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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. It has 12 meeting spaces for receptions and presentations for up to 6,000 attendees.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

From the first impression your attendees get at your event’s grand entrance to the way they move through the venue, layouts dictate the energy and feel of your entire event. A general rule of thumb when it comes to creative design for events is this: the more effort you put in, the more your attendees will praise the event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? To succeed, you have to be dynamic, you have to be flexible, and, above all, you have to be in tune with attendee desires. For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Key Takeaway for Venues.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Well, very simply put, a hybrid event is an experience that brings together people at a physical venue, where everything is taking place, with a virtual audience. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris LaFata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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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. 6 in 2019 Similarly, San Diego was able to move to the No. 7) in 2019, respectively.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

There are different ways in which you can achieve your event goals and objectives, not to mention each event has a distinct set of attendees and stakeholders. Depending on your event, you might be interested in measuring attendee satisfaction, gross revenue, sponsorship satisfaction, NPS, or session analytics. Two birds with one stone!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will be talking about their favorite tech from CES 2019. Will and Brandt will guide you through the 2019 show, what tech they thought stood out and how that technology can be applied to events. So you’ve got the standard attendees.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Personalization allows each attendee to get exactly what they need.” This insight is particularly relevant to event planners who produce events at the same venue year after year. Braindate Lounge at the 2019 SOCAP (Social Capital Markets) Conference. Braindate Lounge at the 2019 Tableau Conference. Source: SOCAP.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. Safe Travels. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. Related: Attendee Evaluations Ensure Better Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues. Give attendees a deal on your next event. Record and sponsor your breakout sessions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Ask yourself, does my next meeting venue have plans should the power go out? If you, your staff, or attendees are experiencing depression, anxiety or other strong emotions, professional help is available and worthwhile. Don’t lose sight of this.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Attendees will be in multiple locations, and with that, the way they consume content is going to be different. Virtual attendees are not going to sit through long sessions; they’re going to want more bite-sized content with more dynamic production created for their screen viewership. Second, venue. Hybrid Models.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The good news for the world of hospitality is that most event planners and attendees prefer the in-person rapport that you can’t replicate from those virtual meetings in the home office. The third quarter during the summer months proved especially profitable with revenue generated per available room up by nearly $15 as compared to 2019.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

The agenda includes 72 educational events in the Inspiration Hub over three days, a total of 150 sessions and attendees can pick and choose what programming they want to drop in on. “It It is still robust, but less than it was in 2019 in recognition that people don’t want to schedule back-to-back sessions,” Bauer said.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

As the Live Music Capital of the World® , Austin offers a vibrant metro area with many remarkable event venues. This means you can find a venue that perfectly suits your event’s capacity and budgetary needs. The venue is composed of four distinct spaces. Planning to marry the love of your life?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The process of event planning has changed considerably due to the pandemic, resulting in labor shortages, staff with limited experience, lack of venue availability and dramatic increases in pricing,” she says. Although there won’t be as many attendees at 2019, Webb says the team is delighted to be hosting AEP again.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Data Benchmark Study ,” which was produced in partnership with Chief Marketer , showed that collecting and analyzing everything from attendance to leads and sales has the potential to positively influence decision-making and help event marketers and planners significantly improve the attendee experience. Increasing Data Budgets.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A streaming option can serve larger, more geographically diverse and executive audiences, act as a flexible insurance policy in the event a new threat grounds attendees while providing valuable data about behavior. We are turning attendees into participants,” he said. You have to be ready for that.”. Flexibility as a Constant.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Unfortunately, travel stressors are typically the kick-off to the meeting experience and can leave attendees drained and exhausted by the time they arrive at the destination. Related : 4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019. One fun example was series of a pop-up mini workouts throughout the program. Be Inclusive.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 29, 2022

We’re able to know where the equipment is, how long it’s going to be used, when it needs to be at the next venue,” Rissi said. One way she is mitigating AV costs is communicating with venues about AV setups of events taking place immediately before hers. Talk to your AV company about the whole attendee experience,” Suriani said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. Of that 80% group, 30% agree spending would again rise by over 25%. billion by 2030.”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

This could be genuine disinterest from attendees, or what the study calls “ value mismanagement”—that is, attendees’ expectation that virtual events will deliver the same experience as in-person meetings. Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings Venues for Music Lovers; Hybrid-Friendly Outdoor Options. What’s Next?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

We will encourage all attendees to return their badges for the reuse and recycling of the materials, including lanyards.” In 2013, it became the first venue in the world to receive APEX/ASTM Level 2 Certification in 2013, meaning the convention center adheres to comprehensive standards for environmentally sustainable meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The venue is actually two halls, so Bauer’s team created two completely different experiences. Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. We are always looking to learn and adapt.”. Focused Learning.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The venue, which boasts 179 guest rooms ranging from king suites designed to look like a fishing lodge to bunk rooms, is now accepting reservations for winter 2025. Consider that this small detail might maximize convenience for your attendees. Field & Stream Lodge Co. Indoors, 5,800 sq.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

“You can’t keep attendees away because you have a fear of maybe a specific person getting your attendees sick”, says Will. Potentially exhibitors and, obviously, attendees. I would, if you’re having events at a venue, the venue is going to be very involved. Small, Important Things.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. The last few years have shown that there is any number of scenarios that can endanger your staff and attendees, from wildfires and hurricanes to mass shootings and power outages, and it may feel like an impossible task to prepare for any of these crises. Then one more.” .

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

From 17-18 August I visited seven venues that are centrally located around the city centre, either accessible by foot or under 30 minutes by public transport. The city promotes public transport by offering free tickets to attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Through the challenges of the reopening world and the joy of reunions, our industry mostly picked up its 2019 playbooks and went back to its comfort zone. Attendees and event leaders are ready and hungry for something new, exciting, memorable, and shareable, and the demand for event innovation is rumbling beneath the surface.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Event professionals engaging AMEX M&E will have access to venue sourcing from Cvent and Lanyon, online registration from Cvent and Splash, and mobile app software from DoubleDutch, Attendify, GoEngage and EventsMobileApp—plus experts who can help choose the right solutions and integrate the flow of information.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2019

This time around, we’re talking about event tech alongside some very special icons our team had the pleasure to meet during IMEX Frankfurt 2019. EventMobi is actually a platform that allows event planners to establish good communication with their attendees. A tad scary, right? It’s actually a funny story for these two.

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