Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Staples Center.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. As event planners, we’re already exposed to different industries and different languages all day. 9 Ways You Can Collect Accurate Data with Venue Sourcing Solutions.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Multiple ballrooms, pre-function spaces, banquet halls, boardrooms, lawns, patios and courtyards can be arranged as planners see fit. Reopened in spring of 2022, the 100-year-old property is made up of a series of beachfront cottages with amenities, entertainment and dining.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. The post Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. Planning your return to in-person?

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. But how do you find these alternative event venues? But how do you find these alternative event venues? Why venue walkthroughs are so important.

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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. Well, very simply put, a hybrid event is an experience that brings together people at a physical venue, where everything is taking place, with a virtual audience. The short answer is yes, you do.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. To add to the already over-the-top scene, Caesars Entertainment and Jimmy Kimmel will open Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The Linq Promenade in spring 2019. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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

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.

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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. From the first impression your attendees get at your event’s grand entrance to the way they move through the venue, layouts dictate the energy and feel of your entire event.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Most planners didn’t even hear of them prior to 2020! Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms. We call such an event ‘the Star’ This venue can host a smaller amount of attendees (typically 10-50) who enjoy a VIP, behind-the-scenes experience.

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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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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

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

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. Unique Venues For In-Person Events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Planners meticulously manage the attendee experience , but often activity vendors also play a major role in influencing how someone remembers a trip. I always want to get the site visit representatives and event planners out on our activities to show them a good time,” he says. “If Billy Mosblech. “I Keeping Activities Fresh.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. Unique Venues. The post Nestled in Nature – Caesars Entertainment appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. This meant that planners everywhere had to re-learn everything they knew about audience engagemen t and networking. And one of the most complex pertains to networking for hybrid events.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. Why You Need An Event Timeline.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

Planners were inundated with information about masks, sanitizers, and social distancing. While it’s important to emphasize that no event is risk-free, event planners can implement many safety processes that ensure the safety of their attendees, exhibitors, and staff. COVID-compliance doesn’t start and end with your event.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. In addition to your venue minimum, you will want to keep a separate, more detailed F&B budget where you break out each individual meal function to factor in taxes, service charges and quantities of each item. Mobile App.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format. In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). And so naturally, the market followed. Albert’s Aha!

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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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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. The beachfront Mexico resort offers breathtaking views certain to leave attendees in awe.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels.

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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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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

JUNE 5, 2024

If you’re planning an international meeting, these new and renovated venues are calling your name. The grand opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake also brings the brand’s first-of-its-kind dining and entertainment hub, HVGGE Place. venue, Convene Sancroft, St. The venue’s centerpiece is a 900-person-capacity grand hall.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. That is the question planners could be asking themselves. Off-Site To host your event on or off-site? with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Small meeting planners must reach out to the property for a customized approach so that meeting goals can still be achieved while managing costs. Is it helpful to hold a small meeting in a larger venue that may have more resources? Patrick Berwald.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. Is it when your attendee walks through the doors of your venue or logs on to your virtual event platform? Or is it much earlier, at event registration? Event Registration Basics.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 12, 2020

So planners everywhere are wondering – how can I combat webinar fatigue? Take immediate action and introduce an ice breaker or an unexpected entertainment number. Television studios and virtual event venues exist, and so do green screens, visuals, and AV professionals. Let’s begin, shall we? The Art of Storytelling.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire. In addition, events cost 10-20% less than events hosted at other destinations, according to Don Goodman, executive director of sales with Caesars Entertainment. Room to Meet.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Skimping on event planners means the event will skimp in other ways, too. Selecting a venue. Scheduling entertainment. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. Creating the e vent/venue map. Choosing a caterer.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

If that is the case for your attendees, here is a checklist of things to look for from a venue and the benefits of traveling this way. This will help narrow down the venue. Hire a local drama teacher or coach to allow the children to be the last night’s entertainment and give a prize to all participants.

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