Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

A Citywide With a Purpose While the emphasis will be once again on empowering attendees with education about how to manage events more efficiently, it will roll out against the backdrop of a city steeped in deep cultural and historic heritage and a fun San Antonio Riverwalk option for getting out and about.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Today’s event attendee is looking for a unique perspective on the culture and creations of a city’s emerging maker community. Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Local Markets. We are luckily to live in a region with incredible markets that highlight the best-of small business in the region.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Participating in this two-year process exposed me to fellow services professionals who seek to make change through the inclusivity movement while connecting with various cultures from our respective communities at large. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. In addition, market dynamics and global factors can significantly impact how far a client's budget stretches. Today's clients crave experiences as unique as their brand DNA.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

As a full-service marketing agency, one of the things we know best is events. As a culture, it’s something that we love to talk about, and of course, love to indulge in, so if you don’t have the right caterer for your event, it’s a major red flag. And as such, we’ve got the hook ups. Consider your personal needs and event size.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Why Does Event Marketing Work?

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Ideally, your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. So let’s say, for example, you have a digital marketing conference. Knowing your budget will allow your vendor to make suggestions that will work best for your goals and your budget. Ask your venue when your vendors are allowed to set-up and tear-down.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Different generations want different things While a tropical getaway is often a sure bet, many younger professionals say they want to step out of their comfort zones and experience new cultures. The positive evolution of all-inclusive properties Many luxury properties have caught on to the market demand for all-inclusive options.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Spain, France and Italy each have their own identities, architecture, restaurants and markets and are set against the backdrop of Temecula’s growing vineyards as they establish themselves as Southern California’s wine country. Nowhere else can you find three cultures in walking distance,” says Ali. “We

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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. Culture is all about shared norms.

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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. When check-in lines are long and slow, itineraries are confusing, or vendors are understaffed, guests take note.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

Corrada (left) and Don Welsh (right) at Sunset Market In April, DI announced a comprehensive community engagement initiative for its annual convention in Tampa, that would demonstrate how organizations like DI can hold a meeting or convention that goes above and beyond to create positive impact in the destinations where they take place.

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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. Market integration and globalization are of course at the top, since innovation and competition comes from all over the world. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

Miraval’s Wellbeing Retreats foster a culture centered on wellbeing and self-care and provide an environment that enhances leadership skills and empowers individuals to thrive personally and professionally.” Whether guests, employees, vendor partners, or friends; I do my best to show genuine hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

In practice that meant a robust lineup of think tanks and panel discussions on trends and deep dives into digital marketing by way of Adore founder and Creative Director Lisa Larson; environmental, social and governance priorities from Hilton Director of Sales Ava Setzer; and AI adaptations from Endless Events Chief Event Einstein Will Curran.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

Read More: What to Expect at Cvent Connect in San Antonio Attendees experienced the culture with a “Neon Rodeo” at Smoke Skybar, indoor-outdoor venue featuring BBQ, beer and live music, and Lone Star Jam at The Espee live entertainment venue a block from San Antonio’s Pearl restaurant and brewery district.

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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

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Client: Multilevel Marketing Firm. Destinos India’s regional offices, hotels and local vendors kept client objectives in mind to create a rich experience for all attendees, creating an experience that included authentic sightseeing, attendance at India’s first music show, jeep safaris and more. Client: One10 Marketing.

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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. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . Give-back programs at meetings and events are the future.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

This guide lists two of the most common marketing tools and how to work with event marketing software. In the end, 29Rooms aspires to create unforgettable experiences by giving the audience a venue for exploration and cultural conversation. This would threaten important marketing areas such as loyalty programs.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! You want to make sure you are still happy with the vendor’s services and getting what you deserve.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

When it comes to unique and immersive travel experiences, Rio de Janeiro dazzles with energy, breathtaking landscapes, and rich cultural tapestry. Street Samba and Local Culture Experience spontaneous samba performances in neighbourhoods like Lapa and Santa Teresa, where music and dance bring people together in celebration.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

Consider the value of a deep dive into topics like profitability, labor best practices, or local marketing to multiple generations. That gives event marketing a powerful message to share. Dedicating part of the meeting agenda to tips for growing sales and market share can help your corporation long-term. Give Franchisees Space.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Request auction items from local businesses and organizations and start marketing the event well in advance. . Community event ideas for social and cultural development. Organize a cultural food festival. Celebrate a variety of cultures and backgrounds by organizing a cultural food festival.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. Other options for infusing local cultural mindfulness during breaks include sound healing at Hilton Los Cabos and traditional Hawaiian blessings at Hilton Hawaiian Village.”

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Step 1: Understand your Venue Marketing Discoverability Influence. Times, they be a changin’. And really, who doesn’t like thinking about pie?

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

For many associations, vendor relationships are valuable in augmenting staff resources, making technological advances, and even generating financial gain. Suzanne Lothary, director of marketing for AAD, said the partnership has resulted in “astounding” advertising and sponsorship sales results.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2023

Of all the resources millennial buyers use, vendor reps and materials are the least trustworthy and influential. Maybe buyers are buying differently, and we need to shift event design around more thought leadership for these vendors and less of this, ‘Meet a rep in the expo hall.’” Personalization and Engagement are not Going Away.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. A user-friendly tool like Social Tables’ Diagram can help you map it out and easily share your layout with clients and vendors. There are vendors to interview and select. Map out your marketing plan.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These festivals often feature activities like pumpkin patches, apple picking, and farmer’s markets that appeal to attendees of all ages. This approach adds an authentic touch to your festival, allowing guests to support local vendors while enjoying seasonal offerings.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

These festivals often feature activities like pumpkin patches, apple picking, and farmer’s markets that appeal to attendees of all ages. This approach adds an authentic touch to your festival, allowing guests to support local vendors while enjoying seasonal offerings.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 11, 2024

No Sales Tax Planners will realize significant savings on venue and vendor expenses—up to 10% compared to other west coast cities. It offers the value and ease of a small, walkable city while offering some of the best culinary offerings and gorgeous nature in the country. Here’s a peek: 1.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2021

Now there’s the 139-room Bottleworks Hotel with more than 13,000 square-feet of meeting space, The Garage Food Hall, a 30,000 square-foot market with 20 food and beverage vendors, and an independent movie theater. Also new, the 40,000 square foot AMP (artisan marketplace) in the 16 Tech Innovation District.

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Redfin

AUGUST 21, 2024

Explore Portland’s unique charm, from parks and activities to the arts and culture scene: You can always find yourself busy in this eclectic city Portland, Oregon, is a city that effortlessly blends urban sophistication with natural beauty. Don’t miss: The Asian American Night Market is a quarterly event hosted in Portland.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Whether youre in the market to buy a home in Little Rock, AR , have your eyes on an apartment in the city , or interested in a rental house in the area , heres a curated list of unique things to do in Little Rock that you wont find anywhere else. If youre looking for unique things to do in Little Rock, youre in for a treat.

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ITA Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the increasingly competitive channel market, smart companies are looking to influence desired behaviors earlier in the channel partner relationship continuum to achieve better participation, higher engagement and more profitable partner relationships. Smart vendors are moving away from rewarding partner reps solely for finish line results.

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