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 a prime location for healthcare companies. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland. Located just 15 minutes from St.

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AUGUST 17, 2021

” Shortly after the notice from the Convention Center, Andrea flew to San Diego with an open mind willing to redesign the whole event to fit in the available venues. We did site inspections of the available venues such as; Petco Park, The Shell, Port Pavilion and various hotel ballrooms. We got lucky.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Their team will work with you to curate the best possible experience for your attendees and point you in the direction of hotels and venues they have partnerships with. From venues to tours to bookable activities, you can weave Refract into your event. Six years ago, the founders of Refract sought to change that.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

We asked Mark Herrera, director of safety and security for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), for strategies to improve security at events in light of these ominous statistics. Geographical location: Different areas have different gun laws and cultures. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure.

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JUNE 22, 2023

This can prove to be a hassle, for the event planner who wants their request fulfilled and for the venue that’s finding difficulty in fulfilling that request. In a new study by Allseated, “ Mitigating Risks in The Change Request Process for Event Planning ,” the divide between how event venues and planners view change requests was examined.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2023

Venues and hotels around the world are housed in historic spaces, and are making history themselves Stay in the new and renovated Palais Neuhaus-Preysing in Munich, the aristocratic residence for the counts of Preysing amongst original frescos, or in Boston’s first ever skyscraper, the Batterymarch building. million ($4.7 to 40,000 sq.

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JUNE 5, 2024

If you’re planning an international meeting, these new and renovated venues are calling your name. Its convenient location, right by the city’s Metro Center Station, makes for easy exploration. venue, Convene Sancroft, St. The venue’s centerpiece is a 900-person-capacity grand hall. Paul’s Convene Sancroft, St.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Its location is excellent, with the nearest station, S-Bahn at Kriens Mattenhof, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. This unique venue was the top choice for the official event opening. That same year, the association ‘Verein Netzwerk Neubad’ was established, and the venue reopened on 1 September 2013.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The governor of Nevada recently announced , for example, that large venues can do away with mask mandates as long as attendees are fully vaccinated and raised the attendance limit to 4,000. . The venue also matters. “A Almost all the hard-learned lessons from those early days still stand as best practices today.”. The post Live?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Together, they explore how AR for events can reshape how people interact with each other and their venues. Having the ability to pop up things that aren’t there, like lookout spots or interesting notes about the location, creates lots of potential for wayfinding, sightseeing, fun facts, trivia, and digital scavenger hunts ,” adds Brandt. .

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences.

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OCTOBER 4, 2023

Florida Panhandle, New Orleans and Denver hotels renovate and reopen with style Locations across the US make their mark with a slew of reopenings and extensive renovations. Host your next meeting at a design-led Denver hotel, a historic New Orleans boutique hotel and music venue or a luxurious beachside Florida resort. The 2,372 sq.

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OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 Meeting profs in search of venues that meet the standards of the most discerning tastes might find a perfect option in the Marjan Island project. billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate. million people).

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JULY 10, 2024

City in a Garden Burnham Ballroom, JW Marriott Chicago Centrally located on Chicago’s famous Loop is JW Marriott Chicago , made all the more enticing with the debut of its freshly renovated event space. The hotel, opened in 2010, is located in Midtown Manhattan at the corner of 44th and 8th Avenues in the vibrant Theater District.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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DECEMBER 27, 2022

Miracle Pop-Up Bar and its spin-off company Sippin’ Santa have opened several pop-up bars in popular venues around the Bay Area in Northern California. Between the private event options of the venues and the playful spirit of Miracle Pop Up Bar and Sippin’ Santa, your holiday event will be something to celebrate. Miracle Pop-Up Bar.

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MAY 12, 2022

Both of the properties I represent provide spacious and inspiring backdrops based solely on their location, from stunning mountain backdrops to lakeside views. It is important for planners to work closely with their venue to understand the specific backup options and what that will look like for attendees. Creative Ideas.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

1: Know Your Location While you think you may know what types of weather to expect when you are in certain parts of the country, the truth is you cannot be too sure. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Announce the app along with your event’s date and location, so attendees immediately know what they need to do. If you provide a print version of the venue map or session schedule to all attendees, they don’t have a reason to use the app, do they? Choose a Venue With Good Wifi. Minimize Print. Gamify Your Event Platform.

