Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Many of the goals established come from the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

in the still shiny space to learn about new equipment, techniques and trends from more than 1,100 vendors. The expanded venue was a hit with attendees. Vendors said they were just happy they could be there. A Sustainable Focus. The show took over 632,000 sq. Read More : Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

We’ve broken them down by overall event KPIs and KPIs for sessions, creative, budgeting, and sustainability. . Use a framework like Net Promoter Score to see how satisfied attendees were with your programming, venue, food, and overall event. . Sustainability KPIs. Overall Event Strategy KPIs. Community Engagement.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Venue sourcing venue affordability, availability, and inflexible hotel staff contribute to the frustration of event planners. Planners expressed disappointment with venues and hotels that have raised fees while simultaneously cutting services, leading to an increased perception of unfairness and dissatisfaction.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Sustainability has been a huge topic this year, but only five percent of planner respondents said they made it a priority when creating their event. On the other hand, 75 percent of consumers said they take sustainability into consideration when making a purchase.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This is what Loews Atlanta Hotel demonstrated when Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conference (SFI) hosted their event just days after a water main break occurred in downtown Atlanta, and later impacted another water main pipe in midtown Atlanta, just days before the conference was scheduled.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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. The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? Read More: Year of the Sustainable RFP Sounds like a third-party planner’s secret weapon, right?

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

2020 Virtual Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability. Sustainability cannot be an afterthought. Have conversations about security with your venue and everyone on staff. You can do a lot of pre-planning by just going to venues sites. Not only can this save planners time but also is more sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Business concerns from retention to sustainability are being met with business travel solutions. Expanding vendor deals to utilize spa facilities, wellness-based accommodation and better team training are good places to start. “On Lastly, travel is always a way to exemplify company values—like sustainability.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

2020 Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability. Sustainability cannot be an afterthought. Have conversations about security with your venue and everyone on staff. 2020 Event Trends: Unique Venue Experiences . Choosing a unique venue allows you to push your creativity and talents to the extremes.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2024

A major survey of planners finds that as meeting costs keep rising, sustainability slides down the list of priorities. With rising prices squeezing business-event budgets in many areas, planners are increasingly basing their venue and service-vendor choices on “value for money” while focusing less on sustainability factors.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Premium venues, artisanal experiences, and one-of-a-kind activities all chip away at profit margins. Strategic Partnerships : Cultivate relationships with local vendors, which can lead to unique offerings without breaking the bank. It's like reinventing the wheel for every client – exciting, but undeniably challenging.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Jordan Kaye is the founder and CEO of Los Angeles–based Analog Events , an experiential marketing agency that has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by going through the rigorous process of measuring its entire social and environmental impact to become a B Corp–certified company. Work with vendors. “On

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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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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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

There are three critical steps: Rather than selling water at each food vendor, have dedicated water stations. Have enough stations for the number of attendees and make sure they are placed at convenient intervals around the festival venue. Luckily, you can make sure you plan a sustainable event , not just an epic one!

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Transparency is an asset when negotiating with vendors Incentive packages have greatly improved over the years in both quality and customization. Using transparency in your negotiation process isn’t just appropriate, it is often expected, as many vendors offer a surprising amount of flexibility.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Endless Events

JULY 26, 2018

As we dive into this article, you’ll notice that we mention sustainability quite a bit. But remember, this can be used for any value, whether it’s a worldwide concern like sustainability or social equality, a localized passion, or even more broad, like a spirit of generosity or innovation. What do we mean by this? I mean, you could.

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Endless Events

JUNE 22, 2018

How to Excel at Venue Management. Venue management isn’t only about having a good eye for space and logistics. A venue manager has to be cordial and approachable as well as a great communicator. Finally, the guide also illustrates how to sustain interest and promote future events using the same platform. Click To Tweet.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Aside from that, I am really excited about all the sustainable changes that are being implemented in our industry. It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction. We make a strong effort to source from local vendors to give visitors a uniquely Fort McMurray experience during the events we host.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Large venues and events tend to generate an unnecessarily large amount of waste in a short period of time. Ask the vendors to use reusable containers rather than disposable items. Review venue and event services contracts to check whether there are any opportunities for waste reduction. 5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting.

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Endless Events

JULY 20, 2018

Then, you have to start scouting the venue, vendors, and speakers, with your eyes set on a specific date. One of the many important things you could do while planning for your event is making provisions to ensure it’s sustainability. Educating your personnel about sustainable event practices also goes a long way.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

You might be surprised at what the potential cost savings might be.” And as Will shares, finding a new vendor isn’t a quick fix either. But if you’re using the same vendor again, there might be a chance they don’t need as much time because they understand the technology even better. No,” he says. It isn’t going to work.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Work with your venue to ensure that they can accommodate special diets, food allergies and dining preferences. Planners can also get creative with the stations and bring in popular local vendors to further provide a localized flair, such as gourmet churros, cookies made from a popular nearby bakery and much more.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

Follow these steps to plan a more sustainable event. If your event's trash bins are filled with water bottles, it could leave a bad impression on your green-leaning guests.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor. For some people CSR and sustainability are priorities.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Sustainability Meets Culture For those seeking meaningful engagement, Rio seamlessly blends social responsibility with cultural immersion. Street Food Delights Try pastel (crispy pastry filled with cheese or meat), tapioca crepes, and aa bowls from street vendors in local markets.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Example : A sustainable textile company has a booth at an eco-fashion fair. Simplify Logistics : Find venues, speakers, and budget items without endless research. And the results?

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