Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. While Fiesta takes place in April, the city encourages visitors to embrace the spirit of “Fiesta” and its vibrant history and culture year-round.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

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. While Fiesta takes place in April, the city encourages visitors to embrace the spirit of “Fiesta” and its vibrant history and culture year-round.

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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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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

The Van Buren team can also help with event production. If you are looking for a venue that will give your attendees a sense of the local culture , this is the perfect Phoenix venue for you as it also houses local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shops. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage.

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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Ideally, your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. This means you are less likely to run into surprises in budget and production down the road. AV production can get expensive, quickly! Knowing your budget will allow your vendor to make suggestions that will work best for your goals and your budget.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Experience production company Hargrove faced this dread when the recent, narrowly avoided, government shutdown loomed. The World Culture Festival (WCF) had booked the National Mall, a National Park Service Property, as its venue for Sept. Contingency Plans in Action at The World Culture Festival On Sept. 29 to Oct 1.

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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. Need tips on who to work with, or an inside-scoop on product offerings? Fortunately, we’ve got your back. Don’t get lost though!

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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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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 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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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

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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ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Imagine holding a team-building retreat in a treehouse village, conducting a brainstorming session in an art gallery, or hosting a product launch in a vintage airplane hangar. Not only does this activity provide sustenance, but it also offers a rich, multisensory experience that connects attendees with the local culture.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2021

Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program for Diversity & Inclusion,” where they tackled the not-always-straightforward topic of DEI. Dasher asked.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2024

This forces you to consider, ‘Okay, what vendors am I going to use, how am I really going to give entrepreneurs and small business the opportunity to benefit?’” The level of showmanship was one thing; the production’s ability to immerse the ballroom of attendees into a central aspect of Tampa’s local culture brought it to the next level.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

The downtown area over the last 30 years has always had a great mix of uses and draws from arts and culture, food, music, sports entertainment—everything is really tucked close together and walkable, making it one of the great downtowns to walk in,” says Jon Scholes, president and CEO, Downtown Seattle Association.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We make a strong effort to source from local vendors to give visitors a uniquely Fort McMurray experience during the events we host. As the industry continues to shift and adapt to environmental and cultural needs, we also see this change in our destination services. The future of travel and tourism is now.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

Exhibitors need to showcase better products and services. In the end, 29Rooms aspires to create unforgettable experiences by giving the audience a venue for exploration and cultural conversation. If you want to see your trade show attendance and exhibitor count to grow, you need to focus on the experience of the show.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

. “Just ask that one simple question to every vendor, every venue, and every organizer or connection that you have within the sector. “Maybe that’s product services, or maybe that’s just culturally within that business. . Don’t be scared to ask your venue for what their sustainability policy is.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Community event ideas for social and cultural development. Host open forums, lectures, classes, seminars, and other events to educate community members about local history, marginalized groups, various cultures, and the importance of acceptance and diversity in community building. . Organize a cultural food festival.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

Meet with them at regular intervals as you plan the event, especially in the early stages, so they can see that their input is reflected in your plan — and in the final product. Yes, franchisees attend your event to learn more about your company’s overall strategy and to connect with colleagues and vendors. Give Franchisees Space.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 17, 2018

It could be anything from fundraising or celebrating employee success to imparting information or launching a new product. Under this section of your list, you can add details such as research costs of rentals or negotiate a discount with vendors. There are vendors to interview and select. Event Objectives.

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Gavel International

MARCH 11, 2024

Take the people who dislike meetings, combine them with those who appreciate meetings but have trouble focusing during them, and add in-house meetings that are too long or aren’t productive. You can do so in many ways, from using local vendors to treating attendees to cultural events in the evenings.

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SITE

JUNE 23, 2021

Professionally, she says she has learned so much from colleagues, vendor partners and corporate and industry leaders. Her company is broadening how they think about employee incentives and are increasingly recognizing the importance of rewards in building company culture and increasing employee engagement and productivity.

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Gavel International

MARCH 19, 2022

While the organization’s boundaries are outlined in the mission, vision, and goals, boundaries also need to be set for vendors and customers. While setting boundaries with vendors and clients can cause a lot of angst (for both parties), defining the business relationship early and clearly is necessary. into corporate culture.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

That culture of environmental protection is a natural fit with companies prioritizing sustainability as a way of doing business better. The 2022 calendar includes a renewed emphasis on lightening the company’s environmental footprint and was greeted enthusiastically by vendors and customers. Sustainable Meeting.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Instead of just telling people about your product or service you can show them. Think about why youre hosting the eventare you launching a new product, educating customers, or just generating buzz for your brand? Second, it offers educationattendees can learn about your product or service in a deeper, more hands-on way.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When inclusivity and belonging are part of the culture around planning events, it creates an atmosphere of acceptance and respect,” says Julie Coker, CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority. San Diego’s rich heritage and vibrant culture foster a strong connection for attendees,” says Coker.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Whether setting up a pop-up store or planning a large-scale product launch, the right event platform facilitates all planning operations, enhances attendees’ experience, and provides invaluable data and actionable insights. This can result in missed opportunities, overlooked details, and reduced productivity.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Explore the River Market The River Market District is the bustling epicenter of Downtown Little Rock , offering an exciting blend of culture, cuisine, and entertainment along the scenic Arkansas River. Located near the University of Arkansas at Little Rock , it is a cultural hub and frequent stop for many in the community.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Anca Platon Trefan “Throughout my career in event production, coupled with my personal journey in natural bodybuilding, I’ve come to understand the indispensable role that mental and physical fitness plays in not just surviving but thriving in our professional and personal lives,” Platon Trifan said.

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ITA Group

AUGUST 26, 2021

Smart vendors are moving away from rewarding partner reps solely for finish line results. In addition, top vendors are also rewarding partners for specific achievements at the bottom of the funnel (e.g., The days of only offering transaction-based incentives are over. Using specific content and tools to engage the new buyer.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Consistently one of the top destinations in the country for meetings and conventions because of its unique venues, unrivaled connectivity, and rich local talent pool—Los Angeles also offers a diversity of neighborhoods , local culture, dining, entertainment, and accommodation options that mean you never have to plan the same experience twice.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 9, 2019

When you need them to be at the table, mentally as well as physically, you need to run meetings that feel purposeful and productive. Speaker David Grady went viral when he showed, as part of a TED Talk, his roleplay of a directionless and un-productive conference call. 1: Decide whether you really need a meeting. As a group.”.

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