The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainable venues and hotels in Rotterdam set high sustainability standards for the events industry. Throughout the venue, sustainable features serve multiple purposes: the moss sedum roof (1,713 m) provides natural insulation, solar panels supply 25% of electricity needs, and a water reservoir system reuses rainwater.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Whether you opt for an in-person or hybrid event, you need the right venue to create a truly captivating experience. Newbie event planners will often pick a venue, negotiate a deal with them, and sign the venue’s provided contract. . Why should you let your venue dictate what happens at your event? Management.

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Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

And in order to help you get things running, we compiled this hybrid venue checklist, complete with everything you should be looking for. Today, we start with a hybrid venue checklist. If the weather allows it, we highly recommend that you look into venues that offer both indoor and outside spaces. Indoor & Outdoor Spaces.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

And then break it into production, ops, back of house. So when it comes to ticketing software, there’s a wide range of products out there and they all do very different things”, says Michael. You’re doing attendee ticketing or registration, and marketing that goes involved with that.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Following the ever-changing trends of the event production industry This summer marks the 30th year event and entertainment production company Empire has been putting on live events across six continents. Did we sell X percent more product? Founded by J.B. A lot changes every year in our industry,” Miller says. Or the KPIs?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

On the lookout for booths where attendees congregated most, they seemed to have two things going for them: attendee involvement and products in action. The company highlighted the capabilities of its latest product, W4 Pro AI Interpreter Earbuds, which supports 40 languages in 93 accents.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

A hands-on technology learning lab encouraged attendees to test their prompt prowess as AI collaborators and take new tech products for a drive. In fact, the program kicked off with a celebration of excellence at The NOVO music venue in the Grammy Museum at L.A. Educator Janet Sperstad received the IAEE Pinnacle Award.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. After a long day of productivity, there are several onsite restaurants to refuel at. South of ROOST Tampa is the Garrison Channel with Amalie Arena , an indoor sport and concert venue, overlooking the water. The concert venue is a highlight of the space.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 27, 2024

Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences 27 August 2024 In the ever-evolving world of corporate events, thinking outside the box has become more than just a catchy phrase—it's a necessity. This shift in approach is where the power of unique venues and experiences truly shines.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Learn about the show’s production and costume design, anticipate activations, and get a cool behind-the-scenes peek at the hit show. Bellagio There’s no shortage of venues at Bellagio that are sure to please a crowd. A bonus is Chez Bippy, a speakeasy nestled in Luchini, with its chic vibe and craft cocktails.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. The production runs until early March. The post New Year, Great Venues for Meeting Planners in 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kicking off the New Year for some often means new resolutions. New Year, New You!” A New Year in New York.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

Well, very simply put, a hybrid event is an experience that brings together people at a physical venue, where everything is taking place, with a virtual audience. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As we expand our premium travel offerings for the travelers who book through Chase Travel Group, we are excited to retain our partnership with Travelport, said Danielle Serban, chief product officer at Chase Travel Group. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Motivation Excellence

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Flexibility in destinations and venues helps keep options open well into the year. 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.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

How can these emerging technologies and production partners elevate your virtual events? “And that led us down this path of combining the artistry and talent of production and creating high-impact visuals with this technology that allows us to arrive at what we’re trying to do today. Introducing, Touchcast!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms. We call such an event ‘the Star’ This venue can host a smaller amount of attendees (typically 10-50) who enjoy a VIP, behind-the-scenes experience. Hybrid Event Studios Offer High Production Value.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

As we’ve explained in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , in-person venues can be smaller and more local. Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. However, don’t commit to a venue without understanding your internet costs and COVID compliance measures. AV & Production.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

As such, it’s only natural that production and management companies everywhere are already adapting. It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines. Moving on to the Moon model, this is where smaller venues come into play.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Hold your event in the daylight hours or outside venues (and get an extra point for COVID compliance). Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels.

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Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Should you source the venue and then the speakers? Hiring a production partner! We strongly believe that the dynamic planners establish with their production companies should go beyond a mechanic relationship. No Production Company? What are you going to do first? Which partners should be hired? Let us elaborate.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

the event venue : a huge piece of the budget cake goes towards renting ballrooms, f&b, and room blocks. event production : event AV costs include all things video, audio, lighting, power, and internet. In reality, event technology has been around for ages, but it traditionally mostly fell under the domain of AV and production.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the moment an event is secured, local vendors, venues, and service providers spring into action. It also creates demand for hotel staff, local tour guides, transportation services, and even temporary tech support for event production. However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 28, 2025

For B2B channels , theyre also a great venue to add value to a business relationship through networking and training sessions. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Key Challenges for Meeting Planners: Budget constraints and cost-saving goals Finding venues or suppliers with flexible options Creating seamless, memorable attendee experiences Dependable communication and quick responses By understanding these pain points, your digital marketing efforts can address their needs front and center.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each of them has its own set of pros, cons, and venue considerations. But today, we’re focusing on one particular venue: the Star’s hybrid studio. . Additionally, it’s a great solution if most of the audience cannot travel to your event venue or you have a limited budget for COVID-19 compliance.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 23, 2024

They consider everything from the layout of the venue to the flow of guests, the mood set by lighting, and even the impact of scents and sounds. Their work doesnt end until the last guest has left, and the venue is cleared. Once the concept is clear, the DMC, acting as the event architect, moves into the design phase.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Together, they explore how AR for events can reshape how people interact with each other and their venues. If Google can make a product where there is text showing at the bottom, I think we’re a short 2 or 3 years away from this being mainstream.”. Brandt adds that Google is excellent at showing potential for products in the future.

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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Read More: Los Angeles Turns on ‘Open for Business” Sign While its still too early to have a full picture of the impact of hotel occupancy and transient visits, apart from the Getty Villa in the Pacific Palisades, all of our convention venues, meeting spaces, 259+ member hotels and supporting infrastructure remain open and unaffected.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

With nearly 190,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, beautiful weather and endless things to do , Irvine is a hub of innovation and productivity. Unique Off-Site Venues Want to make your next meeting or event truly unforgettable? Irvine offers one-of-a-kind venues that will leave a lasting impression.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

They’ll also go over stage design, the production team, and give credit where credit is due. As for the slap, they offer their thoughts as event profs with deep knowledge of how event production works. Oscars 2022: Stage Design & Production Value. But it’s not just the slap that they’ll touch upon.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves. And so naturally, the market followed.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. Outdoor Business Venues Chicago’s lakefront provides unique spaces for spring business gatherings. Venues report higher business activity, with daily sales growing up to 30% during the festival.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The new Dreams Resorts & Spas-branded resort, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced in November 2024, is a product of a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Cobbo Bay Developers SA. Read More: Site Inspection: Australia Immersive. Experiential. Casino & Hotel Louisiana with sign lift The grand opening of LIVE!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1. Hargrove’s contingency plan was not limited to a government shutdown.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

” Shortly after the notice from the Convention Center, Andrea flew to San Diego with an open mind willing to redesign the whole event to fit in the available venues. We did site inspections of the available venues such as; Petco Park, The Shell, Port Pavilion and various hotel ballrooms.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Even though you can plan an event without a site visit , seeing your venue is a great opportunity to gauge how much time you need to set your event space up. Be specific about your expectations and see what the venue is doing to ensure the safety and security of your attendees and stakeholders. At Endless, we do it all!

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