Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

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. Speaker Power. Smart Tip: Bring your own thermos and refill at water stations for a sustainable hydration strategy.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. For example, consider using a third-party A/V rental provider for your conference as compared to the venue’s more costly in-house service.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

” And so yeah there was a lot discussion going on and we’ve seen a lot of discussion going on in the planner community about how this is going to affect. October 2017, sometimes I wish I could do dramatic readings of press releases. Brandt Krueger: October 2017, PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical. So it was 2012.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance. 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. meeting space.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

Don’t stop at just the big-ticket items like your venue, food and beverage, and AV (although these do make it on the list). And once you get there, will it be a $100 cab ride to the venue? Pro tip: use a tool like Social Tables’ Pocket Planner to use CIC-approved quantities for food and beverage. Explore all your venue options.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Coffey shares critical steps and advice to help meeting planners and travelers safeguard themselves and their guests, drawing on his extensive experience in the field. How did you make the transition to private life, to being a speaker, and how did catching bad guys help you move into managing risk for meeting planners?

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. The challenge is that as demand for meetings rises, so will the cost of finding and renting the perfect venue. That’s why planners making the case for more resources are also being tasked to prove ROI (with real data). The Curious Case of Event Production Budgets.

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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. Napa Valley Film Festival 2017 photo by Bob McClenahan. In emergency situations, technology often fails.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. I am a planner by nature,” she says. “I 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.

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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.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination. Dean shared that while the island is ahead of the national average for staffing due in part to the return of those who were displaced after Hurricane Maria in 2017, a lot of businesses still aren’t fully staffed. That is leadership,” said Matej.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

MTV’s 2017 Video Music Awards would be the perfect inspiration. This interview with Superfly co-founder Rick Farman dissects the anatomy of a music festival from its themes to the evolution of its venues, including the reaction of festival sponsors to the growth and changes within the events. Trade Show Tips for the New Year.

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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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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! So, let’s dive in!

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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. Indoors, meeting planners are seeking “airy,” well-ventilated spaces with natural lighting.

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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. And while the guests and speakers will always have their way of getting people to listen, what can you as the event planner do to help? The Stress behind Event Management. Of course, you need to be authentic.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Key Takeaway for Planners. Planners should adjust budgets to anticipate higher rates and book event space as early as possible. Key Takeaway for Event Planners.

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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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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

And even for the seasoned event planners of the industry, AV, in particular, can get quite overwhelming. The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts.

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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? So much so that the idea was the theme of IMEX America 2017, arguably the pinnacle of events for the industry at large.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

This new demand for innovation among event attendees and planners creates an environment where the industry must adapt to stay ahead of the curve. Sponsors can also drop white papers at expos, and attendees can receive mobile badges when they enter a venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. Just as with corporate planners, the first step is to look at the attendee list and try to predict expectations. So what’s going to work in your venue? Is there anything sweeter than summer?

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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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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

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. of event space and is LEED certified with a waste diversion rate of 78% placing the facility in the top 5% of green businesses in the U.S.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Louis Public Radio in May of 2017, when the prospect of a convention center upgrade seemed increasingly likely following a local election. “So, of event and meeting space, carried a total budget of $325 million, she says, “We have booked 68 major meetings with planners that otherwise would not have considered San Antonio.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

2017 was another big year for the group business industry, which we saw grow 4% over the previous year. Planners and properties created a record number of events with our diagramming software , and hundreds of new connections are being made all the time through Social Tables’ planning network. With that growth comes change.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

He passed away in 2017 before the final touches were added. Event planners taking the initial tours of the building had a lot to admire. The green initiatives are something we look for in a venue because it aligns with our goals at Oracle,” she said before heading up the escalator to see for herself. A Warm Welcome.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Have enough stations for the number of attendees and make sure they are placed at convenient intervals around the festival venue. Or strict parking conditions at your outdoor venue that you need to make sure attendees comply with. The beautiful outdoors is your venue after all! They ensure everyone can park safely and legally.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The stadium is going to be an entertainment venue in addition to a football stadium. 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. How will the relocation to Mandalay Bay affect MGM in general? How did everyone come together?

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DCI

JUNE 13, 2023

The latest edition of the Meeting Room of the Future, a research study conducted by Development Counsellors International in partnership with the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), provides firsthand insight into the world of meetings and conferences from meeting planners and venue operators.

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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. I would find three-quarters of the event planners didn’t care about sustainable efforts and events. Individual reports are based on the exact number of people in attendance. At first, “it was a battle,” he told Convene. “I

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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. F&B, A/V, and venue rental. When it comes to events, planners are designing experiences for our five senses, which are all tied so closely to our memories. More often than not, these things come down to the price tag.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

With so many events and venues to manage, getting VIP attendees to show up is no easy task. For planners, it’s the ultimate test in timing and logistics, which means there’s no breathing room for errors. . . . Meeting and event planners across any industry are looking for new and exciting venue types. Just simple.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., 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: . Better events, less stress. Recruit a facilitator.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Souksanith was previously venue production manager at The Mason Dallas. Previously, Collett was global head of events, after joining the company in 2017. Anna Clover. Pawin “P.J.”

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