Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. That is an increase of 30% over 2023’s Smart Monday, spread across 46 concurrent sessions, compared to 30 in 2023. Performance.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While the average annual salary is $97,130 for the nearly 850 business-event planners who responded to a fall 2023 survey by Convene, the publication of the Professional Convention Management Association, the salary range is fairly wide for planners based on a number of factors. Three percent identify their organization as “other.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. Four years later in 2023, they recorded 34 million metric tons of CO 2 emitted. Two more options offer further support, resources and certifications.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. ExCel aims to achieve an accessibility certification by 2025. At over 100,000 sq. It also is home to the U.K.’s s largest wormery.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 25, 2023

The post New business and knowledge opportunities at MEETINGS 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS national trade exhibition on 21 and 22 June will welcome back international buyers with a raft of new business, networking and knowledge opportunities.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Sustainability training: Staff undergo regular training to maintain high sustainability standards, and many hotels and venues hold certifications for their sustainable practices. For event planners, the museum offers three meeting rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 350 seated guests.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

At that point, she pursued the Certified Meeting Manager (CMM) accreditation after talking to people in her Middle Pennsylvania MPI chapter. In addition to being a meeting planner, Jakob is also a nurse. “It had been a long time since I was in school, and the cost was enough to scare me off. Sitting for the exam is a long process.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Credit: Steve Crecelius) Major meetings destinations are always evolving. In 2023, it became the world’s first destination to earn the Platinum certification for the Event Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards. Head to visitdenver.com to learn more about hosting your next meeting with a Rocky Mountain backdrop.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Green Building Council.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

A great example of Virginia Beach tapping into its local farms for events at Virginia Beach Convention Center was the Virginia Farm Bureau Federation Conference held in November 2023. She’s heavily involved in the process with the meeting planners and letting them know what we already do.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Meet to make a positive impact this October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In the cabana, guests can enjoy food and drink services with a menu of pink-themed bites and mocktails, a set of chilled rose eye gels and gift certificates for a Privai Signature Wellness Experience available to redeem at the Privai Spa, opening this fall.

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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. Anyone involved in the planning and/or execution of meetings and events will benefit from earning this certificate. Courses are held throughout the year.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 31, 2023

The post London continues to innovate in 2023 with host of new hotels, venues and transport options appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. London Convention Bureau London is set for another blockbuster year of new openings in 2023, making it an even more attractive destination for event, meeting and incentive planners.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

Travel with a strong track record in meetings. MeetingsNet: You hold a master’s degree in organizational development from American University plus a certificate in strategy execution from Harvard’s Kennedy School. Misako Gabel comes to U.S. Here at U.S. Travel Association, you will see us beta-test new ideas in upcoming events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Resources for green meetings; for today, and for the future Earth Day: it’s not just about spending extra time thinking about what we love about nature. Meetings and events, unfortunately, produce a lot of waste. Waste comes into nearly every aspect of a meeting and event you can think of. Where Do We Go from Here?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

We’re doing food safety certification because folks will need to know that you know can’t just grow and send stuff out into a retailer.” The post Event Case Study: Indoor Ag at Las Vegas’ Caesars Forum appeared first on Smart Meetings. One of the areas we’re getting into is food safety.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Recognizing the significance of staying at the forefront of the meetings and events industry,” he says, “I pursued the CMP certification as a strategic step in elevating my professionalism within the industry, enhancing my skills, and fostering meaningful industry connections.” And, he says, many of them held the CMP designation.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We are beyond the halfway point as an industry in prioritizing sustainability, if you go by the 14th Global Forecast from Amex GBT Meetings & Events forecast. Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

In many cases, you can attend training, conferences, and certification opportunities for reduced rates as a member perk. If you want to receive specialized training or certification in a particular area, ask your association! In order to thrive over the course of your career, you must be a lifelong learner.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. You join an elite group of meeting planners to accomplish this. If you want to get your certification, even though you may be busy at work, take the time to invest in yourself.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 2, 2023

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Private Sector Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission organizεes a three (3) – day technical meeting for Tourism Experts, 3rd – 5th April 2023. Creating labels and certificate that will be specific to the West African Region. Considering the environment and the climate.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Join PCMA’s 2023 Digital Event Strategist certification course expert, Rachel Stephan, for this fast-paced session. Everything and everyone is now digital. How do you evolve your event marketing to reach your attendees and fill empty seats? The first step is to stop marketing your event alone. Brought to you by: .

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DCI

APRIL 19, 2023

Greener meetings – it sounds like a buzzword we’re all hearing, but in reality, it’s something that the business events industry is truly embracing. This Earth Day, it’s worth reminding destinations of the steps they should be taking towards enabling greener meetings. It’s no time to be shy about the good work your CVB is doing!

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, made a name for herself 10 years ago with the launch of the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate program. MeetingsNet’s Changemakers list recognizes outstanding meeting professionals for their efforts to move their organizations and the industry forward in unique and positive ways.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

These events, which include Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries’ Annual Convention and Incentive later this year and IBM Best in Tech in 2023, are scheduled to bring more than 77,000 delegates and more than 330,000 room nights. Where to Meet. of meeting space is spread across 32 rooms. Travel Rules in Dubai. of Dubai’s annual GDP.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Discounts can be set up and available within one business day with instant amenity redemption for things like beverage coupons, travel certificates, and United Club passes and memberships.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals.

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DCI

MARCH 21, 2023

After DCI’s successful roundtable with Questex Travel & Hospitality Group, the challenges to DEI in the meetings industry are clear. Meeting professionals and destinations leaders joined in February 2023 to discuss the business events industry’s needs to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for everyone involved.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Smart Meetings talked to some attendees who made careful plans to ensure they could stick to their goals and found welcome partners in the quest. She has been actively working with a trainer for her second full marathon and asked her to develop some manageable workouts that could squeeze between client dinners and meetings on the show floor.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 22, 2023

According to American Express’ 2023 Global Travel Trends Report , 76% of respondents are interested in minimizing the environmental impact of their trips, and 69% would spend more during a vacation if they knew it supported the local community. Are sustainability claims reinforced by credible third-party certifications and standards?

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The Criteria are used for education and awareness-raising, policy-making for businesses, organizations and government agencies, measurement and evaluation, and as a basis for certification. The first round of public consultation took place for two months, from June 15th to August 15th, 2023.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

From artificial intelligence to cutting-edge tools, the Enhancing Events with AI certificate course will delve into the realm of AI for events, empowering you to become a confident user and amplify the impact of your events. These online courses are on-demand, self-paced learning that will suit each’s schedule.

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