MeetingsNet

JUNE 1, 2023

A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Another 46 percent believe that the advisories will not affect their site-selection decisions, while 14 percent of respondents are unsure. The advisories in Florida are likely to affect our choices : 24.3%

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Site Selection Travel Travel Meeting 111

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals.

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Human Resources Hospitality Site Selection Management 264

Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

A Unifying Force in Seattle In the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is home to El Centro de la Raza —a community organization focused on unifying people from all racial and economic backgrounds through organizing and empowering marginalized people in the community.

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Culture Affiliate Site Selection Planner 246

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 8, 2025

Embrace Risk Assessment This includes: Site Selection We need to understand the vulnerability of locations and their propensities to weather events and factor in these considerations when sourcing locations and planning activities, especially those outdoors. Event planners have always held more power than we realize.

Planner 52

Planner Sustainability Site Selection Events 52

MeetingsNet

MAY 19, 2023

Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? For meetings that take place over a Monday or a Friday in a first- or second-tier city, planners might want to consider hosting an on-site evening event rather than scheduling a free night for attendees to roam around the host city.

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Remote Site Selection Entertainment Planner 94

MeetingsNet

MAY 5, 2023

At the next level, the travel policy “ mandates and enables travelers to travel smarter and select lowest carbon options” while companies that are leading on this issue have introduced internal carbon-pricing mechanisms linked to travel emissions. However, a lack of standardization in emissions-tracking methodologies is a current challenge.

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Meeting Site Selection Sustainability Travel 114

DCI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The conference concluded its four-day programming with a morning plenary of six site selection consultants sharing the latest trends and best practices for communities. The pandemic necessitated virtual site visits and led to a faster adoption of technologies in the site selection process that have created many efficiencies.

Site Selection 78

Site Selection Conference Consulting Online 78

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The organization announced this first-time host city all the way back in July 2016, for cryin’ out loud! If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Columbus Skyline photo by Andy Spessard. Get Touristy.

Fashion 203

Fashion Affiliate Venue Planner 203

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

convention centers used criteria generally understood as key to site selection: exhibition space, meeting rooms, total space, distance from the airport, hotel availability, meal price, arts/entertainment, food availability, and walkability. The Wall Street Journal ranked the Las Vegas Convention Center at No. convention centers.

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Planner Meeting Site Selection Venue 105

MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

And when it comes to site selection, 52 percent said that high airfares are affecting their choices in one of two ways: They are only considering cities that offer more carriers and flights (60 percent) or they are opting to hold regional meetings to minimize air travel (40 percent). Specifically, 69.2

Planner 111

Planner Attendee Site Selection Trade Show 111

Convene by PCMA

JULY 9, 2021

That same year, Gong Ke, the president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, issued a similar emergency, calling the breakdown of the climate “the most serious issue of our time.” But for organizations like ours, this is all about health.”. On the Program.

Tourism 105

Tourism Tourism Government Sustainability 105

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

works to reduce visa processing times, event organizers have been left to navigate the issue themselves. based event he organized earlier this year, potential participants from destinations like India, Pakistan, and parts of Africa received visa inter- view dates that would take place after the conference concluded.

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Proposal Site Selection Conference Organization 97

Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Compliance laws such as the GDPR will be one of the toughest challenges for organizations to oversee and ensure. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry. We’re talking about actions like: organic and sustainable food sourcing. Events’ Impact on the Environment.

Planner 90

Planner Social Media Events Site Selection 90

DCI

APRIL 19, 2023

Publish Your Pledge Proudly It’s almost become commonplace for destination organizations and CVBs to adhere to some sort of pledge whereby their practices will be more sustainable in the future. Organizations like MeetGreen are powerful allies to assess your own practice. Looking to promote greener meetings in your destination?

Sustainability 87

Sustainability Meeting Site Selection Planner 87

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Event Industry News An online magazine delivering the latest event industry news, Event Industry News (EIN) is a go-to source for event organizers across industries edited by the one and only Adam Parry. PCMA PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) is a nonprofit organization serving the business events industry.

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Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 13, 2024

Mastering return on investment (ROI) with corporate conferences involves more than just organizing an event; it requires a comprehensive approach that begins with meticulous planning, continues through strategic execution, and culminates in the thorough measurement of outcomes. Need help maximizing your ROI? Let us help.

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Conference Site Selection Logistics Social Media 52

Blue Spark Event Design

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!) Overwhelmed with site selection and negotiation? Let’s take a look at the top hotels in Las Vegas and why we like them. Let us help!

Site Selection 52

Site Selection Entertainment Incentives Meeting 52

Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 19, 2024

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!) Overwhelmed with site selection and negotiation? Let’s take a look at the top hotels in Orlando and why we like them. Let us help!

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Site Selection Conference Location Meeting 52

Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Meeting organizers are constantly on the lookout for the best hotels in every city (if you need help with site selection and negotiation , let us know!). Overwhelmed with site selection and negotiation? Let’s take a look at the top hotels in Nashville and why we like them. Let us help!

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Site Selection Location Meeting Venue 52

DCI

AUGUST 8, 2023

It is the role of businesses, meeting planners and destination marketing organizations alike to ensure they are a net positive force for the world, even when it comes to smaller details regarding sustainability, like a venue’s food and beverage offerings. This compares to 39% of respondents from the Americas.

