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. They will also gain entry to Aethos exclusive city clubs, with upcoming locations in London, Madrid, Lisbon and Mexico City.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These unlikely spots were first put on the map as filming locations , NOT vacation destinations. Many of the country’s otherworldly arid landscapes starred as fictional planetary locations in the Star Wars films – and the Discover Tunisia website has a dedicated page promoting them all. Well, Stranger Things have happened.

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Logistical Challenges: Since AERs headquarters are in Bielefeld, Amsterdam offered an even better location than Berlin the year before. After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue. The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

A new partnership connecting leisure and medical health experts has taken shape between the Official Tourism Association for Orlando, Visit Orlando, and Orlando Health, offering health-related benefits to Orlando’s millions of visitors as the country’s most visited destination. Read more here.

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Redfin

MARCH 25, 2025

The benefits of a clean home go far beyond a simple once-a-year deep clean. Benefits of a clean home: boosts your mindset A clean home is like a breath of fresh air for your mind. An organized space can help clear the mental clutter, making it easier to focus and stay productive. Dodson concludes.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Small group travel organizers leverage this sophisticated technology to guarantee exceptional destination alignment with client expectations. Smart analytics reveal remarkable efficiency gains – a single motorcoach can replace up to 55 passenger cars , demonstrating extraordinary environmental benefits.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2025

The union hotel operates based on a triple bottom line to benefit people, planet (LEED Gold-certified) and profit. The 413 guest rooms feature refined details such as crown molding and nods to the central location. You can upgrade VIPs with Fairmont Gold lounge access for an exclusive hotel-within-a-hotel feel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Its central location is just 45 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. Irvines convenient location provides easy access to some of the regions most iconic attractions, including Disneyland, Newport Beach and Laguna Beach for the perfect mix of business and leisure.

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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. Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future. The World Health Organization estimates that 15% of the global population has some form of disability. Everyone does.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 5, 2023

Communities that can successfully navigate these sustainability and marketing confluences can expect to reap the benefits of becoming regional travel hubs. Destination Marketing Organizations that wish to incorporate sustainable tourism in their marketing plan should focus on the connection their destination has to the greater region.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 1, 2022

STRs can offer a place for travelers to “try out” a location before deciding if they want to relocate. . Destinations can also partner with economic development organizations to encourage more people to relocate, beginning with “try it out” periods through their rentals. Promote Your Destination as a Place to Relocate.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

Transportation 130

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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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., and serving more 500 locations worldwide.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2022

The Hawaii Convention Center’s industry-leading environmental practices help reduce the impact of our meetings and events, and provide organizers and attendees with customized, turnkey options to protect our natural resources right here in Hawaii,” says Teri Orton, general manager of the Hawaii Convention Center. A Legacy Partnership.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

Sure, you can look at location and atmosphere but that’s not enough. Ideally, you’ll want to search by either location or environment. Location: Look at venues by location in the city, or approximate area, that you are looking to hold your event. If you want a city vibe, skip remote locations and vice versa.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

But even in the hybrid setting, organizers need to be mindful of how they are engaging their attendees. Event organizers should be asking themselves: how does this technology benefit or improve the attendee experience, or does it fix an underlining issue? This is what you need to know. You can access the checklist here.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

However, while some meeting professionals are itching to get back to in-person events, some organizations have grown quite fond of the reach and data-enabled by virtual meeting experiences­­. Smart Meetings talked to industry experts for tips on how to produce meaningful experiences for everyone on the registration list.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

At PRG, our skilled corporate events division has utilized a myriad of innovative technologies to achieve this, which can greatly benefit event planners and producers. It also has the added benefit of being more dependable, so technicians are able to lamp down projectors when not in use.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

One of the non-profit organizations K&N supports is Invisible Cities. With four locations across the U.K., With four locations across the U.K., Beginning in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2016, the organization has since established itself in Glasgow, Manchester and York. Read More: Take the Corporate Responsibility Survey.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Some locations have gone as far as to install check in kiosks in their lobbies. Positions like housekeeping and waitstaff will still be on location.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

billion people with disabilities globally, organizations and events that don’t cater to them are not only risking backlash, but they’re also limiting their potential audience reach. Organizers may lack familiarity with the challenges faced by people with health conditions or impairments, resulting in a lack of necessary accommodations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 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. They chose the tech-forward city of Bellevue, located just east of Seattle.

Transportation 130

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