Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. With the recent Highland Park mass shooting , people are anxious about event safety. Not every event is created equal. Several factors contribute to how much security a specific event needs. Train for the Worst Case.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

Between the brain drain in the events industry and labor shortages, the event technology labor has transformed dramatically. And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. The Current State Of Event Technology Labor.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. There was always a lot of talk about VR and how it could be harnessed to improve live events. Remote work isn’t a brand new concept – the Endless Events team has been doing it for years! Remote Work.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. So let’s be real here – whether you like it or not, virtual and hybrid events are here to stay. Hopefully, your standards are very high.

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Endless Events

MARCH 10, 2020

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more. The Beginnings.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen, located in the heart of Eastern Switzerland, is rapidly emerging as a leader of innovation and entrepreneurship. Gallen’s economic landscape to ensure that it stands on par with top-tier destinations like London and Berlin in attracting global talents and events. Gallen a prime location for healthcare companies.

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

If you’re planning a virtual event, you’ll want to have a meeting with a virtual event production company ASAP. But going into a meeting with a virtual event production company unprepared will only drag on the process. Standard Event Questions. Virtual events offer a lot of brand new possibilities.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

With the threat of COVID-19 planners are facing mandates and calls to cancel events globally. Event profs around the world are facing the challenge of turning their in-person event into a virtual event and fast. After all, how do you switch your in-person event to a virtual event? . Unsure where to start?

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 12, 2016

You want guests to have a good time at your event. Are there fire extinguishers located throughout the facility? The fire broke out during an electronic dance event, leaving multiple attendees dead. People who try to enter without ID may simply be party crashers trying to freeload on the event without paying for a ticket.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

On March 11th, 2020, the events industry changed forever. We’re not just talking about the virtual revolution here – the COVID-19 epidemic re-defined what it means to plan a safe event. This caused the term ‘ event safety ‘ to become nearly synonymous with COVID-compliance. The impact is forever.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. Using a well-thought-out event or meeting or launching a short-term incentive program could increase that growth. Flexibility is key in short turn around events, but that doesn’t have to mean you’re settling for anything.

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inVOYAGE

APRIL 2, 2025

Often the journey is just as important as the destination, and where better to experience this than in a country where futuristic bullet trains meet traditional rickshaws and suspended mono-rails in a seemingly parallel universe. Tokyo Bay Night Cruise Perfect for a cocktail networking event under city lights.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the Center is steps away from premier hotels, and some of the citys iconic attractions, including the Liberty Bell and LOVE Park. A new 1,000-square-foot on-site training facility ensures staff and labor partners are well-versed in safety, technical skills, and hospitality best practices.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

Held in Amsterdam, this event for the Alliance of Independent Travel Agencies (AER) brought together 500 travel agencies and 400 specialized tour operators, with a large portion focused on sustainable travel. AER aimed to strengthen the industry and create an inspiring event for its members.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. What is the purpose of your event? What type of event is it? Who is attending?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Event safety requires taking action before tragedy strikes How do meeting planners keep track of an ever-evolving landscape of risks, emergencies and event safety needs? Event planners need to be constantly looking at foreseeable risks. Oftentimes, the priority is the overall event preparation and attendee experience.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Post-pandemic events: what will they look like? Well, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 fears and the spread of it, mega-events such as the 2020 Olympics, F8 for Facebook, Ceraweek, Zoom, and Zendesk have canceled their events. And will virtual events be the new normal? Post-Pandemic Events: Where to start?

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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. And one of the most complex pertains to networking for hybrid events. One of the biggest pitfalls of hybrid events is neglecting the virtual audience. So keep reading for the full scope!

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Although planning a safe event has always been part of the event industry, it’s at the forefront of event organizer’s minds now, more than ever. And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When I was invited to be part of the jury at the International Corporate Events (ICE) Awards , I jumped at the opportunity. I was really excited to join this international jury, as it gave me a front row seat to see what some of the best corporate event planners are doing, but there was another reason. Location of Event.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Without our event team, our events are nothing. Everyone on your event team is important. Also, don’t forget to help them learn new skills by investing in their training, which will benefit everyone including the business. More eyes on it help to ensure things run like clockwork when event day comes.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Endless Events has recently celebrated its 15th birthday and we’ve decided to mark the occasion by hosting a very special #EventIcons episode in which our listeners could ask us any questions they want about Endless’ past, present, and future. From DJ To Event Management Company.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. But just as we had to learn new skills to master hybrid work, we must evolve our approach to event planning and execution for success in the hybrid era.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. Welcome to #EventIcons, Deanna!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. This historic and solemn event will be a singular challenge for them and other London hoteliers and the special event designers managing every detail.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

Many event planners look for destinations with good food, local culture and plenty of leisure activities for attendees. To encourage the inclusion of disabled travelers in the event agenda, Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has put together an accessibility guide. Where to Meet in Marquette County. Local Accommodations.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2020

The talk of the town in the events industry is converting in-person events to virtual. DMP has the art of converting in-person events to virtual down to a T. So much so that they converted their in-person event in a whopping 24 hours! Converting In-Person Events To Virtual: The Decision. But where to even begin?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

From screen to scene, elevate your next event Finding the perfect meeting space is a process. Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

For the latest in can’t miss travel news, we cover levitating trains, travel market projections, the ultimate flight experience and more. The post Smart Travel: Futuristic Trains, New Business Travel Cost Projections, Cancun Balances Expansion with Sustainability appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Every once in a while, our hosts Will and Brandt love to bring guests to the Event Tech Podcast and have them talk about an exciting technology or software they’ve developed. However, brand compliance is an integral part of building long-lasting relationships with clients in all industries, the events industry included.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

It has also refreshed its resort grounds, dining outlets and event spaces. of versatile indoor and outdoor beachfront event space. The Islander House Conference Center sees fully renovated indoor event spaces, with new elegant coastal-inspired lighting fixtures, updated flooring and soothing neutral tones. Look No Further.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

Named for the chef’s mother, it was launched in 2005 and today serves warm meals to 5,000 needy children daily in 20 locations at 62 locations. The nonprofit offers affordable housing assistance and hospitality job training to homeless and low-income families throughout Southern California, as well. View this post on Instagram.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

The event was organized by the colony’s Irish vicar, Ricardo Artur. Then, in 1772, Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched in the streets of what is now New York City to honor the patron saint and the enthusiasm for the event blossomed there and in other early American cities, such as Boston. Augustine, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

If further proof was needed, the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ Event Tech Survival Guide ,” should be next on your to-do list. To kick things off, JT Long, moderator and editorial director for Smart Meetings , asked the guests to share event tech horror stories. Doing Things Right But Still Coming Up Short. Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2019

It’s Monday, so you know it’s time to talk event tech! And today, we’re diving headfirst into the topic of accessibility of event tech. But what happens when we bring forth the issue of accessibility of event tech? And that includes talking about how you can make your events more accessible.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2018

With the help of projection mapping in events, guests are able to walk through an ordinary venue feeling as if they are in a completely different environment. Wondering how you can implement such an engaging effect at your next event? The benefits of using projection mapping in events. Adds a memorable feature to your event.

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