Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

CIS of Nevada is a national program that works with organizations across the U.S. On March 22, The Venetian organized a food donation to Hero School, City Impact Las Vegas, Las Vegas Rescue Mission and New Day Adult Care. In the first quarter of 2023 alone, we hosted 18 events that have resulted in an economic impact of $62,663,443.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Drive More Visitors with Value Based Marketing Millennials are currently the largest generation of travel spenders, with 33% of these 27–42-year-olds (as of 2023) willing to spend at least $5,000 on a vacation. Many in the millennial segment identify with value based marketing and engage deeper with campaigns that embrace these themes.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

4 Top Takeaways From Our 2023 Webinars 27 December 2023 At ADMEI, we continue to focus on providing helpful content based on current events and the status of the DMC industry today. Watch The DMC Lifestyle We hope you enjoyed the webinars that were offered in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Read More : Smart Travel: Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry saw a nearly 15% boost in 2023 as a result of over 17,000 events that brought in over 20 million visitors, cementing the country’s position as a major meetings and events destination.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

At Connect 2023, Cvent showcased new features planners will love Opening the first day of Cvent Connect 2023 with a Broadway performance by experience company Broadway Plus was fitting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Industry growth and a positive outlook is the 2024 theme American Express GBT Meetings & Events showcased its 13th annual “ Global Meetings and Events Forecast ” at IMEX America 2023. Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry Third : A rebounded focus on basic meeting policy components.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to understand and embrace its potential, as well as work through the risks and ethical challenges it presents,” she said. The post FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon appeared first on Smart Meetings. Strategies for producing memorable events boiled down to the following.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023. The post Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. The post What to Expect at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus, Ohio—in Addition to John Legend appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Her work has contributed to several industry awards, including the Most Profitable Business Award and the Creative Business Award in 2022 and the Event Space Award in 2023. Throughout his career, Patino has worked with leading hotel brands and travel organizations, including the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. After the 2023 event in Austin, the planners from Event Strategy Group (ESG) looked towards the Pacific Northwest for the 2024 gathering, “Smarter AI for All.”

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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. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A special message in advance of Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 As we approach Global Meetings Industry Day 2023 on March 30, we’re going to talk a lot about the economic value of meetings. Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization. Realize it’s a journey, not a destination.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023. The first organized city in the world, Catalhoyuk in southern Anatolia, dates to between 7,500 and 5,700 BC. Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. billion in revenue and 62.2

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s ideal for meeting organizers—direct flights from almost everywhere, no need for transfer arrangements, and the ability to host large events, which is unique. Between 2022 and 2023, over 500 guest rooms in the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel were renovated.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

million visitors to the country of 85 million people, a 9% increase from 2023. The first organized city in the world, Catalhoyuk in southern Anatolia, dates to between 7,500 and 5,700 BC. Megacity Opportunities As home to one of the original megacities, tourism is a growing part of the economy. billion in revenue and 62.2

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. Follow these six tips to blend event promotions with your 2023 marketing plan seamlessly. Promote Yourself If you want to add more events to your marketing calendar, you must make a big impression in 2023.

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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. Rebecca Lovell There is something about hosting 1000s of top economic powers from 23 countries at APEC 2023 that bonds people for life.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

million in 2023. Were tackling these challenges by working closely with federal partners and national organizations like the U.S. Its a big goal, and were getting there, said Elliott L. Ferguson II, new Brand USA board chair and CEO of Destination DC. In Washington, D.C., international visitation hit 1.95

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

International SOS , a global risk mitigation company, has released its annual 2023 Risk Outlook Report , unveiling the top travel trends and risks for business travelers in 2023. 43% of respondents expect that security threats will have the biggest impact on business traveler productivity in 2023. International SOS.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Embassy in Tunisia reported that more than 30,000 Americans visited in 2023. This partnership benefits both organizations, as Travel Dubuque showcases Field of Dreams in content across its website – including here , here and here – to help attract two million visitors to the region. Even though the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 13, 2022

More meetings industry associations have been moving into Europe, as evidenced by the latest gatherings by several leading organizations around the world. This program is scheduled to one for one year, through IMEX Frankfurt 2023. The first event took place in 2019 in Verbier, Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

From a sales and marketing perspective, those who experience belonging are 167% more likely to recommend their organization, highlighting the value of belonging in driving customer advocacy and influencing purchasing decisions. The insights gathered revealed unique patterns within different groups and organizations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. This could also be true in 2023 and beyond so now is the time to prepare.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

billion passengers in 2023, nearly reaching 2019 numbers, a year that saw 4.54 Read More : Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler This high volume of passengers, thought to be mostly from pent-up demand from leisure travelers, is also happening in the face of rising air prices. billion traveling across the globe.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In advance of IMEX America 2023 coming to Las Vegas, Caesars Entertainment, the largest gaming company in the world, launched its Wellness Menu during a one-day Wellness Day that included tai chi classes in Valley of Fire State Park led by Pink Jeep Tours.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

So, the question is—where are the travel trends going in 2023? Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast. In a world attempting to return to a sense of normalcy, wellness travel is set to trend in 2023. A travel trend in 2023 could be one that never requires a “traveler” to leave their home!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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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. At Moscone Center in San Francisco in 2023 , plans called for a four-day build-out to prepare the stage.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Read More: Defy Conventional Meetings in Sacramento Education for Prosperity, in Life and Work On the first day, attendees met one-on-one with select industry partners to efficiently connect with organizations that offer solutions specific to their association’s needs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity. We want to join the planner journey.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way! Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Anh Nguyen, founder of Spark Event Management, and Shawn Cheng, event strategist at Curious Bear Management, organized the showdown, which was framed as a chance to determine whether AI is about to revolutionize the way we design events — or if we’re just not there yet.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The report is a follow-up to WEF’s “ Future of Jobs Report 2023 ,” released in May, which ranked training workers in how to use AI and big data third among skills-training priorities, just behind analytical and creative thinking. Barbara Palmer is deputy editor at Convene.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. These connections allowed them to work with official organizations to help them run their event smoothly. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Since Marriotts acquisition of the City Express brand in 2023, the portfolio has grown significantly, with 12 new properties signed in 2024, adding 1,236 rooms to the brands inventory. To explore these use cases further, were working with organizations like the City of Stockton to make it easier to enroll in city services and programs.

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