Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Planners in the United States expect all types of meetings to grow in attendance in 2019, noting an anticipated 1.24 percent increase in internal meetings. percent) is expected for conferences, trade shows, senior leadership meetings and board meetings. The smallest growth (more than 0.7 Experience.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2021

For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID. ” Thuy explains.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Grand openings and major renovations refresh meeting space in famous international cities All across the world, in some of the most sought-after international cities, come new and renovated hotels and meeting spaces, leaving the stage set for outstanding gatherings, wherever your attendees may be traveling from to get there.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Meet at these bright new and renovated resorts in San Diego, Oahu and Barbados that enjoy sunshine and the ocean breeze nearly every day of the year. The resort draws inspiration from its island location to host tranquil yet highly motivating meetings and events. When you hold your meeting in the 1,500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Destination Celebration at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center brought together Destinations International and PCMA members last week to celebrate partnerships being formed by meeting professionals everywhere. This time around, the focus was on the human connections that happen when everyone is in a ballroom together.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Now that events are going back to in person, how can meeting professionals deliver the same level of detailed success metrics to the executive team about the range of value delivered on the investment? Two veteran meeting designers joined Smart Chat Live! Meet the Experts. Watch the entire webinar here.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Conference planning is well underway. You know that conference networking is important, but you’re not sure how to help your attendees make meaningful connections. This list shows ten different options and how each of them can be used to improve networking opportunities at conferences and large annual events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

The biggest fail when it comes to online trade shows with exhibitors is not involving them in the design process.” The high level objectives behind exhibit booth should be to drive meetings, traffic to the website, and awareness.” Folks are going to be deciding, is this a trade show that I need to go to?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

More than 2,000 meetings industry folks gathered at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for the launch of Business Events Industry Week , a concentration of events designed to illustrate the Power of Purpose exercised when people come together. Read about all the meeting options available at National Harbor. .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The time has come for us to take proactive steps to address these challenges in the corporate meeting space. As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discover Resort Getaways for Your Next Incentive, Small Meeting, or Conference Whether your meeting is large or small, these resorts are ready for you. If youre planning a small to mid-sized meeting, Miami Beach is calling your name. of meeting space, plus more outdoor gathering spaces, from a theater to a tobacco barn.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Trade shows and conferences, once a staple of corporate America, where new products and services were presented and face to face connections made, are undergoing a transformation, driven by COVID-19. After a quick stop back in New Jersey, I was off to Europe for two more trade shows and some business meetings with partners.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. The evening event promises Texas-style fun.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. “Then, there’s community management.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace. If you like to keep it simpler, you could take a look at last year’s In Good Company Conference.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. Sophie Hulgard, Chief Sales Officer at Accor, says, “The total global meetings industry worldwide is forecast to be worth $1.78

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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Endless Events

MAY 4, 2018

There are tips for B2B events, conferences and campus events. Audience engagement techniques meet AR and VR technology in this year’s InfoComm, and the Center Stage sessions are set to explore their interrelationships. Trade Shows Are Looking Forward to a Tempered Boom. Craft the Perfect User Conference Experience.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Find Your Perfect Conference Venue. Here’s How Not to Kill a Conference with Pitch Competitions. This guide presents a way to make conference pitches both fruitful and dynamic. Must-Go Conferences For Every Event Prof. Continuing our discussion, how do you plan to use virtual or augmented reality in your trade show?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Citywide meetings may be a challenge to plan, but they also represent an opportunity for meeting planners to spread their wings and take advantage of all the great resources that a destination has to offer. Using the local people will really be helpful for your entire conference to be successful.”.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Many in Southern Nevada saw the return to higher leisure occupancy levels as practice for when conventions re-open the trade show doors this month. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including an array of quirky, unique spaces for more intimate gatherings, including The Shag Room and The Manor. Conventioneers Return.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

Time to brew some conference attendee strategies! On this week’s episode, Will Curran, Nick Borelli, Dustin Westling, and Thuy Diep get together to talk about conference attendee strategies. As members of the event industry, we’re more than used to attend conferences directed at us. How do you perceive?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE).

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

If you are facing the need to turn your events virtual you are in good company, IMB Think conference , TED talks , and many other prominent events have gone virtual and so can you. This is going to look a lot different than your traditional trade show hall. Enter virtual conference formats! . Virtual Conference Format .

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. This works well for a meeting with under fifty individuals and where attendees don’t know each other. The goal is to meet as many individuals as possible in a structured, timed event. However, there is good news.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

This Checklist Could Save Your Trade Show. Trade shows are intensely competitive. On top of standing out, you also need to mind your own business goals by closing deals and meeting people across the floor. Tech up Your Display for Your Next Trade Show. Spearhead Your Event Planning Meeting.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As the end of the year draws near, everyone is trying to one-up each other when it comes to corporate event and meeting themes. How to Make Your Meeting Theme Memorable. Conferences can feature a wide range of themes, but it’s so easy to get lost with your own ideas that may or may not even become a reality.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Read More: Meetings and Conventions Are Back in 2022-Here Are 4 Ways They’re Changing. of meeting and exhibit space and 150,000 hotel rooms, more than $4.5

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

“There’s a lot of survey data measuring people’s attitudes, preferences, beliefs and satisfaction, but we saw an opportunity to dive into where the rubber meets the road, how attendees are making decisions and how to influence that,” she said. Almost half, 45% of conference-goers register within four weeks of the event date.

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