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IAEE Expo! Expo! Put on a Show for Show Organizers in LA

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For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! Meeting professionals can ignite others with the work they do. Put on a Show for Show Organizers in LA appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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LA Fires Update: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

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How to Help MICE Colleagues With the full extent of damage from the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires still being evaluated, many in the meetings and events industry are stepping up to find meaningful ways to support those impacted. 20-23) The Society of Thoracic Surgeons STS Annual Meeting (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan.

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2024 Destinations Florida Annual Meeting

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We want to be your partner through it all, which is why attending events like the Destinations Florida Annual Meeting is so imperative to us. In December 2024, Adrianne Glass and Laura English traveled to historic Ybor City to meet with some of Florida’s finest. It was such a fun and unique place to explore.

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

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They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. In addition to technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities and keyless locks, the renovation transforms the lobby, meeting and event spaces, bar and lounge and restaurant in addition to bringing a new fitness center. The 1,662 sq.

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Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Embrace Innovative Practices in Meetings and Events

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This new global program is focused on helping meeting planners embed sustainability into their events at our hotels, with the aim of making us all better stewards of the communities and environments where we operate. In October, Marriott International was thrilled to announce Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events.

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Event Organizers Double Down on Sustainability

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Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. Below find a sneak peek at these and other sustainability practices event organizers said they have adopted over the last year.

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Accessibility Lessons Every Event Organizer Should Know

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While navigating those disabilities at home may already prove challenging, going to a meeting or event in an unfamiliar environment can feel overwhelming. Every member of the organization’s staff has completed training with VisitAble , a Virginia startup that works with businesses to enhance their ability to serve guests with disabilities.