Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Tips for crafting a multiday holiday event When I first sat down with Mariela Murphy, CMP, special events director for Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, for dinner during my recent trip to Amelia Island, Florida, I was immediately captivated by her excitement and vision for the holiday event Dickens on Centre.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Hosts Global Forum convened in Athens to celebrate ferocious creativity Destination Management Companies (DMCs) embody a wealth of resources for planners, helping with access for everything from transportation and entertainment to decor and gifting. Increasingly that means finding fresh locations that groups have not used before.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The rental costs start at $15,000. The Clayton House.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

With its location in Miami, it stands in one of the world’s leading destinations for tourism and business travel. of indoor and outdoor event spaces. of meeting and event space. Read More: Notes from the Road: Washington, D.C. Living Large in Miami Beach Andaz Miami Beach, guest room. The property will offer 25,000 sq.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. Standard Event Questions. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

The countrys new airport, located just 19 miles from Phnom Penh, will be ready for your arrival in July. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a new Universal theme park, hotel and entertainment complex just south of Bedford, about 35 minutes by train from London. Hoping to give U.K. Cambodia calling?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

The property offers a unique experience for meetings and events, anchored by the brands Cultural Collective program, which allows guests the opportunity to take part in a curated calendar of events. The property offers thoughtfully designed social and event spaces, including three Thinking Labs, a Penary Room and two Breakout Rooms.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2022

The average price for a paid virtual event is $443. It depends. “To demand a fee, digital events must boast compelling content and a seamless experience. According to Kim Myhre, founder of Experience Designed, in “ Attendees to Virtual Events: To Charge or Not to Charge? published by the Virtua Events Institute.

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Endless Events

JULY 17, 2020

As event planners learn how to transition into the hybrid model , they must acknowledge it comes with its own set of challenges. And one of the most complex pertains to networking for hybrid events. One of the biggest pitfalls of hybrid events is neglecting the virtual audience. So keep reading for the full scope!

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

On March 11th, 2020, the events industry changed forever. We’re not just talking about the virtual revolution here – the COVID-19 epidemic re-defined what it means to plan a safe event. This caused the term ‘ event safety ‘ to become nearly synonymous with COVID-compliance. The impact is forever.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. VR was a key in the hand of Ford’s event planners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Big Numbers Las Vegas Grand Prix reported a 315,000-person attendance number over the course of the event. Caesars Entertainment offered dining events and star appearances at many of its restaurants. The post Formula 1 Las Vegas Sees a Successful Inaugural Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

It’s important to start your event off on the right foot. Your attendees first impression will set the tone for the rest of the event. With these grand entrances ideas, you can make that impression a great one and start your event off on the right foot! Always be sure your grand entrance matches the theme and tone of your event.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Just like that, we blinked and it’s time to talk about the 2020 event trends. Instead, we’re bringing you a curated list of the top event trends for 2020. 2020 Event Trends: Personalization for Attendees. Not everyone at your event will be in the same place in their journey. INBOUND is an event that excels at this.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When I was invited to be part of the jury at the International Corporate Events (ICE) Awards , I jumped at the opportunity. I was really excited to join this international jury, as it gave me a front row seat to see what some of the best corporate event planners are doing, but there was another reason. Location of Event.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

It will also give you an understanding of what you require from the venue for your event. Conducting an initial brainstorm with the events team can determine this important factor which will ultimately guide all future decisions. Every element of the event should come together to create a positive experience for the attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

of venue space to South Reno, amplifying the destinations already ample attractiveness for meetings and events. Its location makes it that much betterstanding at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, 14 miles from Mt. Meetings and events have access to over 7,400 sq. The property is the regions newest select service hotel.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

So let’s be real here – whether you like it or not, virtual and hybrid events are here to stay. Depending on your standards, speaking at a virtual event can either be the easiest thing in the world or quite the challenge. During an in-person event, the set-up is something other people would take care of for you.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 11, 2018

Turn your event attendees into event participants. Try these six audience engagement techniques at your next event. Have you ever been to one of those events that bore you out of your mind? There’s a real beauty to live events because nothing beats face to face communication. Why they’re attending the event?

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 26, 2016

Promoting your event on social media is a given. Never used LinkedIn for event promotion ? The other method is a sponsored update, which is the more effective of the two because you can target the ads to a specific demographic by filtering results based on factors like industry, job title, location, etc.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The Arlington, Texas, Entertainment District includes the Arlington Convention Center, luxury hotels, and world-class stadiums. Located in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Arlington is easily reachable, less than a four-hour flight from most cities around the country.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

of venue space to South Reno, amplifying the destinations already ample attractiveness for meetings and events. Its location makes it that much better. The flexible event venues at the property all feature complimentary Wi-Fi, custom catering and state-of-the-art AV equipment. Meetings and events have access to over 7,400 sq.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The area’s rooftop spaces showcase stunning Manhattan skyline views – perfect for spring evening networking events. Silicon Valley Spring Meetups Spring 2025 comes with an impressive lineup of tech events.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

Start with your event invite emails by using killer subject lines. Finally, deliver engaging content via interesting talks, awe-inspiring entertainment, pleasantly surprising promotions, and top-notch AV. Your Guide to Event Registrations. This guide gives you the lowdown on event registration. People love surprises.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

How A Destination Management Company Will Help Your Corporate Event A destination management company (DMC) can help you create a memorable and seamless experience for your guests. When managing guests in a new, foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. A new, foreign location means foreign laws.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Few industries were more impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic than the events industry. Event planners, speakers and attendees all saw their calendars cleared out last March, returning slowly with virtual events and only now showing a glimmer of hope for the return of live conferences. The Best Speakers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This “city within a city” will be a hub of entertainment, food and Southern California lifestyle and is expected to become the beating heart of Anaheim. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences. Entertainment, Food and Lifestyle.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Honest feedback is the secret to planning a successful event. While you can follow trends in events, there’s nothing quite like getting information directly from the source—your attendees. So, consider incorporating surveys throughout the event timeline. These questions will help you form your agenda for the event.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. SM How customizable is the experience?

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Hard Rock International named Williams director of global sales for meetings and events. In her more than 25 years in the industry, she’s had stints with Caesars Entertainment, Westmont Hospitality Group and University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada. Shelley has also been a Canadian chair member and U.S. Francesca Radabaugh, CAE.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

The countrys new airport, located just 19 miles from Phnom Penh, will be ready for your arrival in July. Comcast NBCUniversal has announced plans to build a new Universal theme park, hotel and entertainment complex just south of Bedford, about 35 minutes by train from London. Hoping to give U.K. Cambodia calling?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 26, 2021

Caesars Entertainment , parent company of Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah’s Resort and Tropicana Atlantic City, has announced it will embark on a major upgrade of its Atlantic City casino resorts. Harrah’s Resort will be updated with playful, vibrant elements that reflect its upscale Marina district location. To the tune of $400 million.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Its convenient location, right by the city’s Metro Center Station, makes for easy exploration. meeting and event space. Yotel Geneva YOTEL Geneva In Geneva, Switzerland, YOTEL—a global hospitality brand known and celebrated for subverting the status quo—opens its first Switzerland location and 22 nd property.

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