Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

Have you heard about the Sustainable Event Awards? It’s probably old news to you that sustainability is a topic we love discussing. It’s not just about how to plan sustainable events. And that’s exactly where the Sustainable Event Awards come in. The Road To The Sustainable Event Awards.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

From leveraging data analytics to embracing personalization, sustainability, and optimized campaign techniques, these approaches will help you capture more business while demonstrating clear value to stakeholders. Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. When DMCs seek out distinctive venues, cutting-edge technologies, or one-of-a-kind experiences for their clients, local businesses are motivated to step up their game.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. Viking is getting ready to launch a game-changing ship that will let your worries set sail. Hoping to give U.K.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Plan with Confidence Elevating Excellence: Why Meeting Planners Are Choosing the Pennsylvania Convention Center With over one million square feet of saleable space and the largest ballroom in the northeast, the Pennsylvanian Convention Center offers meeting planners an unbeatable blend of scale, service, and sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

That spending directly supports local jobs, sustains small businesses, and fuels the economymaking inbound travel the largest service export for the United States. That includes embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI and leveraging data-driven strategies to deliver the right message to travelers at the right time.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering. California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy. Dreamforce at Moscone Center, San Francisco.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Wall Street Green Summit welcomes climate finance leaders and state-of-the-art technology innovators at Cornell Club on March 18-19. Cultural Activities for Downtime Stone Street provides a perfect escape between meetings with its range of dining spots and historic charm. San Francisco’s AI startups raised $17.80

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Composed of 250 cultures, colours, backgrounds and communities, over 6 million Torontonians of different values and insights come together to mix and remix new perspectives and ideas. Toronto owes much of its success to this diverse mosaic of cultures to cultivate a space to collaborate, experiment and initiate new and engaging experiences.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. About AER AER is an alliance of 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, many of whom focus on sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Thinking about a cruise meeting or incentive but unsure if it aligns with your sustainability goals? Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. Viking is getting ready to launch a game-changing ship that will let your worries set sail. Hoping to give U.K.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. Recently, the company debuted a comprehensive sustainability strategy. At over 100,000 sq. In 2022, the center was the first U.K.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Technology solutions like wellness apps or gamification elements can help attendees stay aware of their wellness at a meeting. Planners should get familiar with cultural, economic and social differences amongst a diverse group of attendees and assess how to facilitate the process of sharing ideas to be the most productive.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Housed in the heart of Tokyo’s central shopping and entertainment district, the property balances the EDITION brand’s avant-garde approach with traditional Japanese culture to provide guests with a groundbreaking hospitality experience. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 9, 2024

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE & RESPONSIBLE FUTURE FOR OMAN TRAVEL & TOURISM INDUSTRY Sustainable Development of Oman Tourism, aligning with the Oman Vision 2040. The event witnessed Oman’s commitment to sustainable tourism practices, cultural preservation, and community engagement. Alila Hainu Bay.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Public safety expert Frank Harrison, who serves as regional security director, Americas at World Travel Protection , predicts that three central trends will shape business travel in 2024: Remote work, a focus on sustainability and budget constraints. Digital nomads” and “work from anywhere” culture is changing the equation for meeting demand.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

From today’s high-tech capabilities and mindfulness practices to more experiential and cultural influences, we are working in a really exciting time where we have more access than ever to technology, unique activities, and authentic experiences that can provide an unforgettable event for attendees. Technology has Driven Change.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. The archipelago’s dedication to environmental conservation elevates the term of “off-the-grid” to something that benefits the world.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2022

In this post, we explore what digital technology can bring to the table. What is sustainable travel? Sustainable or eco-travel is a way of managing travel activities so that the natural environment is preserved and supported. Three pillars of sustainability. The three sustainability pillars.

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

Today, they are critical players in aligning tourism growth with community values, economic goals, and sustainability imperatives. The success of DMOs in emerging destinations now depends on their ability to harness technologies and innovative practices.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering. California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy. Dreamforce at Moscone Center, San Francisco.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

The marketplace has seen a significant shift towards hiring senior roles that require specific vertical experience and technological expertise. This includes roles like event technology specialists, event registration specialists, meeting and event planners, event marketing roles, and marketing specialists.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). They can also look to investing in sustainable infrastructure. Reducing emissions brings a $24.7

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

Technology! Technology! “Obviously we had some big changes in the last 10 years as far as technology is concerned”, says Nick. As far as industries are concerned, we’re not on the cutting edge of implementation of technologies” The Future Of Events: Looking Forward. Still On Technology.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Aside from that, I am really excited about all the sustainable changes that are being implemented in our industry. It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction. I am excited for the endless opportunities to use technology to bring us together. “I

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Or are you just interested in exploring a new culture? Either way, New Zealand is the nexus of entertainment, culture and nature. The true heart of San Francisco resides in a colorful blend of technology, food and cultural diversity. of sustainable meeting space. The Shire = New Zealand. Auckland City, New Zealand.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Leadership and internal culture the majority of comments in this area reflect frustration with leadership, lack of direction, and micromanagement. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events. Magdalina Atanassova is Convene s digital media editor.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Whether teaming up with local artists, cultural institutions, or regional brands, strategic collaborations can elevate a destination’s profile.  Immersive Brand Experiences:  LEGO thrives on creating immersive worlds, and destinations can adopt a similar approach.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

– Technology and innovation – Trends and research – People and planet – Business practices – Experience design – Event marketing “That’s on purpose,” Endean said. And Brian Parsely is returning to share new ways to energize cultures with behavioral science and improve communication.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

At SCC, he will oversee the finance, administration, human resources and information technology department, while specially focusing on municipal policy, process optimization and project management. He most recently served as general manager with Jackson Convention Complex and the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With its distinctive brand proposition focused on wellness and sustainability, Peter believes there is a significant opportunity for IHG’s luxury brands in the incentive market. Six Senses Kyoto In the historic heart of Japan, Six Senses Kyoto brings a blend of timeless Japanese culture and modern luxury to the ancient capital.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative, and cultural inspiration and is open to embracing rising talent and opportunities. Innovative economic sectors Toronto is the driving force in key business sectors, including life sciences, technology, and financial services.

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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

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The most memorable events celebrate local surroundings, enriching visitors, exposing them to the local culture and connecting them with the community to increase engagement.” Sense of Place.

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