Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov. So, it was a no-brainer for us to be part of the 2018 edition.”. 27–29 in Barcelona, Spain.

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings. “Each and every time we close the street to host a private second-line parade for a client, it gives me goose bumps to see the big smiles on each and every face.”.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 A special episode of #EventIcons from IMEX 2018. This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. The post PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards appeared first on Smart Meetings. Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program.

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DECEMBER 27, 2018

They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. Paddlefish, which was named Orlando’s best seafood restaurant in 2018 Orlando Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards, has private event spaces for groups of 30 to 250.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The post October 2018 Power Player: Scott Hermes, President of Irvine Company appeared first on Smart Meetings. He spent 15 years at Starwood Hotels, where he was area managing director for St. Regis, Luxury Collection, Westin, Sheraton and W, as well as senior vice president of sales and field marketing for its North American division.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. And that’s a good thing: Studies have repeatedly shown that more voices in the conversation make for more profitable companies. Initiating Active Listening. Moving on to #UsToo.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

Event Sponsorship is most essential part of every event. Organization can build a brand by making sponsor in live event which is engaging and driving business results. But how can an event prof make sure the sponsor aligns with the needs of the event? Join us today to find out.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

A post shared by @ beingoodcompany on Sep 28, 2018 at 10:31am PDT. Forca Dimec 2018. A post shared by EverBlock Systems (@everblock) on Sep 17, 2018 at 12:41pm PDT. VOICE Summit 2018. A post shared by Beth Lawrence (@_beth_lawrence_) on Jul 25, 2018 at 11:51am PDT. View this post on Instagram.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

— Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) October 9, 2018. The rooms also include luxurious bedding, wood floors, plush bathrobes “green” amenities and refrigerators. NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/Qdva5UwMZi.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

27, 2018–Jan. 21–27, 2018 and use the code CYBER2018. 23, 2018 and April 25, 2019. 23 and 26, 2018, and use the code CYBER18. of total meeting space. Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov. 29, 2019 to receive unlimited complimentary golf on the resort’s two championship courses. 21 and Dec.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Aug 14, 2018 at 11:28am PDT. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Apr 23, 2018 at 8:37am PDT. Meet in earshot of nature. In Wallace J.

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JANUARY 1, 2019

A January 2018 report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite explains just how important social media is in the average internet consumer’s life. The report from WeAreSocial and Hootsuite shows that in January 2018, Facebook dominated the list of top social media platforms with 2.17 The Facebook Effect . billion active users.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

A post shared by Las Alcobas (@lasalcobas) on Nov 24, 2018 at 10:54am PST. A post shared by Hotel Villagio (@hotelvillagio) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT. A post shared by Vista Collina Resort (@vistacollina) on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:48am PDT. Why not hold it somewhere memorable—say, the rolling hills of California’s Wine Country

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov. 27-29, IBTM announced the full list of 2018’s finalists.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

While some may believe these seemingly progressive actions will simply restore the travel and tourism industry to the way it was in 2018, the concept of travel from our pre-Covid days no longer exists. We can not hop in a time machine and return to the pre-pandemic world of 2018 travel and tourism. Going Back To Nature.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Only 65 percent of companies plan to host a party this year, according to the 2018 Holiday Party Survey Report released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. If companies seem a little less jolly this holiday season, it may not be your imagination. This is the lowest number since 2009. It may not be because your boss is a Scrooge.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We asked Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM, director of client services and events with Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and a 2018 Smart Women in Meetings Award winner, to share her perspective as a native Mexican who grew up in the hospitality industry. As a newly naturalized U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. — Jennifer Harrington (@JenLovesTravel) November 6, 2018. — Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) November 6, 2018. Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. Gary Hernbroth, Keynote Speaker. MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/mATAj5WVOS. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/bSlC0vtdHm.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2024

I have been in the Travel and Incentive industry since 2018. Thanks Brittany, for being our Get to Know ME subject this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I am a Travel Program Coordinator. What do you like about your job? Everyday is different!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2021

From 2014 to 2018, Caesars Entertainment invested $250 million in its AC resorts, including construction of the East Coast’s largest event facility, Waterfront Conference Center , and renovating Harrah’s Coastal and Harbour towers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. And, of course, we Instagrammed them all. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

A post shared by Disneyland (@disneyland) on Mar 21, 2018 at 10:39am PDT. A post shared by Coachella (@coachella) on Apr 13, 2018 at 5:46pm PDT. A post shared by Santa Cruz Waves (@santacruzwaves) on Aug 28, 2018 at 12:57pm PDT. A post shared by Newport Beach (@visitnewportbeach) on Jul 17, 2018 at 9:05am PDT.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2018

2018 Diversion Tracker. 2018 Diversion Tracker. 2018 Diversion Tracker. SMG Salt Lake Green Team – Environmental Policy (the all-ruling code!). SMG Salt Lake Green Team – Sustainable Events Program (the outward facing doc we send clients, partners, vendors, etc.). Salt Palace Solar Array. Video for ASAE.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

He has spent 11 of these years at InterContinental properties, and most recently served as general manager of Marriott International – Sheraton Tel Aviv, which saw him named Marriott General Manager of the Year in 2018 for successfully guiding the properties through numerous renovations and a rebrand.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The Fall 2018 Meetings Outlook by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) confirms that the industry is alive, well and thriving. The meetings industry is changing, and this is good news. The report described the results of an MPI survey that underscored that these changes could result in events being more impactful for their attendees.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. Personalization Reigns Supreme in 2018. Going on a trade show this 2018? If you want to grab the attention of people, if you want to promote your event, if you want to delight people at your event—you need to take the time to do it well. Will Curran Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Gamez served as a board member for SF Travel and was chairman in 2018 and 2019 , so this partnership looks like one of promise. Through partnering with Visit California and nearby DMOs, such as San Francisco Travel Association , Gamez also plans to expand the city’s reach to the community at large.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. A post shared by Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (@iditarodsleddograce) on Oct 18, 2018 at 3:59am PDT. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit . View this post on Instagram. Loosen your belts, foodies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Fox, AWE co-founder and 2018 president, put it. Live at the Women in Events Happy Hour at IMEX 2018! Posted by Association for Women in Events on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. Premium membership adds coaching, access to a new job board and inclusion in the speaker directory. should not be an excuse,” as Kiki J.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Upcoming this month are Anesthesiology 2018 (Oct. No peace” and carrying signs that read, “One job should be enough.”. Moscone Center is currently the site of IDWeek, a health care conference. 13–17) and Oracle’s OpenWorld (Oct. 22–25), one of the year’s largest meetings in the city.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 – In this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ). PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!).

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2021

In 2018, a Nature Climate Change study found that global tourism , an industry growing faster than international trade, accounts for eight percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: 2018 Event Industry Trends – #EventIcons Episode 92. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ). Tahira Endean of BCIC ( @TahiraCreates ). Healthy Tips For Event Profs – #EventIcons Episode 96.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees. Those financial winds might change in the next few years.

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