Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Photo courtesy of Galaxy Theatres Grandscape Read More: Canada Calls: Event Planning Paradise Smart Meetings What are some unique ways groups can utilize Galaxy Theatres Grandscape for meetings? Meeting planners can discuss potential profit shares or beneficiary options to support important causes at their events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Giving everyone agency to choose their preferred style of down time is integral to helping sustain the overall happiness of the attendees’ experience. Offering choices for mental recovery during an intensive, high-energy event is the most effective way to empower guests.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Search within blog categories like education, sustainability and team building or check out her opinion pieces for something different. Speaking of opinion, here’s a great article on sustainably supporting local communities , while creating authentic experiences for event goers. Event Leadership Institute. Meetingsnet.

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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. A great way to keep yours is experiencing the experience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

This included brand new data from our Corporate inSITEs research with U.S. corporate meeting planners surveyed 2 weeks prior to this event. We covered looking for work and updating your personal and digital brands and heard from our chapters on their effort in achieving sustainability certifications from around the world.

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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. Whether your focus is on corporate gatherings or incentive trips, Sri Lanka is a destination that guarantees both professionalism and inspiration.

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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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MTI Events

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Sustainability is trending across every industry. Consumers want to partner with businesses that take a sustainable approach. Donors want to see the nonprofits they support are doing their part to be sustainable. Employees want to work for companies that remember the environment.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Sustainability. But, going paperless also helps the environment and creates the ability for you to have a more sustainable event. For you, including event apps will give you the ability to stay in constant contact with your attendees, it’ll boost revenue, increase ROI, and not to mention it’s green and sustainable.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

It supports the bureau’s sustainability strategy and aligns with Experience Victoria 2033, Victoria’s 10-year strategic plan to shape the future of the visitor economy by empowering the First Peoples community in the tourism and events sectors and positioning Victoria as a leading destination for diverse, First Peoples-led experiences.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 15, 2024

Welcome to the Metaverse, which impacts corporate events. The Evolution of Corporate Meetings Business meetings have undergone significant changes since the era of packed boardrooms and extensive travel. Sustainability and Accessibility Metaverse meetings do more than increase participation and networking.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

What truly sets the GICC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green practices. 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.

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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.” What is Bleisure ? This topic is still top of mind for planners, CEOs, and many Millennial attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

Summer House on the Lake, a lakeside eatery with California-inspired cuisine, also opened at Disney Springs , featuring local and sustainable ingredients, water views, a signature Rosé cart with rotating bottles, and a dedicated Cookie Bar with 15 varieties of oversized cookies available daily.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

How much are you doing to incorporate sustainability into your F&B programs? Here's a menu of actions that can help you send a lot less good food to the landfill. read more.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The meetings and hospitality industry is leading the way on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases with measures that help the planet and the bottom line. By Hannah Kinnersley. read more.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 12, 2017

Initiatives dovetail with 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The United Nations will launch the Year of Sustainable Tourism on January 18, and Fiona Pelham, immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, is working with the U.N.'s By Fiona Pelham. read more.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 6, 2021

ESPONDA: A big trend we see is in sustainable vacations. And they have paddle boards and a variety of other boards and equipment and it’s all geared for sustainability. BT: How are meetings managing in Los Cabos? They want to visit the ranches where the people actually live and know the story behind the story.

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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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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

MAY 15, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes While it seems like corporate meetings have existed since corporations themselves, the generations attending them have changed over time. And with each new generation comes new challenges for meeting planning. Keep internal meeting marketing interactive above all else.

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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. Continued Promotion – Long after the corporate meeting or group incentive travel is over, swag that is worn or used will continue to promote the organization’s brand at an organic level.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 17, 2023

Invitations play a crucial role in setting the tone and theme for any event, from weddings and birthday parties to corporate meetings and conferences. For a more eco-friendly option, you may want to consider recycled paper, which is not only sustainable but also comes in a variety of textures and finishes.

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Gavel International

MARCH 22, 2024

Across the United States, it generates nearly $100 billion in travel spending and sustains over 6 million jobs nationwide. In many areas, meetings are a vital contributor to local economies, stimulating the region’s economy and bringing new visitors into the city.

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Cort

JULY 6, 2021

Corporate Meetings. Today’s corporate meetings don’t have to look like the staid seminars of the past. Corporate Meetings. At your next corporate meeting, break out of the mold of the folding table and opt for smaller tables that allow for conversation, networking, and collaboration.

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PRA

MARCH 15, 2021

Clean Water and Sanitation is one of the 17 Goals outlined by the UN in their Sustainable Development Goals. For many years, we have talked about how corporate meetings and events can have a large waste footprint. Water is so important, ensuring it’s here as a resource for a long time is part of a Global awareness program.

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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. But if sustainability increases costs or alters the banquet menu, many companies back off and do what can be done sustainably without additional charges.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Events Industry Council (EIC) The Events Industry Council is one of the leading sources for news, educational opportunities, research, industry standards and best practices, sustainability best practices, and much more for event organizers.

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inVOYAGE

MAY 5, 2022

MALTA ECMeetings is an award-winning and quality assured destination management company (DMC) in Malta specialising in corporate meetings, incentives and events. Nadia Colaiuda. What do you think are the driving factors behind these choices?

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Hotel Engine

JULY 17, 2022

Want to get around sustainably, but more on your own schedule? This exclusive restaurant is a go-to for corporate meetings. If you’re aiming to impress a client, the ambiance, cocktails and elevated fare here will help you meet that goal. Take the Valley Metro transit system with bus service to and throughout Scottsdale.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The high demands of sudden growth had not involved risk assessment and forecasting, let alone innovation, all critical for future sustainability. 6 ) LESSONS THAT CAN BE LEARNED Never Forget About Innovation – Fresh ideas are the heart of any thriving, sustainable business strategy. Need help with your next corporate meeting or event?

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Meeting planners should work closely with both marketing and IT teams to understand the impact these changes can and will have in terms of website and app tracking even if meetings and events are for in-house activities. #5 5 Sustainability Top-of-Mind. Contact Gavel International for more information. __. SOURCES: [link].

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 20, 2023

Considering these factors, the UAE becomes an attractive meeting and incentive travel destination. Image provided by Dubai Business Events Sustainability and Technology Sustainability is a trending topic in the travel, tourism, and events industry.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 19, 2023

When planning your MICE and corporate meetings or events , you can expect nothing less than world-class service, state-of-the-art technology and a truly unforgettable setting. The hotel has a dedicated meetings and event team, with years of experience who will help bring any occasion to life.

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Ulterior Events

DECEMBER 2, 2021

EUROPE , INSIGHTS , SUSTAINABILITY. INCENTIVE TRAVEL SPECIALIST ULTERIOR EVENTS IS LAUNCHING A NEW CSR CONCEPT FOR CORPORATE GROUPS THAT AIMS TO MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD AND CHANGE LIVES FOR THE BETTER. Do you see this as fitting more under a corporate CSR programme than incentive travel?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Sustainable Initiatives : The city has been trying to implement sustainable practices and eco-friendly policies. There are plenty of options at PNC Park, so you’re sure to find a suitable space for your next corporate meeting, fundraising event, or private celebration.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

The world of meetings is fascinating because now we see a kind of specialization. Eric is more focused on corporate meetings, and Adrian is more on association meetings. Martin Duffy: What Adrian said: his focus is on personal experience, as opposed to, let’s say, corporate experience. It’s fascinating.

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