Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. They come, they stay, they spend money and then they leave. What a deal.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

After some creative scheduling, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort stepped up to host in 2023, Louisville Tourism agreed to host what is expected to be a crowd of 2,500 at Kentucky International Convention Center a year early in 2024. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits. And a BIG thank you to our amazing members!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Preparation matters. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare. Have stakeholders demo the technology and practice dry runs. Account for accessibility.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 3 spot in 2023, after being No. 3 spot in 2023, after being No. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

If the chef can double up on whatever they are already preparing for another group in-house, it could save some money without sacrificing quality. “It Read More : 2023 Meeting Budgets Headed Up! It isn’t always about the rate,” Noona said. Sometimes partnering can result in making money by creating sponsorship opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In his book, The Gold Standard , He explains the five things to do to prepare, when an event is live and after it is wrapped up, with the follow-through being essential. Predictive data shows that the floodgates could open in Asia-Pacific in 2023. Send a note on engraved stationary,” he suggested. “It It will make a big impact.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Searching for the top tech events to attend in 2023? This carefully curated conference directory features more than 100 tech conferences happening worldwide in 2023. Looking ahead to 2023, Bizzabo research uncovered that 85% of event organizers plan to host at least three in-person events , with 35% planning to host at least 10.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

When bestselling author Daniel Pink took the Convening Leaders 2023 Main Stage on Jan. 11 to present the closing session, “Restore Motivation, Battle Burnout, and Jumpstart 2023,” I felt like the best had been saved for last. Create a 2023 “To-Don’t” list. He offered five ways to help us find our footing.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The post Introducing the Accor Hosted Buyer Lounge for AIME 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. AIME 2023 will be attended by more than 400 hosted buyers, 2,000 visitor buyers and over 300 exhibitors including our Asia Pacific neighbours and representatives from the Middle East, USA and Europe.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 22, 2023

The Role of Agritourism in Sustainable Development Economic Benefits Agritourism can support communities by generating income, creating jobs, and supporting local economies. Increased tourism traffic benefits local businesses such as restaurants, handicraft shops, accommodation providers, and transportation services.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I’m looking back on 2023. 2023 in review I slowed down in 2023. In 2023, in-person is back! Though I love my work, it was nice to reduce the number of high-intensity workdays booked in 2023! Generative AI: How do we use it and benefit from it in the world of events? And, you know what?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The most recent renovation, completed from 2019 to March 2023, involved a €64 million investment. It benefits from abundant natural daylight, offering additional space and flexibility for your event. This option delivers significant benefits that can bring your brand to life and leave a lasting impression on your attendees.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 3, 2023

The post Emirates Airline highlights a return to growth during ATM 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Timothy Clark, President, Emirates Airline, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Demand in leisure and hospitality will continue to be robust. of global emissions.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. What are your general predictions for the events industry in 2023? I think intentionality is really going to play a critical role in 2023. What do you anticipate will change with event tech in 2023? What are your general predictions for the events industry in 2023?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Mindfulness in the Workplace Mindfulness can provide tremendous benefits for our mental health. A simple practice of taking a few deep breaths throughout the day before a potentially challenging meeting can help clear the clutter of the mind and calm our emotions so we are more prepared to deal with whatever is going to come next.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Fast forward to 2023, and START Summit attracted over 6,000 participants and featured 150+ speakers. The ability to independently find solutions is an underestimated skill, and side event organisers must be prepared to troubleshoot before involving their superiors.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Is another expected? Courses are held throughout the year.

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Sojern

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The largest of those, Google’s Chrome , will be in 2023. Most web platforms are already using first-party cookie data and one of its key benefits is delivering a personalized experience (such as not asking the visitor to log in repeatedly). . Stay tuned for part II of Preparing for the Cookieless World series. .

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company 22 November 2023 You know your company culture inside and out, from familiarity with your own internal language to easily reciting the values your organization holds. By preparing well, you’ll be free to concentrate on high-level objectives and initiatives, maximizing event impact.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

From CBD wellness retreats to cannabis at HR conferences, events are experiences that can benefit from intentional design with cannabis in mind. In 2023, it’s come a long way. How could I tweak that for my use case?’” Should Event Professionals Prepare? Bud’ if one thing is clear, cannabis is here to stay.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As we enter 2023, in-person events are more important than ever. Is your strategy ready for what audiences expect in 2023? The INBOUND event site now features a retrospective and CTAs to register for 2023. . Prepare Your Go-to-market Teams. Make clear how they will benefit from the additional attendees.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Although most event organizers say their top priorities right now are attendee engagement and attendance, 29% said they’re prioritizing sponsorships for 2023. . Lastly, sponsors may be able to provide your event with other benefits and perks beyond just money and credibility. 3 Reasons Why Event Sponsorships Are Valuable.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2021

From arrival to departure, attendees benefit from destination-wide safety measures. The waterfront Tampa Convention Center keeps getting better, earning the GBAC STAR accreditation—the cleaning industry’s gold standard of prepared facilities—and preparing to debut new meeting areas and upgrades in 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

From arrival to departure, attendees will benefit from destination-wide safety measures. Not only has it earned the GBAC STAR accreditation—the cleaning industry’s gold standard of prepared facilities—the venue will debut 18,000 square feet of new meeting rooms, two additional floors and numerous upgrades by 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2021

Experience Columbus’s art project began at PCMA EduCon in July, and will continue at two more PCMA events before being unveiled at Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus. Like its past partnership with Jarvis, Columbus intends for this to be a community service project as well as something benefiting meeting attendees.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 9, 2023

Our latest financial results show we are making solid headway as we enter 2023 and look toward complete recovery. Trip.com Group has long been preparing for the reopening of China’s borders to enable the return of mass inbound and outbound travel, which will have a huge economic benefit for the global travel and tourism sector.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season? According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season? According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 28, 2023

The travel and hospitality experts at Accor predict female solo travel trips will become a popular trend in 2023, with Google searches for ‘best places to solo travel as a woman’ already soaring +5,000% in the last month. Iceland has also ranked consecutively in first place on the Global Peace Index.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2022

So, the attendee can tangibly prepare for 2023 during the workshop with the direct 1:1 assistance from experts. Packaging benefits. Templates will be provided, and attendees will be building a marketing strategy for their own hotels during the workshop. Conduct an audit on your hotel website. Develop a SWOT for your property.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Munich Marriott Hotel City West is the most important hotel opening of 2023 in the city. While attendees are at the conference, preparations for the gala dinner are underway, and within two hours, the rooms will be transformed into a spectacular gala dinner setting. This is because of the large room and event space capacity.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

A wildfire rages near Osoyoos Lake in British Columbia in 2023. A record 46 million acres burned across Canada during the 2023 fire season, affecting events of all kinds. But with the incidence of smoke- and heat-related disruptions rising, decision-making has gotten more complex, McKinley said.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In this blog post, we will touch on some of the challenges the tourism industry faces and provide some thoughtful tips on being a more sustainable traveler in 2023. . But this doesn’t necessarily mean that the destinations we know and love are benefiting from our visit. . Our top sustainable travel tips for 2023.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Although this list isn’t as big as it was last year or the year before, there are still plenty of virtual events in 2023. Note : As 2023 goes on, we plan on updating this post quarterly. January 2023. February 2023. March 2023. April 2023. August 2023. September 2023. October 2023.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season? According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Gavel International

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s not to say, however, that AI doesn’t benefit productivity in the workplace. Below you’ll find helpful information to ensure your organization benefits from what AI has to offer without risking your organization’s reputation or security. Like many technological advancements, AI comes with benefits and risks.

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