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. Then, provide the extras that show you care.

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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. 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. Beyond Venues: Advantages of Meeting in Loudoun.

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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. 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. Beyond Venues: Advantages of Meeting in Loudoun.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The third annual corporate-events research report from Germany-based meetings organization In-House Corporate Events (ICE) in conjunction with Cvent revealed several interesting trends as corporate-meeting departments coordinate events for 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

For suppliers looking to expand their business and stand out in a competitive landscape, one of the most lucrative opportunities involves connecting with meeting and event planners. Understand Your Target Audience: Who Are Meeting & Event Planners? Ask yourself: What makes my venue, service, or product indispensable to planners?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. Exhibition Place is a premier green venue, recognized with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

From restaurants to purpose-built event venues, all kinds of properties can be the perfect, hyper-local setting for your next great event. portfolio, this venue in Judiciary Square includes tens of thousands of artifacts that document the history and future of all types of law enforcement. It features 25,000 sq. Events @ No.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience. Gen Z is our future traveler’s meeting planner and decision maker.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland. Its spaces are suitable for exhibitions, parties and ceremonies, congresses and corporate events. Würth Haus Rorschach Würth Haus Rorschach stands out as a venue that seamlessly blends business and leisure.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. The future of meetings is also the focus of events PCMA chapters are producing for GMID.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

.”’ Read More : Countdown to Super Bowl LVIII: Q&A with Las Vegas Super Bowl Committee Turner says the lesson for her and her team from watching Las Vegas handle the Super Bowl is the need to continually evolve and understand the needs of your customer, whether it’s the NFL, a large association or a corporate meeting.

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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. Visit Fairfax is not only committed to helping you find the perfect meeting venue but also has the expertise within our team to make that happen. Reason #3: We’ve got meeting space galore.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. Although they look and operate like separate businesses, many breweries, art galleries, museums, arcades, and restaurants host high-quality corporate events. Improve the attendee experience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

I can’t stress this enough before you even meet with an AV company do your homework. Often venues will give you discounts and pressure you to use In-House AV but realize this is completely negotiable and you do not need to. Look into hiring outside the venue, a 3rd party AV company is at your event for you, and only you.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

1 meetings destination in the U.S., continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. Orlando, Cvent’s No. event center.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Meetings, on the other hand, are often far more over the top, with coordinated entertainment, specific programming, thought-out menus, you name it. It might seem strange to link the Fourth of July to corporate and business meetings and events. But right there comes the question: How do you make a meeting feel that way?

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

As the Live Music Capital of the World® , Austin offers a vibrant metro area with many remarkable event venues. This means you can find a venue that perfectly suits your event’s capacity and budgetary needs. The venue is composed of four distinct spaces.

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Unique World Global Destinations

AUGUST 14, 2024

London is not just a global financial hub; it’s also a premier destination for corporate meetings and conferences. With its world-class venues, excellent transport links, and rich cultural heritage, London offers an unparalleled setting for business events.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Unique meeting venues offer more than just four walls for your meeting to take place. It provides a one-of-a-kind backdrop to promote productivity and engagement at your meeting. Avoid the usual conference room by hosting your meeting in one of these unique meeting venues. Farm Venues.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

I actually reached out as part of an article I was writing for Meeting Mentor Magazine, I reached out to AV people all over the world asking them what their biggest gripes were, what they wanted their planners to know, what are the top things that you wish that your planners knew? Today we’re gonna be talking about s**t AV people say.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Home of the University of Arkansas’ men’s and women’s basketball teams, Bud Walton Arena hosted the Sam’s Club Associates Meeting, Walmart U.S. Associates Meeting, and the legendary Associates Celebration to wrap up the week. Sam’s Club Associates Meeting. corporate meeting into an experience reminiscent of an 8:00 p.m.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

A messy layout can quickly become the downfall of the entire meeting or convention. And as I’m explaining this, you might be thinking yourself, “Well, this isn’t possible in my venue” Or “I have no way of doing it.” Just like many other parts of your event, layout is something to think about.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 15, 2024

The Future of Corporate Events is Here Imagine walking into a meeting where the physical boundaries of the typical office vanish and you find yourself in a vibrant, immersive environment. Welcome to the Metaverse, which impacts corporate events. This is where Metaverse meetings come into play, transforming company events.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers.

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Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

So there’s a strict force majeure principle out there” “Now, what we’ve done in the meetings industry is broaden that. There shouldn’t just be a cancellation if it’s impossible or illegal to have a meeting. But we’ve talked about, is it impractical to have a meeting?

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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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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2024

Below, a short list of new and updated venues that will charm attendees. 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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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. Hotel Contracting Savings. Second-Tier Cities.

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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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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Beyond the marble monuments, planners have a plethora of memorable venues to choose from. Here are 5 unique event venues you won’t want to miss: The United States Institute of Peace. has a plethora of memorable venues to choose from Click To Tweet. Hosting a conference or annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Washington D.C.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. 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. Comparison and Selection. Collaboration.

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Cort

MARCH 3, 2021

By now, because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve all become accustomed to meeting virtually, logging onto our laptops, and joining a video call instead of gathering in person in a conference room. Of course, there’s no denying that in-person meetings are more effective (and exciting) than virtual ones. Take a sanitized seat.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Custom branding can be integrated throughout the venue for corporate events and the space can host up to 2,500 people. Visit and you’ll find out for yourself: Brooklyn Bowl is a venue like no other. The venue sells itself with an incredible view of not only the Las Vegas Strip, but the mountains to the west.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 31, 2017

If you are going to hold a great event, you need a great venue. Here are ten of the best Dallas event venues that even your pickiest clients will love. 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.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

We’ve rounded up 20 of those innovative event theme ideas here, so you can spice up corporate events and social get-togethers alike — all summer long. Choosing a theme for corporate events? Corporate meetings such as conferences, trade shows, and other professional networking events are far from stuffy these days.

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