Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Food, lodging and programming are critical factors for any meeting. But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Here’s the location. Meeting planners are the leaders of event teams. Here’s the schedule.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

It is located within a former automotive showroom, originally built in 1939, and it is not lacking unique charm. It can turn itself into an art gallery, collaborative workspace, corporate meeting space, or wedding venue. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. Source: The Clayton House.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 30, 2024

Meet Lindsey Jarson, our Get to Know ME spotlight this month! She’s holding down the accounting fort at our Traverse City location, but her role extends to any supplier that needs to be paid. It’s rewarding to ensure accurate financial data and make sure our vendors get paid on time! Lindsey joined us in 2023.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If you are currently looking for a caterer, or know of someone who is, here are 10 helpful tips for choosing the perfect vendor: 1. Location, Location, Location. Location is crucial. Consider the location (and the distance) they will come from to cater your event. Consider your personal needs and event size.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Smart Meetings asked Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University, if the push toward more extreme experiences is being felt in incentive travel , where the goal is to provide singular and high-end experiences for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. GBT’s paper outlines several ways travel can reinforce this movement to revitalize connection and culture in meetings and business, further exemplifying the dynamics of business travel.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Do some sleuthing at these locations! Don’t get lost though!

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2021

Those are different types of vendors,” says Brandt. “If you have vendors that are looking for targeting, online is great. The high level objectives behind exhibit booth should be to drive meetings, traffic to the website, and awareness.” You can qualify those leads before they even hit you.”

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Fiona Volmrich Since then she has expanded the number of cities to 12 with help from associates in each location who keep offerings current and are always searching for fresh, seasonal ideas. It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I She plans to expand to 25 by the end of the year.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2023

Where we spend our event budget matters, but meeting professionals already have full-time jobs. What makes any city distinct is the people,” she said on a recent tour of Pike Place Market that required ducking around to the back of shops to meet, talk to and hear the stories of vendors who pour their passions into their family businesses.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Based on National Geographic’s list of the 25 breathtaking places around the world, these event locations offer space for future events and the possibility of memorable snapshots for your Instagram and TikTok accounts. . of meeting and exhibit space adjusts to a banquet or theater style. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Event planners can “hack” Asana by listing speakers, performers, vendors, etc as “tasks” and attaching their contracts, promo photos, and so on to the task. Plus, it’sits Paper feature offers document templates and meeting notes.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. Where are your headquarters and staff located?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Smart Meetings caught up with Suzanne Halperin, head of meetings & events, luxury & lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get a better sense of what trends she has seen emerge within the catering world and what sort of new additions IHG have added to their catering experience. Do you work with local sellers?

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Not only will they feel safer, but attendees will turn to them with questions at an event – anything from asking for bathroom locations to following their directions in the case of a security breach or evacuation. We’ll talk about how to ensure you’re using the right vendors for this shortly. Don’t leave anything to chance.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Downtown’s The Langham, Boston has expanded its meeting and event spaces with the addition of the Wilson Ballroom and Promenade to the historic property. In between productive meetings, The Langham gives guests several dining options to refuel. In The Langham Club, guests can meet and socialize with a light snack and a drink.

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Endless Events

APRIL 12, 2019

Your AV company should be one of the first vendors you hire. If you hire them before the venue they can be your advocate in finding the best location for your event. Second, locate where the rigging points are within the event. The worst thing you can do is assume every vendor and event staff are ready for your event.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

When my plane touches down in Cleveland for the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in early August, it will be my homecoming. and later at Cleveland Magazine , the local electric company’s marketing slogan was Best Location in the Nation. The post ASAE Cleveland: A Prodigal Son’s Guide to The Land appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. The post What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Some 30 miles away, meeting professionals at the ubiquitous customer relationship software company Salesforce have taken a net-zero pledge and are brainstorming ways to keep business moving forward while prioritizing sustainability as a core value in everything from partnerships to customer data tracking and at its annual Dreamforce citywide event.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The post Hamilton Event Agency Awarded for “Pivot” to Help Save Lives appeared first on Smart Meetings. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Inflation continues to hit the meetings industry hard. MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) market is expected to grow by 7.8 MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) market is expected to grow by 7.8 This reduces travel, housing and F&B costs.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Decorations and event design Marketing and promotional materials Guest experience Start early, reach out to vendors, and store all your launch plans in one place. Having all the details in a single location will make it easier to cross-reference information and share details with your team.

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ADMEI

JUNE 12, 2024

The Business of Events: How DMCs Elevate Corporate Meetings and Incentive Travel 12 June 2024 In today’s work culture, employees are looking for more than competitive pay. Local Knowledge DMCs operate in a specific locale, which makes them experts on their location.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. So for an event, that means the location, transportation, meals (and the lines to get to them), snacks, Wi-Fi, charging stations, networking, entertainment, hotel rooms and swag bags all contribute to the overall attendee experience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

He will manage the hotel’s Pyramid restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving up dishes with local ingredients sourced from Texas growers and regional vendors. In this role, Phillips looks forward to offering locally inspired menus to show off Dallas’ great palette. Bosman P.J. Bosman as culinary director.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 9, 2021

A GMID session dives into the changing meetings-department landscape. As meetings departments react to the rise of virtual events, jobs are evolving. The landscape has shifted dramatically, he said, and a meeting professional’s attitude toward those changes is an important determinant of success in the past year and going forward.

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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. “I’ve also worked on the vendor side for a florist and event decorator,” she adds. ” “The events industry, in terms of a meeting or event planner position, is relatively new.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 11, 2024

Hood, Portland is a destination your meeting attendees won’t soon forget. No Sales Tax Planners will realize significant savings on venue and vendor expenses—up to 10% compared to other west coast cities. To learn more about hosting your next meeting in Portland, visit us at Travel Portland. Here’s a peek: 1.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

With very specific requirements and ideas about what the venue should be, it can be hard to find a space that meets your expectations. This meeting will also help you organize your team. Consider the area or general location is an important step you shouldn’t miss. However, don’t get too hung up on location.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Destinos India’s regional offices, hotels and local vendors kept client objectives in mind to create a rich experience for all attendees, creating an experience that included authentic sightseeing, attendance at India’s first music show, jeep safaris and more. Meridican was tasked with finding a location filled with culinary excellence.

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