Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Looking to wow A-level attendees at a retreat or incentive? Aeros service eliminates the stress of traditional air travel, allowing planners to focus on delivering exceptional experiences for their guests. In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? just became easier.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Surprise Perks Leave a Lasting Impression Most meeting planners evaluate hotels based on predictable factors: space, facilities, amenities, and cost. A thoughtful upgradebe it a complimentary spa voucher, a room upgrade, or a personalized welcome packagesticks in a meeting planners mind long after their initial visit.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

There, planners will be pleased to find a ballroom, breakout and banquet rooms as well as adjacent pre-function space and a 1,600-square-foot outdoor terrace. Read More: New and Renovated: Your Ultimate Cabin Retreat The post New and Renovated: Discover a Meetings Mecca appeared first on Smart Meetings. of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The full-scale renovation is grounded in its commitment to epitomize an elevated, active and holistic experience, and the property is ideal for serene, recreation-focused company retreats. All 101 guest rooms maintain the modern minimalist mountain lodge aesthetic.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2023

Corporate retreats have long represented occasions for staff members to gather in relaxed settings to conduct work duties. 7 Company Retreat Steps. The new trend with retreats is a 50/30/20 formula. Working with an outside facilitator will bring new ideas that can be infused into the retreat. Who’s responsible for them.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

From breathtaking coastal retreats to iconic city landmarks, IHG Hotels & Resorts have just landed an impressive new lineup of luxury properties around the globe with plenty of exciting new opportunities for the incentives industry. What better choice for planners looking to create an authentic Texas experience! Hot off the press!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

Meeting planners are telling us they are seeking authentic, immersive experiences that are designed to help groups strengthen interpersonal relationships, as well as support the culture of each organization,” he reported. As part of this increase in business, he has seen a new trend: “Meetings aren’t always about the ‘meeting’ anymore.”

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

SM How can meeting planners blend wellness and meetings together, so attendees are able to experience the best of both worlds? Read More: The Convergence of the Events and Wellness Industries Las Catalinas , Guanacaste, Costa Rica SM For meeting planners, why is it important to host their event at a location that fosters wellness?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2022

Read More: 5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now. The company has partnership retreats in Costa Rica, Bali, and Croatia. . The post “Scuba Diving Without Going to the Sea” appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

As PGA National General Manager Joseph Fisher explained, the completely renovated Palm Beach Gardens retreat offers the best of the past and the possibilities of the future. Don’t forget to pamper the planner. Speak the luxury language and make sure everyone feels seen and heard,” she advised.

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Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? That way they will be extra fresh for the retreat. Sounds great, right?

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2021

.” Starlink In Events: Benefits For Event Planners. As an event planner, you could have this and throw it in the trunk. And then, when we do a wedding out in the middle of the desert, which people apparently love to do in Arizona, event planners now have internet available for their clients. Will is on a roll.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

For meetings with a sense of adventure With the rising desire among travelers to trek to never-been-before destinations, planners looking to give their attendees the experience of a lifetime have a wealth of choices.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Event spaces are fully customizable, with the ability to host anything from board meetings to team-building retreats to performing arts. With 35 meeting rooms and three ballrooms, planners can design their perfect event, from social gatherings to corporate meetings. The opening marks Harlem’s first full-service hotel in a century.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. Trips between the park and the hotel are offered so guests can experience Chilean nature and then relax in the hotel’s jacuzzi.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

These can be simple, serene spaces equipped with comfortable seating and calming elements, offering a peaceful retreat from the event’s hustle and bustle. Stevens is a 20-year veteran planner and 5x Fittest Male #EventProf, an honor achieved by topping the occupational leaderboard of the annual CrossFit Games Open.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners. For instance, Salesforce introduced Trailblazer Ranch this February, a wooded California retreat designed to be an off-site for company gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting planners, especially, are required to balance time management, self-management and effective allocation of resources. The real risk of multitasking is that, done often enough, we never quite retreat to that mental space in which we can offer our best concentration and hence, our best work. Sending the Wrong Message.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

