Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg offers a variety of event spaces and strong connectivity for corporate meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Stone Tower Winery in Leesburg offers a variety of event spaces and strong connectivity for corporate meetings.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

With golden sands, luxury resorts, and activities like water sports and sunset cruises, it’s an ideal spot for unwinding after corporate meetings or networking events by the sea. For luxury-focused gatherings, Colombo offers a variety of five-star hotels and boutique properties, each equipped with world-class meeting facilities.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Serenity, sunshine, and sophistication will meet you on the miles of pristine beaches. The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. Every conference hotel has its golf course or privileges at a nearby course, making golf meetings a staple in Naples. Arts and Culture.

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Gavel International

MARCH 8, 2022

Cabo San Lucas is a paradise where the Sea of Cortés and the Pacific Ocean meet. Situated where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean at the tip of the Baja Peninsula, Cabos boasts a mountain-desert-ocean environment unique in the western hemisphere. Why Is Cabo San Lucas Appealing for a Meeting? Arts and Culture.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Four out of 10 corporate meeting professionals are planning meetings in 2022, according to new survey from Greenwich Hospitality Group’s Delamar Hotels — a group of boutique hotels located in West Hartford, Southport, and Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut, and Traverse City, Michigan, that offer indoor and outdoor event spaces.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

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. Meeting planners of the future will need to become community change agents within their respective organizations.

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Gavel International

MARCH 22, 2024

Reading Time: 2 minutes Gavel International, a leading incentive travel and meeting planning company, will participate in the worldwide observance of Global Meetings Industry Day (#GMID2024) on April 11, 2024. ” The scale of the meetings industry is truly impressive. .

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

They are charged with understanding what the client wants, designing an event that meet the client’s goals, and telling a memorable story to event attendees. Meeting a budget often requires creativity and resourcefulness on behalf of the planner, so adaptability and critical thinking skills are a must. Government meetings and events.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

IslandWood is an environmental nonprofit on Bainbridge Island in Washington state that hosts residential educational programs for young students as well as corporate meetings and retreats.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 11, 2022

It is up to the meeting planner to decide the best time to visit Cancún to fit their type of meeting. Ideal for an air-conditioned evening out, Why Is Cancún Appealing for a Meeting? Whether your event is a small executive meeting of ten people or a large convention of 4,000 attendees, Cancun has a hotel to meet your needs.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

AV companies provide several forms of audio and visual equipment for private parties, corporate meetings, and other events. Although videographers are often associated with weddings, parties, and other private events, they’re also valuable vendors at corporate events. Audiovisual (AV) suppliers. Graphic designers.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2024

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection — Also in the city’s Cultural District, this 106-room urban retreat feels both Western and modern with 10,000 square feet of meeting space across seven venues, a luxury spa, a Texas-style restaurant, and a lobby bar.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 9, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes Chicago, Illinois is a popular meeting destination no matter the time of year because of the vast variety of entertainment and business-related options. Meeting planners should be aware that in milder weather, you’ll see a line of wedding parties waiting their turn to have their wedding portraits taken.

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Gavel International

APRIL 5, 2022

You should at least be aware that some risk exists if you’re thinking about having a meeting in Puerto Rico in late summer or early fall. Why Is Puerto Rico Appealing for a Meeting? The Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan has over 600,000 square feet of meeting space options. More to Learn and Explore. and abroad.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

What makes a destination a fantastic place to hold a meeting? Let us check for the festivals running during your scheduled meeting. Each one of the resorts will be able to assist in finding something of interest for your meeting. Why are the Bahamas Appealing for a Meeting? – Winter (Dec- Feb).

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

BT: How are meetings managing in Los Cabos? ESPONDA: We have seen a big, big comeback in meetings, especially involving incentive programs and small corporate meetings. If you make a check of average daily rates on meetings in various locations, usually the bigger bulk of rooms, the lower the average daily rate.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

Benefits of Choosing an Event Space in Austin Here are some of the benefits of choosing a meeting space in Austin, Texas: Variety of venues: Austin has a variety of event venues, including hotels, restaurants, museums, and historical landmarks. Any event, personal or corporate, is welcome at UMLAUF. What more could you ask for?

