Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Adaptability and Relevance to Meet Your Needs AT&T Hotel and Conference Center The AT&T Hotel & Conference Center , in Austin, Texas, embarks on a $30 million renovation project beginning in spring 2025 to modernize its 85,000+ sq. The luxury hotel offers 436 rooms and suites and over 15 modern and versatile event spaces.

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MARCH 20, 2019

Corporate events include conferences, client events, internal meetings, parties, and team building events. It can be a one-day event or a week-long conference. Traditional methods cannot bring back life to corporate conferences. How to bring life back to corporate conferences. Have more entertainment and less talk.

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

We all want to create an event that is full of uniquely engaging conference speakers, but how do we do that? First, we need to change the way we look at conferences. Most events no longer want basic conference speakers. Ensuring conference speakers are engaging will lead to audience engagement which creates loyal attendees.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Mobile apps for conferences are becoming staples. The entertainment and sports industry, for example, make heavy use of events. What are your favorite mobile apps for conferences? If you don’t have one yet for your future events, it’s high time to give some thought to if an event app is a fit for you.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Breakout sessions are a staple at conferences. If you are wondering what conference breakout sessions are and why more and more conferences are incorporating them, then continue reading. All of these topics revolve around a central theme, the conference’s main theme. Perks of Adding Breakout Sessions to Your Next Event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

You pre-load it with information on the destination, information about the conference, the theme, sponsors, whatever you want. It’s next-level entertainment,” she says. “We’ve “Some of our hotel partners have started to use it in their lobby so that someone can pre-load information,” Cameron says. How do we get them to come back?

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Spring Tech Conferences Spring 2025 brings an exciting lineup of tech events to the city.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis. The post Nestled in Nature – Caesars Entertainment appeared first on Smart Meetings. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. Unique Venues. Mandara Spa.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. One bad element can ruin an otherwise great experience at a conference and cause an attendee to reconsider returning the next year.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

Blending Productivity and Play Expanded meeting space at ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center A 10,000 sq. addition expands ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center. This expansion now brings the size of the Meeting & Entertainment Center to 40,000 sq. The design celebrates the rich history of the Cowlitz people.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

But if they receive push notifications about exciting sessions or entertainment sessions, they’ll be reminded to come back and stay tuned. Keep Entertainment Alive. Entertainment isn’t over! And this should serve as a good lesson for anyone who doesn’t believe entertainment should be featured in virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether that be fantastic decorations, exceptional live entertainment or even introducing an eclectic menu, planners are creative thinkers who design events with the intent of appealing to attendees. The use of a guide is one of the best ways to focus on ROI alongside engaging and entertaining attendees. Out-of-the-box Entertainment .

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on. What Do I Have To Consider Entertainment & Education Wise? Tools like social media channels, hashtags, and email submissions go really far in making sure everyone is included.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed. Look for the winning beverage to be served in the Caesars Entertainment booth at IMEX America in October. That is wowing all the senses.

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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. VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. Planners Step into Another Space.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Big name entertainment in town helps sell event tickets, simplifies VIP experiences and adds that wow factor. Stephanie Byrd, marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment , who spoke with Smart Meetings about both corporate and entertainment events returning to Caesars’ Vegas venues, explained the connection.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

The casino-hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment announced a construction milestone today for the $375 million, 550,000-square-foot conference facility opening in 2020—the setting of the first steel truss, which takes the Forum past the groundbreaking stage, above ground and into the public eye. A truss so big at more than 300 ft.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2021

Caesars Entertainment , parent company of Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort and Tropicana Atlantic City, has announced it will embark on a major upgrade of its Atlantic City casino resorts. To the tune of $400 million. The post Caesars Unveils $400 Million Revamp in Atlantic City appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 10, 2023

Never a stranger to innovation and reinvention, Caesars Entertainment has set its sights on breathing new life into its resorts located within the sparkling oasis of the Las Vegas Strip. Caesars Entertainment is home to 50 first-class properties across 20 destinations.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

