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MARCH 20, 2024

The sticky details and specific wording make for important safeguards for planners as well as suppliers in ensuring everyone gets what they want out of the partnership. Developing a solid relationship with everyone involved in the contract process means planners will have a wider net of people to contact if an issue were to arise. “If

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Its only fifteen minutes from the world-famous Daytona Beach International Speedway and easily accessible from Daytona Beach International Airport and attractions like downtown Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach Main Street Pier, the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, the Daytona aquarium and plenty of dining, shopping and entertainment opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2024

Fogler grew up in Colorado in a family that loved to entertain. “I Our newer planners, they don’t know anything different.” Learn more: Humanizing the Evolution of Events Burnout is a concern, he acknowledges, but overall the constant forward motion is a positive for his planners. I also loved making parties,” he says. “I

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Her wealth of experience offers valuable lessons for planners organizing their own multiday events. I sat down with Murphy to discuss her insights, from coordinating Dickens on Centre to what other planners might learn from her experience. Read More : Hey, Busy Meeting Planner, You Feeling Stressed? MM First, know your end goal.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Event planners who embrace wellness not only meet the evolving demands of attendees but also create environments that foster deeper engagement and satisfaction. Event planners can schedule morning yoga sessions, offer fitness center access, and organize interactive activities like scavenger hunts or fun runs. For the attendee?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. WalletHub recently released a study highlighting the best cities for New Year’s Eve celebrations based on entertainment and food, costs, safety and accessibility. For meeting planners seeking spring in the winter season, Florida answers the call.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

This year’s tax deadline is Tuesday, April 18 but for those late filers or for those self-employed meeting planners just waiting to sign and send, a last-minute check is always a good idea. No deduction for entertainment expenses. The post Last Minute Tax Checks for Self-employed Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

The dedicated local team is committed to working with planners to make their events a success, and can accommodate a variety of groups. Complimentary amenities include a 24-hour business and fitness center, an indoor pool and spa, free parking, valet and laundry service and Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

This plan will position AT&T Hotel & Conference Center as the premier destination for conferences and events taking place in Austin and ensures that planners coordinating events in Austin in the coming years will face little to no disruption even as they do not have access to the convention center during its closure.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2023

To find out how and why the resort will have planners feeling like it’s championship season, we asked Gus Tejada, Omni PGA Frisco Resort director of sales and marketing, for some context. How is Omni PGA Frisco Resort a game changer for meeting planners both in and beyond the world of golf? The resort’s sheer size (over 127,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Probably the biggest challenge we hear from planners and organizations is how to engage their audience, how to get the attendees to show up, says Krista Cameron, vice president of industry relations for Encore’s Canadian market. It’s next-level entertainment,” she says. “We’ve How do we get them to come back?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Arguably one of the biggest pain points for planners, driving engagement isn’t quite as hard as one might think. Back before virtual events were the norm, planners already dabbled in event apps. Keep Entertainment Alive. Entertainment isn’t over! Look, content matters – a lot. And now more than ever!

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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.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There, planners will be pleased to find a ballroom, breakout and banquet rooms as well as adjacent pre-function space and a 1,600-square-foot outdoor terrace. Circa’s pool amphitheater, Stadium Swim, is an outdoor entertainment destination for everything from watching sports to hosting parties or special events.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Today, we’ll begin by addressing questions related to hybrid events that most planners considered at least a couple of times. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on. The short answer is yes, you do.

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Endless Events

JULY 14, 2020

So it seems only fitting that we dive into a conversation about entertainment. How can we harness X or Y in order to create an immersive environment that engages and entertains the attendees? And this means that planners will now have to bring together their collective knowledge about the in-person and virtual spaces.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Others, however, might seem a little bit too daunting for a novice planner, but they’re just what innovative and tech-savvy planners are looking for. Most trends in our guide are beginner-friendly.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Big name entertainment in town helps sell event tickets, simplifies VIP experiences and adds that wow factor. Stephanie Byrd, marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment , who spoke with Smart Meetings about both corporate and entertainment events returning to Caesars’ Vegas venues, explained the connection. Easy Incentives.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

