Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city. Arizona was one of the top 10 ranking resettlement states from 2001-2021 and Phoenix became one of the assigned locations for Afghan refugees.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development. This boom in dark-sky retreats will make the mental-health benefits of stargazing even more widespread.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. According to a 2021 study by the Federal Reserve, the average Black, Hispanic and Latino households own up to 85% less net wealth than their white counterparts.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

Gen Z, those born in the late 90s and early 2000s, haven’t yet grasped the benefits of hospitality jobs and business. The number one customer of a DMO [Destination Marketing Organization] is the community and its residents. In 2020, only 34% of those surveyed felt safe shopping in stores, compared with 63% in 2021.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 2, 2023

Convene asked a version of that question in our 2017 reader survey , a 2021 COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard , and our 2022 salary survey. The national and international events that I work to secure yield significant economic benefits as well as social and cultural ones. Whatever Media Group) What do you like best or most about your job?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2024

All these years later, the two are still learning from each other and hoping their organizations can benefit from seeing the bigger picture when the destination and association planner perspectives are combined. “I That is exactly what ASAE did in 2021. We’re being more intentional now than ever before,” she said.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Trends Shaping the Future of Employee Experience in 2021. In the year 2021, we’re predicting efforts to refine and enhance the employee experience will continue to be a top area of focus for leaders everywhere. We’ve found in our research that nurturing the identity benefits is the most effective way of engaging employees.

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DCI

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Since the advent of paid social media, destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have wondered if investing in organic social or paid social generates better returns, especially on a tight budget. But you may not have noticed that as these channels have become more saturated, organic posts reach fewer and fewer users.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

“The introduction of our new name and brand system marks a significant moment for our organization,” Dixon said. Our new brand captures the essence of New York City in its entirety: an ever-expansive destination that offers diverse and authentic experiences that enrich the traveler and benefit all New Yorkers. increase over 2021.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

2021 Event Catering Trends. Most major events have been postponed or cancelled through the spring of 2021, which is why thoughtful contemplation about the future of our industry will not only help us cope, it will also give us the opportunity to help shape the next normal. So what will 2021 look like?

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Gavel International

JUNE 26, 2023

That’s not to say, however, that AI doesn’t benefit productivity in the workplace. Organizations should be aware that AI is a tool intended to aid in employee efficiency and productivity but is a poor substitute for a human worker. If you’re seeking guidance on how to best implement AI in your organization, look no further.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 20, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about how the world’s top brands are approaching their own hybrid event strategies in 2021 and 2022. Right now, ZenDesk isn't going to be producing any physical events in 2021 (2022?). We are an incredibly in-person, face-to-face organization.”. Hybrid is a Spectrum. Hybrid is not one size fits all.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Ensuring that level of commitment is even more challenging after the company had to furlough or lay off thousands to survive 2020 and 2021, a move that the company has admitted may have bruised its “people-first” culture. A More Flexible Organization. The company is offering more job shares that include some level of benefits. “In

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Cort

MARCH 26, 2021

For most organizations, fundraising season is a nickname that’s been given to the last few months at the end of the year when most annual donations are made. For these same organizations, this period of time can be make or break. What did change is the way these organizations hold their auctions. Virtual Auctions .

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

While the hybrid event as a concept isn’t something brand new, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021 has significantly increased the adoption of hybrid events all over the world. The basic approach of organizing a hybrid event is to live stream a virtual event via a virtual event platform (i.e.,

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

But this is no easy feat; research shows that 46% of event organizers say that speakers struggle to simultaneously engage a virtual and in-person audience. What are the benefits of hosting the same event on two separate occasions? A great asynchronous hybrid event case study is IBTM 2021. Why asynchronous events?

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

But now in-person events have largely resumed, although differently than before, and it seems like the right time to take stock of how event organizers have navigated major shifts in their work — to see how you are faring, work- and salary-wise. Is Work Flexibility a Bittersweet Benefit? More Findings From the 2022 Salary Survey.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

By February 2021, the agency was ready to take supporting their community through events to the next level. Hamilton organized mass vaccination efforts for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) and the U.S. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts. 1 at EDPA’s ACCESS Conference.

