Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Socially distanced lines snake throughout the park, with “cast members” managing traffic and jumping in quickly to correct guests not wearing their masks properly. Done right, meetings in the current environment can be as productive as ever. Reservations are now required to attend the parks. Gran Destino/Photo credit: Dahlia Kapelke.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether you’re a seasoned event professional or embarking on your first conference planning venture , mastering the art of conference management is paramount to creating impactful and memorable experiences. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

The result was that it was difficult to find event management software that fits like a glove. But the explosion of options has given rise to a new challenge: Which event management software is the best for your organization? At the end of the day, you will have to settle for an event management platform that can’t do it all.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations. DeWitt also managed her own congenital disability and then married into the military. “I I took a step back and my life became about managing their needs and requirements.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The new Dreams Resorts & Spas-branded resort, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced in November 2024, is a product of a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Cobbo Bay Developers SA. A range of room options, including double, twin, bunk, triple and family-connected options, recognizes that guests have varying needs.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

However, balancing the need to maintain productivity while addressing mental health concerns can be challenging, especially since managers are not trained therapists. This technique allows employees to take control of their mental state in a manageable way, promoting a gradual but lasting shift towards more positive thinking.

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Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Leadership training isn’t just for leaders. If your organization is thinking about leadership training too narrowly, you could be missing out on big opportunities to improve communication, collaboration, and productivity across your enterprise. Here are several reasons to look at leadership training more broadly.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

While many will be mindful of basics like marketing and project management, few will know that they have to consider costs involving equipment, labor, and studios. The latter in particular can be either a big cost-saver or spender when you factor in studio time and pre/post-production needs. The earlier you start planning, the better.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Araujo will work to formalize the organizations sustainability mission, leading the companys global sustainability strategy by aligning operations with environmental and social goals, driving climate urgency initiatives, advancing sustainable partnerships, delivering comprehensive training and implementing sustainability into company culture.

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Endless Events

MAY 1, 2018

With the right processes in place, you can have an organized and manageable inbox! Today we will discuss how to manage your inbox as an event prof. Chris will teach you ways to manage your inbox as an event prof. In this weeks episode, our host Audrey Gallien of Catalyst Inc. How to process everything coming at you.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

When putting together events, there are a lot of elements that go into the production and execution. There are so many variables in event production as well as labor with all kinds of various responsibilities. Don’t Forget About Crowd Management! When creating a safe event, you need to choose a knowledgeable venue.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

Though managers would generally prefer to have everyone physically back in the workplace, given the tight labor market and projections for lower workforce growth over the coming decade, they can’t push too hard. What are managers to do? Yet it’s also incredibly challenging to do when employees spend little time interacting in person.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

“You need somebody who not only knows the specific product features but also understands the events industry. You can’t just throw someone in a two-week training and they learn how to do events. ” Advice For Event Planners: Invest In Pre-Production. Everybody’s learning and training.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

It’s remarkable how much of a productivity kicker an organization gets from top talent. A recent research cited by global consultants McKinsey & Co shows that high-performing workers are around eight times or 400% more productive than average ones. . Maximize Productivity. Team Morale.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

As with any sales incentive, it needs to be managed in just the right way so that participants are engaged and rewarded, and our clients are secure in their budget and goal attainment. For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

And with tech playing a larger role in event planning and production, not only do we need to be on top of physical threats, but cybersecurity concerns as well. Have a risk management plan in place for each event. If using security scanning devices at your event, then the staff operating them must be highly-trained.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , says top executives from major brands are calling him to personally interview college students because they are desperate for employees to clean rooms and check people in. That’s why GES launched Flex Talent Pool in Las Vegas in January to help provide trained, temporary staffing.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

Better Production & Heightened Design. We’ve spoken at large about the importance of production value. What can we expect from 2021 in terms of production and design? Speaker Training: Bigger & Better. And if this is the case, what are the 2021 event trends to look for? Higher Expectations From Attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. ” Before the pandemic, they planned an annual two-day training event for the entire state of Nevada. Managing speakers, volunteers, and attendees, while on a tight schedule. ” And what about the product itself?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

