Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. By the Numbers.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Finding the perfect meeting space for your team and your mental health Prioritizing your mental health and the emotional health of your attendees can be tough, especially when you’re a meeting planner on the go. That could be in the form of a quiet room, an early morning trail hike or yoga.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Knowing what is a priority will help you manage your time better and keep you from feeling overwhelmed. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

Incorporating wellness into meetings and events is not just a trend but a crucial strategy to support employees’ mental and physical health, fostering a more engaged and productive workforce. As workplace demands increase, prioritizing wellness in meetings is not just beneficial but essential.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Does your Meeting have a Risk Management Plan? Some may even call planners perfectionists. Unfortunately, very rarely do planners have a ‘perfect event’ with no disruptions. That is a dream that will continue to be chased throughout most planner’s careers. Risk Assessment for Corporate Meetings.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. Within Colombo, the city’s infrastructure has seen significant improvements, with modern transportation options, excellent road networks, and reliable connectivity that ensure smooth logistics for both planners and attendees.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

They design, build, install, and manage customized exhibits, helping clients tell their brand story and expand their reach. 360 Destination Group Irvine, CA 360 Destination Group, the go-to destination management company for stress-free event planning, ensures seamless event management for incredible corporate experiences.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. We explore what vendors are, distinct types of event vendors, and where event planners like you can find them. Moreover, we examine the value of the planner-vendor relationship and its impact on event success. a musical festival).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2023

Before moving to Texas, Lewis worked in Seattle, at Fairmont Olympic Hotel as conference service manager and Pan Pacific Hotel as senior catering sales manager. Scott Snofsky Snofsky is general manager for Great Wolf Lodge Arizona in Scottsdale. Most recently, she worked as event manager for a Marriott International property.

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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2019

The influencers who were a mixture of partners, producers and planners took a hard look at issues such as commodity pricing, education within the industry, data security and much more. Experience Industry Management Cal Poly. Global Event Forum. Global Event Forum Report. Events Improving Local Economies – #EventIcons Episode 19.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Reduced awareness of safety protocols in addition to loss of good judgment,” is how Michele Shry, manager for events, meetings and travel at Petco Health & Wellness Company, sums it up. Managing (Relative) Sobriety. Several respondent planners offered tips and techniques. Yes, they did. “I

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 14, 2024

Destination Management Companies plan, create and execute events, activities, tours and transportation all around the globe Planning events, meetings, and travel in unfamiliar destinations can be a nightmare, especially at international locations. This is where Destination Management Companies (DMCs) come into play.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

For busy planners or repeat event organizers, booking extraordinary venues is a terrific way to mix things and prevent events from getting stale. Unique conference venues attract the attention of planners who want to mix things up and— Generate event buzz. What are unique conference venues so appealing?

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Unique World Global Destinations

DECEMBER 14, 2022

In this ultimate guide, we will dive into the world of Destination Management Companies – who they exactly are and what they do, the benefits of working with them and things you should keep in mind while choosing the right DMC partner. Why Choose a Destination Management Company? Who is this Ultimate Guide relevant for?

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

Joining us today are the iconic Crystal Shipps MPI’s talented Program Manager, and Lori Pugh Marcum MPI’s Manager of Global Education & Event Production. It’s safe to say the World Education Congress breaks the traditional conference mold and will push the rest of the industry forward.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

22-24 in Atlanta , where she shared her journey of redefining event experiences, her disruptive approach to event planning and design, the importance of creating lasting connections with event audiences, and why corporate event planners must learn the language of the C-suite to effectively communicate the value of investing in event experiences.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

With pent-up demand, higher fuel costs, and labor shortages, the meeting cost per attendee is a whopping 25% higher than it was in 2019, according to the 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast , released this month by travel management company CWT and the Global Business Travel Association. More lead time yields discounts.

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. File folders and spreadsheets were sufficient in the past, but now planners need sophisticated systems and tools that will track all the necessary details for making decisions between multiple venue options. Manage your bids.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Event timelines — a sequence of events at defined dates — are often used for project management. Because event planning is a lot like project managing, it makes sense that planners use event timelines all the time. Long-term timeline vs. day-of timeline Most event planners are familiar with creating a day-of timeline.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

The city’s official convention bureau, part of the Department of Economy and Tourism, is once again highly visible at the major industry trade show, which is being attended by over 4,000 meeting planners from around the world. Among them are Dubai World Trade Centre, Emirates, Expo City Dubai and various hotels groups.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

SharedXP is designed to tap into the collective intelligence of peer groups to co-create event content. read more.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Smart Meetings. Event Manager Blog. How Funko Became The #1 Collectible In The World – #EventIcons Episode 30. Connect Marketplace. Adobe Photoshop. Adobe Illustrator. What are ways you ensure your sponsors are treated like partners? Comment below and let us know.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

In late July, nearly 350 event planners participated in our survey. The good news is on the financial front: Respondents are earning significantly more than the group of planners who responded to the last survey in late February and early March of 2020 , right before COVID lockdowns. Credentialed Planners Earn More.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

All twelve of the conference events apps that I will share with you today solve problems that most attendees and event planners run into while attending and creating events. Event planners always work hard to find ways to keep the attendees engaged and including event apps enhance engagement and create long-lasting customers.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Meeting planners should seize this opportunity by making check-in meaningful for attendees. Do not hesitate to ask difficult questions to gain a solid understanding about how leadership and management make decisions, recruit and engage with their employees.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Many corporate events have a tight focus. Management have desired outcomes for the meeting: e.g. developing new products and services, communicating changes in company strategic goals, training and incentivizing sales teams, implementing successful product launches, etc.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

It also explores post-audit actions, compliance challenges, and the key takeaways that every professional meeting planner should remember. They are essential to meeting planners for several reasons: Risk Identification: Audits help identify potential risks and vulnerabilities while planning, setting up, and managing an event.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies is out and some of the entries provide insights for meeting planners into what trends in travel and entertainment they should be paying attention to. Gallery Slide description: Works with businesses to design, plan, and manage corporate conferences, meetings, and events.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Beyond the marble monuments, planners have a plethora of memorable venues to choose from. LED lighting and state-of-the art digital sound systems modernize the event space for planners. Corporate team-building events become once-in-a-lifetime adventures when people come together at Trapeze School New York in Washington, D.C.’s

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2024

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. In addition to online training, GE will now hold more regional meetings at hotels and other venues that are near the company’s production facilities around the country.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

And for event planners , it’s always a question of, “What’s new and different?”. Custom branding can be integrated throughout the venue for corporate events and the space can host up to 2,500 people. Planners looking for wow factor will find everything they’ve dreamed of in this four-story wonderland of light and sound.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This top meeting planner list from MeetingsNet is a leading resource for businesses to find experienced event-planning services. In researching for the 2022 CMI list, it found that these companies executed 56,000 corporate meetings and almost 500 incentive travel programs in 2021. “Of – Mike May, President.

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