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Gavel International

AUGUST 16, 2022

Additionally, organizations are increasingly aware of the rising costs associated with low morale, decreased employee engagement, and high turnover. How does an organization stand out in a crowd and attract top performers when the job market is rapidly evolving? OFFER COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & BENEFITS.

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ITA Group

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Short-Term Predictions for Live Events in 2021. While current interest in smaller and regional events will continue through early 2021, larger meetings and events will likely be targeted for Q3 and Q4 2021. If anything, many event organizers are being pushed out of their comfort zone. Thu, 02/11/2021 - 08:33.

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One10 Marketing

MARCH 10, 2021

One10 Xperts weigh in on IRF’s 2021 Trends Report. The IRF 2021 Trends Report is out and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Here’s the One10 take on 2021 trends and what we’re doing to meet client needs in 2021 and beyond: IRF Trend: Increase in Individual Rewards. In our world, that moment is now.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

“Now is the time to hold leaders accountable for sticking with commitments made in 2021,” he said. It hurts businesses and hotels and doesn’t benefit to put a stranglehold on them for something they can’t control. Destination Marketing Organizations can help you do this in new cities. Curate a diverse supplier list.

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Gavel International

AUGUST 23, 2022

Also, expectations of each person’s role, quotas vs. benchmarks, and how quotas impact individual/team/organization goals. This customization keeps them engaged, and your organization benefits from their skills and reaps the rewards of their labor. Organizations must be aware of job seekers’ tools to investigate a company.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

After a slowdown from 2021, the use of streaming technology is steadily growing again, Alroy reported, citing a survey that found 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event. By the fall of 2021, a lot of Joanna Pineda’ global clients were saying they were done with virtual. The Back-up Plan.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Higher pay, benefits and flexibility will likely improve the quality of service they give you and your group. Technology Creates New Staff Roles.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. But Ferguson is optimistic because the result is not the same.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Fortunately, destinations and hotels alike have seen a dramatic comeback from pandemic lows as they benefitted from the pent-up demand for in-person experiences.” Local restaurants and bars, rideshare services and other local businesses benefit from events hosted in their cities. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

A private charter, especially, offers the benefit of no interaction between unrelated parties, the opportunity for crew to oversee safety precautions continuously, and a heightened ability to keep track of those in contact—unlike in an airport with high traffic and no way to limit interaction.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

The result is that availability of employees in the hospitality sector has hovered at less than 10% over the last five years while turnover has accelerated at a staggering pace of 165% from 2019 to 2020 before dipping to 85% in 2021 and lowering again to 70% as of December 2022, according to the report.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

A similar partnership to the one with Unilever was formed in December 2021 with European luxury cosmetics brand Byredo, in which InterContinental Hotels & Resorts received large, reusable shower amenities throughout Europe. Collaborate with other organizations to reuse hotel commodities in a circular program.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 16, 2021

Caesars Entertainment made the 2021 DEI list for the first time, joining a few other hotel companies and airlines. For organizations with diversity and inclusion standards or goals, the meetings department can support those efforts by working with suppliers that have similar initiatives.

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

This fantastic organization hosts an annual four-day music festival that incorporates fundraisers for music programs and also facilitates outreach events year-round. ? ? ? ? ? ? Clearwater Jazz Holiday October 14-17, 2021. Tickets & 2021 Event Calendar: [link]. www.clearwaterjazz.com. Tickets, Lineup, and Daily Schedule.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

The Benefits Of Experiential Event Marketing. The benefits of experiential event marketing highly resemble the benefits of event marketing itself. Highlight your sponsors in organic ways. RT with #StellaMutual #Sweepstakes for a chance to win exclusive account holder benefits. social media wall).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article is the second part of Smart Meetings December 2021 issue Dash of Smart column. . Jeffrey Emenecker, senior director of analytics at Cvent, confirmed that trend of meeting organizers sending requests to more properties with shorter turnaround times. “We

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. When the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 — the signature annual event of the Aesthetic Society — convened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in early May, the hybrid event was remarkable for several reasons. Photos courtesy Greater Miami CVB).

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 15, 2021

Marketers cannot rely on social proof like a positive review from 2019 to help convince a customer to choose them in 2021. Recognize your customers’ milestones like anniversaries and birthdays with special loyalty benefits. Protocols to address COVID-19 have made it so that trust is more paramount than ever. Loyalty Programs.

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