Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

Over the years, event profs had to ask themselves many questions. And this is why this week we’ll be talking about responsibility in events. If we start planning hybrid events or very small gatherings, what happens if someone gets sick? How far does responsibility in events go? But what about the vendors?

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Choosing the right AV company is crucial to the success of your event. By following the simple steps below you will be well on your way to choosing the best AV company for your event. This will give you a base to go off and empower you to make the best decisions for your event. – What is the tone of this event?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Meeting and event planners have a unique opportunity to create immersive experiences that go beyond just logistics and schedules. By infusing the local culture of a destination into their events, planners can elevate gatherings, leaving attendees with a deeper appreciation and understanding for the place they’re visiting.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Meeting and event planners have a unique opportunity to create immersive experiences that go beyond just logistics and schedules. By infusing the local culture of a destination into their events, planners can elevate gatherings, leaving attendees with a deeper appreciation and understanding for the place they’re visiting.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Many Canadian vendors have focused on elevated food and beverage options to stand out in an increasingly competitive global market for meetings and events. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives of Canada’s top vendors about the positive evolution of F&B.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This resource introduces foundational practices to assist professionals in the hospitality industry who aspire to host successful events welcoming and accepting all stakeholders to feel a sense of genuine inclusiveness.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

How Corporate Events Impact Your Reputation as a Company 22 November 2023 You know your company culture inside and out, from familiarity with your own internal language to easily reciting the values your organization holds. Corporate events provide one of the most important opportunities for interaction with your target audience.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. Why Does Empathy Matter in Event Planning?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We thought a good way to mark the month would be to ask Jacquelyn Denise Reid, area event planning manager with Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel and Eliza Jane Hotel; president of Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) and 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary award winner , how she marks designated Black History Month.

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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations. The post How Food Truck Vendors Can Draw a Crowd to Your Attraction appeared first on Eventbrite Blog. No wonder adding […].

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The Personalization Revolution Gone are the days when corporate events meant cookie-cutter conferences in sterile hotel ballrooms. They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. Today's clients crave experiences as unique as their brand DNA.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

AI, inclusive travel and an engaged workforce were top of mind in Lake Tahoe DMA West took to the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, this October for its 2023 Education Summit & Vendor Showcase. The event brought together 42 DMOs and 19 vendors, including Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2019

Taking the time for have an initial consult for event AV can save you many headaches later in planning. Did you know having an initial consult for event AV can save you time, money and more? This consult also allows you to really get a good feel for the people and teams you will be working with prior to the event. .

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Will’s guest is Isaac Holt, the director of technical production at Endless Events. This young, charismatic, and knowledgeable young man knows all about AV, staging, and the current trends in the events industry. First, Isaac explains how he ended up working in the events industry. But wait, there’s more!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. The evening event promises Texas-style fun.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

6 tips for budget-friendly, memorable rewards programs that are easy on the meeting prof Smart Meetings Vice President JT Long sat down with Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, to discuss some key elements of planning a smooth and successful incentive trip. They have a great time.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

With its own hotel on the property, meeting professionals can plan to have group meetings in Spain in the morning but a group activity or event in Italy or France in the evening—all within walking distance of both the other compounds and the guest hotels and villas. Nowhere else can you find three cultures in walking distance,” says Ali. “We

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Have you heard about the Sustainable Event Awards? It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. And that’s exactly where the Sustainable Event Awards come in. And you might know Adam as the co-founder and editor of the event industry’s global online magazine, Event Industry News.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

They are all driving creative, thoughtful change and are role models for event professionals everywhere. We asked them to share the three words that describe their approach to elevating events, to remember the moment they felt they belonged in the meetings industry, how they make everyone feel welcome and the next goal they are pursuing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The right menu can create an unforgettable experience, bring people together, showcase a destination, and drive the overall success of an event. Buying from suppliers in the area rather than shipping in packaged food helps lessen the carbon footprint of an event. In San Antonio, we are lucky to have a diverse culinary scene.

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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. No wonder adding […].

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ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences 27 August 2024 In the ever-evolving world of corporate events, thinking outside the box has become more than just a catchy phrase—it's a necessity. When it comes to creating unforgettable corporate events, the devil is in the details.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

A recently published Freeman report highlights a significant shift in the demographics of B2B event attendees. With this new generation of younger, more diverse, and more educated attendees emerging, the event industry must adapt to meet their evolving needs and expectations. Freeman uses the term ‘Next Gen Event Goer’ (NGEG).

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2019

Put your captain’s hat on, it’s time to talk leadership in the events industry! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting all the nuggets of wisdom gathered throughout the course of this major event. To kick things off, today we’ll be talking about women in leadership in the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

What diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ) plans did you make for your next event? Bringing diversity and inclusion into your workplace, or events is a journey; a thoughtful, meaningful, inclusive process is essential,” Dasher said. “It When you think about events you’ve planned or attended recently, does this ring true?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Are you settling on your audio visual company for your event? It’s easy to fall into doing the same thing over and over again when planning events. Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. You don’t have time to find someone else.

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Endless Events

APRIL 27, 2018

Another highlight is that the number of event-related careers is growing due to the sheer popularity and effectiveness of meetings as both marketing tools and revenue opportunities. Technology, a perpetual driver, has pushed the events industry into a new era of web and mobile. paid to event workers in salary. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Hosted in cities and towns all over the world, community events bring people together. Community events are perfect for promoting positive change, and there’s opportunity for improvement in every community. In this post, we look at the importance of hosting community events. Fundraising and charity community event ideas

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Today’s travelers want to know that the destinations they support follow practices that are ethical on a variety of platforms including environmental, social and cultural. Also, if you’re taking steps to be socially sound and helping the community by collaborating with local vendors, let that be known too.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Consider religious holidays when mapping out event calendars. Sharing your voice can be effective,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. Events Industry Council to Update CMP Criteria.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The warm colors, festive spirit, and crisp air make it ideal for bringing people together for meaningful events that support the community. Here are some impactful event themes that highlight the season’s spirit while fostering a sense of generosity and connection.

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