Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Citing the higher occupancy numbers, IACC CEO Mark Cooper says, “The figures predicted are showing that conference- and meeting-focused venues are, for the first time in at least five years, in line with the wider lodging market when it comes to occupancy rate.”. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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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

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

In 2018, the city saw more than 5 million convention visitors. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings. From ballrooms with windows galore in Sin City to a sky-high observation deck in Manhattan, there are hotels and attractions around the country to scratch the new year’s traveling itch.

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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. of meeting space, including two ballrooms, a dozen meeting rooms and rooftop reception venue with nightly fireworks views. The entire cast of characters has a busy 2019 to look forward to.

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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. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. So you can expect non-traditional venues to pick up in popularity.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

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 Botanical Inks (@botanicalinks) on Sep 4, 2018 at 6:27pm PDT. University of Central Florida, Orlando.

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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. Most modern venues offer outdoor terrace spaces attached to indoor meeting rooms or use meeting spaces that have windows overlooking nature. My current venue, for example, is next to more than 50 forested acres with walking paths.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. 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. January 2019.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

— Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018. The lakeside Carousel Bar, which pays tribute to old-fashioned carousels, serves meals and is set in an excellent venue for taking in Lake Chautauqua’s spectacular sunsets. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) October 9, 2018. The more than 10,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Video ruled the social media world in 2018. Marin Bright, CEO of Smart Meetings , kicked off 2018 with a video detailing changes to Smart Meetings magazine. Related: The Best of the Best: 2018 Platinum Choice Winners. Related : Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues.

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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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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. A post shared by @ beingoodcompany on Sep 28, 2018 at 10:31am PDT. Forca Dimec 2018. VOICE Summit 2018. MariaDB 17 Tech Conference.

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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.

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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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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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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

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. 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

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

AUGUST 30, 2018

Is it helpful to hold a small meeting in a larger venue that may have more resources? . In fact, quite the opposite is true, as smaller venues often have resources that are leveraged through cross-utilization efforts. Resources to support larger venues would be primarily driven by significant business. Patrick Berwald.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2018

You don’t always have to create something new to gamify, using existing activities and venues could go a long way in engaging your audience. For example, you could fill up break time with a scavenger hunt through the various booths in your venue. Understanding Engagement for 2018. It will be held in London on April 5th.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

We scoped out five sky-high new and classic venues in the round with Instagram-worthy credentials to delight attendees. Vue Orleans This observation deck/museum/event venue located on top of the new Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans occupies what was the New Orleans World Trade Center where Canal Street and the Mississippi River meet.

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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. The cherry on top of this decadent meeting destination is the new The Social at The Estate, a free-standing barn-style venue with 15,608 sq. Gourmet Meetings. The town of St.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

In fact, this is one of our biggest 2018 Event Trends. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101. An event’s success is often tied to its venue. This means that venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof’s tool belt. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Eventbrite’s 2018 Pulse Report found that 53 percent of planners incorporated mobile apps, 47 percent used cashless payments and 40 percent engaged in live-streaming at events. However, planners are prioritizing venues who invest in privacy features. Unsecured Wi-Fi is now unacceptable. A regular meeting won’t do that today.”.

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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. More than 50 guests stayed in Room 301 over the course of three months.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Attendees and staff at meetings and events of all types need all the confidence and reassurance that organizers and venues can give them that everything possible has been done to keep them safe,” IMEX states in a release.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Now we’re into 2018 PSAV acquires Hargrove which was one of the biggest kind of mainly East Coast is my understanding. And that’s January 2018. November 2018 they acquire concise- Will Curran: To focus on apps. And June 2018 was when it was announced that they were acquired by Blackstone. So it was 2012.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Braindate Lounge at the 2018 C2 Montreal. This insight is particularly relevant to event planners who produce events at the same venue year after year. Creating a positive learning environment could contribute to participants developing a fondness for the venue itself, and encourage them to return to the event. . Source: e180.

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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. A venue built inside the city’s old Federal Reserve building, The Bentley Reserve originally opened in 2008. The Bently Reserve. The Bently Reserve Apollo Room. The Ideation Studio at Park MGM.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2018

If you ever wanted to know more about how to limit food waste at events, shrink your carbon footprint, or how to have conversations with your venue about sustainability you are in the right place! 2018 Diversion Tracker. 2018 Diversion Tracker. 2018 Diversion Tracker. Salt Palace Solar Array. Video for ASAE.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

A post shared by Elvis Presley's Graceland (@visitgraceland) on Aug 17, 2018 at 7:02pm PDT. A post shared by Americana Music Association (@americanafest) on Oct 10, 2018 at 9:02am PDT. Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is a full week of activity and fun with over 80 performances at quaint club venues throughout Nashville.

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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! There are a variety of different areas you can make changes in, from venues to catering and overall event production.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Runkle is venue manager for etc.venue s’ first U.S.-based He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. Jack Runkle. based location in New York City. Cristian Teusen and Nicole Coghlan.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

2018 in Events: Predictions from Experts. Personalization Reigns Supreme in 2018. This interview with Superfly co-founder Rick Farman dissects the anatomy of a music festival from its themes to the evolution of its venues, including the reaction of festival sponsors to the growth and changes within the events.

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