Maybe a hybrid board travels to one member’s city of residence for a meeting and team building; maybe, with increased numbers of remote workers, meeting attendance drops as the option to attend remotely becomes more available—how do meeting planners then incentivize attendees to show up in person? Is incentive travel out?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Earlier this year, Marriott introduced its Connect with Confidence program offering a guide of best practices, information on current protocols, and additional resources for planners, and we recommend this as a great guide for planners. We are seeing corporate, pharma and social events—we host a lot of weddings and celebrations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She noticed that many of the meeting planners she worked with were in the same boat: giving, giving, giving—and leaving very little for themselves. This led her to develop her wellness retreats. Stevens said that planners must ask themselves a series of questions: “What are we looking to accomplish? You’re the event planner.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

For planners, the hotel is invested in reliability when it comes to swift decision-making and transparency in collaborative work. All incorporate natural light, city views, collaborative spaces and the best-of-the-best in modern tech. The Think Tank meeting space is elevated with a new table, chairs, buffet table and modernized AV equipment.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Meeting planners who seek to maintain the morale of their team may research local team-building activities to boost the energy and mood of their group. Home Runs in Katy, Texas For planners who find themselves near Katy, Texas, may want to check out Home Run Dugout.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The scene is set for groups large or small and is a dream come true for planners seeking to create a memorable and productive experience for attendees. The Heritage catering team provides planners with customized menus to fit group needs and themes. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport. Direct flights to St.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

The online survey of a cross-section of 500 corporate meeting planners in the Northeast was conducted in October. The survey also showed that COVID-19 precautions remain top of mind — with 46 percent of the meeting planners sharing the protocol that should be in place: Attendees must show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Medium-scale events (such as company retreats and client dinners): 4-6 months ahead. RFP and Event Planner Selection When seeking an event planner, providing a detailed and comprehensive Request for Proposal (RFP) is crucial. Small-scale events (including team-building activities and smaller client dinners): 1-3 months prior.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Martin also spent four years as a senior specialist meeting planner and administration and governance specialist at American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta. Palmaïa–the House of AïA , Riviera Maya’s beachfront wellness retreat in Mexico, appointed Laahanen as its general manager. Stacey Kokosinski. Salinas moved to the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

A slew of emerging companies is now allowing planners to book hotel-alternative spaces using search technology that has already transformed how people buy cars and set up dates. Planners can search for sites filtered by size or location and get referrals to Friends of Splacer, which can help with everything from AV to catering.

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inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

But with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach, the city is poised to become an even more coveted locale for luxury events, corporate retreats, and high-end incentive travel. This level of service ensures a seamless, stress-free experience for planners and guests alike.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. What About Retreats for Remote Teams?

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2022

We were catering to offline events and were mostly known for retreat-based events for employees. As with all #EventIcons guests, Karmen asks her guest for one final piece of advice for event planners. Event planners spend less time on research and more on execution. ” Vaibhav Jain’s Final Advice.

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Discover why Sri Lanka is poised to become the next premier destination for event planners and luxury travel in 2025. Within Colombo, the city’s infrastructure has seen significant improvements, with modern transportation options, excellent road networks, and reliable connectivity that ensure smooth logistics for both planners and attendees.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The Fastest Way to Bring Remote Teams Together.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Cindi Moreno (CM) , director of spa at Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa , which offers travelers a true Lowcountry oasis with private access to pristine beaches  and the signature Heavenly Spa by Westin for a vitalizing retreat in an unmatched beachfront setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 26, 2023

If so, it may be time to start discussing how to plan a company retreat! In this article, we’re going to break down everything you need to know about planning a corporate or company retreat. Planners may face an immense amount of pressure from their management team or corporate office to plan a monumental retreat on a miniscule budget.

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