Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. With a state-of-the-art convention center, an abundance of hotel rooms, ease of accessibility, award-winning dining and world-class entertainment, Orlando offers everything meeting planners need to create memorable experiences for their attendees,” she said. “We billion).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

New Skills David Peckinpaugh Technology should be a tool, not a driver, said David Peckinpaugh, president and CEO of Maritz Holdings, reflecting on how some planners are incorporating some of the new virtual streaming skills they learned over the pandemic because they can, rather than because of the results it will drive.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

New ideas and technologies set to shake things up in 2024 Our industry declared the pandemic was a long-awaited opportunity to reimage events and brand experiences. Demand for Something New Humans are experiencing technological innovation at warp speed. But what really happened?

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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. Will Curran: Hello.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: 2017 Event Trends – #EventIcons Episode 40. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. Is your clients data safe?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

In 2017, she passed on her first try. At her first event for which she was lead planner, a 200-plus person conference in Louisville, she says, “I was a nervous wreck, and I probably held my breath through the entire three-day event.” Despite her doubts, in early 2016, she began studying for the exam anyway.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. That’s why planners making the case for more resources are also being tasked to prove ROI (with real data). 53% of corporate planners and respondents working at a planning firms, told us they expected higher budgets in the coming year. We took a deeper look.

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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. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. In fact, demand for such venues already rose 4% in 2017. Better buckle up! HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). State of Event Sponsorships 2017 – #EventIcons Episode 66. Click here to subscribe via RSS (non-iTunes feed): Video & Audio or Audio Only. Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Peter Poehle of SponsorMyEvent ( @peterpoehle ). LumaFusion. Hubspot CRM. Event Profs RUN.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

After a hopeful summer, filled with festivals, industry events , and a whole lot of catching up, event planners and professionals find themselves in a pickle yet again. Also with where we’re at right now in technology, some opportunities can mitigate the risk to the organization while still accomplishing goals,” he adds.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

MTV’s 2017 Video Music Awards would be the perfect inspiration. It merged technology with new ways to connect the performers to the audience. Any event planner knows that winning the attendees’ attention needs to start way before the booth is set up, beginning with the first event tweet or post sent on social media.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Formerly a postgraduate in public relations and advertising, working with technology clients as a PR executive, a vacation to the Cayman Islands was all it took to change Pereira’s career trajectory forever. “I Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. I am a planner by nature,” she says. “I

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. 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. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half! The tech is here!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” Las Vegas is known for having some of most advanced security technology in place in the world. “It 1, 2017, shots rang out for 10 minutes straight, killing 58 people and injuring 851. Strangers Stepped Up. Hospitality Strong Won Day.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. These personas make industry planners’ lives easier — even for Experient. But make no mistake — the networking is there: over 3,000 face-to-face meetings were scheduled at C2 2017 alone.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

February 2017. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Beach pollution at Kuta beach, Bali. Where Do We Go from Here?

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking. Google brought to bear its technological know-how in extending the Coachella experience far beyond its physical borders. The Stress behind Event Management. HP brought down the stars through colorful light displays.

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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. After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. I know we are!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

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. These personas make the lives of industry planners easier — even Experient’s own.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Starting March 31, the Marriott group of hotels will be cutting the commission it pays to third-party planners and intermediaries to 7% from the industry-standard 10%. 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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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So much so that 80% of meeting planners report their jobs involve more experience creation than they did just two to five years ago. The question is, how can planners create these types of attendee experiences? That’s where event technology comes in. Multiple, customizable, and interactive options for event-goers is key.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 30, 2019

The average spend has increased in both 2017 and 2018, compared to previous years, with one in two buyers reporting a rise in their overall incentive travel budget and the number of eligible participants. While many planners stick close to home, the use of long-haul trips continues to gain momentum.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

IMEX America’s biggest gathering ever propelled full-speed ahead on Day Three in Las Vegas, fueled by meeting planner and supplier energy and the usual steady supply of news and demos by properties and destinations. Download the full show statistics from IMEX America 2017. Planner Portals from Hyatt and Crowne Plaza.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. When it comes to events, planners are designing experiences for our five senses, which are all tied so closely to our memories. Event technology. of planners are struggling to make a case for how valuable the right tech tools can be?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

With all the technology and everything we have now, you know what hasn’t changed? This spirit of partnership was evident on a larger scale following the mass shootings in Las Vegas from a room at Mandalay Bay just before IMEX America 2017. Does MGM actively collaborate with IMEX Group before each IMEX America? I know who they are.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2018

Also, think of ways to incorporate virtual reality or gaming experiences as we are using technology more than ever. The results came from experiential marketing and virtual technology. With our fast-paced world and technology being the ultimate connection, you can quickly gather information that will positively impact your event.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Instead of settling for below-average meetings, planners can do a few things to ensure participants feel their time spent was meaningful beyond reaching an outcome: . For more insights from Chris Kelly download our latest report, featuring 12 trends shaping our industry in 2017. . Better events, less stress. Try Social Tables Today.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. In 2017, we discussed this very question in two insightful episodes of the EventIcons podcast which you can check out here and here. Knowing how to negotiate event AV is a must-have skill for any event planner.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

San Francisco-based Lime—formerly known as Limebike—introduced app-based bicycle rentals in June 2017 at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and expanded a month later to the cities of Key Biscayne, Florida; South Bend, Indiana; Denver; and Lake Tahoe, California. The Players. Safety Tips. Encourage attendees to wear a helmet.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

And even for the seasoned event planners of the industry, AV, in particular, can get quite overwhelming. Often the strongest headache and the biggest concern for event planners. But here’s the kicker – when scouting a venue for an event, planners are looking for a number of different things. Is this new technology?

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MeetingPool

APRIL 27, 2017

“So many of the benefits that technology can bring to our industry are still untapped potential; we want to help event planners to see and understand what technology can do for them,” says Carina Bauer, CEO of the IMEX Group.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan broke ground in March 2017 on a $1.5 Planners can find 60,000 sq. The expansion will bring it to 1.4 million sq.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 7, 2016

The post Technology takes off at ibtm world 2016 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meetings industry technology went mainstream at ibtm world 2016 in Barcelona last week. ibtm world will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2017. ibtm world. “The Next year’s event will be staged 28 – 30 November in Barcelona.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In a perfect world, Grimes would like to see the industry develop contracts acknowledging that modern technology enables both sides to determine their actual damages arising from a cancellation. “In However, in the meantime he cautions planners to be prepared.

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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. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. In fact, demand for such venues already rose 4% in 2017. Better buckle up! HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

In 2017, when the market changed and the company offered buyouts , she decided it was the ideal time to create those sorts of moments for more companies that were open to creative collaboration. The company acquired a wireless division and she managed the announcement, working closely with company executives.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

This can include innovative use of technology, surprise elements, exceptional speakers, or unique venue setups. The strategies outlined below are designed to transform how event planners approach, analyze, and learn from failures, laying the groundwork for future success.

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