Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? Aeros service eliminates the stress of traditional air travel, allowing planners to focus on delivering exceptional experiences for their guests. just became easier.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Beyond ocean-view ballrooms and many more versatile event spaces, one of the most exciting features is a pool equipped with technology that enables it to transform to a hard surface for gatherings and activations. of meeting and event space. The property will offer 25,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

of meeting and event space, including a ballroom and breakout rooms, include state-of-the-art tech and optimize natural light. The rooftop lounge, available as an event space, is the perfect setting for enjoying cocktails and light bites alongside stunning views and weekly live music. The nearly 5,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Surprise Perks Leave a Lasting Impression Most meeting planners evaluate hotels based on predictable factors: space, facilities, amenities, and cost. A thoughtful upgradebe it a complimentary spa voucher, a room upgrade, or a personalized welcome packagesticks in a meeting planners mind long after their initial visit.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

Spring and summer are prime seasons for outdoor events. As the days grow longer and the weather invites gatherings in the open air, outdoor meeting and event spaces present a golden opportunity for hotels to boost revenue. To entice planners, its essential to showcase your outdoor spaces with compelling digital content.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

In today’s episode of Event Tech Podcast, Will Curran and Brandt Krueger talk about one of the most exciting new technologies in the world, or shall we say universe: Starlink. And what does this mean for events? Together, they embark on a journey of exploring the potential benefits of Starlink in events! Will is on a roll.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2023

Corporate retreats have long represented occasions for staff members to gather in relaxed settings to conduct work duties. This timeline and checklist of eight areas to address will help you plan and execute your best event ever. 7 Company Retreat Steps. The new trend with retreats is a 50/30/20 formula.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Luxurious Touches Made Everyone Feel Special in The Palm Beaches When the CEO arrives on the greens of historic PGA National Resort in Palm Beach, Florida, in a helicopter, dropping a bucket of golf balls to pick the winner of a high-stakes raffle, you know this is going to be a hosted buyer event unlike any other.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

The bespoke luxury retreat draws inspiration from by the Japanese philosophy and aesthetic of wabi-sabi: embracing the beauty in the imperfection and simplicity often found in nature and understated objects. Meeting and event spaces continue the luxurious, serene atmosphere across 20,000 sq. Regis Aruba Resort St.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

The bespoke luxury retreat draws inspiration from by the Japanese philosophy and aesthetic of wabi-sabi: embracing the beauty in the imperfection and simplicity often found in nature and understated objects. Meeting and event spaces continue the luxurious, serene atmosphere across 20,000 sq. Regis Aruba Resort St.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

Hubilo is the leading global virtual and hybrid event technology company. He and Karmen will talk about how Hubilo got started, what challenges they faced along the way, and what are the dos and don’ts of the events industry, as learned in 2021. “Before, we were an offline event management software solution for enterprises.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Event tech trends are evolving faster than ever before. These giant leaps forward impact and shape the way we execute and plan events. The event tech trends we are listing today are being used everywhere at events and behind the scenes in planning. It will be years until we see these types of AI at events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

Meeting planners are telling us they are seeking authentic, immersive experiences that are designed to help groups strengthen interpersonal relationships, as well as support the culture of each organization,” he reported. As part of this increase in business, he has seen a new trend: “Meetings aren’t always about the ‘meeting’ anymore.”

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? What is an event planner?

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From breathtaking coastal retreats to iconic city landmarks, IHG Hotels & Resorts have just landed an impressive new lineup of luxury properties around the globe with plenty of exciting new opportunities for the incentives industry. What better choice for planners looking to create an authentic Texas experience! Hot off the press!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 22, 2020

Everybody gather ’round because we’re about to teach you how to use WiFi as an event sponsorship asset! So, anyone who works in the events industry knows that the price of WiFi has risen exponentially. And it’s not like you can put most events together without the Internet – maybe a silent retreat.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Event professionals are so other-focused that they often forget about themselves. Those who do not take time to tune in with their event teams are at a far greater risk for event planner burnout. Those who do not take time to tune in with their event teams are at a far greater risk for event planner burnout.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Over our 23 years in the professional event production industry, we’ve identified several key elements that often prevent our clients’ events from achieving outstanding success. Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. Virtual events: Plan 2-4 months in advance.

