Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. This sad reality flies in the face of the $17 billion per year Abilities Expo experts say travelers with disabilities spend. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Whether traveling for work or pleasure, there’s a good chance you’ll rely on an app or two to get where you’re going. We all have our favorites, but we’ve found a few we think are worth sharing. So whether you use an Android or iOS device, these must-have apps just could make your travels easier, and they’re all free. Google Translate Traveling overseas?

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Meet the Top 500 people in the meeting and event industry in North America. Actually, it’s likely you’ve met many.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

As a society, we’re a continuously connected bunch. We’re constantly on our phones and tablets, checking email and browsing the web. With so many devices vying for our attention, it’s easy to see how our dependence on these electronics can be viewed as a hurdle for presenters, especially as they are confronted with a sea of bowed heads distracted by other content.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As the end of the year draws near, everyone is trying to one-up each other when it comes to corporate event and meeting themes. How can you make an event popular as well as personal? What event decor and design will be the talk of the town while still giving good ROI? Which theme will make both sponsors and event goers happy? When you feel like all of your ideas are taken, we’re here to rescue you with a few themes that will give you the brain spark you need.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A new hotel catering to groups will be built at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, beginning this fall. The hotel, which will be the third at the resort, will provide more than 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including two ballrooms 12 meeting rooms, a rooftop reception space with views of the nightly fireworks and a landscaped, 16,800-square-foot elevated deck with a fire pit and pool.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Walking the streets of Savannah, Georgia can feel like taking a trip back in time. Its 22 unique squares are dotted with hundred-year-old statues and much older willow trees, its homes and churches are steeped in southern history, and the clip-clop of a horse-drawn carriage and ringing of trolley bells fill its cobblestone streets. But there’s a lot more to Savannah than the fairy tale town that people think they already know.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Welcome to BizBash’s new Los Angeles-based column, where West Coast bureau chief Claire Hoffman recaps the week’s biggest local news.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Did you know that at Axon’s annual user conference, Accelerate , participants help design new company products that address their needs? This is clearly a potential win-win for both Axon and its clients, and it surprises me that more organizations don’t use their events to improve their products and services. Axon is better known under its old name of Taser International , initially a supplier of “weapons that are less lethal than firearms”, now the largest manufacturer

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Modern technology, such as virtual reality , is changing the meetings and events industry in ways that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago. The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov. 27–29 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Hosts: David Adler Guest: David Kenyon, Sr VP Production, LEO EVENTS. In this sponsored episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Days and days of sunshine and the largest convention center on the West Coast are just the tip of the iceberg (ahem, palm tree) in Anaheim. We’re celebrating the first year of our newest flexible space at the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) and preparing to welcome fabulous new hotels to enhance our offerings and continue to provide you with everything you need to craft your events into anything you have ever imagined!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The Omni, Louisville. Omni Hotels & Resorts has launched a loyalty program for planners that offers immediately redeemable awards as well as free nights, elevated tier status and unique, local experiences with every booking. “We looked at our existing loyalty program, and industry programs overall, and found we had a real opportunity to recognize and thank our clients in a different way,” said Dan Surette, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Omni Hotels & Resorts, regarding

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Photo credit: Visit Indy. Rise and shine, weekenders! This Saturday, Sept. 29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. So, put on your comfiest pajamas, set your slippers by your bed and prepare to wake up nice and slow, savoring your favorite brand of beans or cuppa joe. We’ll provide the reading materials. ’Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. This sad reality flies in the face of the $17 billion per year Abilities Expo experts say travelers with disabilities spend. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Preparing for IMEX America , the largest and most significant annual meetings event in America, can be a daunting task. Participants—including organizers, staff members, planners and suppliers—all need to determine how to maximize their efforts to achieve the greatest rewards in an expansive environment. The four-day event, which includes a three-day trade show, takes place at Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Beautiful natural surroundings, exciting adventures, charming hospitality, modern facilities, and comfortable accommodations – all at the West Entrance to Yellowstone National Park. What else could you ask for in a meeting, convention, or special event location? 1. Exhilarating Group Experiences. West Yellowstone offers exhilarating experiences for visitors of all ages.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The jack-o-lanterns are coming out, rubber masks are stocking store shelves, and even the most timid among us are looking for a bit of that frightful Halloween spirit. When it comes to giving attendees an experience they won’t forget, what could be better than embracing the season? Halloween Productions President Larry Kirchner, a renowned haunted house designer and founder of Haunt World, has released his list for this year’s scariest haunted houses.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The Ocean Center Daytona Beach is the crown jewel of the Central Florida beachside. Only 400 feet from the world’s most famous beach, the center is known for its naturally lit, open, sweeping spaces and beautifully-catered functions. The Ocean Center’s unique spaces, including art galleries and dramatic pre-function areas, add a bit of local personality.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. Tucson has incredible resorts with meeting space galore, but here they’re tucked into the foothills of the mountains that surround the city, creating backdrops for your events that you won’t believe.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The Ocean Center Daytona Beach is the crown jewel of the Central Florida beachside. Only 400 feet from the world’s most famous beach, the center is known for its naturally lit, open, sweeping spaces and beautifully-catered functions. The Ocean Center’s unique spaces, including art galleries and dramatic pre-function areas, add a bit of local personality.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. Tucson has incredible resorts with meeting space galore, but here they’re tucked into the foothills of the mountains that surround the city, creating backdrops for your events that you won’t believe.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Days and days of sunshine and the largest convention center on the West Coast are just the tip of the iceberg (ahem, palm tree) in Anaheim. We’re celebrating the first year of our newest flexible space at the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) and preparing to welcome fabulous new hotels to enhance our offerings and continue to provide you with everything you need to craft your events into anything you have ever imagined!

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

An unforgettable meeting is waiting to be discovered in Bermuda. The blissful weather combined with the year-round mystique make it.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Design firm and branding company Gifts for the Good Life has long served as creative partners for many events and.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

On Saturday, the Global Citizen Festival is slated to draw 60,000 people to the Great Lawn of New York’s Central.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In a heated political and cultural climate, live gatherings are being used more and more to build community and create.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Event planners have long understood the power of human connections and shared experiences—and now hotels are getting on board, too.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Swisse, an Australian multivitamin and nutritional supplement brand, re-entered the U.S. market in 2017 when it made its products available.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

1. IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ACTIVISTS PROTEST SALEFORCE?'S DREAMFORCE CONVENTION: To protest the detention of asylum seekers at the U.S. border, immigrants.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The Human Rights Campaign's 22nd annual HRC National Dinner balanced fun and whimsy with a serious political message, thanks to.

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