Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. This year, we took the time to explore the pros and cons of AI, and the importance of making sure your technology is good and ready for your event. Helpful Technology for the Organized Traveler How can you use technology to travel better?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? The group organizes an annual holiday gift guide in support of women, veteran and minority-owned businesses and acts as a forum for conversation and networking. Inspired yet?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Germanys Frankfurt Airport just debuted exciting new technology that may soon have us all moving faster. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform. A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers. The initial positive response from customers and team members has exceeded our expectations, so we are thrilled to leverage this technology to deliver for them ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International’s third board chair in the company’s 96-year history, David Marriott, explained at the opening session that the company is focused on technology, growth, sustainability and DEI. The post Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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. Formerly called Ascent on Main, the only boutique lifestyle property in the area offers 51 guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Local Sourcing for Sustainable Cuisine When it comes to the menu, hotels and restaurants are focusing on sustainable cuisine by locally sourcing ingredients and supporting organic farming. Naguib currently serves as Chair of the Board for WEConnect International, the global organization supporting women’s businesses around the world.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether organizing incentive trips or off-site events, this alcohol-free approach could appeal to companies looking to cater to changing preferences and a health-conscious audience. The data doesnt lie. Its an essential opportunity to stay ahead of industry trends and contribute to the long-term viability of global tourism.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Revolutionary technology and innovative solutions have elevated group adventures from conventional tours to sophisticated, unforgettable experiences that redefine how we explore together. Premium travel companies leverage cutting-edge technology to craft seamless, sustainable adventures that bring these visions to life.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. Community standards: Not only from place to place from organization to organization, different groups of employees have a different comfort level with the risk/reward calculation for live gatherings.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! “I’ve always seen a divide between the technology companies,” says Nick. “Some were made up of purely technology people. What skills are they bringing with them? Was the shift going to happen anyways?

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

These organizations do much more than simply design and coordinate events; DMCs are truly the unsung heroes of local economies, with an impact that extends far beyond the realm of tourism. The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Lenovo Tech World is the global technology company’s annual event, and as events at this level go, it’s an enormous undertaking for the planners organizing it. By working with Visit Bellevue, the planners for Lenovo Tech World 2024 show the transformative power of partnership.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After an almost two-year hiatus, planners and event organizers who have moved ahead with physical-only events have been disappointed with attendance. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind. Have stakeholders demo the technology and practice dry runs. Preparation matters.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

This comprehensive guide will delve into the intricacies of conference management, from the initial planning stages to post-event analysis, equipping you with the knowledge and tools to navigate challenges and leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure your event’s resounding success.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in. Why Personalization Drives Results Meeting planners and corporate event organizers face tremendous pressure to create memorable experiences. You need to make sure that each person feels like you know what they need and want.

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Plan Aligned Activities: Once you know what your team cares about, organize activities like local clean-ups, charity events, or volunteer days that reflect their values. Organizing Community Impact Events Community impact events are a powerful way to give back and make a tangible difference.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2022

They update us on how chatbot technology has evolved in recent years and how you can use event chatbots to successfully engage a community year-round. Brandt jumpstarts today’s discussion by asking Chuck to talk about how 42Chat and its technology have worked through the pandemic over the last couple of years. .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today, there are so many simpler, faster, and more precise ways to track attendees: QR codes, RFID technology, Event platforms and event apps, Event registration software, Other attendee tracking software solutions. Modern solutions such as QR codes , RFID technology , or event apps make for a pleasant experience.

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Endless Events

JULY 7, 2022

Event professionals are divided when it comes to implementing event technology to boost audience engagement. Some swear by it, some believe that technology alone is enough to get the crowd going (spoiler alert: it’s not), and some avoid it at all costs and refuse to adapt to the breakneck speed of change. . Dustin says yes.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The first organized city in the world, Catalhoyuk in southern Anatolia, dates to between 7,500 and 5,700 BC. prioritizing people, giving young employees leadership opportunities and using technology to elevate the human experience, everyone benefits. Its a bucket list experience.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2022

The Event Tech Podcast hosts believe that event technology is an amazing foundation for events. Today, they discuss yet another amazing event technology solution: data-based matchmaking services. Helena elaborates on how she ended up in the event technology space. How can technology help?”

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Endless Events

APRIL 18, 2022

Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly. Then, they also address how certain people might simply be reluctant to embrace event technology, such as Metaverse or VR. Brandt speaks more about the potential of event technology leaving some people behind.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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. Formerly called Ascent on Main, the only boutique lifestyle property in the area offers 51 guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike. Immersive Technology One of the big takeaways from the survey was that attendees want events to get with the times in terms of technology.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers. Exhibitors are expressing their concerns and asking for show organizers to partner with them.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we’ll explore how they went from being a company without emails to thought leaders in innovation and technology. When Scott first started, there was no technology in sight. I quickly realized that the aspirations of the company and the technology that was inside the company were really misaligned.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The first organized city in the world, Catalhoyuk in southern Anatolia, dates to between 7,500 and 5,700 BC. prioritizing people, giving young employees leadership opportunities and using technology to elevate the human experience, everyone benefits. Its a bucket list experience.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Facing renewed economic uncertainty, that’s an important message for any organization. We’re inspired by social organizations rallying communities through events that spread messages for a better future. We see organizations increasing their budgets to overcome rising costs so they can continue to benefit from the power of meeting.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

Including preferred vendors, adding small group session options and organization product demonstrations will highlight how your business is able to put all the pieces in place for easy one-stop-shopping and support. For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Especially when technologies such as closed captions and audio guides can easily help those who would previously have found events hard to access. billion people with disabilities globally, organizations and events that don’t cater to them are not only risking backlash, but they’re also limiting their potential audience reach.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

They blend technology with creativity to pull off amazing events, though. Since 53% of event organizers say finding the right technology is their biggest challenge for virtual and hybrid events, an event production company can help you pick the right tech stack. Technology. Venue selection. Vendor collaboration.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

How can they know whether an event technology solution will be well-supported? Post-event follow-up is another important aspect of great customer support in event technology. “Event technology companies should step you through creating custom reports and educate you about event data. .

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Today, hundreds of organizations use Event Farm. I came across a nonprofit organization I wanted to help raise money for. We ended up landing on NFC and RFID technology to do that.

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