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AUGUST 19, 2021

At the same time, vaccine mandates are increasing by local enterprises and venues all around the world. Depending on many factors, such as the size of the event, the number of attendees, the event budget, and the location, each COVID-compliant event might have different protocols in place. Take it outdoors.

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JULY 26, 2023

which can accommodate up to 2,500 guests across the venue, smart building management systems maintain the sustainable initiative. outdoor terrace featuring a pergola retractable roof, accommodating up to 600 guests together, Above the Heights offers an impressive and flexible venue for your next NYC meeting. 113,021 sq. With 9,219 sq.

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MARCH 27, 2023

The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. Located in the heart of downtown Washington D.C. meeting space.

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MARCH 20, 2024

Luxurious international destinations for incentive travel From a concrete jungle to a tropical oasis, new and renovated properties open in international locations. 14 event venues together make for 17,000 sq. The brand’s history of grand clocks continues through this location, with a grand Tiffany & Co. of meeting space.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With a location in the city center, the hotel lobby aims to serve as a “public square” for visitors, with an inviting space and a stately wooden staircase as its centerpiece. Its walkable location in Salt Lake City’s growing downtown gives guests easy access to the nearby mountains, entertainment venues and local attractions.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Read More : Caesars Entertainment Elevates its Las Vegas Properties “We knew going into it, just because of where the race is located and its proximity to betting windows, that it was going to be a record handle for Caesars for a Formula One race,” Adam Pullen, Caesars assistant director of trading, told Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The 300,000-square-foot Spokane Convention Center is a versatile venue that includes three ballrooms, 30 meeting rooms, four outdoor areas and a performing arts center. A walkable destination, Spokane offers the ultimate in convenience. Spokane is reachable from nearly 80 international destinations through single-stop connecting flights.

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JULY 29, 2022

For others, it could mean foregoing the use of an outdoor venue altogether while selecting a venue that features an extensive sustainability program. Kenyon also specializes in training event and venue staff in how to respond to medical emergencies such as those caused by heat illness. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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JULY 12, 2023

The Stuff of Fairytales Hilton has opened the brand new Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center , located in the “Storybook Capital of America” in Texas’ Taylor County. of outdoor venue space provides a versatile environment to host your next meeting or event. Nearly 23,000 sq.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

To learn what meeting professionals value most as the industry emerges in the post-Covid world of gathering, Caesars Entertainment launched its Caesars Entertainment Remastered Tour— showcasing the company’s largest reinvestment year having spent hundreds of millions in 2022 on upgrading their venues across the U.S.

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MAY 3, 2023

How to Start with an Emergency Response Plan For those planners who don’t yet have an emergency response plan, Porter says the place to start is by conducting a risk assessment of the event’s location. It’s important to know factual data of location risks,” he says. “Be are they armed?).”

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Interior design firm Parker Torres Design sought to emphasize the property’s unique location, the 482-acre Bonnet Creek Nature Preserve. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and event venues. Its location near Oahu’s Chinatown offers access to nightlife, art and incredible restaurants.

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MARCH 13, 2024

The Malecon Boardwalk is more than a haven for partying spring-breakers—it is a cultural and artistic collaborative venue for locals and visitors alike. With easy access to shopping, dining, entertainment and historic venues overlooking the city arind the Caribbean Sea, Cartagena offers accessible luxury and memorable experiences.

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JULY 7, 2023

Restock for onsite offices: Order new items for onsite offices through Amazon and ship directly to the venue. Uplevel your tracking: Use a live doc like a Google sheet with tracking numbers and share with the onsite venue contact and purchasing team. Restock items, order and ship to the venue.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe is the latest location for the Margaritaville brand and its first in a ski destination. Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, this mansion-turned-hotel has updated its 75 guest rooms, as well as public spaces and furnishings, and added three one-bedroom suites to its offerings.

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APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah. She plans to expand to 25 by the end of the year.

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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. DOs work to bring revenue into a location, and DMCs work to bring the best deals to their DO partners.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Interior design firm Parker Torres Design sought to emphasize the property’s unique location, the 482-acre Bonnet Creek Nature Preserve. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and event venues. Its location near Oahu’s Chinatown offers access to nightlife, art and incredible restaurants.

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