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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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2022

His music focuses on connecting ocean conservation with health and wellness to create a peaceful and captivating musical experience — a potential perfect addition to a meeting or event. . Read More: Entertainment Can Make or Break an Event. “At Virtual Events . Read More: 5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Blend wellness with corporate events For many groups and attendees wellness is a priority. Lucia Smart Meetings What can guests expect to get out of your wellness events? SM How can meeting planners blend wellness and meetings together, so attendees are able to experience the best of both worlds?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Who’s ready for some event brew? Yes, that’s right, Endless Events is proud to present a brand new podcast. And Event Brew is something like you’ve never seen – or heard – before. Event Brew is the only place where you can get the scoop on what planners are talking about. Nick Borelli.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? They often offer booking perks to host your event in their destination.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. Below are practical and affordable tips to embed wellness into your events genuinely, steering clear of “ wellness washing.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Event spaces implement design elements that pay homage to Harlem’s historical icons and artists. of meeting and event space across five venues can each accommodate up to 300 people. Event spaces are fully customizable, with the ability to host anything from board meetings to team-building retreats to performing arts.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

While most recent events have been more traditional in set-up, we have seen some smaller groups have enhanced their space in creative ways. We’re also seeing some ‘return to work’ celebration events, with companies looking to re-energize employees returning to an office environment after working remote for more than a year.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In recent years, “cannabis” and “marijuana” have been hot topics of interest for event professionals. And with the increasing legalization of the psychoactive drug, conversations around cannabis for events are at an all-time high. And today, the Brew Crew wonders how long it will be until you can find cannabis at an event near you.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Following are the action items you will need to add to your to-do list to protect your events. How do planners integrate remote attendees with in-person attendees? Read More: Helpful Budget Tips for Event Planners in a Post-Covid World What Business Travel Trends Mean for Meetings So, what’s the deal?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Four out of 10 corporate meeting professionals are planning meetings in 2022, according to new survey from Greenwich Hospitality Group’s Delamar Hotels — a group of boutique hotels located in West Hartford, Southport, and Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut, and Traverse City, Michigan, that offer indoor and outdoor event spaces.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Breaking Down “Wellness Washing” Smart Meetings began with an application of the definition of wellness washing to meetings and events: that is, the tendency to throw in some wellness activities at the end of a meeting or event rather than weave it throughout. This led her to develop her wellness retreats.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

Meet, San Francisco Style Applegarth Event Space, The Clift Royal Sonesta The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel opened in 1915, and, just recently, it has unveiled an extensive renovation. of meeting and event space is made up of 11 venues, each of which is distinct in its atmosphere, from the Spanish Suite to private apartment.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners. For instance, Salesforce introduced Trailblazer Ranch this February, a wooded California retreat designed to be an off-site for company gatherings.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. In this guide, we’re walking you through everything you should know about event vendors. What are event vendors?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Baseball, Axe Throwing and Whale Watching In the lead up and cool down from a hectic event, maintaining a solid team connection is vital. Meeting planners who seek to maintain the morale of their team may research local team-building activities to boost the energy and mood of their group.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The area has also attracted other events such as Huntsman World Senior Games, Red Bull Rampage, True Grit Epic and 25 Hours in Frog Hollow—proving to be a choice playground for those who appreciate the desert gateway in the Southwest corner of Utah. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport. A Unique Blend of Spirituality and Luxury.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Palmaïa–the House of AïA , Riviera Maya’s beachfront wellness retreat in Mexico, appointed Laahanen as its general manager. Markus Laahanen.

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