Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

And good event design is about how a conference works. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum appeared first on Conferences That Work. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. Steve Jobs said, “Design is how it works”.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

CVBs assist planners by providing information on local resources and services, site selection, and other pre-conference and post-convention services. How long has the DMC been open? Many companies open and close each year.

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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 ½: We work on your BeHALF.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Brand X’s Property in Somewhere, USA is a client of ours, and I am working on an influencer campaign to help promote Property Z’s event spaces as ideal venues for conferences and corporate meetings. Campaign components: One (1) post-stay blog post highlighting the Property Z as a venue for corporate conferences/meetings/events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

This connection is evident in the fact that eight of ten meeting planners choose Tucson after a site visit. Site selection isn’t just a matter of who has rooms and where – it’s about culture and the opportunity to have a real experience.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Mastering return on investment (ROI) with corporate conferences involves more than just organizing an event; it requires a comprehensive approach that begins with meticulous planning, continues through strategic execution, and culminates in the thorough measurement of outcomes. need help with audio visual? to its expenses.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. Get Touristy. Watch as one face morphs into another.

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DCI

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Since Robyn started at DCI over a decade ago, she has led the research and delivery of several high-profile research reports such as The State of Site Selection , Winning Strategies , Talent Wars , Capturing the Canadian Consumer and many more.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

convention centers used criteria generally understood as key to site selection: exhibition space, meeting rooms, total space, distance from the airport, hotel availability, meal price, arts/entertainment, food availability, and walkability. The Wall Street Journal ranked the Las Vegas Convention Center at No. convention centers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

This connection is evident in the fact that eight of ten meeting planners choose Tucson after a site visit. Site selection isn’t just a matter of who has rooms and where – it’s about culture and the opportunity to have a real experience.

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DCI

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Site selection consultants influence an estimated 40%-60% of location decisions nationwide involving 100 or more jobs. All site selection consultants agree that you need a compelling value proposition that demonstrates your community’s “why.” How are you staying in front of them? Craft Messaging that Stands Out.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

“So if they have a challenge with cancer, they want to host oncology conferences. If they have a challenge with young people being homeless, they want to host conferences about housing. If they have a challenge with a certain kind of education or skills level, they want to host conferences about that.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

is paying attention and really starting to lean in on wanting to see the problem solved,” Tommy Goodwin, vice president for the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), told Convene. “I Yariv Gal-Yam “They applied six or eight months before the conference,” he said, “and the interview dates they got were 10 or 12 months after.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 19, 2024

Rhanee Palma Rising global temperatures impact not only the health and safety of participants, but meeting design and site-selection strategies, said Rhanee Palma, CDME, operations and events manager for the Davis, California–based UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC).

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 9, 2021

For most associations, hosting meetings and conferences fall into their regular operations. Climate change is making its way into more than the site-selection process for many associations by becoming part of their curriculum. An Eco-Friendly Events Ecosystem. On the Program.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 31, 2023

Here are the top five reasons to book a food tour in your conference city. Top 5 Reasons to Book a Food Tour in Your Conference City: Taste the Local Cuisine and Cocktails Learn Local History Along the Way It’s a Bonding Experience Great Way to See the City! Your next favorite beer might be from a future conference city! #2:

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 19, 2024

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!) It boasts stunning landscapes, complemented by charming outdoor event spaces and spacious indoor meeting areas, making it an ideal choice for hosting large conferences.

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DCI

AUGUST 8, 2023

Sebastian Tarkowski of Fagerudd Konferens, a conference venue in Sweden, decided to serve vegetarian lunches as standard to all attendees at his venue, noting the food industry accounts for more than a quarter of all carbon emissions worldwide. This compares to 39% of respondents from the Americas.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., Gallery Slide description: Works with businesses to design, plan, and manage corporate conferences, meetings, and events. Gallery Slide description: Provides meeting logistics, event marketing and promotion, sales training meetings, user conferences, and more.

