The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

The team transported equipment directly by van on setup day. AER partnered with KLM as the main sponsor and chose modern venues that aligned perfectly with its goals. Budget : After the site inspection, AER had the tough choice between impressive but high-priced evening venues. At IMEX Koepelkerk venue was recommended.

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Conference Sustainability Tourism Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Of course, this goes for your keynote speakers, caterers, audiovisual support, and the weather, too. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event? You may want to consider asking this during your vetting process.)

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Before the storm hits, it’s advisable to communicate with attendees, vendors and speakers. Are there any areas of the event venue prone to flooding? How does transportation need to be arranged? Can attendees come to the venue or should they stay where they are?

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Meeting Preparation Vendor Transportation 264

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2018

Keep the event concise and select a venue that is easily accessible with nearby parking and transport connections. It typically begins with a short presentation by a guest speaker, followed by a question and answer session with time to mingle afterwards. Morning meet-ups can be productive as well. Follow Up After the Event.

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Networking Attendee Social Media Preparation 368

Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Should you source the venue and then the speakers? The second best time is today” Well, let us transport that old adage into events, and say that the best time to start planning your hybrid event was yesterday. Particularly in the world of events, it’s important to have a roadmap laid out before anything else.

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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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Platform Registration Sponsors Events 334

ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

It's no longer just about speakers, presentations, and networking; it's about creating memories that resonate long after exchanging the last business card. Premium venues, artisanal experiences, and one-of-a-kind activities all chip away at profit margins. Today's clients crave experiences as unique as their brand DNA.

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Destination Management Incentives Banking Vendor 113

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The prices of airport shuttles and other ground-transportation services are revving up. According to a recent MPI Meetings Outlook survey, 85 percent of respondents expect to see price increases in ground transportation, and 38 percent expect those increases to be higher than 10 percent. Creative Ground-Transportation Cost Cuts.

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Transportation Sponsors Vendor Venue 86

Endless Events

MARCH 8, 2018

Something as simple as going paperless for our bills, using biodegradable cups or eco-friendly transportation will help minimize your impact on the environment. There are a variety of different areas you can make changes in, from venues to catering and overall event production. Transportation and Location. Start Planning.

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Sustainability Trends Events Social Media 288

Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Venue Sourcing Win-Wins When deciding on an event location, it is crucial that planners consider the destination’s proximity to a prominent airport, access to convenient ground transportation and nearby activities and attractions. Here are my top tips on ways to leverage your next downtown function.

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Trends Meeting Planner Attendee 246

The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

I listened to speakers discuss efforts to make the city livelier for its residents. From 17-18 August I visited seven venues that are centrally located around the city centre, either accessible by foot or under 30 minutes by public transport. On-site catering: the venue has on site catering with locally sourced ingredients.

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Sustainability Venue Automotive Transportation 130

Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

Think about it as closing your eyes and dreaming – VR is similar in the sense that once the headsets come on, people are instantly transported to a completely fictitious world that feels incredibly real. Virtual Reality means that events no longer have to be limited to old molds, be it the venue or the virtual event platform.

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Virtual Events Remote Technology Technology 390

Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

If there are comments which indicate a speaker’s presentation is dragging you can address them swiftly. Event goers can let you know if the venue temperature is an issue, whether lighting is adequate for note-taking at a conference and if they are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of amenities. Improve logistics with beacons.

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Events Attendee Speakers Sponsors 232

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Do our speakers and influencers reflect our brand well? If you are considering adding workshops to your events, keep in mind to choose the appropriate venue that allows people to move freely to facilitate interaction. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Are we choosing sponsors that match our value?

Trends 335

Trends Events Sustainability Sponsors 335

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

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Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Over 60% said they look for venues with detailed programs around ethically sourced ingredients and minimal food waste. The three speakers agreed that changes to transportation, F&B and built environments (which are then dissembled and disposed of post-event) can make major positive sustainable impacts.

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Sustainability Education Manufacturing Incentives 264

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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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Have enough stations for the number of attendees and make sure they are placed at convenient intervals around the festival venue. Or strict parking conditions at your outdoor venue that you need to make sure attendees comply with. Encourage the use of public transport. The beautiful outdoors is your venue after all!

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Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

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Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Event professionals engaging AMEX M&E will have access to venue sourcing from Cvent and Lanyon, online registration from Cvent and Splash, and mobile app software from DoubleDutch, Attendify, GoEngage and EventsMobileApp—plus experts who can help choose the right solutions and integrate the flow of information.

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Meeting Registration Event Apps Transportation 159

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Choosing the right venue is crucial for event success. Not only does the venue set the tone and influence overall event outcomes, it also directly impacts the attendee experience, which shapes each participant’s perceptions, engagement, and enjoyment. of attendees said conference venues can make or break their experience.

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Venue Booking Conference Vendor 93

ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. From entertainment and transportation to venues and safety, a DMC can help you take your next event from good to great. What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me?

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Benefits Vendor Destination Management Transportation 153

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Sustainability Events Regulations 130

Endless Events

AUGUST 9, 2018

With the help of projection mapping in events, guests are able to walk through an ordinary venue feeling as if they are in a completely different environment. How large is your venue space? So, try and focus on the focal points of your venue – those that draw the eye. Then you’re in the right place!

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Bedload refers to the particles (sand, cobbles and stones) that are transported along the stream bed. Additionally, the morphological structures that originate from bedload transport provide a variety of important habitats (birds, insects and plants) and may also serve as refuges for some species during floods. Challenges.

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Traveler's Q

JULY 19, 2024

For example, AI can predict attendee preferences for venue size, catering needs, and even session topics, ensuring that the event is tailored to meet the cultural and logistical needs of all participants. These include using sustainable materials, reducing waste, and promoting green transportation options.

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Global Events Trends Automation Logistics 130

Conferences that Work

MARCH 28, 2022

As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the new meeting minimum. They assume that meetings will consist of sessions with speakers on a stage. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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Logistics Meeting Meeting Design Site Selection 171

Endless Events

MARCH 6, 2020

Those antennas are going to be awesome” And it also impacts transportation, with self-driving vehicles. “If you’ve got a holographic speaker, making that as fast as possible so that that person can be in another location and seeing that room virtually live as well”, adds Brandt. What flavor is it?

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Events Technology Technology Attendee 362

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Events Sustainability Meeting 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

After we’ve done the venue scorecard, we’ve got an A to Z list of how you can make your event greener, which starts with the event concept and goes all the way through to the debrief again. As the speaker said, “Where are we now compared to where we worked 12 months ago?” What is fair to ask of you?”

Planner 130

Planner Events Sustainability Meeting 130

Traveler's Q

MARCH 2, 2023

Therefore, this is one of the key areas we can definitely surpass them in the article with, to claim first place in the SERPs (search engine results pages) Your choice of venue will also heavily influence what you can and cannot accomplish with your goals (regardless of whether you follow the SMART or OKR schools of thought in your planning).

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. This leaves hotels and venues in a pickle, as taking these bookings could mean missing out on higher-value events later. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet.

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