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Meeting Sustainability Site Selection Planner 77

Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 27, 2022

Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation. High Points: Organized virtual and in-person site visits to measure and photograph the event space and discuss the vision with the client. Audio-Visual Production. Onsite Food & Beverage Management. Event Design & Graphics. Entertainment.

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Production Site Selection Social Media Event Design 52

Convene by PCMA

JULY 22, 2024

During COVID, people tried virtual trade shows and organizers saw revenue streams rapidly disappearing if that became the way of business going forward. That’s the first time we’ve done it for an actual exhibitor,” Hansen said, “not the organizer, nor the venue.”

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Site Selection Sustainability Transportation Trade Show 52

DCI

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

An overwhelming 73 percent of respondents plan to visit an economic development organization’s website during their next site search. Site selection consultants remain the top choice, with an increasing preference. Digital front door crucial Internet/website presence remains the top-rated marketing technique.

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Site Selection Website Social Media Remote 52

DCI

MARCH 3, 2023

The debate underscored the polarizing effects of local politics on site selection as a challenge for both buyers and destinations to navigate. Organizations need to evolve hiring practices to ensure they are creating space for more diverse candidates to succeed at the top.

Meeting 81

Meeting Government Site Selection Events 81

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2024

The number of business events disrupted by the fallout of extreme weather, including wildfires, heat, or flooding, is growing quickly, as are costs to event organizers and losses to communities. We can’t escape from the realities of climate change — but we can choose to create a new path forward. Where is the good news in all of this?

Site Selection 52

Site Selection Sustainability Preparation Organization 52

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Destination Details DCI’s report also includes site-selection insights, including the three destinations in each geographic region that respondents consider the best in class for hosting business events and up to three CVBs inside and outside North America that are most helpful in addressing planners’ needs.

Planner 52

Planner Publishing Site Selection Trade Show 52

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2023

One such firm is CM Event Solutions (CM), which specializes in planning, organizing, and executing events from start to finish. “At Organizations can also consider CM an extension of their own team, with the benefit of access to knowledge and insights that only come from decades of industry experience.

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Management Logistics Site Selection Vendor 52

Blue Spark Event Design

MARCH 6, 2024

An incentive travel company is a specialized type of event management company (in our case, a corporate events agency) that focuses on planning, organizing, and executing incentive travel programs for businesses. This, in turn, boosts engagement, loyalty, and performance, making them crucial players in the industry.

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Incentives Travel Travel Logistics 52

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, it’s not just about numbers in Abu Dhabi; the venue offers in-house support to simplify the workload for event organizers. Whether organizers need assistance with handling risk assessment forms, creating marketing materials that drive attendance, or hosting VIP government delegations, the team at ADNEC does it all.

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Site Selection Manufacturing Government Airlines 52

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Accessibility also impacts the bottom line: When organizations make an effort to reach often marginalized attendees, it can result in an attendance boost of 20 percent and 30 percent higher profit margins, according to Diamond Accessibility. Closer to the event, organizers also should consider if their registration page is accessible.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Tanna Pearman, meeting broker for Las Vegas-based Meetings Made Easy, handles site selection and contracting for both corporate and association clients, which means her approach to building RFPs focuses on different elements of each meeting to match a given destination and its various hotels. Every RFP is unique,” she says.

Proposal 52

Proposal Site Selection Preparation Events 52

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The team at Arlington CVB can assist with everything from site selection to vendor sourcing to help organizers stay aligned with their vision — and their budget. Need help narrowing down the options? No matter the size of the group, in Arlington, big things are possible.

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Site Selection Vendor Entertainment Venue 52

Brightspot Incentive Events

APRIL 14, 2024

Rather than focusing solely on transactions or logistics, their mission revolves around curating incentive-quality travel programs that reward top performers within organizations. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.

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Incentives Travel Travel Logistics 52

Brightspot Incentive Events

MAY 2, 2024

Rather than focusing solely on transactions or logistics, their mission revolves around curating incentive-quality travel programs that reward top performers within organizations. These partners provide boots-on-the-ground knowledge and management to help advise and assist on-site.

Incentives 52

Incentives Travel Travel Logistics 52

Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

It affects everything from the site selection process right through to delivery. Thankfully, this burden shouldn’t fall squarely on the shoulders of event managers or show organizers. This has probably become—in discussions I’ve had with clients and colleagues—item number one.”. Keeping Event Security Top of Mind. “God

Events 66

Events Global Events Site Selection Communications 66

Blue Spark Event Design

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Services we provided: Site Selection and Negotiation (Venue Sourcing). Site Visit Management. Organized a site visit to measure, photograph and walk the event space, discuss the vision with the client, and provide a food and beverage tasting with the convention center banquet department. Audio Visual Management.

Production 40

Production Site Selection Vendor Event Design 40

Redfin

MAY 5, 2023

Develop a plan incorporating LEED strategies in various categories (site selection, water efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, and indoor environmental quality). These requirements are organized into categories that cover different aspects of a building’s environmental performance.

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Certification Benefits Retail Sustainability 63