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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. In his book, The Gold Standard , He explains the five things to do to prepare, when an event is live and after it is wrapped up, with the follow-through being essential. It will make a big impact.”. True Winners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Company excursions, teambuilding activities and luxurious incentives have all built on the growing trend of bleisure travel. Meeting Group Broker Amy Robb of Meetings Made Easy recommends cruises as incentive trips for high achievers. Events in Europe aren’t going away, and neither are incentives and company trips.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Gregg discusses trends in incentive travel, the importance of mentorship, being a woman in the industry and what the future holds as we enter the new era of the post-pandemic meetings industry. Q: What made you commit to the meetings and events industry? Q: What is the future for incentive travel? Those are the top achievers.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. It should connect all the phases of conference planning, prevent unforeseen obstacles and set a solid foundation for the conference’s success. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek. She will now drive the vision and execution of Newsweek’s event offerings and create immersive, impactful experiences for audiences worldwide, in both physical and virtual formats. Fairbanks is appointed as catering sales manager.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Davis said that ASCO’s relationship with the non-profit Conquer Cancer Foundation put her organization in a unique position to see what their community needed to host an engaging event for attendees coming from around the world to visit Chicago and learn about the event’s core mission. The post Are your Conferences Boring?

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Endless Events

MARCH 3, 2022

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? Community is one way to go about promoting events without social media, but it’s not just any community that will do.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

During the past months of the lockdown, Heidi has been actively promoting her destination and inspiring and educating fellow event professionals about Norway. She has also felt encouraged to keep thinking about international travel and ensure that events are still being planned, rather than cancelling them. But what is an incentive?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2022

Despite being widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the US, meeting profs generally dismiss Alaska when it comes to planning conferences or incentive trips. of event space and has technologically advanced audiovisual connections, LCD signage and touch-screen audio and lighting controls. . Cruise Ships.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Read More : How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events Asia Himeji, Japan, at Himeji Castle All eyes were on the Asia panel as gateway cities in particular were eager to hear when China visitors would be returning in pre-pandemic numbers. destinations around sports and entertainment, but vary in their dream event destination.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JANUARY 9, 2025

While its globally famous for the Cannes Film Festival, this vibrant city offers much more, making it a top choice for incentive trips , meetings , and events. This glamour sets the stage for dinners , gala events , and unique incentive trip experiences that reward top performers in style.

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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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The MICE Blog

JULY 28, 2022

The Swiss resort Interlaken is a prime destination for congresses, exhibitions, meetings and of course, incentive travel. Incentives are a unique aspect of MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) travel because they can be customised to the tastes of the client and are highly exclusive.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

A decade after the 2008 recession, the industry appears to be stable, with steady growth on the horizon according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events (M&E), a division of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Incentives and special events are predicted to increase 1.8 percent in Europe, 1.9

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

To kick off a new week, we’re going to lay out the most common virtual event mistakes. Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. There are still plenty of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual events. 1 PowerPoint Heavy Content.

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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel 12 June 2024 In today’s work culture, employees are looking for more than competitive pay. Incentive travel remains one of the most alluring perks for corporate employees across a wide variety of industries.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Event tech trends are evolving faster than ever before. These giant leaps forward impact and shape the way we execute and plan events. The event tech trends we are listing today are being used everywhere at events and behind the scenes in planning. It will be years until we see these types of AI at events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. Here are some of the biggest events to come in 2022. Haute, the marketing, sales and event services company in Cedar Park, Texas, is taking 80 professionals to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas for a week-long event on a brand-new industry metric.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

9 is an exciting advancement for the Canadian business events industry who are eagerly awaiting the return of conferences, meetings and incentive travel in Canada,” is how Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director for Business Events at Destination Canada responds. for discretionary travel that took place on Aug.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

Whether youre gathering hundreds for a conference or bringing together a small incentive group, theres no shortage of opportunity for every attendee to experience luxury in the way that works for them. Meeting and event spaces continue the luxurious, serene atmosphere across 20,000 sq. Regis Aruba Resort St.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. Will this merger change that?

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Companies are increasingly shifting from large, infrequent conferences to smaller, more frequent gatherings that foster collaboration and connection. By understanding these shifts and the clients evolving needs, hotels can position themselves as a go-to partner for smaller-scale events.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. Different technologies can enhance the event experience for your clients and vendors in many ways, both big and small.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Pattie Kempka, director of national meetings and conferences with Ducks Unlimited , produces big, complicated events over multiple days with thousands of people year-round, but in a world where everything from computer chips and paper to chicken and culinary staff are in short supply, a small holiday lunch is forcing her to get creative.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

ADMEI’s awards program is among the most respectable and distinguished in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry and the most robust, noteworthy DMC-specific awards program. The award winners are announced, and all finalists are celebrated at the Awards Gala during the ADMEI Annual Conference.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 2 with an emphasis on fresh Italian cooking and stately historical sights), Florence (No.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2019

Today we’re tackling luxury experiences and events all the way from…a luxury location! Surrounded by the most beautiful views, imposing villas, and quite a bit to teach when it comes to luxury experiences and events. Jean Schulte Director of Incentive Sales, and Robert Marusi Director of Sales and Marketing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027. Association conferences are back,” Mack said.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2020

Now that virtual events are the talk of the town , it’s time to consider a virtual emcee. Especially because one of the biggest concerns with virtual events is audience engagement. Not only will one keep your event interesting, but it will also make your audience happier and eager for more. The Shift To Virtual Emcee.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

Attendees today are hungry for captivating events and are open to experiencing them in new ways. They are ready for marketers to elevate the traditional meaning of events as long as it is still convenient for them to access. Unlock the Potential for Events. Amplification: The impact goes beyond the event itself.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

percent) is expected for conferences, trade shows, senior leadership meetings and board meetings. This is according to findings from American Express Global Business Travel’s Meetings & Events division (M&E) annual 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast. percent increase in internal meetings. Experience.

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