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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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

JULY 23, 2021

Meeting technology provider Cvent announced today that it is going public with a valuation of $5.3 Zoom CFO, Kelly Steckelberg, said, “Cvent and Zoom share a common mission to bring people together through technology. billion and the ticker symbol CVT for Cvent Holding Corp. The company already counts 200,000 users globally.

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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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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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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

In events and hospitality, knowledge is power. Thankfully these thought leaders are quick to share their tips and tricks on how to get ahead in the world of events and hospitality. Tahira Endean tweets about the intersection of experiential, immersive meeting design and technology. Hospitality. sean_oneill.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dean added that partnering with a destination to inject local culture in every aspect of the event from site inspection to keynote and closing ceremony is the fast track to helping attendees see the affair as a must-attend in-person event. That underscores the importance of attracting more diverse employees,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

Meeting technology provider Cvent announced today that it is going public with a valuation of $5.3 Zoom CFO, Kelly Steckelberg, said, “Cvent and Zoom share a common mission to bring people together through technology. billion and the ticker symbol CVT for Cvent Holding Corp. The company already counts 200,000 users globally.

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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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Social Tables

APRIL 24, 2018

While designing and planning golf events on such a large scale is far from easy, CORT was able to use Social Tables’ event diagramming software to organize and elegantly arrange more than 10,000 individual pieces of furniture unloaded from 12 trailers.

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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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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Then, you have to bring those trends into your event structure, from the promotion all the way to the setup. Remember, technology is great, but it should only play second fiddle to the “why” behind your event. Concierge.com”, really showcases how an events app should be built. Is it event technology?

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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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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. Technology solutions like wellness apps or gamification elements can help attendees stay aware of their wellness at a meeting.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

Cvent Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer David Quattrone said the team is excited about what planners and customers will be able to do with the webinar tool. “It’s Personalization and the Future of Tech The future of event technology is both exciting and a bit uncertain.

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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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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

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. She has worked at St.

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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. She has worked at St.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That means using technology to be more efficient as people want immediate gratification. Encore President and CEO Ben Erwin said, “the goal is to design for impact and deeper understanding of where events are going.” They want to order that margarita from their phone and have it delivered wherever they are on the property.

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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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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 6, 2023

The emergence of new technologies, such as video conferencing and virtual events, has impacted the business travel and MICE sectors, but they remain critical for building relationships, closing deals, and fostering innovation in a highly competitive marketplace. TD: What are the hospitality and MICE trends that you are seeing in 2023?

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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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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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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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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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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!, Cvent’s leading event marketing and management platform now integrates with YEG!’s

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

Will and Brandt will share their top three ways to protect your events information, how and what cyber attackers will look for, personal anecdotes and more. Intro: Welcome to the Event Tech Podcast were we explore the ever-evolving world of event technology every week. You cannot miss this episode! Audio Transcription.

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Social Tables

APRIL 17, 2019

Both properties and planners need to create consistent systems that minimize communicative pain points, doing so through a mix of smart internal processes and innovative technologies that streamline them. 56% of event professionals believe health and wellness programs impact the overall success of meetings.

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ITA Group

JULY 6, 2021

Besides helping me stay up-to-date on thought leadership, event technology and industry best practices, the stories featured in every podcast episode give my brain a boost. Connect with him as he tackles topics ranging from leadership, technology, wellbeing and hospitality. Hot Hospitality Exchange. The Room Block.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Cvent CONNECT Europe is open to all MICE, hospitality and marketing professionals and will provide exclusive in-person and virtual experiences. The event programme includes more than 45 breakout sessions, learning opportunities and networking events designed to help industry professionals master the new events landscape.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. Check out the event ! Liz Caruso.

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