Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. Know your audience and communicate frequently with them using email and social media, however your group interacts, she said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With the pandemic and public concern fluctuating in the midst of uncertainty, event planners and professionals are left with an enormous responsibility to prepare themselves, their guests and their contracts for whatever comes next. 2021 Catalyst Awards: Fusion. But we’ve anticipated this.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time Magazine, KUDO is a real-time interpretation software company and virtual platform focused on providing language support for multilingual meetings. There are several companies in the vanguard of this new wave of interpretation, and they’re making full attendee accessibility a reality.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We People meet to connect, communicate and improve their business. We are preparing for a better world after we come out of this,” she said. The Cosmopolitan is preparing for a confirmed, short-term event for July that will fill more than 3,500 rooms. The Cosmopolitan.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

2021 Event Catering Trends. Most major events have been postponed or cancelled through the spring of 2021, which is why thoughtful contemplation about the future of our industry will not only help us cope, it will also give us the opportunity to help shape the next normal. So what will 2021 look like?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

I was thrilled to listen to his keynote, which was moderated by Cathy Song Novelli,SVP – Marketing & Communications at Hubilo, where he also took questions from the audience. How to Prepare for Hybrid. The post Virtual and hybrid event trends for 2021 and beyond: Events Reimagined by Hubilo appeared first on The MICE Blog.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. Her background in marketing, communication and customer relations, and Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, equips her well to drive positive and thoughtful client relationships at Visit Baton Rouge.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

With this experience, he is well-prepared to successfully lead the reopening of British Colonial. He began as hotel manager in 2021, and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. In 2022, he was named HSMAI General Manager of the Year for South Florida. Serra serves as director of sales and marketing.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

I gained so many insights from working with Meryl Evans in preparation for her Convening Leaders 2022 session, “Demystifying Accessibility: How to Make Sure Your Events and Experiences are Inclusive and Inviting.” Meryl is a deaf lipreader who also uses transcripts to communicate. Aim to over-communicate and prepare.

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists? The Dominican Republic became an event planner’s ideal host country when they announced their tourist health insurance program (currently in place through April 30, 2021). State Department’s County Specific travel guide for real-time updates.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

During that time, she also advanced from the role of committee member to vice president of communications for her chapter. Preparing for the Exam She started by creating a study plan, broken down week by week. Despite this nervousness, she passed the exam in 2021. From there, she shifted her focus to earning the CMP.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT found that business travel is far from crushed under the weight of shifting business goals, and instead, is taking new shape as a prime and prepared vessel for reinvigorating inclusive, successful company cultures. Read More : At MPI WEC 2021, Michael C. The Great Reprioritization. Bush Laid out the Makings of a Great Workplace.

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Meet Green

MARCH 18, 2021

Our team also established protocols for communication with: Local authorities. “Crisis preparation goes a long way to protecting you, your staff, guests, attendees, and other stakeholders. If we cannot, with good faith, gather our communities safely, we should convene them in another manner. Earthquakes. Inclement weather.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Create emergency & crisis communication plans. Meals – Communicate times with your catering staff! That way, everyone on the team will know what deadlines they are expected to hit.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

So yeah everything we’re doing in 2021 is going to somehow be online. You’ve got to figure out how do I communicate?” But I think preparatory content, like supplemental content, maybe short little videos that tease people, prepare people”, adds Phil. Well, now you’re a lot more like a TV anchor.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

Negotiating, preparing the proposal and closing the deal build adrenaline and propel the company forward. Stemming from the pandemic, there are now new ways to take SKOs to a whole new level, which were presented at the initial SUBMERGE event by Hubilo on 20 October 2021. These and other skills need regular training and reinforcement.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. “We start sending communications out to our attendees from the moment they register and through to a day or two before the event and the morning of, of course.” And Will, what you said yesterday at Untethered, it’s 2021!

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Like facilities and service companies, events can now be certified as prepared to prevent or respond to a Covid outbreak. GBAC added Star-rating standards for service companies in February 2021 and for destinations in October 2021. Here’s how. The Global Biorisk Advisory Council, a division of ISSA, a Northbrook, Ill.-based

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

This is one of many ETC’s efforts to prepare for the international recovery of travel and tourism as vaccination campaigns across Europe and the world are gathering pace. Therefore, we believe now is the time to invest into deep market and customer behaviour research and actively prepare for the recovery of Chinese outbound travel”.

