Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

“We have not been [here] before,” said MGM senior vice president of MGM Resorts International Mike Dominguez, in a recent Smart Meetings webinar , referring to the state of the hotel industry going into 2019. As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

On a more exciting note, today we’re covering MeetingsNet best stories of 2019. This one really perked my interest” The next one is “Scrambling to Save a Meeting”, she continues. And if you’re an events industry professional, you probably know all about it. Aside from Event Brew, of course!

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Well for starters, don’t blink.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright The precise mixture of authentic connections, elevated experiences and innovative ideas is Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright’s recipe for making everyone feel at home when they come together to get business done.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to plan ahead for next year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. of meeting space. Get Touristy. Columbus Zoo.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Hyatt Corporation today confirmed to Smart Meetings that stories flying through the meeting planner world are true—the company will reduce commissions to third-party planners early next year. Hyatt will be reducing commissions for third parties booking group business at hotels in the U.S.

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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. Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. In fact, the industry’s audience is expected to surpass even 2019 levels in the coming years. billion by 2030.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. of meeting space includes a refined boardroom just steps from the restaurant, vaulted Acacia Barn for up to 120 people and outdoor event space that opens the gathering up to the vineyard views. View this post on Instagram. The town of St.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2018

The tropical paradise features three large meeting hotels—Marco Beach Ocean Resort, JW Marriott Marco Island and newly reopened Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort & Spa. In August 2019, Smart Meeting East National will be utilizing this island-wide package. It’s a collective involvement with the three properties.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

trillion (in 2019 dollars, adjusted for inflation) will be spent on travel in the United States in 2022, but this is still 10% below 2019 levels and 16% below where it should have been in 2022, if not for the pandemic. June 12-18, 2022 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*): Occupancy: 71.8% (-4.8%).

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s ideal for meeting organizers—direct flights from almost everywhere, no need for transfer arrangements, and the ability to host large events, which is unique. An extensive renovation that started in 2019 introduced the innovative dual-brand concept. These themes are reflected in the decor of the rooms and the M Lounge.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. All rights reserved.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The 5,100-property hospitality company joins IHG, Omni, and Hilton in using the GroupSync Engage platform on its brands’ websites, allowing planners to view and book event space and guest rooms on the spot. Each hotel’s control lies in the total inventory of rooms and space it makes available” for direct booking over a given set of dates.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He brings experience in religious, fraternal and ethnic meetings segments to drive new conventions and meetings to Cincinnati and establish it as a top national meetings destination. She served as Vice President for MPI’s Aloha Chapter in 2019 and is passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. The DIY dashboard puts the power in the hands of the meeting planner.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

— PCMA (@pcmahq) January 7, 2019. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) January 8, 2019. The peer-to-peer communities of small groups of planners will launch in March, leveraging Marriott mentors, subject matter experts and a digital lab with video resources—”:60 Smarter” and “Meetings. Made Here. Be Data Wise.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

How can meeting planners be part of the solution in the movement to defeat unconscious bias? See more : Hack Your Incentives: The Meeting in Your Attendee’s Head. It’s incumbent for meeting planners both to understand and to overcome unconscious bias. First, you need to know what it is.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Over 60 events already committed to the book for 2023 and with dozens of holds in place, the ACC is on its way to not having a weekend free until August. 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.

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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. Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Improve Event Engagement Yes, it will cost you money.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. However, even though domestic flights have increased so far for 2022, bookings have decreased by 2.3 Higher fares seem to play a significant part in the booking deficit. percent per month , according to Adobe Analytics.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore, stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10, about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties.

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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. The five trends—and what that means for you—follow.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Read More: Meetings and Conventions Are Back in 2022-Here Are 4 Ways They’re Changing. of meeting and exhibit space and 150,000 hotel rooms, more than $4.5

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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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. Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. This Saturday, Sept.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2022

The report says that hotel occupancy rates and room revenue are projected to approach 2019 levels this year. Meeting planners will note that AHLA reports 58% of meetings and events are expected to return. Read More: 2022 Meetings Industry Indicators . Read More: AHLA Outlook on Supply Chain Impacts. Bright Lights.

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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: SOCAP. Source: e180.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

increase (forecast: 18.5%), ground transportation increased by 9.8% (forecast: 7.3%), and meetings and events, measured by the average cost per attendee per day, increased by 58.1% (forecast: 25%). billion passengers in 2023, nearly reaching 2019 numbers, a year that saw 4.54 ADR for group bookings follow the same trend.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

More : Navigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings. According to a March article in The Washington Post , Royal Caribbean Group has seen a 30 percent increase in new bookings in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the last two months of 2020. ports during the U.S. Budget Friendly Group Travel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore , stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10 , about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Meeting Planners’ Takeaway: United’s hub is at Newark, which is easily accessible to the entire New York City metro area. economy fell by $700 billion in 2019 to just under $1.3 Meeting Planners’ Takeaway: Retention of first place in the travel and tourism market by the U.S., ride for most travelers. trillion in 2021.

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