Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023 To offer some helpful insight in what legal areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. The post Best of 2023: Event Contracts and Budgeting appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Pursuing nonconventional venues and activities is another way to address the changing trends of the new generation of professionals. is the topic at hand. What You Can Do U.S.

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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

MAY 2, 2023

Vote for the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. The post Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 Voting Now Open appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). Although all meeting types are expecting increased attendance in 2023, in-person meetings in particular are expected to see the greatest. More Meetings.

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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. No one’s going to debate whether or not AI is going to take off,” Ludwig said.

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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

AUGUST 15, 2023

Read More : Seeking Sustainable Venues One of the most progressive ideas was the call to action for management to set an example of “normalizing well-being.” The well-being of an individual, a team and a company relies on “top management (being) genuinely and authentically invested in the well-being of their employees.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

The process of picking the perfect event venue is a time-consuming one. RendezVerse’s method of creating virtual models of existing venues diverges from other digital meeting ventures. RendezVerse’s parent company, Worldwide Events , already offers potential venues to their meeting planner clients. A Virtual Mission.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2021

Lefty Mickelson will probably feel right at home on the greens when the $500 million Omni PGA Frisco Resort opens as “the modern home of American golf” in spring 2023 as part of a partnership with the nonprofit PGA of America, which is moving its headquarters from Palm Beach County, Florida. Omni PGA Frisco Resort.

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As the pandemic moves into a more manageable phase for most travelers, the event planning space is poised for a massive return in 2023. The post Venues From National Geographic’s List of Most Breathtaking Places in the World appeared first on Smart Meetings. The facility offers 15,720 sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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.” There were opportunities for us to buy out different destinations and evening event venues that we might not have had access to in a larger city.” It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Vote for the Best in the Meetings Industry The 10th annual planner’s choice award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. How to Vote Click the button below to view and vote for the venues you know for distinguished characteristics from hospitality to facilities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Construction begins in January 2023 to build ocV!BE. BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. BE will build new concert venues around the Honda Center. What Is ocV!BE? 2025 – ocV!BE

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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. What’s your budget?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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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

APRIL 20, 2023

Nominate the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. The post Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 Nominations appeared first on Smart Meetings. Nominate Now!

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen in September 2023 and March 2024, the city’s innovative spirit was unmistakable. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland. When I first visited in September 2023, the hall was still under construction. During my visits to St.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In the report of 98 global venue operators, Europe (including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and the Americas are showing encouraging signs of a meetings industry increasingly seeing itself in a better place as the weeks pass by. Hybrid Is Down.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Steve Hill, president and CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said F1’s impact will make November 2023 Las Vegas’ “best November in history.” “The stops in Formula 1’s 2023 calendar, including Austin and Miami, out of Formula 1’s 23 stops this year. Las Vegas is one of three U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. The post Smart Meetings Announces 2023 Smart Stars Awards Winners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. The post Smart Meetings Announces 2023 Smart Stars Awards Winners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Read More: What to Expect at Cvent Connect in San Antonio Attendees experienced the culture with a “Neon Rodeo” at Smoke Skybar, indoor-outdoor venue featuring BBQ, beer and live music, and Lone Star Jam at The Espee live entertainment venue a block from San Antonio’s Pearl restaurant and brewery district.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

Since joining the property in 2023 as director of sales, Simone has brought nearly 20 years of MICE industry expertise and played a key role in boosting convention sales and hospitality. In her new role, she will lead strategy across venues including the Earth Expo & Convention Center, Sky Convention Center and Mohegan Sun Golf Club.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In recent weeks, Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, has been making moves throughout the industry, including several new hires and partnerships with technology companies and venues across the United States. Sustainability Is the GOAL.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

“Day-to-day operations will remain business-as-usual and Cvent will continue to operate as a separate and independent public company until the transaction closes, which is expected mid-year 2023, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” according to a statement from Reggie Aggarwal, Cvent CEO and founder.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

Beachside Haven Pensacola Beach Resort in Pensacola, Florida, opened its doors on June 2, 2023, to unveil 161 guest rooms, including 24 corner king executive rooms boasting balconies with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. of outdoor venue space provides a versatile environment to host your next meeting or event. Nearly 23,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Aeros flights will depart from Los Angeles (VNY) to Salt Lake City (SLC), where guests can head to one of Stein Collections stunning alpine venues, including the renowned Stein Eriksen Lodge, Stein Eriksen Residences and The Chateaux Deer Valley.

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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. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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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. With its world-class hotels and venues, Orlando continues to excite and attract visitors who are eager to travel post-pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

The indoor venues each have spacious 20-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows showing off downtown Austin. With venues like The Orpheum Theatre, The Regent and Walt Disney Concert Hall, Hotel Per La is positioned for an event full of unique experiences. Thompson Austin has more than 10,000 sq.

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