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Redfin

AUGUST 11, 2023

These fires are expensive, too; from 2017-2021, they have cost governments more than $90 billion and have dramatically altered landscapes in forests across the country. As such, it’s important to be prepared. So no matter where you live, read on for essential tips from Redfin to learn how to prepare for a wildfire.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2022

The International Coaching Federation saw a single-month record number of coaches joining in December 2021, evidence that the pandemic ramped up the need for — and interest in becoming — coaches, who partner with clients in a creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Year in Review: Top 10 Channel Marketing Blog Posts of 2021. Advice for Communicating During the 3 Stages of To-Partner Channel Marketing. Looking for more insights to prepare for the year ahead? Thu, 12/30/2021 - 08:54. What a year it’s been. Read the event best practices we wrap into every partner event we design.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! Prepare to be flexible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel period. Travel advice to communicate to employees/attendees: Check travel restrictions before you go.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

I’ve been asked by my board to prepare scenarios—to postpone or cancel. They’ve been transforming the IFFR in the past months and in 2021 will celebrate the 50th year anniversary of the festival. We also do believe that good communication, and the value of interaction, is increasingly important in the learning experience.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 27, 2021

Top 10 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Channel Incentives and Virtual Lead Gen Events in 2021. With COVID-19 vaccines in sight and the next normal starting to settle in, it’s time to look at what channel incentive programs need to do in 2021 to keep the sales pipeline full. Communications Calendar. Make a New Start.

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Cort

MAY 3, 2021

By now, it’s no secret that events in 2021 look different than they ever did before. It starts with communication — your signage, decals, and other forms of communication will help everyone at the event to understand how important safety is while they’re attending. Be Prepared for Contingencies.

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Best Corporate Events

APRIL 18, 2023

Here’s a closer look at the building blocks O’Connell and his staff put in place to enable the Vikings to go from a mediocre 8-9 team in 2021 to that incredible comeback against the Colts en route to a 13-4 season and a spot in the playoffs—and how organizations can build them into their enterprise DNA.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 24, 2020

Thankfully, technology today allows us to communicate more effectively than ever before with our loved ones, manage teams remotely, and keep our SITE members up to date. The time frame required to organize and launch an incentive travel campaign will mean that programs will only be delivered at the back end of 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). Virtual events during the pandemic proved that Salesforce, its partner ecosystem, and community could all adapt and innovate at the same time. 24th annual Independent Games Festival Awards.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2022

And that number has only gone up — in the 2021 Women in the Workplace study , one in three women were considering the same. So how can those preparing a comeback frame their gap in employment as an asset — rather than a disadvantage — in a competitive job market? Casey Gale is managing editor at Convene.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In the final 2021 episode of the Event Brew podcast, Nick, Thuy, and Will talk about their workload in December and Q4 in general. As long as they’re communicating, of course” Will agrees and offers the perspective of vendors, too. “Be prepared for people to come in.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 19, 2021

On a recent episode of “Eventful: The Podcast for Meeting Professionals,” Eurofins President Sean Murray and ITA Group Vice President of Event Management Sarah Haines discuss how early detection and transparent communication are essential. Tue, 01/19/2021 - 08:43. Listen now: iTunes , Spotify , Stitcher , and Google Podcasts.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The company creates meeting spaces that emphasize natural light, inspiring décor, flexible space, and turn-key packages that include chef-prepared F&B, built-in AV, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Garrett Ronan, chief operating officer for etc.venues USA, oversees two venues in New York City, the first U.S. venues to be established as part of U.K.-based

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

For a deep dive into how event marketers are approaching virtual in 2021, check out these virtual event benchmarks. It’s also a good idea to purchase event insurance, even if your venue has insurance because there are still many unknowns and you’ll want to be prepared for anything. How To Communicate Your Safety Measures.

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Solimar International

JULY 11, 2021

It is the focal part of destination marketing that, in turn, defines how you communicate and deliver your messaging to the right audiences. . Not only are thousands of destinations worldwide planning and preparing for reopening, new destinations are created every year joining the competition for the valuable tourist dollars.

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