Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Many in Southern Nevada saw the return to higher leisure occupancy levels as practice for when conventions re-open the trade show doors this month. The SEMA Car show is usually one of the largest to visit the city each year. MGM is, at its heart, an entertainment company. “We Conventioneers Return. Proven Safe.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

Spice It Up: Unique & Exciting Virtual Trade Show Ideas. ? Speaking of virtual trade shows. Virtual trade shows don’t have to be lame – here’s how to make them better! (8-minute People ask us all the time about how to turn the trade show portion of their event virtual.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

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. How you design and market a large trade show is much different than how you design and market a shareholder conference. Creating t able seating arrangements.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. meetsmart #ireland pic.twitter.com/1Dua0ypRxJ.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

The grand opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake also brings the brand’s first-of-its-kind dining and entertainment hub, HVGGE Place. HVGGE Place is a Nordic-inspired space for dining and entertainment, named after the Danish term “hygge,” which signifies celebrating life’s small joys. It spans over 21,500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. Garcia will work to further elevate the company’s reputation as a leader in the experiential event and entertainment industry. million-square-foot waterfront property.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

This week, we have a few tips for making your trade show booth stand out and managing your social media better. Trade Show Tips for the New Year. Going on a trade show this 2018? We all want our audiences to feel special when they come to our events. You’d better come prepared.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When it comes to a convention, conference, or trade show, it’s not only about the business that gets done, but the time beyond the sessions where attendees build bonds. Glitz and glamour in an intimate atmosphere set the stage for a night of entertainment that meeting attendees will talk about long after they’ve gone home.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. Read More : Take Me Out to the Ball Game Sponsor a talent show. You can also sync the times so everyone starts and ends their sessions together. Allow the family to attend social events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. To kick start donation efforts, Caesars Entertainment contributed $20,000 to the cause. I’ve been to trade shows before, but nothing as big as this one.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

DoubleDutch is best for larger events like trade shows. Pros: Social Tables makes it easy to connect and collaborate with other vendors, like caterers and entertainers. Eventbrite is often used for smaller events and has found its niche in entertainment events like concerts and other smaller events. Image via DoubleDutch.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: IMEX22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees By moving the event to Mandalay Bay Convention Center, IMEX was able to tap into MGM’s renewable solar energy initiative , which produced 191,258 kWh of renewable energy to keep the lights on at the trade show floor. As a group, participants walked more than 4.2

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Inspired by lessons learned from the successful American show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, look for a nature-inspired decor with education areas embedded in the trade show floor, a More than Experience theatre by DRPG and Maritz and a new look for the Hosted Buyer Lounge, Media Zone and food court.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

At Caesars Entertainment , Don Ross, vice president of catering, convention and events, says the hundred or so servers hired for the opening of CAESARS FORUM and then furloughed just weeks before the shutdown have largely responded enthusiastically when they heard the company “is getting the band back together.”. Retraining Required.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

Still heating up is the ongoing battle of women against sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and the lack of female keynote speakers for one of the biggest consumer and tech trade shows. Know more about these events and what the fuss is about by going to the link above.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 26, 2018

Furthermore, we will discuss how to elevate the low points of your events and elevate them to the next level to best tips in entertainment it’s all here in this massive episode! IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33. From sustainability to event technology we have you covered.

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Stova

MAY 11, 2023

Trade shows are back and better than ever. Today’s shows mix in-person and virtual formats, creating exciting opportunities to win over new customers. This article explains how to create a trade show marketing plan that drives traffic, leads, and conversions sky-high in 2023. Step 1: Set goals.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

The Special Event & Catersource July 19-22 | Miami Beach Convention Center | Miami According to its website, “The Special Event + Catersource will bring together the entire events and catering industry for three amazing days in beautiful Miami Beach for a top-notch conference, entertaining show floor, and epic networking events.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 14, 2018

Join us for this entertaining and somewhat controversial episode! IMEX America: USA’s Largest Meetings Industry Trade Show – #EventIcons Episode 33. They will be discussing as you probably guessed all the sh*t event planners say. The iconic panel will cover everything from corporate events, ageism and booking talent!

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

And they assume that when attendees are not in sessions, we should ply them with food and drink and entertainment. Far more space is devoted to entertainment and food and beverage. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job. Yes, all these logistical considerations are important and need to be done well!

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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2020

I think, for me, it was a show I had to go to. “So in the trade show conference world, when I try to explain this show to them and I’m like, it’s like a supplier show meets social planners meets people in the first 10 years of their career” Too Much Of The Same.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Announce your trade show. Body: Dear [name], As one of the most proficient and skilled professionals in our industry, we’d be humbled if you would join us for this year’s [trade show name]. Share information about a trade show you’re sponsoring. Subject line: See you at [trade show name] in [city].

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

Watch : A glimpse at the extracurricular entertainment at the new home of IMEX, MGM. While some of the presentations will be broadcast (four hours a day, Tuesday and Wednesday), so those who can’t attend can still “get the flavor” of the show, no one is pretending that is the show. In-Person Focused.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Despite the trends in the industry, many event professionals still focus on keeping audiences entertained in order to keep them on track. Or would you rather focus on trade show management? There should be options too, in the food & beverage section to enhance the attendee experience. Is it event technology?

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In conjunction with LDI 2023, a major conference and trade show for the live-entertainment industry, the fourth International Drone Show competition took place with four finalists showing off their technological and creative abilities across eight categories.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

I switched majors from industrial engineering to hospitality management,” Kayla Worthy , CMP, Senior Marketing Manager, Trade Shows & Events, Transitions Optical “It’s not enough to just listen to people, you need to make them feel heard.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Here are our suggested lead times for various types of events: Large-scale events (like conferences and trade shows): 9-18 months in advance. and experiential event and entertainment production company with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles and New York City. Natasha Miller is the founder/CEO of Entire Productions Inc. ,

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Good speakers, entertaining visuals, or games keep people interested. Trade Shows and Fairs Trade shows and fairs bring together multiple brands and industry players in one place. Participating in trade shows gives your brand direct access to interested buyers. Why Does Event Marketing Matter?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Additionally, MPI Foundation raised $400,000 through Caesars Entertainment-sponsored Rendezvous and a silent auction. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. meetsmart #ireland pic.twitter.com/1Dua0ypRxJ.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Ontario Convention Center A breathtaking contemporary state of the art venue with more than 225,000 square feet of flexible column-free exhibit, meeting and function space, the Ontario Convention Center is ideal for conventions, trade shows, exhibits and meetings. Stroll along Mainstreet, enjoy the sunshine, shop and dine.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. The convention center was even big enough to accommodate the group’s oversize machines on the trade show floor, making in and out easier. Secret to success? New Options. of space that includes a 22,000-sq.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

For the Post-Masters (aka Instagram-savvy social media mavens), the team rounded up recommendations of local entertainment and provided picturesque backdrops that screamed photo-op. At the Forbes Under 30 Summit, more than 7,000 entrepreneurs and young leaders came together to experience the cutting edge of both education and entertainment.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At large trade shows, like the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, tours are a way to give participants a personalized take on the highlights of the show. Recommended: Keep the tour group small so you can navigate easily through the trade-show floor and so that people can hear. Humanize your brand.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Add a dash of modern, tech-enhanced spaces and a generous helping of exciting dining experiences, sports and entertainment and you have the makings of a must-visit meetings destination. The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. A Trusted Partner.

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