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. PCMA CEO Sherrif Karamat would like to see the meetings industry act as model for how inclusion can be integrated into the workplace, the expo floor and the conversation.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2018

This week we are celebrating the new year and looking forward to 2018 event industry trends. In this episode, our hosts – Brandt Krueger, Alex Plaxen, Tahira Endean & Audrey Gallien are here to talk about what is trending in the event industry in 2018. PS have your seen our guide to 2018 Event Trends ? Happy New Year!!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Modern technology, such as virtual reality , is changing the meetings and events industry in ways that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago. 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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings. In her role, Valenti loves to showcase the Mardi Gras spirit to visitors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018.

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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. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other. Awarded to: CWT Meetings and Events with PRA. Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program.

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Smart Meetings

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. Here’s a roundup of the latest meeting developments at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. . of meeting space.

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018. “ Remo is a map-based virtual meeting and event platform. We have universities that want to do their football stadium on a map and you come and have a meeting in the stadium. What is Remo? We’re global.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for meeting professionals to recognize how the diverse backgrounds of hospitality workers has added a richness in the breadth and level of service that can be offered at events. How can the observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month bring more meaning to meetings ?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The meetings industry is changing, and this is good news. The Fall 2018 Meetings Outlook by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) confirms that the industry is alive, well and thriving. Other survey findings included a trend of shorter, more frequent meetings.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. Will this merger change that? October 2017.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It was through joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 1983 that he learned a lot about the industry. MPI has been instrumental for me in learning and gaining practical meetings experience. Attending a 12-week CMP study group with 25 meeting planners was invaluable. I was not very good,” he says. “My

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Wyndham Rewards is the best hospitality benefits club, according to WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Program report. The post Wyndham Tops WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Report appeared first on Smart Meetings. This marks the fourth year in a row that the hotel chain’s loyalty program has come in first, with up to $14.30

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Plan your next meeting in cities like Greensboro, Kansas City and Tulsa to experience while indulging in the antiquity that accompanies these historic cities. Here are the 10 best hotels to meet at when venturing below the Mason-Dixon line. . of meeting space and then end the day relaxing at the 30,000-square-foot spa. .

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Endless Events

MARCH 19, 2019

Today is all about Meetings Mean Business. Meetings Mean Business unites over 60 professionals from across the business in the United States, with global partnerships that include Canada and, soon to be, India. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: 2018 Global Economic Significance of Business Events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Patrick Berwald.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think popping into a succession of boring Zoom calls makes you an expert on virtual meetings , it’s time to think again. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

High tech—or “smart”—conference rooms, and the advances that go into them are giving new shape to the future of meetings and events. Ahead of the curve, The Queen Elizabeth welcomed Montreal attendees to a newly renovated building last year, complete with creative meeting rooms, chalk full of the latest technology. The Bently Reserve.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. In 2018, the city saw more than 5 million convention visitors. of meeting space that accommodates up to 500 attendees. of meeting space. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Related: Smart Meetings’ Top 5 Videos of 2018. Grab your popcorn and head over to Smart Meetings TV for tips (anyone looking to relive decision fatigue?), treats (live or relive your favorite Smart Meeting event) and tricks (best of industry conferences at your fingertips). Conference Highlights.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. It’s vital for suppliers and planners to make the most of every second by truly engaging each other, emphasized industry veteran Gary Hernbroth in a keynote at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Tuesday. MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/mATAj5WVOS.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For event planners, the museum offers three meeting rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 350 seated guests. Its unique automotive theme proved so popular that in 2018, the V8 Superior Hotel was added, bringing the total to 187 rooms, including 26 distinctively themed accommodations that celebrate automotive history.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2018, he joined the PCMA board of directors and has served as EMEA Advisory Board member and secretary-treasurer before being appointed chair elect in 2025, and chair in 2025. Kelly Peiffer Kelly Peiffer, M&IW Meetings & Incentives Worldwide (M&IW) welcomes Peiffer as its new business development director.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

2018 in New Orleans were granted a behind-the-scenes look at activities—including a peek at kitchen preparations and backstage waiting rooms—at Ernest N. Some $379 million of the total will be used to improve the center and upgrade meeting rooms, public areas, restrooms, audiovisual equipment, escalators and elevators. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup. A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. This Saturday, Sept.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

New York-based Convene is quickly taking over the United States with a database of tech-enabled meeting spaces in major cities across the country. Billed as a flexible way for companies to meet their growing need for workspace solutions, founders Ryan Simonetti and Chris Kelley offer properties with all the bells and whistles built in.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. of total meeting space. of total meeting space. 27, 2018–Jan. of meeting space. 23, 2018 and April 25, 2019.

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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. Smart Meetings contacted Sharlet Brennan, a content marketing consultant and president of Brennan Communications, for tips on how to leverage all that traffic for events. The Facebook Effect .

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Meeting up and fueling up with coffee by @ladyfalconcoffeeclub, breakfast with @navitasorganics and more. 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. Today’s the DAY.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul. Meetings Mean Business- Global Meetings Industry Day. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: MPI.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. SM Your guide addresses a wide variety of topics in meetings like DEI. How and why are they connected?

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