Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

You can be the best event planner in the world and have wonderful clients who love you, but none of that will matter if you don’t have a solid team of vendors to work with. Vendors and planners need each other. A planner without a vendor cannot produce an event. You may not be able to but it’s worth trying.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Her wealth of experience offers valuable lessons for planners organizing their own multiday events. I sat down with Murphy to discuss her insights, from coordinating Dickens on Centre to what other planners might learn from her experience. MM When I started in 2021, I wasn’t in charge yet, but I observed plenty of challenges.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

We surveyed our global customer base at the end of 2021, and an overwhelming 87% expressed that they would like information provided to their employees at point-of-booking to help reinforce responsible travel choices,” said Erik Magnuson, vice president of product management, travel content and connectivity.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 6, 2020

Because it’s recently been announced that CES 2021 will be entirely virtual, keeping up with the latest trend. And now that CES 2021 will officially be a digital experience, events industry professionals are forced to face the facts. However, due to the current state of uncertainty, this mindset can be dangerous.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer.

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Endless Events

MARCH 23, 2021

Today, it’s time for something different, but just as relevant: we will talk about diversity in events as of 2021. Matthews , a connector, corporate event planner, and author of three best-selling books, including Everything I Need to Know about Life I Learned from an Event Planner. Today’s event icon is William S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

This year’s tax deadline is Tuesday, April 18 but for those late filers or for those self-employed meeting planners just waiting to sign and send, a last-minute check is always a good idea. 575 in 2021. The post Last Minute Tax Checks for Self-employed Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings. 625 up from $.575

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Smart Meetings spoke with Heather Pilcher, CEO & executive producer of Blue Spark Event Design to get the nitty gritty on the current state of event budgets and what meeting planners should be aware of as they ramp up to their post-Covid events. Ultimately, the dynamic between hotels and event planners has shifted since the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

When NFTs began booming in 2021, he stepped back in. In 2021, MH acquired digital land across two Metaverses—which act as different “worlds” within the Metaverse—Sandbox Metaverse and NFT Worlds, the former not yet open to the public. The aspect of cost is one that Farr sees as an appeal to planners. Now, What Are NFTs?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Omni Hotels & Resorts has launched a loyalty program for planners that offers immediately redeemable awards as well as free nights, elevated tier status and unique, local experiences with every booking. “We Beyond a strong loyalty program that gives back to our valued planners, we know that genuine hospitality and service matters.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In 2020, part of the Sheraton was transformed into the new Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and in 2021, the Sheraton Club was added, along with renovations to Restaurant Flavors, The Bar, and the Davidoff Lounge. When meeting planners stay with us, they experience firsthand how seamlessly an event can take place in a good environment.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

This is the second consecutive year of waning passenger satisfaction, following a 22-point decline in 2022 from 2021. The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: Airlines Get Poor Report Card appeared first on Smart Meetings. Jamaica remains committed to providing a safe and secure environment for visitors and local citizens alike.”

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This heritage offers event planners unique opportunities to create memorable experiences that incorporate the automotive theme. For event planners, the museum offers three meeting rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 350 seated guests. Mercedes-Benz Museum The Mercedes-Benz Museum is an extraordinary event venue.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

After a hopeful summer, filled with festivals, industry events , and a whole lot of catching up, event planners and professionals find themselves in a pickle yet again. They conclude that it’s not just a health crisis anymore – COVID-19 is, as of 2021, also a PR and an HR issue. ” COVID-19 In 2021 Is A PR Problem.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. Both a novice planner as well as a seasoned veteran will undoubtedly find some value in this e-book. COVID-19 compliance was a huge topic in 2021, and it will continue to be the backbone of event safety moving forward. The Great Resignation. Remote Work.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design. With that being the case, we gathered some of the industry’s top examples of event planner website design. Take inspiration from each planner and company listed below and find out what makes their websites stand out above the competition.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

To think that this year might calm down as we turn the corner to 2021 is almost laughable at this point. A lot of people are looking to the new POTUS to see how Coronavirus will be addressed in 2021. But, I do feel excited when I look forward to what’s coming up in 2021. 2020 isn’t slowing down!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

