disappointment. Particularly when a festival is a full-day length or spanning multiple days, and attendees might be eating several meals there. The beautiful outdoors is your venue after all!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

Hosting an event against a backdrop that compliments the depth and nuance of such details can place attendees in an educational headspace, eager to analyze and absorb new information. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. And a bit of entertainment doesn’t hurt either.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Attendees expect things to get easier. To keep clients and attendees happy, it’s more important than ever to speed things up this year. Better buckle up! Last year’s boom knows no bust.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003. The challenge is that as demand for meetings rises, so will the cost of finding and renting the perfect venue. The post Event Budget Trends 2017: Cloudy with a Chance of Inconsistency?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the expansion was announced in 2017, the convention center was known as Washington State Convention Center, but the new name and differentiated buildings better reflect the location, funding and profile of the venues, Jeff Blosser, president and CEO of Seattle Convention Center shared. Summit Expansion. A colorful, 58,000 sq.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The events industry continues to evolve with each passing year, and this year marks the merger between event tech and more fundamental areas of the attendee experience. Event technology and even the choice of venue itself will all contribute to making everything smoother and friendlier both to the event professionals and their audience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Attendees and event leaders are ready and hungry for something new, exciting, memorable, and shareable, and the demand for event innovation is rumbling beneath the surface. This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features. Know a venue that would be a great fit?

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees. Just as with corporate planners, the first step is to look at the attendee list and try to predict expectations. Don’t fret!

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Today, networking is the second biggest motivator for event attendees , behind only content.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. It is not one hotel property trying to work autonomously, or one venue or restaurant working in a silo, it’s the entire industry coming together to make San Antonio a premium destination for both conventions and tourists. But life had different plans.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Today, to coax attendees out of their homes, event organizers will have to give them a reason to get on a plane. Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination. In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Because of that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Since the meeting industry is shaped by attendee expectations, successful events have to cater to millennials. Attendees want more control over the meeting agenda. Letting attendees choose their path links them to the content at hand.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. You will want to make sure the materials included will provide sufficient volume for the size of the venue. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. In an industry shaped by attendee expectations, successful events have to cater to their wants and desires. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now. labor force at 35%.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. News and World Report,” he says. Equity for All in Rip City Photo: My People’s Market 5 @ Self Enhancement Inc.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In 2017, we discussed this very question in two insightful episodes of the EventIcons podcast which you can check out here and here. Lighting is important, but attendees need to hear presenters better than they need to see them. When the squeeze is on for venue space, it makes sense to capitalize on events that are booked back to back.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

He passed away in 2017 before the final touches were added. Courtney Bales, director of event operations for Oracle Corporation, was eager to see the new 49,775-square-foot, column-free ballroom and the terraces that will leave no doubt in attendee minds what city they are in.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It includes organizing resources, managing budgets, coordinating logistics,ensuring that the event aligns with the objectives of the host organization, and of course, providing the best user experience for attendees. These events can take different forms: In-person Events: People, speakers and companies meeting on-site in a dedicated venue.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 30, 2022

Monterey Bay Aquarium shares a customized sustainability report with clients who have events at the venue. The Monterey Bay Aquarium became a certified carbon-neutral organization in 2017, offsetting its direct and indirect carbon emissions, including the commutes of staff members and volunteers.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

I even organize my own annual fundraiser, hosting over 1,000 attendees every year to support cancer research and treatment. The marketing team will focus on event promotion , communicating with attendees and donors, and generating buzz around the big day or night. Branding/Design. Vendors (decor, AV, F&B, security). Ticket sales.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 23, 2018

million annual visitors, breaks 2017 record appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. million delegates and attendees last year, the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) announced a record-breaking year. That’s almost one event daily which is not surprising for the region’s largest trade venue.

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DCI

JULY 5, 2023

With post-pandemic meetings placing a central emphasis on experience creation and meaningful travel , the types of venues that meeting planners are seeking are evolving with a focus on transformative event spaces. So, what do these findings mean for venues and destination organizations? So, what do these creative spaces look like?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2021

Nestled in the heart of downtown, the freshly minted GCCC — which had a $140 million makeover in 2017 that added 47,000 square feet of exhibit and meeting space — boasts a total of 1.8 million square feet, four exhibit halls with 373,000 square feet of exhibit space, three ballrooms, and 75 meeting rooms.

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