Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits, and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months. Hybrid events still present challenges, but offer unique benefits as well. Almost all the hard-learned lessons from those early days still stand as best practices today.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

Additionally, the freelance marketplace is evolving with regulatory changes aimed at better worker classification compliance and providing freelancers with access to benefits like health insurance and retirement plans. This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Features such as educational quizzes are also valued as an immediate refresher after an event. Using such tools to access slides from a presentation is an added benefit. “I’m Location, Location, Location. Even for those who travel, location is often the deciding factor.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. DOs work to bring revenue into a location, and DMCs work to bring the best deals to their DO partners.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. Before and after meetings, attendees can enjoy Grandscape, a premium mixed-use development in The Colony, where our Grandscape theater is located.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and programs to boost the local community such as youth development.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking. After the pandemic, there’s an even great desire for us to be together. million was invested in 105 projects, touching 16,000 people.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Utilizing these tools to enhance the corporate brand, entice customers, re-energize employees and educate attendees are all great reasons to gather. The full-time planner is often more educated in the industry, more aware of event trends, and usually has more contacts and connections that can help your event succeed.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. For some, the solution may be to bring the family along.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Moving to Connecticut offers opportunities in this high-demand field, supported by strong educational institutions and research facilities. Professionals in this field enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, making Connecticut an attractive option for relocation. Thinking about moving to Connecticut for a job in this industry?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Robert Lee, director of sales at Spaintacular, a Global DMC Partner and incoming ADMEI president, stressed the power of expanding ADMEI education and outreach. “We And a new initiative will bring ADMEI education to the university level. “We We are building the next generation of future leaders,” Lee said. Excellence Recognized.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

Benefits of Videoing Your Next Conference. Only people who live or travel to their location can attend. The more open you are to educating your audience, the more you’ll be seen as a credible and authoritative source within your industry. Spread Information to a Larger Audience. Sharing this information is a huge value-add, too.

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Redfin

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Biotechnology and pharmaceuticals Major Employers: Biogen (location in Research Triangle Park), Labcorp (Burlington), Syngenta (locations in North Carolina) North Carolina has earned its nickname “The Research Triangle State” thanks to its robust biotech and pharmaceutical industry.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Enjoying inspirational activities with planets, stars and galaxies has positive benefits for mental health,” Herrera says. This boom in dark-sky retreats will make the mental-health benefits of stargazing even more widespread. People now call from all over Florida wanting to know the best locations to view the night sky,” Andrews says.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. IMEX2022 dazzled with #sustainability #education from @EncoreGlobal_ , live #music and #Entertainment , space to decompress provided by @hduckworth and @CORTEvents , engagement, and of course, wonderful #Meetings industry #Professionals.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Being mindful of the pitfalls of seemingly harmless technologies (ones that we’ve become helplessly dependent on) is a great start and helpful for educating attendees and demonstrating a concerted effort to combat climate change, but the big picture requires so much more—and let’s face it—it’s often difficult to know where to start.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As part of its efforts to educate its employees, clients and industry, the company created a list of seven sustainable action areas. Sustainable Cities and Communities: Transportation, Climate and Emissions The location you choose to host your event makes a major difference in countless areas. What employee benefits do they offer?

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

When managing guests in a new, foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. Their expertise in managing guests in a foreign location ensures that your guests have a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article, we will explore the benefits of utilizing a DMC to manage guests in a foreign location.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Oil and gas Major Employers: Chevron, ConocoPhillips, XTO Energy (all based out of state with locations in New Mexico) New Mexico is one of the nation’s leaders in oil and gas production , so it should come as no surprise that industry plays a critical role in the state’s economy, contributing significant revenue and job opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

With four locations across the U.K., K&N Travel Associates is known for services such as corporate event management and incentive travel, yet also for its dedication to use its platform for social improvement. One of the non-profit organizations K&N supports is Invisible Cities.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this rustic courtyard, guests will immerse themselves in Thai culture and have an experiential education on planting herbs, harvesting produce and bathing the water buffalo in a ritual performed by multiple generations. Peace and harmony are the focus of The Kayon Jungle Resort.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

The other method is a sponsored update, which is the more effective of the two because you can target the ads to a specific demographic by filtering results based on factors like industry, job title, location, etc. They have just as much to benefit from in terms of exposure. The targeting can extend beyond your followers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Flexible attendance options: Offering virtual attendance options, such as live streaming or video conferencing, can provide an alternative for attendees who cannot physically attend the event due to location or accessibility barriers. Oddmund Braaten, CEO at multilingual meeting technology and services provider Interprefy.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Ultimately, educate yourself before you make a decision for your event. Although it may seem like a hassle, paying $40 for a $1,000,000 policy will benefit you if your $100,000 set unexpectedly starts on fire. For smaller computers, cords, and remotes, remove them from the room and keep in a safe or in a secure location.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

The speakers and panelists will be discussing the benefits and misconceptions of nontraditional venues such as museums, sports centers and multipurpose establishments while providing education regarding the approach to utilizing these edgier locations.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Healthcare and Social Assistance Major Employers: Lifespan Health System (Providence), Care New England (Providence), CVS Health (locations in Rhode Island). CVS Health, though not headquartered locally, operates numerous locations across the state, contributing to pharmacy and retail jobs.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events. It benefits from abundant natural daylight, offering additional space and flexibility for your event. Covering a total area of 1,500 m², it can accommodate up to 2,500 people for a reception.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

When it comes to technological fluency, everyone involved in event planning and production should, at some point, receive a basic elemental education, Vismale asserted. Consider where the most important stakeholders will be located and put more resources in that area. The key word, Krueger said, is “connecting.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That intense reaction is usually caused by a connection you have formed with that location—because something clicks within you. Now, ExperienceFirst holds walking tours all over the United States and in major international locations like Paris. It’s benefiting your budget and your time—because time really is money.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Flexible attendance options: Offering virtual attendance options, such as live streaming or video conferencing, can provide an alternative for attendees who cannot physically attend the event due to location or accessibility barriers. Oddmund Braaten, CEO at multilingual meeting technology and services provider Interprefy.

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Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

How many people, where are they going to be, what kind of speeds are available in those locations, and what are they going to be doing on those devices? That’s going to be, honestly, I think this is the biggest benefit we’re going to see. Those are still going to be the big questions.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

SITE’s CEO, Annette Gregg explained “SITE mission is to advance the business case for incentive travel and motivational experiences through global connections, education and advocacy by building and bridging cultures through the transformative power of incentive travel and motivational experiences.

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

for live polls, Loquiz for location-based activities, and Tap To Speak for Q&A. Events for Higher Education: Time to Step Up. The green trend is still going strong, as it has a lot of benefits attached to it. Engagement Goes Mobile. There’s Sli.Do These solutions each address a different part of the engagement equation.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Advanced manufacturing Major Employers: BMW (location in Greer), Michelin North America (Greenville), Boeing (locations in South Carolina) South Carolinas advanced manufacturing sector is one of the states largest, producing goods ranging from automobiles to aerospace components. Consider homes for sale in Greer or Greenville.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Whether it’s educational or entertaining. The smallest details like water location or signs at the entrance can make a big impact. Social media worthy location can be a hit by itself! Technology can be a benefit and a hindrance to audience engagement. What their questions or problems might be? How will they feel?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

They allow you to use an app to connect to other participants and set up one on one or small group meetings based on shared interests at a specific location. Networking is a side benefit you can have when you are having a meaningful conversation with someone. Overtime, they have proven itself at events from C2, PCMA and so many more.

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