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PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies: What It Could Mean for Event and Meeting Planners

Endless Events

You’ve probably seen the headlines “PSAV Acquires Encore Event Technologies” but don’t know how it affects you. If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. Will this merger change that?

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New and Renovated: Urban Style and Sustainable Stays

Smart Meetings

Technology is at the forefront of Astra Hotel Seattle’s offerings. Room service and amenity delivery is provided by Sparky, a small robot that rides in elevators with guests. Onsite AV staff are available to help meeting planners with any problems. . Modern AV technology and high-speed Wi-Fi are available for event organizers.

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Why You Should Plan Your Next Event in Alaska

Smart Meetings

of event space and has technologically advanced audiovisual connections, LCD signage and touch-screen audio and lighting controls. . Crow’s Nest: inside Hotel Captain Cook, great for a special occasion with a business casual attire . Read More: Anchorage, Alaska, for Planners: Myth vs. Fact. The Carlson Center has 35,000 sq.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

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. “It

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

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. “It

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How the Great Resignation is Impacting Business Events

Convene by PCMA

But the planner who responded with this, “Have been in this industry for over 30 years. Nearly one-third of the planners responding to the Dashboard survey reported feeling exhausted and burned out. This means our inclusion efforts,” Alonso said, “aren’t as effective as we thought.”.

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The Strategic Meetings Management Guide 2023

Stova

Introduction Today’s meeting planners are often juggling several responsibilities at any given time. It’s why when meetings aren’t meeting stakeholders’ expectations, it can be difficult for planners to pin down exactly where they can make improvements and reach their goals. To inquire about your stakeholders’ technology expectations.