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. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The personal touch attendees expect from meetings is now largely being delivered with the help of machines. Yes, the event business has officially entered the realm of high-tech. Smart Meetings covered all the must-have tech advances this year to help you stay at the top of your game. Park MGM Ideation Studio.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017. Her work has contributed to several industry awards, including the Most Profitable Business Award and the Creative Business Award in 2022 and the Event Space Award in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

How to host powerful DEI-aligned events in Washington DC Fresh concepts, rolling out new directives and coordinating new business objectives can involve complex processes. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. meeting space. The exhibition is slated to run until March 2024. “To

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

If you’re planning an event, there’s one step that is essential to making that event happen: creating the event budget. It might seem daunting and finite to create an event budget, but as long as you make one that is realistic and builds in padding in case of emergency, you’ll be all set. Short on time? Description.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Event timelines should support you, not weigh you down.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Smart Meetings turned to the experts to compile a list of smart tips for this action-packed destination. Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017. Smart Monday.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The disruption caused by the pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation in the events world is no exception. The urgent call to restaff hotels and events teams and engage discriminating audiences will include many unimaginable trials, learning new skills and, ultimately, a reinvention of ourselves and the industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Switching careers to discover your passion There is a near endless list of jobs in the world but some people were just born for events and hospitality. Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. Today, she is the property’s director of event management. But life had different plans.”

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events. TunnelBear.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Meetings are happening more frequently than ever before. Corporate leaders everywhere are looking to events as viable marketing channels, or as engaging platforms for internal initiatives. With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

hotels located in historic buildings and locations unveil new meeting rooms and renovations. It was converted to a boutique lifestyle hotel in 2017. Located in downtown Nashville’s art district, the hotel includes its own onsite art museum, which groups can book for meetings and social events. and 1,400 sq.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events. You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace. We also have a special treat: learn the origin story of Endless Events straight from our Chief Event Einstein himself.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Eight Out-of-the-box Event Income Ideas 1. Give attendees a deal on your next event. One of the biggest obstacles in selling an event into the future is the possibility the attendee can’t make it. Record and sponsor your breakout sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

The event was organized by the colony’s Irish vicar, Ricardo Artur. Then, in 1772, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched in the streets of what is now New York City to honor the patron saint and the enthusiasm for the event blossomed there and in other early American cities, such as Boston. Augustine, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? 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. Or, hold your event in an urban forest.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

Tech continues to play a more significant role in events, from both a planning and experiential perspective. Excitingly, virtual attendance at events is not only possible but is now becoming a serious contender in the event world. We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. has named Diamond senior meeting manager. Elizabeth Burks.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

a Smart Meetings podcast, host JT Long, vice president and content director of Smart Meetings, explores essential strategies for ensuring safety in an increasingly risky world. Kevin Coffey : Kevin Coffey is our travel security and meeting risk advisor and trainer. In this episode of What One Thing? , Welcome Kevin, thank you.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Well for starters, don’t blink.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Why are your venues a great place for groups to meet at or to tour? Staples Center. experiences.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 18, 2018

A new report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) found that the number of providers offering high-speed broadband required for streaming keynotes and virtual meetings could be limited. When Will Meetings Be Affected? The post Will Death of Net Neutrality Kill the Event Store? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

Placemakr, formerly WhyHotel , started as a pop-up in 2017 but later became a hotel brand with long-term plans designed for long-term stays. The post The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings. The project is scheduled to develop 50 Echo hotels.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Another question is, “What does this mean for corporate event planning?”—if Regis Atlanta, and entered the digital side of things in 2017 when he got into Ethereum (or ETH [pronounced “eeth”]). Read More : Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix. if it means anything at all.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

In 2017, Pierce earned the Rising Star award with the property. Mazmanian is director of account services, live events for virtual event platform Bluewater Technologies in Wixom, Michigan. Volm is senior vice president of sales and success for virtual and hybrid events platform Hubilo Technologies. BJ Mazmanian.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. Since 2017, it has acquired or launched six brands to add to its portfolio.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. For a centennial event for National Automobile Dealers Association in January 2017, she created an authentic NOLA experience with a futuristic twist. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. Pereira is director of event management for Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa in the Cayman Islands.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Resources for green meetings; for today, and for the future Earth Day: it’s not just about spending extra time thinking about what we love about nature. Together, they named the event “Earth Day,” and Hayes’ team expanded the event to include the entire U.S. February 2017. What about your event badges?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Armed with her outlook, notes and events apps, her trusty three-ring binder and a medium black coffee, Samuels leads events that go off without a hitch. Planning an event is not simple,” she says. “[The In 2017, she passed on her first try. Afterwards, she treats herself to some much-needed self-care and rest.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Switch , an event and marketing agency in Chicago, appointed Hirsch to senior vice president of sales and marketing. Hirsch brings three decades of experience in hospitality and business event sales and marketing to his new position. Carre has been in hospitality and event management for over 25 years. Joe Hirsch. Amy Pooser.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Before Convene, he worked as assistant director of event operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. -based location in New York City.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Whether it is hurricanes, fires, live shooters or picketers, most event professionals will eventually find themselves in the situation of putting into action emergency measures developed with the hope that they would never be used. Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.”

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