Meeting planners are telling us they are seeking authentic, immersive experiences that are designed to help groups strengthen interpersonal relationships, as well as support the culture of each organization,” he reported. As part of this increase in business, he has seen a new trend: “Meetings aren’t always about the ‘meeting’ anymore.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. 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. KUDO Language Access.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. The support planners require from their venues increases tenfold in face of a hybrid future. Source: ESNS 2021. It’s no longer just about the experience taking place on-site.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. And so naturally, the market followed. Albert’s Aha! Albert’s Aha!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Fresh off of the steep learning curve that was virtual, planners must now brace for the challenges presented by hybrid. Answering Hybrid Needs.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

NYC & Company Rebrands, Adds ‘Conventions’ to Name NYC & Company, the CVB for Gotham has rebranded as New York City Tourism + Conventions, adding the “conventions” to hit home the value the city has for meeting planners. increase over 2021. The City saw 9.4

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

“ASAE is proud to have debuted a meeting model for its 2021 Annual Meeting that was all about creating more choices for our members, partners and other stakeholders,” said ASAE President and CEO Susan Robertson , CAE. — Greater Columbus Convention Center (@cbusconventions) August 18, 2021. Checkout their recording.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Much like the event planner, strategic solutions can wear many hats. The post Best of 2021: Strategic Tips for Event Mastery appeared first on Smart Meetings. In the meeting professional world there is no “one-size-fits-all” when solving any problem.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Once a bustling container terminal, Barangaroo is a huge urban renewal project that will be completed in 2021. The post Exciting Developments for Planners at 10 Top International Cities appeared first on Smart Meetings. A post shared by Darling Harbour (@darlingharbour) on Jan 21, 2019 at 10:58pm PST. of meeting space).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

The organization says planners of in-person events should promote healthy behaviors among attendees and prepare for the possibility of infection. Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) April 27, 2021. Those who have not been vaccinated should continue to wear a face mask. To date, more than half of U.S. To date, more than half of U.S.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it is one of the most important virtual event platform features for many event planners! Gamification should help planners achieve their event goals. Why Event Gamification? And the same holds for events.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

What would the Brew Crew have event planners do to plan better events? Will says that it seems as if event planners haven’t learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic. ” Planning Events In 2022: Event Planners Lack Resources. Why won’t event planners adopt a more modern, post-pandemic, approach to events?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The post Best of 2021: Career Accelerator Webinars appeared first on Smart Meetings. Sheaks discusses what to, and not to, include in your next venue contract, as well as common law principles to refer to if your contract lacks a specific clause, and other contractual considerations.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

Before Choose Chicago , Whitaker was president and CEO for Destination Toronto (formerly Tourism Toronto), during which the DMO was voted North America’s best CVB and convention center in a poll of more than 650 meeting planners. See the best DMOs of 2021 : Smart Stars 2021: Happy to See Your Face Again.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The post Best Health and Wellness Tips of 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings. There are four major improvements that showing gratitude can add to your life, and getting into the habit is as easily said as done.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

Hotels around the United States have been accepting cryptocurrency since 2021, like Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference Center in Fullerton, California, and the Orlando-based Kessler Collection, totaling 12 hotels, including Beaver Creek Lodge in Colorado and Grand Bohemian Hotels in St. Crypto Adoption Is Having a Moment.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Since the pandemic, many planners have started playing with using pre-recorded sessions rather than live and offering event content on-demand. Additionally, they come with an additional set of perks and pose a great opportunity for event planners to start embracing the up-and-coming community model. The same goes for content delivery.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

“Our research shows that the focus of business event planners has shifted—rescheduling activity has shrunk considerably from more than 50 percent in 2020 to 21 percent in recent months. Focus on booking new events has more than doubled since January 2021, and sourcing new RFPs is gaining activity,” Sturk-Nadeau says.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Marriott invites planners for experiences like no other Dinner has just come to an end. Behind the Growth The program, which has seen tremendous growth since it premiered in 2021, brought the 39 attendees to New Orleans for Jazz Fest, along with opportunities to get familiar with the city and network with Marriott properties.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. According to a 2021 study by the Economic Policy Institute, union workers earn 10.2% What’s in it for Planners? Resources Made for Planners.

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