Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

In addition to the Olympic venues, London cleaned up and rebuilt its canals, extended and built new transportation, and invested in its hospitality infrastructure. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 Read More : Roundup of Post-Event Life for Olympic Venues. million visitors. Concentration. Singapore; 2.

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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? It was the most crucial part of everything we did.

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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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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

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.

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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. These slides give us an overview of how to make the stage a perfect focal point for any occasion. Are you willing to go ultra high-tech? Virtual Meetings Need to Take It up a Notch.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Source: Encore Event Technologies. Aspects of the Arizona landscape and LTEN’s technology theme were the inspiration for this beautiful stage set, because of the event’s location. RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. But it’s also about the contrast created between technology and physical, tangible objects.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

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? Organizations that have seen the value of events (and event budget trends) are ready to invest further, but that’s not the case for everyone.

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

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

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. Video was one of the greatest movers in 2017, and it’s no wonder its use is still on the rise this year. Event Professionals Go Back to the Lab. Click To Tweet.

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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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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. But life had different plans.”

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

That’s where event technology comes in. Guests want event concepts that matter to their unique selves, which means planners and venues have to focus on accommodating for each individual, creating personally fulfilling experiences that cater to all of these layered needs. The result?

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also: Value experiences over material goods Want to share those experiences usually via social media Have higher technological literacy Are 62% more likely to travel than their generation X counterparts As the average screen time per day increases, millennials place more value on face-to-face meetings.

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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. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet. Holy moly.).

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As a demographic, they also value experiences over material goods, want to share those experiences (usually via social media), have higher technological literacy, and are 62% more likely to travel then their generation X counterparts. Technology is allowing planners to pull off more than ever before. So what’s a planner to do?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The stadium is going to be an entertainment venue in addition to a football stadium. 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.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Event goers can let you know if the venue temperature is an issue, whether lighting is adequate for note-taking at a conference and if they are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of amenities. But, not even 15% were using more sophisticated technologies to collect data, like beacons and RFID wristbands. Arrange wearable biotechnology.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event. Branding/Design.

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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. When the squeeze is on for venue space, it makes sense to capitalize on events that are booked back to back. Don’t be worried about asking your venue this either. It’s tricky. Rigging points.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this article, we’ll dive into the core aspects of event management, practical strategies, and the latest technology solutions shaping the future of events. These events can take different forms: In-person Events: People, speakers and companies meeting on-site in a dedicated venue. What is Event Management?

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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. Event technology. So where does one draw the line between event needs and event wants ? More often than not, these things come down to the price tag. The Big Three. So why is it that 12.6%

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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., Simple things such as big windows; green plants; reliable technology; great coffee; and easy access to whiteboards, markers, paper, and post-its go a long way toward getting projects done.

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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. In 2017, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosted a whopping 353 MICE events including 103 mega-events that attracted 2.6 That’s almost one event daily which is not surprising for the region’s largest trade venue.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Security With the mass shooting in Las Vegas that happened just prior to the 2017 IMEX America event , still top of mind, the IMEX organizers are convinced that the industry must stay vigilant, resilient, and unified on the need for globally recognized and agreed-upon security standards for both show organizers and venues.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

It was a great learning experience working with technology and international partners. At that time, it was 2017, and I knew that the best you can do is to start moving as soon as possible. If all the hotel, catering, venue, transportation are not there, we need to ask ourselves: What is an event? Is it the platform?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

It's a bit ironic that the largest collection of digital technology is displayed in a traditional trade show setup at CES LINK [link] each year. However, there is an opportunity to look at the technology on display at this large consumer technology show and consider the future of the event marketer's toolkit. .

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

This team will get deep into the details in order to plan every piece — from searching for venues to working with vendors and sponsors. At a granular level, their focus will be on confirming vendors (food and beverage, lighting, A/V), working closely with the venue, and creating a production schedule for the event.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

Prevention strategy: Start with a detailed plan covering every event aspect, from timelines and venue selection to vendor contracts and emergency plans. Poor Venue Choice The choice of venue can make or break an event. Prevention strategy: Select a venue that aligns with the event’s objectives and audience size.

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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.

Trends 74

Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 74

The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. It sparked my interest in event venues and the experience itself opened my eyes to all the possibilities of this new world. Could they be used as venues?

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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 The expansion will bring it to 1.4 million sq. Javits Convention Center. The Jacob K.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The PwC Gaming Masters was founded in 2017 by Gian Luca Vitale, Gaming & Esports Advisory, Lead Business Development Gaming & Esports at PwC Germany, who also holds the naming rights for this event. So what we say is that esports is also about talents, about technology. Venue: Congress Centre Kursaal Interlaken.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 29, 2019

Talking about the new facilities at the newly opened convention centre, Simon Burgess, general manager, Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC) said: “The construction of our two‐phase USD 397 million redevelopment was completed in 2017. The theme of ‘innovation’ extends beyond the Centre’s walls to the City at large.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 29, 2019

phase USD 397 million redevelopment was completed in 2017. This venue has now emerged as an extremely modern, flexible and technologically advanced meetings and events venues. Key to delivering unprecedented flexibility was the installation of three different types of seating: hinged, rotating and retractable seats.

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