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Meet at the Movies

Smart Meetings

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. SM How can planners use Galaxy Theatres Grandscape to create a standout experience for their guests? SM How customizable is the experience?

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

Smart Meetings

The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. It aims to lower the barrier to entry for groups that have been historically disadvantaged in the fields of investment and hospitality in the United States and Canada.

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Elevated Experiences Scored at Florida Smart Meetings Event

Smart Meetings

Don’t forget to pamper the planner. To find out what changing occupancy rates across the country will mean for booking hotels in the future, CoStar Group Director of Hospitality Analytics Daryl Cronk shared insights from the STARreport , the essential measure of the health of the hospitality industry.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

The MICE Blog

Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Empa, and the Cantonal Hospital of St. The venue has further 14 seminar rooms for smaller events and meetings. During my visits to St. By working with the St.

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The Survey Says: Meetings and Events are Thriving and Evolving

Smart Meetings

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. Planners are reimagining how they can structure events and deliver content in memorable spaces.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

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? So what does an event planner do?

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Surveys: Med/Pharma Meetings are Growing

Smart Meetings

The impact and importance of meetings for medical and pharmaceutical industry attendees is not only increasing, but the complexity of the events and what is expected of planners is more demanding as well, according to a new report from American Express Meetings & Events and a survey conducted by Smart Meetings.

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