Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 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. How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. It was fine.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Event organizers and destinations need these resources to help them align their efforts and maximize profitability and development for all. Many attendees shared that they intend to use the workbook to guide conversations with colleagues, extending its impact beyond the summit and influencing their organizations strategies moving forward.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

We touched on this concept in Pop Culture Tourism and noted its continuing popularity in 12 Travel Trends Making Moves in 2024. This partnership benefits both organizations, as Travel Dubuque showcases Field of Dreams in content across its website – including here , here and here – to help attract two million visitors to the region.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

How to Fix a Failure to Communicate. Also on the Texas-event agenda, a communications boot camp with two in-demand speakers. Sandra Shelton , CEO of StrengthBank, explained that there is no “new normal,” there is only “new” and stellar communication is still the cornerstone for working together productively across generations.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

How can events contribute to workplace culture? Remote Work: Understanding Productivity and Workplace Culture . I’m curious if we think events could be the cure to the great resignation and how events can play a role in the new employer culture that companies create moving forward,” she says. “I’m Tune in and find out!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Concise communication and teamwork heralds a successful event Editor’s Note: Putting an event together is a lot of work. Oakland Style, took a cue from New York Fashion Week, and looked towards The Town’s own creative community to help orchestrate the event. Putting on a multi-day annual event is a higher level undertaking.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in. Why Personalization Drives Results Meeting planners and corporate event organizers face tremendous pressure to create memorable experiences. Generic proposals no longer suffice in this environment.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

After the main contact left the DMC, communication was initially bumpy, leaving the organization without a Saturday evening venue. Analysis showed a combination of cultural differences in eating habits, miscalculation by the hotel, and long travel without warm food led to the dilemma. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2018

Investing time and money into team building events and activities builds relationships and can lead to a more open and collaborative culture. With so many employees working remotely or on flexible schedules, it’s common for employees to work by themselves or only communicate with people via phone or email. Create a Fun Culture.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

The World Health Organization estimates that 15% of the global population has some form of disability. sensory-friendly live performances, barrier-free arts & culture destinations and boundless playgrounds, as well as accessible recreational trails and parks. Contact Lynn Kaniper at lkaniper@danacommunications.com.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2021

Pre-pandemic (also known as the era in which I wore hard pants every day), I partnered with Packard Group to develop the six components of culture to assist organizations in improving their recruitment and retention efforts. Let’s take each component one at a time: Culture. Stay with me here. Jess Pettitt.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

To better understand what this means for the industry and how associations can empower their next generation of future leaders, Smart Meetings spoke with Maisha Hogue, who serves as the first line of communication between American Society of Interior Designers HQ (ASID) and its Professional Chapters Network, and Mariel Solomon, M.S.,

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 13, 2025

Last fall, when students participated in an educational competition during the X-Culture International Business Symposium, they were tasked with coming up with ideas for a challenge that will sound all too familiar to event organizers: prove the economic, social and cultural impact a major event can bring to a city.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2021

It’s easy to decry the shrinking attention span as a symptom of a hyper fast culture, but come on …if you stood in front of me at a cocktail party and pummeled me with a 20-minute magnum opus of numbers, my eyes would glaze over, too. In fact, they have a tough time paying attention for just 15 minutes.

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ITA Group

MAY 18, 2021

6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture. For organizations seeking to become more agile and innovative, culture change is often a must. But culture change can’t be achieved through a mandate. According to PwC, 43% of CHROs plan to focus on reinforcing corporate values to maintain or improve culture.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

Pivarnik previously held executive roles at the Tulsa Regional Chamber and is credited with uniting multiple organizations under one successful regional strategy. She joins the organization after nearly a decade leading Discover Long Island, where she drove major growth in tourism revenue and strengthened regional economic development.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s travelers want to know that the destinations they support follow practices that are ethical on a variety of platforms including environmental, social and cultural. Mindful destinations are communicating green initiatives through their websites, offering guests eco-conscious stays they can feel good about.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2020

But now that the rules of the game have completely changed, how are organizations supposed to go about the Request For Proposal process? What does the organization do? With any event, sharing as much as possible about your organization, what drives you, and what image you want to show the world (and your stakeholders) is paramount.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

This is driven by sustainability concerns, cost efficiency and a focus on local community support and cultural preservation. Communicate openly: Keep lines of communication open with regular check-ins and updates. Use tools like Slack or Trello to stay organized. Respect their need for balance.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The World Culture Festival (WCF) had booked the National Mall, a National Park Service Property, as its venue for Sept. The World Culture Festival 2023 A performance at the World Culture Festival 2023 Each year, the Art of Living Foundation organizes the World Culture Festival. 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Culture , opened his general session with an upsetting statistic: Only 31% of employees are actively engaged in their work. What we know about actively engaged team members is that they’re the people who drive forward, they’re the people building culture and the right culture in a really, really positive way.” People have ideas.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 8, 2023

By partnering with local charitable organizations, your property and its guests can experience the joy of giving back one vacation or spa treatment at a time. In this way, the act of pampering oneself benefits the greater community. To engage younger demographics, try promoting cause marketing campaigns on social media.

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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

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! Consider the values of other companies and their cultures.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Most of my work focuses around destination marketing organizations. That’s my core client profile. That’s why I’m incredibly passionate about what I do.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local culture, traditions, and customs. It’s crucial to do your research and understand the laws and cultural expectations of the location you’ll be visiting. There are a great many factors to consider when planning an international vacation.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

Culture First, Skills Second. ” “Hire for culture first and skill second,” agrees Will. Not to brag, but Endless always gets praise for being the most organized event team. Other vendors probably looked at the event the week before, but we were talking to everybody involved in the event, over-communicating.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

They are again considering the cultural and intellectual capital in a destination to sell potential guests on the benefits of leaving the house. In response, the Destination Marketing Organization ( DMO ) model is changing. Dennis Franczak, CEO of Fuseideas communications agency, suggested rethinking the players.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2022

Those tips are organized below to give you the edge while planning your next meeting. Try a non-traditional venue that engages with the local culture. Include multiple methods of communication between attendees, speakers and organizers. In-person Events. Leave room between sessions for socializing and resting.

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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

JUNE 21, 2023

“One of the reasons I was so excited to host in Mexico is I love the history and culture,” VanDeventer said. The team embraced the local culture right down to the shorts and linen guayabera shirts. “It Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort.

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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. How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. It was fine.

Transportation 130

Transportation Planner Contracts Contracts 130

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Japan offers opportunities to experience culture and unify your group. The 2-hour game highlights the history and culture of Okinawa. This program can improve communication pathways in the organization and strengthen teamwork. Solidify relationships with team building activities during your event. TOEI Kyoto Studio Park.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local cultures, traditions, and customs. With them, your corporate event’s organization will be clean and clear. It’s crucial to do your research and understand the laws and cultural expectations of the location you’ll be visiting.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

We all know why team building is important , but how often do we take the time to nurture the relationships within our own organizations? They understand that nurturing company culture in an event company is crucial to success. ” And last but not least, Dustin organized OneWest Olympics. ” That sounds like fun! .

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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. How working with the CVB helps meet attendee needs When planners work with the local CVB of their chosen destination, communication is key. It was fine.

Transportation 130

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Miami also offers an entire agricultural area. “A

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