The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center are located under one roof, so guests have added convenience for both their stay and events. Top choice for large events in Europe The location of both hotels is highly strategic, because it offers easy accessibility for international events.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Let’s delve into a myriad of engaging autumn event activities that will captivate your guests and make your gathering truly memorable. For a touch of friendly competition, organize a pie-baking contest or a scarecrow-building challenge.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

Four years into an experiment to replace an annual spring event in Washington, D.C. with a collaborative concentration of events organizations all gathering in the same place, Business Events Industry Week (BEIW) has built some popular must-attend features and announced that other pieces will shake off, either going away altogether or moving.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Smart Meetings Why are these discussions and resources about inclusion and accessibility in the meeting and events industry meaningful? Sophia Hyder Hock Fostering dialogue around inclusion and accessibility is meaningful as business events drive professional growth and knowledge-sharing and create significant economic impact.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. Postponed Events: ACE Eddie Awards Mammoth Film Festival Critics Choice Awards (moved to Jan.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2022

Event chatbots are becoming increasingly common in the event industry. While chatbots are helpful when engaging communities during events, they can also be an excellent tool if you want to implement the community model and engage your attendees all year. . The Pandemic Affected Chatbots Too. Will agrees.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

You’re gearing up to plan your next event, but you already feel overwhelmed between finding a venue, planning your A/V, and picking the perfect caterer. Pulling off your biggest event of the year takes a lot of work, so there’s no shame in asking for some help. . A Google search opens up countless event companies.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 11, 2024

We want to be your partner through it all, which is why attending events like the Destinations Florida Annual Meeting is so imperative to us. This event is unique because it typically focuses on destination leadership and the unique challenges destinations face. It was such a fun and unique place to explore.

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainable venues and hotels in Rotterdam set high sustainability standards for the events industry. Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Tips for crafting a multiday holiday event When I first sat down with Mariela Murphy, CMP, special events director for Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, for dinner during my recent trip to Amelia Island, Florida, I was immediately captivated by her excitement and vision for the holiday event Dickens on Centre.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Events take a village. Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. Scullin and Swank’s overarching goal was to make a memorable edition of an annual large-scale event.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Were tackling these challenges by working closely with federal partners and national organizations like the U.S. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. Travel Association and the U.S. Department of Commerce, he said. From a branding perspective, were positioning the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

22, the NYC Tourism + Conventions Board of Directors announced it had selected Julie Coker to step in as the organization’s president and CEO. 9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? This should be the standard.”

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Learn How CSR Events Can Change Your Company Culture CSR events aren’t just about doing good—they can transform company culture and significantly boost employee engagement. Ready to add meaningful CSR events to your corporate strategy? Here’s how to get started. Here’s how to get started.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2025

Learn More: Lessons from Leaders with Sherrif Karamat Karamat continued, Because we convene people, we have the power to use this platform that we call business events to impact economic and social change. An AI Spark Puppy cuddling PCMAs events industry-optimized AI tool , Spark was center stage in the Tech Lounge.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Ripple Effects of Events Events change behavior long-term, said moderator Devon Mongomery Pasha , setting off a series of stories about exactly how that is happening in the Pacific Northwest.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Tech Conferences: These events draw developers, tech enthusiasts, and industry pioneers eager to explore advancements, share ideas, and connect with others pushing the boundaries of innovation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Cvent CEO Reggie Agarwal recently stated that the event industry has reached a staggering $1.6 The intersection of these two industries presents a unique opportunity for us as event professionals to enhance our offerings and maximize return on investment (ROI) by integrating wellness into event strategies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

With nearly 20 years in the travel and tourism industry, Pace has held positions at numerous destination organizations at both the state and local levels and spent over a decade with Visit Florida. Megan Knapp Megan Knapp, Newsweek Knapp takes on the role of senior vice president of events at Newsweek.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In addition to technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities and keyless locks, the renovation transforms the lobby, meeting and event spaces, bar and lounge and restaurant in addition to bringing a new fitness center. of meeting and event space features a versatile design to accommodate a variety of meetings and events.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

If theres one word that sums up the best approach to handling social-media uncertainty especially organic social its diversification. Maintaining an archive of high-performing content in case a platform changes its algorithm or disappears entirely allows for repurposing assets and keeping an event brand visible.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. There are certain minimum things that they would expect or not expect to see at an event.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 4, 2024

What do your attendees think about your event? Are they likely to support your event next year? What was the experience like for in-person versus virtual attendees at your hybrid event? What Is an Event Survey? You can send surveys to participants before, during, or after the event, and they are often shared digitally.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. There remains, however, plenty of compelling reasons why organizers and hotels need to have a handle on housing. This low room-block pickup negatively impacts revenues for all parties involved.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. For more information, visit DestinationToronto.com The post Hosting Conscious Events in Toronto appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2025

Bringing together two industry leaders committed to enhancing client experiences and bringing innovative event solutions, the industry is primed for a redefinition of what is possible in destination management. This merger represents an incredible opportunity to build upon the strengths of both organizations, says Tom Hubler, COO of CSI DMC.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 2, 2024

(Whatever Media Group) Nick Borelli’s LinkedIn tagline reads “Empowering Event Pros with AI,” an umbrella description of the event technologist’s multiple roles. They’re things that event organizers already know to ask themselves, Borelli said, but having them included takes away the intimidation factor of starting from scratch.

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