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. You have earned it!

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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. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Confirm setup with AV team, florist, and media production. Why You Need An Event Timeline.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work.

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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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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

More than just a place for events, it doubles as an art gallery with about 800 square meters of exhibition space, where regularly changing exhibitions infuse corporate meetings with unique layers of art and culture. Short distance from St. Gallen Convention Bureau This itinerary was designed by the St. By working with the St.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

And real quick, this is primarily skewed primarily to corporate conferences, corporate meetings, things like that. Not everyone has to have these multimillion-dollar booths with huge productions. And this is coming from a production guy. I want you to spend money on production, right?

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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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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

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. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries.

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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. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

Event services Whether providing exceptional onsite dining services, high-tech meeting rooms, or event staffing, unique conference centers offer services that outshine competitors. From valet parking to hybrid event technology , the most memorable venues provide products and services that set them apart.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Dull, boring, or stifling environments are what hinder growth and worse yet, can lead to lower employee engagement, productivity, and effectiveness. Therefore, brainstorming meetings can be a powerful addition to your organization. Tips to Make Brainstorming Meetings More Productive. Getting Started With Brainstorming.

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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. You can also implement AR ability so that attendees can try out new products. Well, I am answering those questions and more for you today. Let’s jump in.

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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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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 2, 2015

The post Radisson Blu innovates to offer more productive meetings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The ‘Brain Box’ meeting room set-up. Radisson Blu has unveiled an innovative new approach to corporate meetings which is aimed at improving delegates’ productivity.

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Endless Events

MARCH 30, 2020

These are only a few of the doubts we know event planners have. “A lot of people experience virtual events on a daily basis in their office and corporate meetings already”, says Andrew. Where do I even begin? What are the limits? But here at Endless, we love nothing better than to educate.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Roadshows can be structured as demand generation events, sales blitzes, product launches, lunch-and-learns, or customer hospitality experiences. Meetings and conferences in Mexico enjoy a waiver of the 16% VAT (value-added tax). Meeting planners like that their budget has zero surprises. INCENTIVE TRAVEL.

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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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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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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. Leverage technology.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Finding ways to establish face-to-face connections, even with hybrid working or remote workers, can significantly impact collaboration and productivity. ( 12 ) Therefore, it’s absolutely essential that in-person, face-to-face meetings are collaborative, productive, and influence the experience of others.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

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. At that moment in time, invariably, there are no obvious experts to invite.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 15, 2016

How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet. How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet. read more.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 13, 2024

In recent years, the landscape of corporate meetings has witnessed a notable shift towards incorporating elements of leisure into business travel—a phenomenon often referred to as “ bleisure.” This topic is still top of mind for planners, CEOs, and many Millennial attendees. What is Bleisure ?

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

These features, combined with its accessibility, flexible spaces, and commitment to sustainability, make the Georgia International Convention Center a unique and attractive venue for event planners and attendees alike. Facilities include state-of-the-art meeting rooms, dining areas, and a track view, ensuring a dynamic setting for any event.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Using the Open Space and World Café formats, the 200-plus attendees dig into the topics that are most pressing for them in a free-wheeling, energizing, productive atmosphere. Without a doubt, the concept of an attendee-led conference sounds like a dangerous high-wire act for a planner and host organization.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Restaurants are highly sought-out venues for many events, from corporate meetings to private gatherings, casual parties, and fine dining affairs. Determine how much revenue the business usually generates during that time, how much business will be offset by the event, and the venue’s production or setup expenses.

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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. How many of your attendees want to be locked up? It’s a serious question. Gating level. anonymous user. DataTable subpages.

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Gavel International

MARCH 31, 2022

GMID, led by the industry advocacy coalition Meetings Mean Business (MMB), showcases the proven value that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows, and exhibitions bring to businesses and the economy. In fact, 82% of event planners value in-person events more now than before the pandemic. (2).

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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. 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. Each one has perks and downfalls.

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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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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Ninety percent of meetings will have an in-person component. ( 1 ) This is great news for meeting planners, but it will come with drawbacks. Here are five trends and challenges meeting planners should be aware of as they plan for 2023. #1 1 Talent Challenges. the more likely you will conserve costs in the future.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Teams and executives are looking to get back to face-to-face meetings with their colleagues in a post-Covid world. However, increasing costs mean budgeting and planning for these corporate meetings can become a substantial and complex task. Another ramification is many organizers are evaluating 2 nd -tier cities as a cost saver.

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Gavel International

JULY 17, 2023

79% of employees are excited about in-person events to meet their colleagues and build meaningful relationships. 59% of professionals believe that in-person meetings make them more productive. Source: ( 2 ) Engagement is a contributing factor to the positive attitude toward in-person meetings.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Not surprisingly, many predictions align, and our list here is split across segments of corporate meetings, incentive travel, channel incentives, and sales contests. To relieve mental stress from inboxes stacking up, some planners add 1-2 hour breaks to catch up on email, phone, and quick projects.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 14, 2024

In these markets, defined as “blue oceans,” companies have the opportunity to create demand where none existed previously by offering products or services that are different from any that are available currently. The risk that potential customers in a new market might not grasp the value of a product in its early stages is considerable.

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