This way if anything does go wrong we have backup on-site to fix anything that could potentially malfunction so the event production will still go off without a hitch. They should be trained for unpredictable situations, which is something that you should keep in mind during the hiring process.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Florida’s Visit Sarasota named Norman group sales manager. Barnes is vice president of business development for Switch , a creative agency and production house. She also worked with global experiential agencies, production companies and start-ups. Big Cypress Lodge in Memphis, Tennessee, named Scott hotel manager.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

We’re actually seeing more training meetings,” says Yma Sherry, vice president of North America for M&E. The economy is doing better, and as a result, corporations are hiring more people and have an increased need for training.” Internal team and training meetings account for 30 percent of North American meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

She will receive a $5,000 cash prize, and her property will get a product, training and consultation package from Cintas and its business partners. They are donating products and services said to be worth $11,600 to Alvarez’s property. Nine runners-up will be awarded $500 each, and their properties will also receive prizes.

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Endless Events

MAY 16, 2022

After all, the world-famous exercise equipment company has managed to grow a strong community through its content delivery, social media presence, and audience engagement. They talk about the technology, production, content, diversity, and gamification aspects of Peloton. High Production Value.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Tech companies are partnering with universities, and DMOs, global travel organizations and event agencies are onboarding prospective industry professionals to provide resources, skills and opportunities and to train the next generation of hospitality and events. Events Is Taking Interns.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. This historic and solemn event will be a singular challenge for them and other London hoteliers and the special event designers managing every detail.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2020

You’re either a planner eager to learn how you can set your virtual speaker up for success, or you’re a speaker looking to be trained in the art of virtual presentations. If Darwin taught us anything is that only those who manage to adapt to the circumstances will survive. 6 It’s All About The Tech.

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

The whole point of engagement is to captivate, activate, and motivate partners to choose your product or services over your competitors. A custom program website that can house important program information, training modules and instant performance tracking gauges is great for the one stop shop approach.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. Often, consumers purchase products, but upon using them realize none of the features actually help them. Create an implementation strategy to address training and onboarding and starting the initial build.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

Three members of the Endless team have also kept him company: Keaton Watson, Director of Sales and Operations, Karmen Jericevic, Sales Development Manager, and Sonja Hayden, the Director of Content. And don’t forget – if you’re looking for an event management partner, we are just one click away.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

In recent years, the concept of belonging has gained renewed importance for business as a key factor in driving employee engagement, productivity and overall success. In fall 2023, I taught NYU’s MA in Event Management program, successfully using this framework to introduce the ‘Belonging-centered Design’ method.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Megan Finnell is director of meetings and conferences for Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) and Timothy Simpson is brand and engagement chief strategist with Design Studio by Maritz Global Events. Spoiler alert: It starts with understanding the purpose of the event and getting everyone to align behind that. . Meet the Experts.

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Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

How long does it take for a new employee to become fully productive? As Dick Grote, performance management consultant and author of How to Be Good at Performance Appraisals has said, “The idea of a new employee ‘hitting the ground running’ is a farce. You know what happens if you do that? You fall on your face.”

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Endless Events

APRIL 28, 2020

Let’s assume you took the right steps and managed to avoid mistakes #1 and #3 and you not only put together extremely interesting content, but you also went out of your way to plan a longer event with shorter days in order to maximize engagement. 10 Not Hiring A Specialized Production Company. 4 Choosing The Wrong Presenters.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Mr. C Beverly Hills welcomed Burdette as assistant general manager. A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Visit Carlsbad welcomed Arrogante as business development manager. Jed Arrogante.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Event management is more than just planning events; it’s about creating memorable, engaging experiences that align with an organization’s goals. In this article, we’ll dive into the core aspects of event management, practical strategies, and the latest technology solutions shaping the future of events. What is Event Management?

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