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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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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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Unique World Global Destinations

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Whether you’re an event planner, an event manager, a corporate meeting coordinator, or just simply interested in this industry, this guide is for you. DMCs have extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources, which they use to provide a wide range of services to clients planning events, meetings and travel experiences.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 31, 2017

of meeting space and up to 62 different meeting rooms. It regularly hosts meetings and conventions of all sizes. of private meeting space and 79,000 meeting rooms. of meeting space and eight different meeting rooms. available for meetings and 11 different meeting rooms. Click To Tweet.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Meeting attendees will find everything from flat, easy paved trails for beginners to steep hikes up mountains. Before your meeting attendees leave Torrey Pines State Reserve, book them for a truly unique experience: riding in a tandem glider while a raptor cruises alongside them. WHY IS SAN DIEGO APPEALING FOR A MEETING?

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Napa Valley is a meeting planner’s dream as there are over 5,000 rooms in 130 properties, ranging from luxury resorts, boutique hotels, and recognized brands. of available meeting space, including ballrooms, wineries, restaurants, and outdoor space. Why Is Napa Valley Appealing for a Meeting? .

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Gavel International

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Yellowstone National Park is a destination that has facilities for large conferences or smaller corporate meetings. The lodges and meeting facilities in the East offer opportunities for various accommodations and meeting spaces. Why Is Yellowstone National Park Appealing for a Meeting? Why Yellowstone?

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes The first installment of this two-part series began with details about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the critical demand of sustainability requirements in meeting planning. Meeting Design Consider the format that is most likely to achieve the goals of the meeting.

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Gavel International

APRIL 19, 2022

A memorable meeting could include dining experiences from farm-to-table concepts to culinary classics. Add to that the beautiful sandy beaches, palm trees, tropical plants, and you have the perfect setting for a meeting or corporate event that nobody will want to miss. Why Is Marco Island Appealing for a Meeting?

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Gavel International

MARCH 23, 2022

Many of Tampa’s cultural centers, like the Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa Bay History Center, or the Florida Aquarium, are located along Downtown Tampa’s Riverwalk and offer breathtaking views for your meeting’s off-site functions. miles and follows the Hillsborough River to where it meets the Garrison Channel.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Host a water-themed corporate retreat and allow your participants to engage in team-building activities such as synchronized paddleboarding or underwater treasure hunts. Use this setting to encourage collaboration during corporate meetings or as a way for teams to unwind after intensive sessions.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 1, 2024

Regardless of whether they are small or large, in-person meetings should be conducted in a respectful manner. Hosting a corporate meeting or retreat where the notion of an open-minded workplace culture is explored is another effective strategy.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 19, 2021

With 286 days of sunshine followed by sunsets colored in cotton candy pinks, bleached oranges, vivid purples, and dappled clouds in surreal shapes, Tucson is among the most incredible meeting destinations in the United States. What makes a destination a fantastic place to hold a meeting? Why Is Tucson, AZ Appealing for a Meeting?

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes Free gifts given to attendees at events like global corporate meetings or group incentive travel reinforce company culture. WHY CORPORATE SWAG MATTERS You might wonder why you should take the extra effort when it comes to picking out gifts for internal global meetings or group travel incentives.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 19, 2023

From the cool and contemporary Jumeirah Al Naseem, the 1001 Arabian Nights inspired Jumeirah Al Qasr and Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf to boutique retreat Jumeirah Mina A'Salam, there’s a stylish option to suit every discerning traveller. Otherwise, pick your favourite from a range of ballrooms and meeting rooms available.

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Gavel International

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Meeting planners will find world-class accommodations defined by elegance, luxurious hospitality in a gorgeous oceanside setting with year-round sun. Pebble Beach is among the most incredible meeting places. The Ranch is also an option for a meeting space. Why Is Pebble Beach Appealing for a Meeting?

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inVOYAGE

JUNE 6, 2024

For a more intimate affair, their Library, is a firm favourite, ideal for private dinners, brainstorming sessions or corporate meetings. During the fishing experience, you will receive expert advice, tips and tricks throughout and will get acquainted with this significant sand-dune ecosystem. Looking for a more exclusive affair?

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Gavel International

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Why Is Vail Appealing for a Meeting? Some things to consider when planning your meeting in Vail: What are the objectives? Some examples: Many company retreats are designed to improve productivity and to “refocus” the efforts of their employees. It is easy to get to Vail.

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