Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event.

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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. Oscars 2022: Stage Design & Production Value. First, the Brew Crew talks about the overall look of the Oscars 2022. The Slap At Oscars 2022: How Could It Happen?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

The International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) recently released their June 2023 Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report , which showed that meeting planners in the Americas tend to view a venue’s climate sustainability as less important than other categories of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2021

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year. This will be Tokyo’s second time as host city.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022! The result?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

See some highlights below on the highs (and lows) of the travel scene in 2022. hospitality sector leader explained, “During Covid-19, many hotels had to adopt policies to ensure both guest and employee safety, including reduced interactions and services and closed venues. Fasten Your Seat Belts. Peter Caputo, Deloitte’s U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

“Scarcity will be a critical issue for car rentals in 2022. There simply aren’t enough cars to meet corporate demand,” says Sesilia Kalss, senior consulting manager of Global Business Consulting for American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the company’s latest white paper, Business Travel in 2022. A Rocky Return to Aviation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. We interviewed Kathryn S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

This was the start of the cross-company collaboration that would bring nSight 2022 to fruition. Earlier in 2022, TSEC assisted in the late stages of planning nCino’s private leadership conference in Bloomington, North Carolina. Initially projected to be half the size, nSight 2022 drew in 1,400 registered attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

The first six months of 2022 were a busy time for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, as Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s convention bureau, as the two destinations collaborated to procure 99 event bookings over the coming years. Sofitel Dubai features 12 naturally lit meeting rooms, the 450-person Diamond Ballroom and two outdoor venues.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Lawn Love , a platform for independent lawn and yard maintenance professionals, published the results of its study, “ 2022’s Best Cities for Local Flowers ,” which compared 200 U.S. Read More : Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business. It’s hard to deny the draw of freshly cut flowers. Finding the Freshest Flowers.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Reopened in spring of 2022, the 100-year-old property is made up of a series of beachfront cottages with amenities, entertainment and dining. South of ROOST Tampa is the Garrison Channel with Amalie Arena , an indoor sport and concert venue, overlooking the water.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. Today we’re exploring four ways meetings and conventions are evolving in 2022 and beyond, and what to expect for the future.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. I first discovered Aethos as a guest at their Milan hotel in 2022, she shared. I cant wait to bring the newly formed Aethos Club to the world!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. We are booking small corporate meetings and associations for 2022. The post Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. Unique Venues For In-Person Events.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2022

Fresh off the plane, Brandt Krueger returns to us from the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event in Germany. In a global industry that’s still feeling the effects of the worldwide pandemic, Brandt focuses on the trends he saw at IMEX Frankfurt 2022. Next on Brandt’s mind is the placement of the tech section at IMEX Frankfurt 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. At a separate venue, more than 1,000 International Associates met with their U.S. International Associates Celebration.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. The post Where to Meet in Wallet Hub’s 2022 Best Winter Holiday Destinations appeared first on Smart Meetings. Wallet Hub has released a list of the best warmest and coldest locations during the winter, based on several key indicators including cost and travel time.

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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

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Cvent CONNECT.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

As of July 4, 2022, there have been 320 mass shooting deaths already this year. We asked Mark Herrera, director of safety and security for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), for strategies to improve security at events in light of these ominous statistics. Employ a Guest Service Approach. Look for Near Misses.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More than simply stretching our pre-existing 2022 budgets thin might be required in this climate. Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. But keep in mind that the prices of restaurant menus also rose 8.8%

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Furthermore, in terms of logistics, the Bern Expo has the capacity and infrastructure to accommodate this scale of event, which spreads over 100,000 square metres at the venue. Nearly 800 working stations showcase the 150 professions, and as many as 32,000 people daily will be walking around the venue. Future vision for Swiss Skills.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. Top Event Platforms 2022: It’s All About The Features! First, Kyle explains why the Endless implementation team decided to put out the list of top event platforms to use in 2022. How did they rank them?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A destructive fire in 2022 required a complete demolition of the building. Award-winning dining and entertainment options include the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse; The Prime Rib, a gaming venue and social lounge at PBR Cowboy Par; Venetian-inspired Italian cuisine at Ridotto Grand Caf and more. Experiential.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

This commitment has led to more than a decade of work across venues and suppliers around the topics of waste, water, energy, supply-chain, social equity and social impact. Of particular interest to many planners and attendees in 2022 is what can be done to account for and manage their carbon footprint. A Place to Start.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. Hosting events in eco-friendly venues (look for LEED-certified buildings). Setting up recycling bins throughout the venue. Make it as comfortable as possible for attendees to work at your venue with event workspaces. You only have to book one venue and deal with one set of dates.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. In 2021, the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events was estimated at $30 billion.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year may see fewer people wandering the venue halls Las Vegas Convention Center , but promoters are confident that the show will go on, with some pandemic tweaks. Sylvia Kindlain, account manager at ThinkInk Communications , believes that CES 2022 will be successful because of the number of precautions taken at the venue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

This unique venue was the top choice for the official event opening. That same year, the association ‘Verein Netzwerk Neubad’ was established, and the venue reopened on 1 September 2013. Temporär’ since 2022: Acts as an expert and contact point for interim uses, promoting active knowledge transfer and vacancy prevention.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event.

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