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DCI

MARCH 3, 2023

For some, investing in these places and showcasing diverse voices during events and conferences could galvanize communities in those destinations who may not align with politicians and local policy. The debate underscored the polarizing effects of local politics on site selection as a challenge for both buyers and destinations to navigate.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MAY 1, 2024

Phoenix and Scottsdale present an enticing blend of ideal weather, convenient accessibility, diverse accommodation choices, top-notch conference venues, recreational opportunities, culinary delights, and warm hospitality. This compelling mix renders them highly appealing destinations for conferences and events. Let us help!

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2024

applications is Margaret Launzel-Pennes, CEO of Los Angeles-based events agency Pop Experiential; in fact, she has conducted every element of conference planning, from site selection to marketing to content creation to speaker selection to post-event data analysis, with significant assistance from A.I.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

PCMA offers endless news and articles; educational opportunities and resources; scholarships and opportunities; webinars and events; an annual conference; and more. The topics covered include meetings industry trends, destination spotlights, food and beverage trends, contract negotiation tips, and site selection best practices.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!). Overwhelmed with site selection and negotiation? Let’s take a look at the top hotels in Nashville and why we like them. Let us help!

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

With so many things to consider, site selection will challenge more and more and event planners. What is the travel carbon footprint of a big scientific conference like #EGU19 ? They must weigh the needs and values of different stakeholders with the long-term environmental impacts of the event.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 27, 2022

Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation. High Points: Organized virtual and in-person site visits to measure and photograph the event space and discuss the vision with the client. Coordinated branding of all elements with the conference logo. Audio-Visual Production. Onsite Food & Beverage Management.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s on top of an already packed schedule that had included the World Utilities Congress, the IATA Ground Handling Conference, and the Electric Vehicle Innovation Summit in the spring.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 23, 2024

I am looking for some guidance on how to work with a conference hotel that is selling rooms over your event dates at a lower rate than your hotel block,” Carrie Renuart , director, conferences and events for ARMA International, wrote to the Catalyst community. “We Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion. “I

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2023

CM Event Solutions — formerly known as Conference Managers — aims to create exceptional events by connecting people through meaningful experiences. Flexibility and Customization Whether it’s a small private gathering or a large conference, CM has the resources and expertise to scale its services according to a group’s unique needs.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 29, 2022

To Palma, now CEO of Sacramento-based site-selection and hospitality consulting firm Palma & Co, Oakland and NACIVT seemed like a perfect fit. That seems to be the magic formula — when you can make sure that your city complements the mission” of an organization’s conference or event, Palma said. “I This is what events do.

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Blue Spark Event Design

MAY 29, 2024

This option may be suitable for smaller groups or those looking to combine their conference trip with additional island-hopping adventures. Need help with site selection? While less common, there are also ferry services available from nearby islands such as Nevis and St. When to Go The best time to travel to St.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2018

It’s all in there, from initial ideation and market research, through budgeting and sponsorship, site selection, and marketing. Peer Conference Resources. It also provides a short-term timeline running from four weeks out to post-event follow-up. Download here. Printer-friendly version. downloadable_meetingplay.png.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

The Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, launched in late 2021 during the UN Climate Change Conference, signaled a commitment by tourism industry organizations to slash carbon emissions in half by 2030 and achieve net zero before 2050. That’s when the site selection contracts end — that’s now 2025,” Hansen said.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Click to Fill Out an RFP Selecting a Hotel (overwhelmed with Site Selection and Negotiation ? To avoid crowds and higher prices for accommodation and airfare, plan your trip during the “green season” from May to June when you can expect mostly sunny days with a few, short rain showers. We can help.)

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. Why should you hire a professional planner? Utilizing these tools to enhance the corporate brand, entice customers, re-energize employees and educate attendees are all great reasons to gather.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Accessibility — making sure those with physical and cognitive disabilities, as well as those with dietary restrictions can fully enjoy everything a conference has to offer — is a key part planning. Planning for full accessibility ensures that attendees with disabilities can actively participate in all aspects of at an event.

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Blue Spark Event Design

AUGUST 24, 2022

The fundamental limitation in utilizing a traditional DMC is that they are unable to service a company’s conference in multiple cities with the same quality, consistency and point of contact. Conferences that travel to different cities each year must research, procure and build trust with each new destination management company.

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