Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

We’ve had clients say to us they’re going to bring some of their employees or colleagues to get out on a boat or be at a venue with the view.” credit: Shutterstock “Typically, the Fourth of July is not a big corporate event,” Bernstein says. But there are corporate events that do happen.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026.

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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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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

In this post: Items Needed for a Birthday Party Party Planning Tips: 2-3 Months Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Month Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Week Before Party Planning Tips: 1 Day Before Party Planning Tips: Day of Party Party Planning Tips for Working with Venues What does a successful party look like? Book an event venue.

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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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BizBash

AUGUST 16, 2017

2026 WORLD CUP IS CONSIDERING 49 VENUES ACROSS U.S., CANADA, AND MEXICO: FIFA has asked 44 cities across the.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Slated to be completed in 2026, the 677 ft.-tall Leading in education, medicine, and engineering Omaha is home to major research hospitals Creighton University Medical Center and University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), a world leader in organ transplants and the treatment of Ebola. The city also fosters innovative engineering.

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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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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

billion by 2026.Travel Event Details: Dates: November 14-17, 2023 Venue: Online The Travel Tech conference series launched in 2020 – during the most unprecedented travel market we have ever experienced – to teach hotels how to adjust their operations to regain profitability, regardless of how the COVID-19 pandemic affects demand.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Planners should tell venues what they know about their attendance numbers and tentative plans as much as they are able. Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034. Communication about the upcoming event is key — the host organization needs to be transparent and to communicate early and often.

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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. Easy to get to and easy to navigate once you’re here, Philadelphia itself essentially becomes the venue. All have a seat on PHL Sports’ advisory board.

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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

APRIL 28, 2023

Join the ranks of organizations and meeting planners that flock to Philadelphia to host large-scale events. What’s coming to Philly Planning your next gathering in Philadelphia is an easy choice, made by organizers of some of the world’s biggest events coming up in the next few years.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

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. The Philadelphia CVB’s sports division can connect organizers with a venue for every kind of competition.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 28, 2024

A Diverse Cast of Venues One of Austin’s most unique characteristics is that planners will find space suitable for events of all stripes in every part of the city — downtown, north, south, east, or west. Located in the heart of the city center, the venue is adjacent to the W Austin, putting attendees steps away from the downtown action.

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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. That means relocating several major components typically held at the center — what Michele Flores, chief logistics officer at SXSW, calls “the heart” of SXSW — to other venues.

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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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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. The Walter E.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. Event scheduling software is a digital tool that helps event teams plan and organize events efficiently. What is Event Scheduling Software?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. Event scheduling software is a digital tool that helps event teams plan and organize events efficiently. What is Event Scheduling Software?

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 16, 2023

And our analysis says the beginning in 2026, that was the inflection point for Indianapolis when some of our biggest customers that had first brought this up as an issue were saying, “We might start having to look at other cities beginning of 2026.”

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Cvent is a cloud-based software company that provides event management and venue-sourcing services to customers around the world. Cvent offers various services, including event registration, event marketing, event planning, and venue sourcing. The company was founded in 1999 by Reggie Aggarwal, who is currently the CEO. Cvent Pricing.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Cunard Debuts Alaska 2026 Voyages Featuring Roundtrips from Seattle Between April and September 2026, Cunards Queen Elizabeth will embark on 23 roundtrip voyages from Seattle, Washington, offering a diverse array of itineraries ranging from seven to 12 nights as part of its highly anticipated Alaska programming.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Unique Venues and Destinations: Flexibility, affordability and creating unforgettable attendee experiences are driving demand for off-the-beaten-path spaces and lesser-known destinations. Renewed Focus on Data Privacy: As privacy laws evolve, venues and planners are doubling down on compliance.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

million it has raised over the 40 years of the organization for scholarships, grants and research. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. Sustainable DC Destination DC promoted resources that will help meeting professionals organizing events in the area be a force for good. MPI Foundation uses the $14.4 Washington, D.C.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

More than half 52 percent were organizers; 37 percent suppliers, and 11 percent said they had other roles. The largest type of organization survey takers represented was PCO/meeting planner/DMC (29 percent); followed by association and hotel/venue (13 percent each); corporate (10 percent) and consultant and CVB (8 percent each).

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Here is what Goodwin shared regarding sustainability: Event organizers can expect conversations around sustainability to be reshaped under the Trump administration. Youve got people looking at California thinking, If the venue gives us a 36-hour move-in window, can we actually hit it?

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