Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Meetings are a healthy part of the urban mix for residents and travelers alike.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

Pivarnik previously held executive roles at the Tulsa Regional Chamber and is credited with uniting multiple organizations under one successful regional strategy. She joins the organization after nearly a decade leading Discover Long Island, where she drove major growth in tourism revenue and strengthened regional economic development.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Identify community organizations and establish vendor and supplier relationships. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Smart Meetings chatted with Michelle Crosby, CMP, CITP, an account executive at Bright Spot Incentives and Events, and Yvette Campbell, CMP, a meeting broker at Meetings Made Easy, to explore how planners can seek out third-party agencies and independent planners that fit their needs and how to integrate resources into their organization.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Employee needs and priorities have changed, organizations are refocusing their missions and business models and, thus, roles are changing too. GBT partnered with CULTIQUE for its strategic cultural advisement as the global travel management organization (TMO) guides the morphing industry into becoming a “transformational tool.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. billion in spending by the end of 2022, the organization says.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M. Payne, CMP, CMM, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , to get her take on the current marketplace and its impact on meeting planners, and some helpful tips and tricks planners should be looking at when drafting up a contract with a hotel or venue.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Meetings, on the other hand, are often far more over the top, with coordinated entertainment, specific programming, thought-out menus, you name it. It might seem strange to link the Fourth of July to corporate and business meetings and events. But right there comes the question: How do you make a meeting feel that way?

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Now, Philadelphia is gearing up to honor the results of that gathering with a massive 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. Phillys event calendar in 2026 will be filled with some other notable events, including PCMAs Convening Leaders, two rounds of NCAA March Madness tournament action, six FIFA World Cup matches, and MLBs All-Star Game.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Discover why vibrant downtown Omaha is the place to meet. All this and a stellar reputation for hospitality make Omaha ideal for your next meeting or event. Slated to be completed in 2026, the 677 ft.-tall For more information go to VisitOmaha.com/Meetings. The city also fosters innovative engineering.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Additionally, it has a small event space with 3 meeting rooms accommodating up to 30 delegates. Starting in 2026, they plan to power a vessel with hydrogen. This hotel is suitable for corporate groups, offering 160 rooms and a dedicated check-in area next to the reception for your group can be set up upon request.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. She will lead the design and development of OVG’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, slated to open in 2026.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business travel will reach 483 million trips by 2026, and cities worldwide are adapting to welcome more travelers. The area around the New York Stock Exchange pulses with new energy as outdoor meeting spaces spring to life. Healthcare leaders gather at the MHA’s 88th Annual Meeting to discuss industry trends.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 6, 2023

Hosted by TCEB and Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), ACAAF1 will be co-hosted by Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), Seoul Tourism Organization (STO), and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 30, 2023

The last time the Annual Meetings were held in Bangkok was in 1991, making Thailand the first country to host the Meetings again in 35-year interval. The Path to Net Zero Carbon Events TCEB has joined hands with partner organizations and signed an MoU on Carbon Balance Project Cooperation to enable carbon-neutral activities.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

On April 1, 2022, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. The Path to Net Zero Carbon Events.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Ill also share tips on choosing event software thats easy to use, along with real-life examples of how well-organized events can improve how people see your brand.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Hoosier hospitality and world-class convention facilities: These may be the things that come to mind when you think about meeting in Indianapolis. And scheduled to be complete in 2026, the Convention Center expansion and construction of a Signia by Hilton hotel will bring even more connected space and possibilities.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

In April, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. It successfully marked Thailand’s reopening for tourism and business events.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 23, 2024

Annet Steenbergen, representing the EU Digital Identity Wallet Consortium, provided a groundbreaking update: “As of last month, the EU has implemented new regulations mandating a digital identity wallet for all European citizens and residents by 2026.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The majority of participants shared that they are still in limbo for how meetings in 2022 are going to go. One participant successfully hosted an in-person meeting in Q4 2021. Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034. If you must reduce your room block, expect to reduce meeting space as well.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 28, 2024

John Sutfin) As you narrow down the list of destinations for your next meeting, you may be looking at other lists for inspiration. This year alone, the city has been named to Cvent’s “Top Meeting Destinations in North America” (ranked No. Don’t be surprised if Austin makes an appearance on just about all of them.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

billion by 2026.Travel million organic impressions. With a focus on “technological advancements in the industry,” attendees can expect three days of groundbreaking insights, expert sessions led by top executives and industry experts, and unparalleled networking opportunities.”

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The Geological Society of America, the National Association for the Education of Young Children, and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers — these are just a few of the organizations that chose to bring their annual meetings to Anaheim this year. Below, four ways Anaheim will inspire attendees to save the date.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

Sports — and More Meeting planners and event organizers of the non-sporting variety also can count on the highest level of inter-agency support when booking Philadelphia. All have a seat on PHL Sports’ advisory board.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 28, 2023

For meeting planners looking to flawlessly execute a large-scale event, this diverse and intriguing metropolis makes the ideal setting thanks to its world-class convention center, abundant hotel offerings, and more. Join the ranks of organizations and meeting planners that flock to Philadelphia to host large-scale events.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

However, he quickly pointed out that the quality of events across the country is high, reflecting the attention and care put into their organization. Finally, when asked about Melbourne’s success in staging events, Rob praised the city’s ability to host major events.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2023

She will serve as PHLCVB’s primary representative while collaborating with partner organizations and planning strategic programs through the end of 2026. In this role, Arnold will promote the North Carolina destination to groups including associations, corporate meetings, and conventions.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Three business divisions at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau are working to provide exceptional events for groups meeting in the city. From hosting WWE’s week-long WrestleMania celebration in April of 2024 to winning a bid to be a host city for the FIFA World Cup in 2026, Philadelphia is a top spot for sports lovers.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 14, 2023

How much will your meetings cost next year? As organizations build their budgets for next year’s meetings, they shouldn’t expect any relief from the increasing cost of airfares, hotels, and other services, according to the recently released 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast from CWT and the Global Business Travel Association.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, shared its ongoing commitment to attracting international groups at IMEX America. There’s no greater event than IMEX to connect with event organizers and highlight the benefits of meeting in Washington, DC,” said Elliott L. As of Oct.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

During COVID, people tried virtual trade shows and organizers saw revenue streams rapidly disappearing if that became the way of business going forward. That’s the first time we’ve done it for an actual exhibitor,” Hansen said, “not the organizer, nor the venue.”

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

Organizers began experimenting with different venues this year to prepare for 2026, when the Austin Convention Center closes for renovations. Learn more and start planning today at VisitAustin.org/Meet. SXSW brings nearly 300,000 people to Austin every March. Aaron Rogosin photos) In many ways, SXSW is synonymous with Austin.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Event scheduling software is a digital tool that helps event teams plan and organize events efficiently. By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1 event organizers are planning to maintain or increase the number of events they put on in 2024. What is Event Scheduling Software?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Event scheduling software is a digital tool that helps event teams plan and organize events efficiently. By 2026, the event management software market is expected to eclipse $14.1 event organizers are planning to maintain or increase the number of events they put on in 2024. What is Event Scheduling Software?

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