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Site Selection: Where to Throw a Multisensory Event

Smart Meetings

Site selection often focuses on the things we can see—ballroom size, architecture, even how well the carpets match the theme. The post Site Selection: Where to Throw a Multisensory Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. But some cities are going the extra mile to engage all the senses. Sights, Sounds and Smells of Indy.

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What Planners Want in Site Selection Technology

MeetingsNet

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

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A New Site-Selection Consideration, Thanks to Technology

MeetingsNet

The results could give planners clues on what the meeting experience in a city might be right now. Researchers have found a way to measure which cities have regained their downtown activity from before the pandemic, and which cities have not.

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Why Event Planner Jobs Are Climate Jobs

Convene by PCMA

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? Reputational Risk Planners should be prepared for increased scrutiny of their event’s environmental practices and possible negative messaging around those that fall short.

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Designing Events For Introverts

Endless Events

And when that time comes, we as planners can’t forget about all of these people. In fact, she’s meeting planners’ go-to expert in Canadian hotel site selection, helping hotel sales connect better with planners. Leanne is a self-proclaimed introvert and an icon of the events industry.

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Smart Meetings

Who’s Booking : Hyatt is seeing a huge increase in leads from third-party RFP platforms like Cvent, and site selection companies like HelmsBriscoe. As of May 25, their Q2 lead volume has already surpassed Q1 numbers.

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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. Meeting planners don’t need to be IT gurus. The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive.

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