Endless Events

JUNE 8, 2018

Business and event planners around the globe are raving about this year’s C2 Montreal conference. There were over 6,000 participants that attended the C2 Montreal event this year and although the 2018 event was at the end of May, the groundbreaking is already planning for the 2019 conference with the theme of tomorrow.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2022

The benefits of music are undeniable and therefore music is a staple part of every meeting, conference and convention. At every conference I have been to, there tends to be this moment where you are reaching your limit on sensory overload,” explains Miller. Read More: 5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now.

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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. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

.” Starlink In Events: Benefits For Event Planners. As an event planner, you could have this and throw it in the trunk. And then, when we do a wedding out in the middle of the desert, which people apparently love to do in Arizona, event planners now have internet available for their clients. Will is on a roll.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? That way they will be extra fresh for the retreat. Sounds great, right?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Event spaces are fully customizable, with the ability to host anything from board meetings to team-building retreats to performing arts. With 35 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, planners can design their perfect event, from social gatherings to corporate meetings. The resort’s largest conference room spans 7,500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners. For instance, Salesforce introduced Trailblazer Ranch this February, a wooded California retreat designed to be an off-site for company gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Palmaïa–the House of AïA , Riviera Maya’s beachfront wellness retreat in Mexico, appointed Laahanen as its general manager. Stacey Kokosinski.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Meeting planners who seek to maintain the morale of their team may research local team-building activities to boost the energy and mood of their group. Home Runs in Katy, Texas For planners who find themselves near Katy, Texas, may want to check out Home Run Dugout.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The scene is set for groups large or small and is a dream come true for planners seeking to create a memorable and productive experience for attendees. The Heritage catering team provides planners with customized menus to fit group needs and themes. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport. Direct flights to St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She noticed that many of the meeting planners she worked with were in the same boat: giving, giving, giving—and leaving very little for themselves. This led her to develop her wellness retreats. Nobody is getting creative when you’re just sitting in a conference room listening and being talked at,” she said.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Saves Planners Time. In fact, event technology can not only reduce stress but increase planners’ productivity by 27%. It also gives planners the ability to create personalized experiences for attendees sending attendees information tailored to what they are interested in. Event Automation. That is huge! Census Bureau.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. Medium-scale events (such as company retreats and client dinners): 4-6 months ahead. Small-scale events (including team-building activities and smaller client dinners): 1-3 months prior.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The historic 150-year-old mansion, which is undergoing renovations, and conference center were not damaged. All visitors and staff members were safely evacuated in 15 minutes, but Robertson learned valuable lessons she would like to share with planners. In the Words Of A Planner. Silverado has 340 guest rooms and 25,000 sq.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2020

And it’s not like you can put most events together without the Internet – maybe a silent retreat. You’re probably already renaming your network to your conference name. And instead of it just saying conference name, the network name or what we call SSID and then the password, maybe say the network name, the password.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Guests can visit the Union Square Holiday Market, ice skate at Rockefeller Ice Rink or retreat in the warmth of a Broadway musical. A few blocks from Centennial Olympic Park, Hyatt Regency Atlanta offers event planners 181,173 sq. Louis Exclusive Conference Center and 1,400-seat Ferrara Theatre.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: 3 Mindfulness Mantras for Busy Planners At the time, I had approached these challenges as my personal issue—something to be endured as endemic to the career I’d chosen. Meeting planners can provide dedicated spaces for meditation or relaxation, offering attendees a sanctuary to decompress and recharge.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. What About Retreats for Remote Teams?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Editor’s Note: Smart Meetings invited a group that come together at MPI’s Thought Leadership Summit on Diversity to tackle the issue of how planners could be part of the solution for creating a more inclusive world. How are you making strides toward a diverse world that makes everyone feel welcome? This requires transformational leadership.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. 60 of these properties are meeting hotels that offer a variety of space layouts that can accommodate your convention and conference groups. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. , Reason #3: We’ve got meeting space galore.

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Social Tables

APRIL 18, 2024

Switching things up occasionally is important, even for event organizers and corporate planners. Where do planners find one-of-a-kind event spaces? How are they different from other types of event venues , like hotels and conference centers? What makes a venue truly unique? How do you work with unorthodox venues?

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Imagine hosting your event in a historic castle, rich with history, or at a tropical retreat where guests can enjoy cocktails while overlooking pink sandy beaches. By managing all travel details, luxury event planners can offer a smooth, stress-free experience that complements the elegance of the event itself.

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Blue Spark Event Design

APRIL 27, 2022

“ Event Planner ” is an inconsistent term and is often used amongst business professionals to describe both someone who produces corporate conferences for 3,000 attendees as well as for someone who designs a baby shower for 30 people. Looking for top wedding planners? We don’t produce social events at Blue Spark.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While many people may be most familiar with keynote speeches or keynote addresses from graduations or other similar ceremonies, event planners commonly employ these speeches to headline conferences, company retreats, wellness retreats, and other large events. Better events by design. Get Started Free.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From budget-friendly options to upscale retreats, GOCAL provides the comfort and convenience you desire. Its contemporary style and spacious layout allow for various configurations, accommodating everything from trade shows and conferences to banquets and galas. So, when you think meetings, think Greater Ontario California.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

In this role, she will focus on expanding niche markets such as the aviation and medical industries to promote Bentonville as an excellent conference and convention destination. He has previously served as resort manager of the wellness retreat at Sensei Lanai.

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Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The Client: An international skincare and makeup company with one internal meeting planner and a small support team who’s daily tasks focused not only on events, but also social media and public relations for the entire company. Client Praise: This executive retreat was truly a great success!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

From CBD wellness retreats to cannabis at HR conferences, events are experiences that can benefit from intentional design with cannabis in mind. Next, Nick wants to know if there are any events where cannabis might help planners achieve a specific objective. Bud’ if one thing is clear, cannabis is here to stay.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Resorts & Conference Centers. For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. Historic Estate Gardens.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. Resorts & Conference Centers. For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. Historic Estate Gardens.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Event Brew is the only place where you can get the scoop on what planners are talking about. Which then realized, I need to actually go into hospitality conference management” “I actually then went to Las Vegas, attended the school. If you think about it, when do the most compelling discussions take place?

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MeetingsNet

MAY 24, 2022

A recent judges’ association conference in New York wound up with a nearly 30-percent rate of Covid infection among attendees. From May 9 to 12, about 70 judges attended an annual three-day retreat held by the New York City Criminal Court Judges Association at a Long Island resort.

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