Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

She began her hospitality career as an events manager before moving into catering and group sales, and has been serving as a director of sales since 2019. She brings over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as director of sales and marketing for Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Alternatively, you can switch hotel catering for local restaurants, as suggested in our Event Trends Guide 2022. Hospitality and event industry workers were among the most affected by the pandemic. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment. But keep in mind that the prices of restaurant menus also rose 8.8%

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. He brings over 25 years of experience in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, plus thoughtful leadership skills and the expertise of a local.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Go Beyond the Requirements Bettyanne Sherrer, vice president and managing partner CanPlan Events & Conference Services Inc. Engage people where they’re at and don’t assume they won’t use event technology ,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The hospitality industry is built on being welcoming and inclusive and Dean stressed the importance of telling that story during recruiting to replace the brain drain that happened with diverse faces bringing fresh ideas. “We Puerto Rico is using hospitality and meetings as a transformative tool for the community,” said Dean.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The current status of in-person events varies widely from state to state, and even city to city, based on several factors: Local case loads: While virus cases are increasing across the country, the impact is uneven. Many are focusing more closely on hospital capacity, but those statistics can change quickly.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

A press release estimated the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events at $30 billion and stated: “With more than 20 years of meeting, event, and hospitality technology leadership and an established customer base, Cvent has momentum to win substantial market share.” and Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Take a breather with Well-X : After two more hours of meeting and networking with event profs, you could take a quick break. The France-based hospitality company Accor partnered with Well-X, a wellness company that brings their program to you, to give attendees a moment to relax. Smart Tip: break for lunch early to avoid the rush.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

. “There is a tremendous talent suck that happened over the course of these last 18 months in the events industry. There’s a shortage of people in all aspects of hospitality , and audio-visual is included in that as well. ” Brandt’s Anecdote About Scope Creep & Understaffed Events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

A press release estimated the market for in-person, virtual and hybrid events at $30 billion and stated: “With more than 20 years of meeting, event, and hospitality technology leadership and an established customer base, Cvent has momentum to win substantial market share.” and Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . Orlando Health, Visit Orlando Form Official Wellness Partnership.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And you also know—because of what you do—that, in their wake, untold numbers of long-planned events were cancelled. Of course, in the face of this latest climate calamity, the hospitality industry rallied to aid local communities, as usual.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Secondly, this is going to be a hospitality family affair. While we see event tech shining to support the transition to virtual and hybrid, I foresee our hotel and CVB friends getting into the action, too, which will make the planning of these meetings a family across the hospitality board. Lastly, there is value in virtual.

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Social Tables

APRIL 24, 2018

Three key design characteristics CORT brought to golf event planning. Designed to enchant and relax tournament guests, The Cove at 17 is located on the south side of the 17th green and provides one of the most valued suite hospitality opportunities for corporate participants.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

The hospitality industry is always evolving. To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2021

“ CrowdSync Technology is an event technology company, specializing in enhancing experiences and efficiencies through LED and RFID wearables. Our bread and butter is everything from music festivals to corporate events. . So that’s really where it all comes back full circle to the event technology space.”

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Check it out for how-tos and guides, but also some insights into the life of being an event planner. The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry. Cvent provides event management software as a service, so it’s no surprise that their blog is worth a look. Socialtables.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Free Planning Tools Diagram events, wow attendees, and win clients with free planning tools. Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually.

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Skift Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

A new hybrid event model developed by Marriott and MeetingPlay aims to give attendees a sense of control without compromising safety guidelines. Much of the backlash against event safety protocols has been rooted in the question of […].

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

“Concierge.com”, really showcases how an events app should be built. First off, the app is full-service, meaning it handles both the digital and the physical aspects of the event. Behind the app is also a full-fledged team, event and hospitality professionals included. Is it event technology?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

have been upgraded with new event technologies. Outside hosts two more large event spaces. A veteran hospitality management team oversees events throughout the property. Two indoor spaces with more than 7,000 combined sq. Each area has strategically located loading areas and access to a central kitchen.

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2022

Event technology companies are an exception. “They don’t want to invest too much in the virtual event because, in their minds, they’re incentivizing people not to come to the in-person event. As much as you’re into ‘hospitality’, you’re not being very hospitable.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc. Erynn Torrenga.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc. Erynn Torrenga.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

And you also know—because of what you do—that, in their wake, untold numbers of long-planned events were cancelled. Of course, in the face of this latest climate calamity, the hospitality industry rallied to aid local communities, as usual.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

Personalization and the Future of Tech The future of event technology is both exciting and a bit uncertain. Brian Ludwig, senior vice president at Cvent, expressed this excitement when talking about the future of event tech, some of which may be here in the near future, while others may be decades away.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 6, 2023

Khor’s career in hospitality spanned more than a decade and his experience in sales and events management prepped him for his current role in Four Points by Sheraton Puchong and he claimed it helped him grow and look at the industry in a bigger picture. TD: What are the hospitality and MICE trends that you are seeing in 2023?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If the experiment in desert luxury meets island style hospitality is successful, Hawaii, Florida, New York could be next, Hatfield said. The immersive theater presentation emphasized the importance of accommodating attendee physical and emotional needs. The property opened Nov.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The meeting facilities all include technological services by Encore Event Technologies, as well as catering, planning and floral design teams. She is said to open and close windows, flush the toilet and play with the televisions. 31 classic meeting rooms numbering in total at 86,852 sq.

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Stova

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here at MeetingPlay, we’re often asked, “What makes you different from other event technology companies?” If you asked any MeetingPlay customer, they would consistently tell you it’s the innovative, customized experience that we provide that captures everything that makes their events special.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

International Confex is the UK's leading convention for event planners, existing to create and environment to help support, inspire, and drive the events industry forward. For those who host events in the foodservice and hospitality industries, HRC is a must. The Special Event 2020. Event Tech Live.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

So, my first challenge would be to ensure the hotel and hospitality industry don’t hang onto these things.” . I can call it in, I can give them a number over the phone, they can even write it down on a piece of paper,” explains Brandt. “At At least it’s not there sitting out there digitally. Will agrees.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As the cost of AV and event technologies continues to rise, planners need to get smarter about what the really need and how to get it at a fair price. While audiovisual, production, and event technology have long been budgetary sore points, they’re even more expensive these days.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Industry watchers warned that consolidation combined with changes in net neutrality laws in the FCC’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order that deregulated the internet service provider (ISP) industry could increase costs and reduce options for event professionals in the coming years. Why Does Net Neutrality Matter to Planners?

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 15, 2023

The post Cvent partners with YEG for next-gen data-driven events in Italy appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cvent, a meetings, events and hospitality technology provider and YEG!, As a leader in the event technology space, we’re proud to partner with leading organisations like YEG!

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