Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The best engagement across platforms takes a lot more work up-front, a lot of preparation,” said Holmen. There won’t be one every week, but there will be more preparation around each one,” he said. “You will come out ahead when you consider all the numbers in the pipeline.”. Best Practices.

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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. Source: ESNS 2021. How will food preparation work? Choosing a hybrid event venue presents its own set of challenges. It’s no longer just about the experience taking place on-site.

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SITE

JULY 9, 2021

Miek Egberts 1966 - 2021. ” said Aoife Delaney, CIS, CITP, President, SITE 2021. Miek was the victim of a fatal road accident near San Tropez, France on Wednesday evening, 7 July, in which her 18 year old son, Federico, was also seriously injured. Our community is heartbroken to lose such a special force for good.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Based on information collected from 2021, the list is a smart, timely resource for planners preparing incentive travel and corporate events abroad. To determine scores, researchers at Berkshire Hathaway took data from traveler surveys, the Global Peace Index 2021 report, Our World in Data, GeoSure Global and the U.S.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Safe Event Layouts In 2021. Our Chief Einstein, Will Curran, recently gave event planners some really sound advice at his talk at Untethered 2021. They can test out several safe event layout options and prepare backup solutions. INBOUND 2019 serves as an amazing example of an event layout done right.

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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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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. So, in face of data points like these, it’s only natural that several aspects of the industry are preparing for the upcoming shift. And this, of course, includes venues!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2021

By all measures, this week’s Destinations International Annual Conference 2021 (AC21) in Baltimore, Maryland, was a huge success. Honoring Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC , with the 2021 Destination Organization Leadership Award for his long-term contribution was one example of that shared vision.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 7, 2020

We spoke with creative professionals across the industry to see how they’re using the last weeks of 2020 to prepare for a more fruitful 2021. Here’s what they had to say.

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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. The CDC still advises meeting professionals to avoid large gatherings when possible. To date, more than half of U.S. Let’s do this.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

decrease in 2021. to $435 in 2021. and rose in 2021 by 5.1%, the only sector to see an increase in 2021. Read More : Carpocalypse: How to Prepare for Rental Car and Rideshare Price Surge. Increase in Hotel Stay Pricing. In 2020, global hotel prices fell by 13.3%, followed by a 9.5%

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

By February 2021, the agency was ready to take supporting their community through events to the next level. Through it all, Hamilton’s team worked closely with its extensive network, preparing and transitioning spaces as the agency transitioned its mission. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts. 1 at EDPA’s ACCESS Conference.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

The post Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in Riyadh.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

How to Prepare for Hybrid. I want to wrap up the article with tips from Mahoganey Jones, Founder & CEO at Event Specialists and Steve Krauthamer, President & CEO at Precon Events and a session moderated by Rachel Moore, Director of Global Campaigns at Hubilo about how to prepare for hybrid.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

Data in the report was obtained between August 2020 and February 2021. Moreover, Europeans recognise the economic and social importance of tourism, with 36% prepared to go the extra expense for services and products that support host communities. More off-peak travel, fewer trips and lengthier stays.

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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. The convention center helped with protocol-friendly, individually packed and served food preparation. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Is the events industry more prepared for a future emergency? We thought this would be a good time to reflect on what the shift means and how all of that forced education will prepare us better for whatever comes next. At Destinations International in Baltimore in 2021 I thought the pandemic had basically ended.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Stressing Safety and Preparation. When a destination demonstrates they’re prepared for the “new normal,” it shows adaptability and helps instill long-term trust. View our 2021 outlook report or contact Advance Travel & Tourism today for help with any of your destination marketing needs in these uncertain times.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

— Jennifer Cox (@jicox) June 1, 2021. — Anh Nguyen, CMP (@atnguyen) June 1, 2021. Stevens® (@davidTstevens) June 1, 2021. — DetailsQuinn (@DetailsQuinn) June 1, 2021. — Janet Maslin (@ConferenceJanet) June 1, 2021. — Anh Nguyen, CMP (@atnguyen) June 1, 2021. TheEventVaxDebate.

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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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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

While the strictly in-person Oscars 2021 felt too exclusive, the Oscars 2022 served us some truly out-of-place drama. “It begs an important question for event profs: are you prepared for something like that to happen? ” Always Be Prepared: Anything Can Happen. What do we do in that case?

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Starting from 2021, all major events will be looked at closely with a potential disaster scenario. The unthinkable will become an agenda.

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Achieve Incentives

APRIL 27, 2021

How has the destination prepared hospitality leaders for the return of safe travel? The post Choosing an Event Destination in 2021 | Akommo Podcast appeared first on Achieve Incentives & Meetings. What are the current crime rates of your destination? What is the hospital bed capacity closest to your hotel or venue?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

WPC has been able to acquire poultry during the national chicken tender shortage of 2021, but prices are going up. She has been able to accommodate some groups by aligning their menu with something her team is already preparing if they are open to the idea. Less tray passing and more food stations,” she suggested. Rolling Shortages.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The idea for a multisensory event came about in 2021 at an Incentive Research Foundation conference when JW Marriott and Jo Malone London were both exhibiting and the fragrance gifting company really drew a crowd to test the base and finished products, said Amanda Cox, director of sales and marketing with JW Marriott Marco Island.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We 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 goal is to streamline the experience for the in-person and digital audience. “We

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

As we mentioned above, an event that used to take place at an enormous convention center with thousands of attendees will probably look a bit different in 2021. Additionally, keep in mind the design of the event itself. The best way to ease back into the former molds of an event is to go slow and steady. Venues are on your side.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

575 in 2021. Lee founded Taxpertise (formerly Symmetry Business Services) in 1982 to represent taxpayers in audits, offers in compromise, tax problem resolution, tax preparation, tax planning and to help non-filers safely re-enter the tax system. New mileage rate for 2022 income tax returns is $.625 625 up from $.575

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Endless Events

JANUARY 14, 2021

If there’s something 2020 has taught it’s that we can never be too prepared. The hot new trend in 2021 is accountability. Your mantra from now on shall be “you can never be too prepared” If you have any questions about rehearsals or virtual events in general, feel free to reach out to our team !

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

I returned in November 2021 and am so happy to be back! When you know you have to have one, how do you prepare? What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I’m a Travel Program Coordinator. I started at Motivation Excellence in 2001 and worked until 2011, then took a break to become a full-time mom.

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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

OCTOBER 19, 2021

While tourism has not yet resumed in full, international destinations are developing plans to reopen to tourists in the final months of 2021 and at the start of new year. In the meantime, many destinations have been readying, renovating and innovating to prepare for the return of tourism and group travel.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

The number of people killed in mass shootings has risen from 272 in 2014 to 692 in 2021. Read More : Keep Calm and Plan On: How to Prepare for a Post-pandemic World. Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

He began working at the Hudson Valley destination over five years ago, serving as director of facilities following its 2021 opening, and earlier working closely with the team preparing for the opening. Brendan Dwyer Brendan Dwyer, Hutton Brickyards Hutton Brickyards appoints Dwyer as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a slowdown from 2021, the use of streaming technology is steadily growing again, Alroy reported, citing a survey that found 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event. By the fall of 2021, a lot of Joanna Pineda’ global clients were saying they were done with virtual. The Back-up Plan.

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