The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

She will head the Vienna Convention Bureau , which is responsible for the worldwide acquisition of congresses, corporate conferences and incentives in addition to providing support to meeting planners. Andreas Heckmann Andreas Heckmann, Cvent Cvent appoints Heckmann as chief customer officer.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Read on to learn about the most popular event planning courses, event management courses, event planning certifications, and more to turn your passion for gatherings into a lifetime career you’ll love. Not sure how to become an event planner?

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

Most industries have associations and organizations that do just that: provide community and belonging, offer training and support, and strive to improve industry conditions and culture. Most organizations host webinars, in-person conferences, and think tanks designed to provide key information and insights about your industry.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

Other great instances of hybrid events include Apple’s 2019 “Special Event” , CDC’s Public Health Informatics Conference , SBC’s 2020 Digital Summit , and the 2019 Growth Marketing Conference. All of these are perfect examples that showcase the power and the possibilities behind hybrid events!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The biggest events conference in the world is a marathon in itself with participants reporting that they recorded 10,000, 20,000 or more steps walking the floor and hoofing it to after-parties. For some, nothing could stand in the way of their training goals. The Long Game.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

I have taken a hands-on approach, diving headfirst into volunteering at countless community events, immersing myself in conferences, and tapping into the wisdom of industry leaders—both locally and nationally.” Discovering the CMP “I love to study, learn and try new things,” says Jakob. “I Where is She Now? Just look at what a CMP can do!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. FM&A Events out of Boston won for Best Logistics after managing a re-imagined luxury train event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

“With a hospitality management background, I was aware of the certification but wasn’t sure where my career would lead me and if I would actually need it,” she says. “It Preparing for the Exam Having worked in sales roles, she says “I wasn’t sure that I had the applicable experience to pass it.” But everything went flawlessly.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

She is a French and European-trained culinary expert, and earned her hospitality degree in Switzerland. Wells serves as senior catering sales manager, bringing extensive experience in catering, conference services and wedding planning. Throughout her career, she has worked alongside renowned chefs and at esteemed luxury brands.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. There is much to explore, from big-ticket events, top attractions, award-winning restaurants, and Canada’s leading business sectors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

You need people that work for the conference, right? But then you should also have five or 10 (depending how big your conferences is) people, who have no relationship whatsoever to your conference, and [you can] honor them with a title; give them a little bit of power and make [starting conversations] their job.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

1 Among Best Cities for Conferences. From operating as a hospital during the Civil War to being used as a training base by the army during World War II, the Grand Hotel has rightfully earned its title as “The Queen of Southern Resorts.” Read More: San Antonio No. The Hermitage Hotel Nashville. View this post on Instagram.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

From there, she began pursuing further education and certifications, motivated to garner all the knowledge available to her. She attended several conferences, and found they gave her the opportunity to network with like-minded event professionals. She joined the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Where She Is Now Dolecki now serves as director of conferences and events for The Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME). “It was my first practical experience in the field. I had the opportunity to work on a large national sales meeting, which gave me on-site exposure.” On EIC’s website , they can access numerous resources and FAQs.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Well, besides not being able to see an incredible performance each of the 37 times a year you plan a conference in Vegas, it raises alarms for our industry. July 16th – Will is doing another round of DES certification training – if you haven’t already, you need to sign up ASAP because the classes have already started! ??

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Three expansions, including the acquisition of a museum next door (now known as The Conference Center) added up to Arch’s current 469,988 sq. The entire operation diverts 77% of waste from landfills and donates excess food to local homeless training program FareStart. “We of event space (205,000 sq. of exhibit space).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Tech companies are partnering with universities, and DMOs, global travel organizations and event agencies are onboarding prospective industry professionals to provide resources, skills and opportunities and to train the next generation of hospitality and events. Events Is Taking Interns.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The company will invest in training to upskill employees and provide personal career development. ExCel aims to achieve an accessibility certification by 2025. To achieve this, the company aims for all employees to complete cybersecurity and compliance training and ethics training.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Evan Bauerle Bauerle, who serves as sports, tourism, and event sales manager, West region, for Visit Salt Lake’s sports division, Sports Salt Lake, said the certification struck a chord with him not only because Mesa is close to his hometown, but because he is the father of a child with autism.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. Large conferences. A variety of classes, courses, and training opportunities are available for new and experienced event planners.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Achieving conference success ultimately requires careful orchestration between the event team, partnering agencies, and other departments, which is where a pre-event checklist template comes into play. Keep reading for our pre-event checklists that will help you optimize conference and event planning. We did the work for you!

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 2, 2023

In fact, during the pandemic, women’s participation in virtual STEM conferences increased by as much as 253% when compared to in-person conferences ( USC , 2021). We’ve established a comprehensive directory of the most prominent women-in-tech conferences happening in 2022. Women in Data Science (WiDS) @ Penn Conference.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

According to Bizzabo’s 2023 The state of in-person conferences report, venue selection is one of the top three major pain points for event organizers, and 64.6% of attendees said conference venues can make or break their experience. How far is the nearest airport or train station from the venue?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2022

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation. New Activities in Victoria, BC, Canada Miranda Ji Victoria Conference Center in British Columbia, a biosphere-certified and carbon-neutral venue, offers sustainable event options with tools and guides for planners. Where’s the Plastic? “I How are you?”

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

PCMA offers endless news and articles; educational opportunities and resources; scholarships and opportunities; webinars and events; an annual conference; and more. BTN Group also hosts more than 35 conferences and events annually and up to three monthly webinars. Websites for Event Industry Certificates and Certifications 17.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Training is key, but so is company-wide engagement. This isn’t just training or classes. It can include connecting with mentors, attending conferences, cross-training within the organization, or even shadowing colleagues at other companies (perhaps your clients or suppliers) to continue to learn, grow, and feel valued.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. There is much to explore, from big-ticket events, top attractions, award-winning restaurants, and Canada’s leading business sectors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

78Fitness offers top-of-the-line cardio machines, strength-training equipment, free weights, yoga, kickboxing and Zumba classes, golf simulators, outdoor putting green, tennis and pickleball courts. Spa33 offers hair, nail and massage services in addition to luxury beauty enhancers from facials to body treatments. Sparkling Blue and Green.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

And where people sit depends on the type of seating arrangement that’s chosen for the event, meeting, conference, etc. For example, a week-long conference with lots of lectures won’t work with pod seating for every major agenda item, but a single-day creative workshop for a small team will. Auditorium. Classroom.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 24, 2022

“He wanted something that vouches that we’ve been trained.”. For an entire city to earn the designation, a sizeable number of stakeholders must buy in, with their staff completing the training and certification process. Mesa’s dedication to this cause has led to the city hosting the AutismOne Conference for the first time, Aug.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 10, 2021

In-person participants at HIMSS’ Global Health Conference & Exhibition in August will be able to use the Clear Health Pass on their phones as one of the options to show proof they are vaccinated against COVID-19. Courtesy Clear). That process, however, can be flexible.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Posted in Event Planning ← 7 Stunning Examples of Event Planner Website Design 15 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2021 → Categories Get started with Social Tables! Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Ready to throw in the element of surprise?

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