As the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas never lacks in new developments. Caesars Entertainment has started the renovation and rebranding of Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. Read More: IACC Plans to Fill in the Gaps on Latest Meeting Intelligence at Las Vegas Conference. What’s Coming to Entertainment.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But you need impactful and exciting speakers, an impressive agenda, and unforgettable entertainment. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid, or virtual, your choice of entertainment can make or break your attendees’ experience. If your entertainment is a hit, employees will be Slacking about the event for weeks and months.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

The grand opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake also brings the brand’s first-of-its-kind dining and entertainment hub, HVGGE Place. HVGGE Place is a Nordic-inspired space for dining and entertainment, named after the Danish term “hygge,” which signifies celebrating life’s small joys. It spans over 21,500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

MPI’s World Education Congress will open at the new 550,000-square-foot CAESARS FORUM conference center the following week. MGM is, at its heart, an entertainment company. “We We also have world-class chef experiences, entertainment and sports,” she said. Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We A Strong Comeback.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

With conference spaces just steps away from the majestic Niagara Falls, the Niagara Region sets the stage for inspiring meetings and events creating memories to last a lifetime. Whether you’re hosting a large conference, seeking unforgettable team-building experiences, or indulging in award-winning cuisine, Niagara delivers it all.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This precarious balancing and juggling act perfectly encapsulates the challenge Destination Management Companies (DMCs) face in today's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. The Personalization Revolution Gone are the days when corporate events meant cookie-cutter conferences in sterile hotel ballrooms.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

Q&A sessions at conferences are a great way to keep your audience engaged. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to organize successful Q&A sessions at your next conference. You Don’t Have to Handle Entertainment Management. Create Well Planned Q&A Sessions . That is if they are done well!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 11, 2019

And if there is one thing they look for in a meeting or conference, it’s a connection. We’re very happy to introduce our amazing guest of today, Adrian Segar of Conferences That Work. I’m Adrian Segar, of Conferences That Work. ” And I organized a conference. So, how do you build a conference?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2023

From Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center to our most recent dynamic partnership with UAE powerhouse Ethara, OVG360 fuels the live sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences worldwide. Manchester, U.K.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

He enters the role after serving as entertainment director at Carnival Cruise Line, where he’s held multiple positions throughout his more than 30 years in hospitality. Before that, Gibson was entertainment technical manager and production manager at Carnival Corporate and its Cruise Line.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Collaborate with Local Vendors: Partner with florists, entertainers, or caterers to create unique, seasonal offerings that set your venue apart. Provide Customizable Event Setups: Enable your outdoor spaces to accommodate a range of event types, from intimate gatherings to large corporate conferences.

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MARCH 4, 2024

That sounds like an easy metric to exceed, but you would be surprised how many annual conferences fall below this benchmark. If your annual conference doesn’t hit these benchmarks, you need to identify a performance metric to move the needle. Lagging indicators may include items like gross revenue or gross profit.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Scheduling entertainment. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. Distributing programs to attendees and entertainers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

General, breakout, or entertainment? Do you need a conference merchandise store or sales capability? . Did you have any evening entertainment or receptions to try and replace? Virtual events can still include entertainment. How many sessions? What type of sessions? Virtual Event Platform.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

“We’ve always understood that we are cooking for chefs when we plan a conference for planners,” said Paul VanDeventer, MPI CEO and president. His goal is that the 2,000 people expected at the conference will feel like they are at a boutique event built just for them. Another tradition restored is the MPI Foundation Rendezvous, 9 p.m.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Reopened in spring of 2022, the 100-year-old property is made up of a series of beachfront cottages with amenities, entertainment and dining. A 30,000-square-foot amenity level has everything to keep long-term guests entertained. The conference rooms and lounges can be reserved for business gatherings as needed.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2024

It’s where culture, art, dynamic food scenes and endless entertainment all converge. of space, including conference rooms, breakout rooms and a grand ballroom at the Gale Miami Conference Center. Take your meetings to thriving metropolises The city is a wonderful place. And every city spins its own twist into these experiences.

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