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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Endless Events

APRIL 26, 2019

Often venues will give you discounts and pressure you to use In-House AV but realize this is completely negotiable and you do not need to. Look into hiring outside the venue, a 3rd party AV company is at your event for you, and only you. Ideally, your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. Bring diagrams.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Leadership and internal culture the majority of comments in this area reflect frustration with leadership, lack of direction, and micromanagement.

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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. Green Miami Hotels and Venues Greater Miami boasts a number of LEED-certified healthy, efficient and cost-saving hotels. Many of them just don’t know where to start.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions. Including preferred vendors, adding small group session options and organization product demonstrations will highlight how your business is able to put all the pieces in place for easy one-stop-shopping and support.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

Or is it the venue? And I think second to that, the venue holds a big part of this because restrictions are restrictions. And I think second to that, the venue holds a big part of this because restrictions are restrictions. And in this, they are joined by the guests, the venue, and, to some extent, the planner.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

Whether it’s DJs, bartenders, event staff, venues, talent managers, design teams or anyone else our clients are looking for, we’ve got them all. 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. Detail Oriented.

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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! Contingency Plans in Action at The World Culture Festival On Sept. 29 to Oct 1.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

They want their events to be Instagram-worthy, culturally immersive, and aligned with their values. Premium venues, artisanal experiences, and one-of-a-kind activities all chip away at profit margins. Strategic Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local vendors, which can lead to unique offerings without breaking the bank.

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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

AUGUST 23, 2021

“[Meeting professionals] have the unique ability to create meetings and events that offer an opportunity to belong, through thoughtful consideration of content, language, collateral, venue, destination, agenda, session and design.”. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? Dasher asked.

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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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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 21, 2018

Featuring local specialties also provides a platform for showcasing the unique culture of the destination. Work with your venue to ensure that they can accommodate special diets, food allergies and dining preferences. Buying from suppliers in the area rather than shipping in packaged food helps lessen the carbon footprint of an event.

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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. Transparency is an asset when negotiating with vendors Incentive packages have greatly improved over the years in both quality and customization.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

How to Excel at Venue Management. Venue management isn’t only about having a good eye for space and logistics. A venue manager has to be cordial and approachable as well as a great communicator. Make sure you are meeting not just the 'what' but also the 'why' of your trade show. Click To Tweet.

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. Style and design Venues that look unique are easy to pick out of a lineup. Does your venue feature impressive architecture, intricate interior design, or creative landscaping?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

And one of the things that came out of these debriefs is the realization of the reach vendors could possibly have. We’ve always kept vendors out of the virtual space because we couldn’t figure out how that would monetize for them.” So yes, these things will keep pushing virtual to be a thing.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Guests with mobility challenges will be encouraged by ensuring accessibility of venues and transportation. DMCs and hosts can implement inclusive language and signage to foster a welcoming environment, incorporating cultural sensitivity into event themes and activities.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

And the exhibition halls themselves, the exhibition venues, actually did a really good job of making sure that those show floors just looked great, to be fair” “So, we started talking to them a little bit more about their approach to sustainability. . We made sure that the categories represented that as well” Venues.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement to its evolution into a bustling metropolis with lush, green spaces, Atlanta blends cultural depth with vibrant city life. Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city!

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

But the multi-purpose venue won’t just be for competition; event planners will be able to utilize several areas of the facility for their events — depending on the time of year. The Podium , which was 10 years in the making, is first and foremost a sports venue. “We Curt Wagner/ Convene ).

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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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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Talk with your vendors and lay out your plans to make sure they can provide the right security tools.

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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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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2023

More than 9,000 years ago, Phoenix was overrun by mammoths and nomadic tribes and there wasn’t a Phoenix event venue in sight. If you’re looking to plan an event in this growing metropolis, you’ll want to take a peek at these 26 great Phoenix event venues. They market themselves as the meeting place for the culturally curious.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Select an impressive special event venue for the gala, book thrilling entertainment, and include a silent auction to drive additional funds. Book entertainment, choose an appealing event venue, and advertise event tickets throughout the region. . Community event ideas for social and cultural development.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. They are world’s oldest living culture at 65,000 years.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. For over 60 years, Downtown Seattle Association has functioned under the mission of creating a vibrant and inclusive downtown.

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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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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel 12 June 2024 In today’s work culture, employees are looking for more than competitive pay. Flexible scheduling, remote work, generous benefits, and a healthy team culture and work-life balance all attract top talent to join a company — and stay for the long haul.

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2019

Here’s my venue. Ask About Culture. So, the one thing, we’ll snake right back up, is this is a great opportunity for you to ask about the culture of the company. We all know culture is so important when it comes to events and companies and how everything’s done. And sometimes it’s not. You can see.

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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

MARCH 17, 2023

Portland, Oregon, is known for many things, including its beer, its coffee, and its eclectic arts and culture scene. From food and beverage costs to vendor fees to AV equipment and venue rentals, those savings can really stack up. Why not choose a host city where you can save on costs without having to lift a finger?

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. This leaves hotels and venues in a pickle, as taking these bookings could mean missing out on higher-value events later. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet.

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