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. No participants had ever visited Madagascar, marking a new adventure for attendees. Below are the award winners and their contributions to the industry. Enter: Sydney, Australia.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2019

Successful transfer of knowledge and satisfying the individual needs of attendees are the most effective ways for planners to keep them engaged, according to a recent study. The results of the survey informed meeting professionals what makes events successful and how to please their attendees. 6 Attendee Archetypes.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

To save you from having to sift through the overwhelming amount of material out there, Smart Meetings spent the last year pinpointing places that are particularly suitable to attendees and their ever-changing needs. Here are 12 of our top destination stories from 2018.

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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

That’s why we’ve put together this list of creative ways to connect your attendees. Use technology to better connect your attendees. And that trend is expected to continue in 2018. Event apps are often designed as a holistic approach to organizing and engaging event attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

states’ data privacy regulations closer to the European Union’s Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which passed in 2018. It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “It The new laws will bring these U.S.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

It is offering attendees insights into leading industries and innovative research. To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. Casino room, attendees have panoramic views of Stuttgart’s landmarks.

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Endless Events

JULY 27, 2018

You can also ask the potential attendees to pay a sort of “attendance deposit”, which will be returned when their attendance has been confirmed. Gen Z Marketing Lessons from VidCon 2018. Aside from the experience, there are two more major things you expect meeting attendees to take home: knowledge and new opportunities.

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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. Attendees expect things to get easier. To keep clients and attendees happy, it’s more important than ever to speed things up this year. Better buckle up! Last year’s boom knows no bust.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Rather than one wide stage raised at a single level, there is a central raised section that makes the speaker seem like he is among the audience which can help with attendee engagement. What stands out overall is a bright and uplifting vibe to energize attendees. A post shared by @ beingoodcompany on Sep 28, 2018 at 10:31am PDT.

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Smart Meetings

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. Most attendees walk around events with immediate access to social media. If not, planners could be losing opportunities for potential attendees and sponsors. The Facebook Effect .

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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. The first step toward accommodating a need is asking attendees if they require any special arrangements. Initiating Active Listening. Moving on to #UsToo.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. No detail was too small, MPI really kept in mind the needs and desires of attendees during overhauling the event. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working!

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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 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 23, 2018

The interest of every sponsor is to find a way to interact to the attendee and track this interaction in a longer duration. (We’ll remind you of upcoming episodes.) We would love for you to join us LIVE and bring your questions for our icons. We do this for you! peterpoehle Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. While event tech (AI, data security, VR, and AR) is maturing and would undoubtedly be a centerpiece of many conferences this year, trendsetters are looking several steps beyond at ideas concerning event design and the personalization of the attendee’s journey. Will Curran Click To Tweet.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 30, 2018

Last Updated May 4, 2018. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. 2018 Education Conferences. APRIL 2018 CONFERENCES. EUA 2018 Annual Conference. Attendees will include leaders from the enterprise, investment, higher education, and PreK – 12 communities. OLC Innovate 2018. Start Date.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

2,566 trade attendees from 62 countries. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 18, 2018. Dominguez was especially enthusiastic about the clarity of the remote images, which Smart Meetings attendees could see were indeed far better than conferencing tech. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 18, 2018.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Attendees want access to nature—whether it’s strolling along a park-like setting or spending time by the water. 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. Meet in earshot of nature.

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Smart Meetings

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. Ponte Vedra Inn & Club , Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida—Free Golf. of total meeting space. of total meeting space. Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov. 21 and Dec.

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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. Planners did not seem to be in synch with attendee priorities in a few areas. Marketing and promotion. percent used video.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Just as you should periodically refresh your merch designs to reflect changing trends (and event calendars), you should make sure your attendees get to choose between those multiple designs. Chloe McAlpin | The Simple Joy Of Being (@chloe_mcalpin) May 7, 2018. Published December 5, 2018. ” You need this newsletter.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

Attendee engagement is our main focus this year and part of that is interacting with them way before the event starts. Guests: More Than Just Attendees. Most events nowadays are centered around creating a worthwhile experience for their attendees. Understanding Engagement for 2018. Click To Tweet. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. Ahead of an event, event managers must determine the appropriate level of protection and screening needed for each day, based on the threat assessment of the attendees, topic of discussion, area and building.

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Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Sustainable events are one of our top choices for 2018 Event Trends.The sustainable event trend is continuing to grow with no signs of stopping so it’s time to get on board! According to meetgreen.com the typical conference waste attendee produces 1.89KG of waste per day, 1.16KG of that will go directly to a landfill.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2018

The iconic event is so successful because there are a boatload of experiences that create lasting memories for attendees, such as HBO’s Westworld experiential event. What to consider when you are accommodating international attendees, planning for security situations, favorite moments from the 2018 event and so much more! .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Meet the 2018 Planners of the Year. He designed a virtual wine tasting and networking experience that led attendees from as far away as Atlanta on a journey through an interactive space to learn about the spirits, the cause and each other. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What do your attendees think about your event? What was the experience like for in-person versus virtual attendees at your hybrid event? In this post, we’ve compiled 51 must-ask event survey questions that you can paste directly into your post-event surveys to gain crucial insights into the attendee, sponsor, and employee experience.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018. Following along with our 2018 event trends, we have decided to highlight some of the worlds most unique and memorable outdoor venues.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 26, 2018

Your best attendees are often glued to Facebook, Instagram, and other networks. Event Tech Is Going Strong in 2018. Event profs now use sophisticated tech like profile matching systems to gather like-minded attendees and automated handwritten thank-you notes for that extra post-event service. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

No, it isn’t a scene from a Viking battle—it’s an attendee at one of the many mountain festivals where travelers can enjoy good food, wine and lots of alpine recreation. A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations. Savor the Summit .

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018. You can get hyper-creative with custom floor plans and put your own spin on it, or have a map that helps attendees maneuver around an event as you would if it were in person,” Amy says. We’re global.

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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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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

Not only that: attendees want choices , and to be a part of meetings that benefit not only their specific goals as professionals, but also add value to their lives in a more holistic sense. The question is, how can planners create these types of attendee experiences? Personalized event agendas and experiences take priority.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 14, 2024

I have been in the Travel and Incentive industry since 2018. I enjoy working with the attendees and making connections with our clients and supplier partners. I am a Travel Program Coordinator. What do you like about your job? Everyday is different! I like a fast-paced environment that looks a bit different each day.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

The annual trade show of National Association of Music Merchants welcomes more than 100,000 attendees from around the world, but the planners use a variety of different spaces—including hotels and indoor and outdoor areas—to create opportunities for segments of attendees to cluster.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

The good news is that your attendees crave engagement more than ever. Speaking of top-notch AV, we’ve whipped up a free webinar to help you fulfill the five senses via AV so you can wow attendees right from the start. Registration is the first opportunity for attendees to form a concrete opinion about your event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using various methods, businesses seek out attendees and exhibitors to recruit or pull them away from official negotiated hotel blocks. Unauthorized access, use and selling of data : A poacher may obtain attendee information by unauthorized use of a website or database, or they may purchase data from an unauthorized seller.

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