Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

It went hybrid for one year and the organizers said, “Never again.” Instead of hybrids in the sales event arena, Pollard is seeing organizations produce live events for the financial year kickoff and then entirely virtual events for the balance of the year. It’s difficult to give a true hybrid experience to remote viewers.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 1, 2022

According to data projections from Ladders , a quarter of professional North American jobs will be remote by the end of 2022, and those numbers are set to increase into 2023. . Even as COVID-19 fears lessen, employees are fighting to maintain remote work options and the flexibility that comes with them. .

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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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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

Having grown accustomed to, and comfortable with, working remotely, many employees are resisting a return to the office. Of course, remote work isn’t an option for everyone. Of course, remote work isn’t an option for everyone. How to Use Team Building with Remote and Hybrid Work Teams. Here’s how to get there.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Specifically, 71 percent of the 425 survey respondents say that a primarily remote-work model can make employees feel disconnected from the organization. A broader list of benefits that managers cite can be seen in the chart.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior. Attendee Benefits. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Environmental Benefits. Some on-demand printing was available.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Perhaps, with the pandemic easing, the industry is just learning this now.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology? Local destination organizations have begun pitching in on the effort to assist in the curation of sustainable meetings as well.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 16, 2024

SANDRA CARVAO Chief of Market Intelligence & Competitiveness, World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) “Jack be nimble, Jack be quick…” Since 2020, destination marketers have had plenty of practice with skills like pivoting and flexibility. Watching consumer travel trends to stay ahead of the curve is essential for a nimble organization.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

Gen Z, those born in the late 90s and early 2000s, haven’t yet grasped the benefits of hospitality jobs and business. The number one customer of a DMO [Destination Marketing Organization] is the community and its residents. The least in agreement with this statement is Gen Z, at just 40%. They have a role to play in our community.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Work flexibility has increased as a result of the pandemic — 58 percent of employees can now work remotely some or all of the time, according to the “American Opportunity Survey,” published in June by McKinsey and Company. Even with the ability to work remotely, work-life balance is still an issue for many. Salary Survey 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Many employers saw remote work and virtual events as a short-term answer to the problem of potentially contracting Covid at the start of the pandemic. The need for, and benefits of, in-person corporate events are clear. For example, some event organizers have chosen to require proof of vaccination from attendees.

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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. Creating a tangible experience can also include fun and games with a competitive twist, Si explained. Create a Dedicated Experience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Remote work and flexible hours mean many professionals no longer need to be tied to a specific location.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

A More Flexible Organization. The company is offering more job shares that include some level of benefits. “In The human resources team is back in colleges talking about the benefits of the hospitality industry and some new perks, Pallotta shared. Julius Robinson. The same is true north of the U.S. Then she spoke more truth. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

According to Tejado, Amex GBT’s workforce is more than 90% remote, something he said also benefits the company because it grants them a larger pool of potential employees. Pre-Covid, the company’s remote workforce was around 80-85%.

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Giving hotel employees the opportunity to organize their professional lives via part-time work, remote work and flexible scheduling brings benefits not just to the personnel's work-life balance but also to the organization and its capacity for resilience.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Whereas, when you have content specifically created for remote audiences, you can repurpose your message, which makes it easier to get people to view that content later on.” The Many Benefits of Virtual Events Virtual events offer several benefits you just can’t get with in-person events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

Between the Great Resignation , the tight labor market and the increase in remote work, team building has never been more important. Team-building Programs Enable Your Organization to do Well by Doing Good. But the best, industry-leading, highest performing organizations view team building as a regular, periodic activity.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

As event organizers, weve all faced this last-minute scramble. This introduces complexityespecially if you have an in-person and/or remote audience with both in-person and remote panelist(s)but it can work beautifully with the right preparation. Capture a short 60-90 second video of each of the remote panelists key points.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Others have benefitted from a fresh approach as exemplified by today’s announcement that Zoom Ventures and others are investing in the remote-first startup twine. We found our seam—distribution on the massive ecosystem of Zoom, and the wave of remote work that isn’t going anywhere,” said Coburn in an exclusive Smart Meetings interview.

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Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With pandemic concerns receding, how should you structure your organization for the future of work: everyone back in the office, fully remote, or a hybrid approach? There are pros and cons, for both workers and the organizations they work for, to every approach. Remote-friendly companies are experiencing 33% lower turnover.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 17, 2020

5 Tips for Keeping Remote Teams Connected. Even our team at Best Corporate Events has been working remotely – and we miss each other! Many say that now it is more important than ever to stay connected to each other, so we do not feel isolated working in a remote environment. ’ on a Monday morning. Just Check In.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

to get you organized better. Communication lines should always be kept open, especially if you have contractors and remote staff on your side. There are more forms of retargeting along with their benefits presented in this Bizzabo guide. Then, learn the top issues we all face. And we have a couple of free tools just for your.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

“We were doing sustainability before anyone thought it was remotely interesting because we thought it was the right thing to do,” said IMEX CEO Carina Bauer. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone! meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022.

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Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With pandemic concerns receding, how should you structure your organization for the future of work: everyone back in the office, fully remote, or a hybrid approach? There are pros and cons, for both workers and the organizations they work for, to every approach. Remote-friendly companies are experiencing 33% lower turnover.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. But Ferguson is optimistic because the result is not the same.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

And for years, organizations harnessed the power of conferences and trade-shows in order to improve their overall marketing strategies. While virtual events might be far from where they will one day be in terms of technology, the benefits they bring to the table are very clear. People are attending remotely and alone, period.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

He pointed out that virtual events have always been a critical part of the marketing mix, but old-school webinars have been put on “steroids” and are now much better at delivering Return on Attention (RoA) as new features are “humanizing” remote experiences by giving people the tools to react, express their feelings and play. “We

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Nay Palad Hideaway, the Philippines The ecological diversity of Siargao Island gives visitors a multitude of adventures to explore with a different experience of the remote island each day of their “hideaway.” Visitors will be taken to the Gunung Kawi and Tirta Empul temples in Tampaksiring for a different type of serenity.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

However, navigating the complexities of managing a remote business while traveling across different time zones and cultures can be daunting. Overview of a remote business Remote business is a business model where employees work outside a traditional office, often from home or other non-office locations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

a multimedia design and tech company, to map out best practices for putting the technology to work in the conference center, and he shared experiences developed alongside event organizers who understood the possibilities. It can all happen at once, and it can all happen from behind the remote screens of meeting professionals, ready to engage.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

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. This can be great if you need a crucial component.

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Endless Events

JULY 6, 2020

It’s important that the event owners and members of the organization make it clear why their event will be magical and worth attending. This means better sponsorship opportunities, increased value for your organization, and networking opportunities all across the globe. Be Upfront With The Event Agenda. Leverage Your Sponsors.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development. This boom in dark-sky retreats will make the mental-health benefits of stargazing even more widespread.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

However, navigating the complexities of managing a remote business while traveling across different time zones and cultures can be daunting. Overview of a remote business Remote business is a business model where employees work outside a traditional office, often from home or other non-office locations.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

What are the tangible benefits brought to the table? And as a remote emcee, world traveler, and industry icon, he has plenty to teach. Because now those same event organizers are coming to me and be like, “Okay, we need to change the format, help us out.” And for event organizers, this is the biggest opportunity.

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