Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. Training is an often-overlooked part of the accessibility puzzle. “Accommodation, to be honest, starts before the RFP with internal stakeholders,” DeWitt explained.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. We are positioned as an incredible, big events town, and I think that is deeply appreciated among the business community and those who benefit. They come, they stay, they spend money and then they leave. What a deal.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. Community feeling and mutual benefit : The conference strengthened the bond within AER member companies. The exchange between tour operators and travel agencies led to mutual benefits.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

One challenge of managing remote/hybrid teams is that it’s harder to really get to know your team, and for team members to really get to know each other, without the benefit of in-person verbal and non-verbal cues day in and day out. You can have a manager attend leadership development training or your people do a team building program.

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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. Fully accessible multi-day group tours with inclusive accommodations and specially trained guides are becoming more frequent. Everyone does.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Invisible Cities is a global social enterprise based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and York focused on training those affected by homelessness to lead tour groups through these cities and offer their own personal perspective outside of the standard walking tour itineraries.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings reached out to San Diego State University alumnus Anthony Bollotta to discuss the benefits of furthering your career via education. . The training has proven extremely applicable, but if the last few years have taught us anything, it’s how fast paradigm shifts can occur. For their benefit and yours.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Train staff on how to support neurodivergent guests. The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) details the benefits of Neurodiversity Training for employees here. It is almost like providing the option of a personal chef to your guests but without the extra overhead.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. We are positioned as an incredible, big events town, and I think that is deeply appreciated among the business community and those who benefit. They come, they stay, they spend money and then they leave. What a deal.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

It benefits both sides in telling the story of the southwest. The entire city benefits from it due to the anticipated tourism. All Aboard the Wellness Train From there, attendees took to the Santa Fe Sky Railway , a unique train that immerses riders in Santa Fes railroad history.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Carmen Würth Hall offers multiple benefits designed to enhance any event: Natural daylight: An expansive window fronts provide the spaces with natural light to enhance attendee focus. Gallen opened at the end of 2023 with 101 rooms, located right next to the train station. I stayed there during my visit to St. By working with the St.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning. One of the big benefits of hosting a hybrid or virtual trade show is that it’s easy to increase accessibility. Run social media campaigns to promote meetings and compile hashtags for attendees to use. Have stakeholders demo the technology and practice dry runs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. The fund will reduce application and royalty fees, which can be as high as $120,000, provide investment to secure franchise agreements and offer training at a discounted rate.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Also, don’t forget to help them learn new skills by investing in their training, which will benefit everyone including the business. But the truth is, your events and event team will benefit greatly by strengthening their talents and skills. For starters, remember to thank them and touch base once in a while.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

This will involve training employees or even recruiting people to train up and show the ropes of how the show will run. Well-trained staff don’t need as much training and you can usually trust them to go into the trade show and one-to-one engagement without extensive education.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2022

The post HSMAI Academy to hold a revenue & digital training workshop from 14-15 Sept appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The two-day revenue and digital hotel training workshop program, specific to hotels and resorts, will be to be held for the first time in Phuket. Packaging benefits.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Friend Zone “Dick Brennan used to say, first you make a friend, not with the intention of what am I going to get out of this but to make a connection even if you never see the person again for the rest of your life,” explained Pettus, a lawyer by training. Palace Cafe The secret to making a real friend is to relax, according to Pettus.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2023

In order to grow in her chosen profession, she found ways to make money to come to the United States to learn about audiovisual production and attend training in New Jersey on a scholarship, working multiple odd jobs. The biggest barrier to entry is training, she reported. Read More : Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World?

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

Training is an important part of exhibitions since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. Training is an important part of exhibitions, since they prepare your team throughout the off-season to deal with the rigors of the events themselves. And we’re also here to help!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Invisible Cities is an international social enterprise that offers training and job skills to those affected by homelessness through the tour guide industry. Invisible Cities trains their employees to be walking tour guides in the city to show the best-hidden gems—and the less explored sides of its urban personality.

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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 certification is awarded to a destination that undergoes rigorous training and lighting updates to curb light pollution. California’s Joshua Tree National Park / Photo: Mark Andrew Thomas, Alamy Stock Photo.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For some, nothing could stand in the way of their training goals. Sophie Garneau, senior sales manager at Four Seasons Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale , was in the midst of training for the New York City Marathon, scheduled for three short weeks after the closing session. The Long Game.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Large, clean and modern facilities with state-of-the-art digital and laser equipment, wall-to-wall screens of various sizes, stadium seating with uninterrupted sight lines, clean and comfortable restrooms, professionally trained, welcoming staff, excellent food and beverage offerings. SM What type of corporate events have you hosted there?

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2020

And now we’ve been doing the reverse, so we’re learning these new skills and training these muscles. So we can actually design an event in a virtual space that is cool and unique and plays into the benefits that this type of experience offers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Are you charging enough for all their benefits? Project Management & Strategy: Includes trainings, meetings, reviewing content, post-event debrief, and more. The latter in particular can be either a big cost-saver or spender when you factor in studio time and pre/post-production needs. What does your sponsor forecast look like?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG is excited to work with HBCUs and train future professionals. Kathryn Shuford, corporate communications manager at IHG, stressed not only the moral importance to bolster career opportunities for underrepresented communities but also the financial benefit of a diverse staff. The Mutual Benefit.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

It is typical to scroll through your phone while waiting for a flight or train,” he says. If your phone allows you to change SIM cards, a trip to an airport or train station phone store is all you need. Many people are familiar with the benefits of using a virtual private network, or VPN, on a computer. Download a VPN App.

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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. Higher pay, benefits and flexibility will likely improve the quality of service they give you and your group. Technology Creates New Staff Roles.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

” Before the pandemic, they planned an annual two-day training event for the entire state of Nevada. We try to identify that and then match up the proper onboarding and training and get them through to that guest community communication stage.” ” Sponsors, too, benefit from Remo. What are you trying to achieve?

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

In order to reap the benefits of remote work while simultaneously tackling the cons, many world-renowned companies are now turning to VR technologies. David Whelan is the CEO of Immersive VR Education , which sells a VR training and collaboration platform called Engage. Amazing Examples Of VR For Virtual Events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

When belonging is present, engagement rises, leading to compelling benefits. Whether focusing on employee experience, customer experience, or user experience, these statistics underscore that the experiences we design can create cultures of belonging that benefit everyone.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. The benefits of hybrid events. It sounds like you could benefit from virtual attendance at events – but your speaker is the one who attends virtually, rather than event goers. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The airline pointed to the launch of Delta business, an “all-encompassing travel brand…featuring premium benefits” and Delta Premium Select enhancements for the onboard experience as high points affecting business travelers. American has the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet among U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

Local nonprofit Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs) provide services for 30 to 90 days while introducing them to federal programs such as Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance, employment services and English language training and linking them with employment opportunities in many arenas, including the understaffed hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

She explained the benefits of competitive activations, “People get outdoors, which is very good. We also train our staff to always be positive and to celebrate the efforts of all competitors, not just the winners. A lot of folks are sitting in offices and staring at computers.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

How Attending Association Conferences Can Benefit DMC Professionals 1. Be Light Consulting offers keynotes, training, and transformational executive coaching to help individuals as well as organizations master their own Flow State. Maximize your benefits. Building Connections Expand your network. Want to delve deeper?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs combine the common elements of virtually all team building activities—collaboration, communication, leadership and problem solving—with charitable elements that benefit the local community. But it can actually benefit virtually everyone in the organization.

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