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. That should be the guide for determining the experience as a planner. What is the experience you would prefer as an attendee?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Most planners didn’t even hear of them prior to 2020! Hybrid event studios are perfect for product launches, educational and entertaining sessions, marketing purposes, times of uncertainty, and much more! They’re much more interesting and entertaining to watch than Zoom webinars or live streams from hotel ballrooms.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Corporate clients, wedding planners, and social organizers alike are looking for unique, nature-inspired settings to create unforgettable experiencesand your hotels outdoor spaces could be exactly what theyre searching for. To entice planners, its essential to showcase your outdoor spaces with compelling digital content.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

With the advent of virtual events, planners became game-changers. Over the course of these 70 pages, you’ll be able to find information pertaining to engagement, sponsorships, entertainment, budgeting, and more. And what can you, as a planner, do to hold their hand through the process?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

As the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas never lacks in new developments. These new spaces on the block that will have planners knocking. And newly renovated venues couldn’t come at a better time, when industry compression has a sea of planners competing for meetings and event space.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Fresh off of the steep learning curve that was virtual, planners must now brace for the challenges presented by hybrid. And venues have been paying attention to the upcoming needs of planners!

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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. Planners Step into Another Space. VR is not just for entertainment,” said Schoeneberger excitedly. And what about the expense?

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 29, 2021

In the past two years, we’ve covered nearly every aspect of planning virtual events and keeping virtual audiences entertained from the safety of their homes. Our Chief Einstein, Will Curran, recently gave event planners some really sound advice at his talk at Untethered 2021. Safe Event Layouts In 2021. That won’t do.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This region of the Tarheel State also offers meeting planners a plethora of activities perfect for any season from wading out into a cool stream for fly fishing to shooting dice in a state-of-the-art casino. Route 19 along the edge of the rushing Soco Creek. The resort’s Council Fire Ballroom features 13,801 sq. The Birch Boardroom.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 29, 2024

How increase engagement without increasing costs One of the biggest challenges facing planners today is how to grow engagement among attendees all while keeping the stellar experience within a budget. While the question may stump some planners, Pasha says to look at it in terms of knowledge. To watch the full webinar, click here.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

In our 2020 event trends survey, 47% of event planners believed tailored break out session paths would be the biggest personalization trend for events in 2020. This is a win-win for both attendees and planners. As planners we are responsible for the impact our events have on the earth. Tailored Break Out Session Paths .

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. Zoom , in its limited form, is still a choice for many virtual event planners because it’s budget-friendly and easy to use. Let’s explore!

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are you planning an event and struggling to choose the perfect entertainment? Whether it be a wedding, corporate event, or birthday party, selecting the right entertainment is crucial in creating a memorable experience for your guests. Why Does Your Event Need Entertainment? Entertainment plays an integral role in any event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Simultaneously, planners learned how to harness the power of technology to continuously deliver exciting events. One of the most glaring hybrid event mistakes planners incur is ignoring the virtual audience (more on that later). Keep the content engaging, entertaining, and straight to the point. Not Hiring An Emcee.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Whether that be fantastic decorations, exceptional live entertainment or even introducing an eclectic menu, planners are creative thinkers who design events with the intent of appealing to attendees. The use of a guide is one of the best ways to focus on ROI alongside engaging and entertaining attendees.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What transpired was an example of how design and technology can make even an event as large this one a simple, accessible and entertaining process. Cue Up the Entertainment. Although many planners work on events of a smaller scale, there are still lessons one can take from this. Lessons Learned. Plan plan plan,” Cole says.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

NYC & Company Rebrands, Adds ‘Conventions’ to Name NYC & Company, the CVB for Gotham has rebranded as New York City Tourism + Conventions, adding the “conventions” to hit home the value the city has for meeting planners. Meeting Planners Takeaway New York City Tourism + Conventions morphing out of NYC&Co.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Cost-effective, accessible and trendy Are you a stateside planner looking for a change of scenery? Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. Gen Z is our future traveler’s meeting planner and decision maker. association customers.

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