Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. “We were doing sustainability before anyone thought it was remotely interesting because we thought it was the right thing to do,” said IMEX CEO Carina Bauer. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. That green vibe will be seen in the education and the design around the show, Bauer said. A Focus on Nature.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. GDP University.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Some 180 education sessions throughout the week will keep you up to date on 10 hot-topic tracks, including technology, personal development, sustainability, research and trends. Smart Tip: Bring your own thermos and refill at water stations for a sustainable hydration strategy. Networking Central. It goes by fast.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2023

It’s this need for experienced and knowledgeable event professionals, along with the revitalization of events, that led today’s guest, Bradley C s , to transition from doing to event professional education. What Led Bradley to Shift From Events to Event Professional Education? But he hasn’t always been so confident.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It's no longer just about speakers, presentations, and networking; it's about creating memories that resonate long after exchanging the last business card. DMCs often find themselves in the role of educators, helping clients understand local market conditions and how to allocate their resources strategically.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Continuing Education “In my early career,” Murakami says, “I found mentors and role models that ‘looked like me’ to be limited. Earning the CMP Murakami first discovered the CMP by attending industry conferences and networking events. It has expanded his professional network and allowed him further opportunities to share his expertise.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The event will be attended by DCT Abu Dhabi leadership and feature a range of discussions and networking opportunities, designed to inspire and educate APAC travel partners on Abu Dhabi’s extensive offering.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Since a young age, she felt driven to interact with other countries and people, saying “I always wanted to work abroad and build an international network.” At the conference, she felt overwhelmed with the content and networking opportunities available. She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. she recalls.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As Sustainability should be a demonstrated priority,” said Eran Ben-Shushan, CEO and co-founder of Bizzabo , in a written statement. As in-person events gain momentum, attendee expectations are higher than ever.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

If they expect a big networking space and the venue doesn’t have an appropriate space for that, it could be a deal-breaker. Maybe you’re throwing a big educational summit. If you’re going all-in on sustainability as a brand strategy, you need a venue to help you go green. You want attendees to feel a certain way at your event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Read More: How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event. The education will still come in lots of different formats, including keynotes, seminars and campfires. As we look at the education programs and even the locations of the keynotes, we want to give more space for networking,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Sweatworking is the New Networking. Consider a choose your adventure day where attendees can do fun activities and network, without even realizing they are. Wellness in Action Throughout the three days of enlightening education and joyful connections, every moment reflected what wellness can look like in an event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From there, Nguyen was quick to pursue the educational path for herself. The support and guidance from great mentors sustained her evolution, she reports. I am not shy about asking questions and reaching out to my network for best practices.” Trust that your experience will be the foundation and that the EIC will provide tools.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Between enlightening presentations, sessions with expert panels and bustling networking receptions, the 200 CMPs in attendance—about 70% of them planners and 30% on the supplier side—left with a treasure trove of knowledge around today’s highest-stakes industry topics, plus a wealth of new connections. She climbed Mt.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There’s definitely more emphasis on wellness, sustainability and inclusivity,” said Jennifer Squeglia, “I think there’s great energy in our industry right now. I do think I’m seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking.” growth in innovation and 15.7%

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

According to a report by Expedia Group Media Solutions’ Sustainable Travel Study , the majority of travelers (90% worldwide) look for sustainable options when selecting a destination. The hottest place to network is an ice bath which has been known to enhance clearer thinking and decrease mental stress.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Activate brought 274 Maritz team members and 377 supplier partners to Phoenix for education and networking; for 48 of those Maritz employees, a big focus was the sustainability course.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. When I spoke to Liu after her presentation, she shared that Atlantis has been engaging in sustainability initiatives since “before it was cool.” She said, “It is simply part of our DNA.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

You may want to educate, create raving fans, increase sales or network with colleagues and clients. The wine industry itself leads in many areas crucial to us as event professionals, including hospitality, sustainability , and fostering diversity and belonging. Often, it’s a combination of these goals.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Choosing what to do at an event especially larger scale events with hundreds of sessions, networking events, keynotes and more can feel very overwhelming. They have ability to make activity suggestions using algorithms based on attendees’ profiles and networks. 2020 Virtual Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event. “We were doing sustainability before anyone thought it was remotely interesting because we thought it was the right thing to do,” said IMEX CEO Carina Bauer. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

It is a non-profit that organizes practitioner-based events and workshops and brings together companies to explore enterprise improvement methods, exchange best practices and network. Talk around sustainability is rising as well, she says. Today, applicants can track their continuing education process through EIC’s online portal.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. That includes adapting and anticipating changes in education, vocational training and research.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California. This can be particularly beneficial in fields where networking and personal connections play a critical role in career development and business opportunities,” she says.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Choosing what to do at an event especially larger scale events with hundreds of sessions, networking events, keynotes and more can feel very overwhelming. They have ability to make activity suggestions using algorithms based on attendees’ profiles and networks. 2020 Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

From the rise of AI and immersive technologies to the growing demand for sustainable and inclusive practices, this year has redefined how we create impactful, memorable experiences. To uncover the key trends transforming the events industry, we’ve caught up with the team at Speakers Corner, for their take on what’s driving change in 2024.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 8, 2024

The post The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The global professional organization officially launched 50 years ago in 1973 in that very city and has since grown to include more than 2,000 members, delivering research, education and networking. New Foundation President Hamish Reid, MICE Consultant with Hills Balfour, shared that between 2016 and 2022 alone, more than $1.7

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Considerations such as sustainability and F&B add-ons can be integrated into your finalized contract terms. Eliminating alcohol reduces costs, especially at highly regulated pharma events and it puts the focus on the learning and the education. And it makes you have to be more creative and intentional with your networking events.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Moving to Connecticut offers opportunities in this high-demand field, supported by strong educational institutions and research facilities. Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare run extensive hospital networks, while Alexion Pharmaceuticals focuses on rare disease therapies. Consider homes for sale in Stamford or Greenwich.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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