Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. But how do you find these alternative event venues? Why venue walkthroughs are so important.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. January 2018. November 2018.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. A post shared by Notre Dame (@notredame) on May 20, 2018 at 6:16am 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

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

That is the mindset more than a few venues are beginning to adopt in the ever-increasing race to entice groups and redefine expectations. High tech—or “smart”—conference rooms, and the advances that go into them are giving new shape to the future of meetings and events. Fairmont, The Queen Elizabeth. And the intention is self-evident.

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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

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

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Video ruled the social media world in 2018. Smart Meetings’ visual storytelling immersed planners in the trends and news of the year. We prepared a list of the best of Smart Meetings TV from the last year. Marin Bright: Welcome to the January Issue of Smart Meetings. If you missed some videos along the way, don’t worry.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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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. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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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. She will oversee all sales and marketing efforts for the hotel, including its celebrated culinary venues and 20,000 sq. Read More: Smart Moves at Explore St.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2025

It is less a geographic region than it is a demonstration of best practices in venues. Purpose Driven My tour started with Eaton Workshop, the brands flagship property on K Street (the sister property Eaton HK is in Hong Kong, the birthplace of founder Katerine Lo) that opened to great acclaim in 2018. More than 8,000 sq.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Lighting washes in blues and violets across the beautiful architecture add a sense of drama while highlighting the best features of the venue – the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. Meeting up and fueling up with coffee by @ladyfalconcoffeeclub, breakfast with @navitasorganics and more. Forca Dimec 2018. VOICE Summit 2018.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. To start, incorporate feedback from a variety of sources within the venue, such as customer service or guest feedback. One day, a venue may be hosting a well-known speaker who attracts a large crowd.

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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

JUNE 13, 2022

The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. Read More: Diverse Meeting Teams Are Smarter. In 2018, the company gave $500,000 to groups and individuals that promoted diversity in travelers and hotel operators.

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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

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. Livestreaming is also more popular at events, with 40 percent incorporating the hybrid meeting format. Demand for Green and Safe.

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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. The survey shows that only 13 percent of parties are held at unique venues, although employees are really seeking out more experiential celebrations. Promising news on that front!

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1.

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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. More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

5 Observation decks coast-to-coast offer sky-high meeting possibilities A well-designed networking event brings people together, elevates the conversation and leaves everyone with a perspective they didn’t have before. We scoped out five sky-high new and classic venues in the round with Instagram-worthy credentials to delight attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

The global hospitality company released its “ Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019 ” report based on insights gleaned from interactions with event professionals all over the world. “We Here are some of the insights the synch with the observations Smart Meetings editors have discovered on their global travels. Make it Fast, Reliable and Safe.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace. 2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. Personalization Reigns Supreme in 2018. Virtual Meetings Need to Take It up a Notch. However, according to experts, holding a virtual meeting isn’t that easy.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. The setting in Squaw Valley spreads across six peaks and 4,000 acres, and is the perfect venue for wellness worshipers to partake in mountaintop meditations, sample sustainable food and enjoy a “speakeasy” of mindful living.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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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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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates. Source: e180.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2019

The Stay Human Project began as a social experiment in 2018 to create genuine human connection. More : Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences. A post shared by The Kimpton Everly Hotel (@everlyhollywood) on Oct 8, 2018 at 1:05pm PDT. The post Stay Human in Room 301 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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