Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

City center hotels reveal exciting updates and new openings Who doesn’t want a meeting in the heart of the city? Whether you’re meeting in Nashville, Long Beach or Salt Lake City, these three new and renovated hotels stand in each city’s bustling epicenter. of meeting space features new wall coverings, lighting and carpet.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual. Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Read More : Yes, Health Is Still Trending Meetings and events experts must adapt beverage, mixology and activation programming to accommodate these requests, along with considerations such as dietary restrictions and corporate drinking policies. The post Wellness Tips for Meetings and Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. They want to feel as though they have a role in choosing their own meetings journey.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A dynamic debut, re-conceptualized meeting space and an art-forward transformation Host your next event in a brand-new event space in St. Or, meet in the glory of the Colorado Rockies. Invigorating new spaces and re-designs provide the spaces for the autumn meeting of your dreams. Paul, Minnesota. Peter Street.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Green meetings are here to stay. But when the phrase “ regenerative meetings ” started getting tossed around, we were curious if that was even possible.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Meeting venues from the mountains to the rainforest Every once in awhile, it doesn’t hurt to slow things down. of meeting space, and 64 guest rooms. of meeting space, 2 meeting rooms and 53 guest rooms. of meeting space, five meeting rooms and 193 guest rooms. Lockwood Hotel has 985 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

If you’re looking for a meeting venue that you’ll never want to leave, read on. of private meeting space make for an all-around inspiring and unique experience for groups. The property’s commitment to sustainability inspired a green renovation process and green meeting options.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Catherine Chaulet “Meeting planners can actually appreciate the organizational strengths of the Olympic Games, seeing how everything is organized in a way that ensures security measures are in place,” says Catherine Chaulet, president and CEO of Global DMO Partners , based in Washington, D.C., appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

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. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More Meeting Space Than Ever Before Across Mexico, three luxurious hotels offer an extensive selection of renovated, expanded meeting space and stylish, restful suites. If you’re headed to the popular destination of Cabo, know that you’ll have access to the most meeting space in the region. rooftop venue is the highest in Cabo.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Meetings from quintessential Virginia, to the mountains, to Capitol Hill Make your way to the places where the fall foliage turns the red, orange and gold of everyone’s favorite autumn movies and art: New England. Capitol building, there’s a newly renovated hotel to host your next New England meeting. ballroom and 900 sq. A 1,200 sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care. You have earned it!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Behavioral health activities make your meetings THE place to be Meeting professionals and the attendees at their events have a high level of responsibility. How Behavioral Health Fits into Meetings How do we handle stress? Read More: Hey, Busy Meeting Planner, You Feeling Stressed?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

Unique venues for meetings with charm From coast to coast, meeting venues and hotels renovate and debut expanded, redesigned meeting spaces. Blending Productivity and Play Expanded meeting space at ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center A 10,000 sq. LRS Architect led the design project.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2024

Where historic charm and modern quality converge These three new and renovated hotels and venues debut spaces that both celebrate their heritage and look boldly into the future. When you meet in spaces like these, you’re bound to feel that special balance of nostalgia and inspiration. It is now a versatile outdoor event venue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. Chic Design, Unbelievable Meetings Aloft Denver Downtown After a five-month, $3 million renovation project, Aloft Denver Downtown reopens. music venue is available event rentals.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Vote for the Best in the Industry At Smart Meetings, we believe in the power of innovation to transform the way we gather, nourish, and reward guests. For over two decades, we have spotlighted the venues and destinations at the forefront of change, helping you craft events that leave lasting impressions. Cast your vote by Monday, Sept.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. New and renovated meeting spaces and hotels debut with immersive experiences in mind. Virtual Reality takes center stage in Orlando, where attendees can meet and celebrate like never before. The two-floor venue spans 9,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings made history by convening top meeting professionals in an iconic location fresh off an almost $200 million renovation to experience the best motivational practices employed today. of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

This puts meeting planners and their attendees, who are often gathered together in the hundreds, if not thousands, at risk. As meeting professionals, having up-to-date knowledge about a hotel’s security locks and software can be the difference between if an attendee’s valuables and important information are stolen or kept safe.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland. Würth Haus Rorschach Würth Haus Rorschach stands out as a venue that seamlessly blends business and leisure. Gallen is Einstein St.Gallen with meeting space for up to 400 people.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Contracts are the life blood of the meeting industry. Smart Meetings sat down with Darryl B. Cost for meeting rooms. Work with the venue if a problem arises. Fine tuning your force majeure can help in the chance you or the venue need to cancel or reschedule. How many comp rooms are available? Resort fees.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recent industry forecasts and surveys indicate corporate meetings, events and incentives will grow in 2025. Meetings, retreats and spurt incentive programs are all easy ways to inject some energy into the calendar year without necessarily needing a long planning period. When we work with a client, we become an extension of their team.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Meetings MBA: Budgets, Models and Forecasts Budgets are great for estimating and tracking spending. In short, think big.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

That being said, Zoom is often a good enough tool for broadcasts , announcements , and regular meetings with little interactions. A virtual venue. Zoom is just a video call, while the event platform is a virtual venue. It’s hard for the speaker to monitor the chat and answer Q&As while presenting. Event gamification.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 24, 2024

These venues and meeting spaces are committed to being a space that facilitates community-building. All do well to also weave the special flavor of each of their destinations throughout, so your attendees walk away with both a fantastic meeting memory and an outstanding destination experience. Nearly 20,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida, The LineUp at Wai Kai Waterfront adventure venue The LineUp at Wai Kai makes two key executive appointments.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. These soft skills help event planners manage everything that goes into event planning, for example choosing a venue, labor costs, attendee engagement, sponsorship opportunities, speaker management, and more.

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