ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Management Companies, or DMCs, are professional services companies possessing extensive local knowledge, expertise, and resources, specializing in the design and implementation of events, activities, tours, transportation, and program logistics. In reality, DOs and DMCs can become powerful collaborators.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. This is codifying best practices through robust continuing education programs, which will result in better service to clients, unambiguous internal metrics and career growth,” he said. “In

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification. Training programs are upping the event planning standard. GDP University.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Does your staff hold any industry designations? Ensuring that the staff you work with possess the appropriate industry designations is a critical aspect of collaborating with them. Many DMCs have sales staff in the city, but having operational staff onsite is what makes all the difference. Are you an accredited DMC?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Meet in what was once a vaudeville theater, in the first Hilton property established in Boston or on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Throughout the property, black and gold trim maintains an interior design that celebrates the Harlem Renaissance era of the early 20 th century. Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and cultural events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

This depends on your stage design, onsite branding, and your AV needs. Alternatively, you can use 3D design software to see how the hotel’s layout will impact your event. If your event is an equation, 3D design is your opportunity to creatively test out various hypotheses. Third-Party Services Policy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

That’s what I think is so amazing is that this AI now sounds like a human.” The Meetings Cycle A scheduled meeting doesn’t take place in a vacuum and typically has a designated purpose which is to disseminate or gather information. Dubber is a voice recording application that also captures and organizes information.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Dave Harvey, vice president and chief sales officer for the airline, explained that the new product makes booking and/or changing names for group flights—something that could have taken weeks of manual confirmations, approvals and information gathering in the past—a self-service task with the potential to be condensed into a few minutes.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

It’s easy to assume that meeting remotely is the more sustainable counterpart to in-person meetings, but what about the energy required to power the massive server farms that enable the technology? Use a cloud-based service when sending documents or videos. Eco-friendly Designs Take Shape. The Issue with Virtual Events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Delivering jaw-dropping wow on a budget is possible in today’s market—if you have a true partnership with your audiovisual service provider. What types of customer service training are you doing for your employees? What types of customer service training are you doing for your employees? Minimize the downside.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Resources for green meetings; for today, and for the future Earth Day: it’s not just about spending extra time thinking about what we love about nature. What about your event badges? credit: Shutterstock Think of it as a “green New Years’,” a day for setting resolutions we mean to keep through this year, and beyond. February 2017.

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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! Contingency plans are the answer to your prayers. 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

What better place to do so than in a destination known for both sunny weather and a bright, joyful local culture. It’s the ideal destination for an intimate small meeting, with one design-forward meeting room accommodating 18 attendees. The property’s 12,000 sq. After a meeting across the property’s refreshed 6,374 sq.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Read the blog to learn more about these amazing spaces for corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings, such as amenities , attendee capacity , and what the atmosphere is like. Let the accolades speak for themselves; they recently won 2nd place in the 2020 Global Future Design Award. The Van Buren PHX. Source: The Clayton House.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

After completing the program, the hotel fast-tracked her to the position of conference service manager. Preparing for the Exam Nguyen was exposed to the CMP designation early on. Her first hotel was IACC certified, and many of their clients had the designation. It has always been home for me.” Her first manager was also a CMP.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Focus on Designing Moments of Connection Harvard researchers embarked on a more than 85-year study to see what makes people live a happy life. What did they find, you ask? Let’s explore five innovative and cost-effective strategies to increase attendee well-being throughout your meeting. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 6, 2021

And while there’s a lot to cover, we figured that there’s no best way to start January than by outlining the 2021 event design trends that will define the industry. Join us on this incredible conversation about the 2021 event design trends that are set to become the next big thing! What We Saw In 2020.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Before heading into what Area15 has in store for the future, let’s first take a look at what the entertainment district offers in the present. While Area15 offers an expert design and graphic team for visual projections in Portal, meeting profs can bring their own designs, as well. The space is 16,500 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. This gathering, which started at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Afterwards, she began working in sports, as a customer service and community relations manager with DC United. Her career path boils down to one of her favorite quotes: Steve Jobs said, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” Horan says, “I love what I do. There, she learned of the CMP designation.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

So, how can we implement innovative ideas and audience-focused design thinking to plan events that create a magnetic communal experience that is personalized to each attendee? Offer Personalization Before, During and After the Event Engaged attendees are actively involved in designing their event experience.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2022

What does my post-sale journey look like? Their answer should provide a 360-degree view of what you can expect after you have contracted with the vendor; you need to know how they will handle your account from signing to the event execution. What are the channels of communication to which I’m entitled to receive support?

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Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

For a full list of travel advisories worldwide visit their website. ( Department of State Travel Advisories Image ) What does this mean if you’ve already booked your tickets to one of these destinations? So, what can you do? This is a free service that alerts the nearest U.S. Watch what you drink. We recommend Travelex.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The CMP designation] continues to solidify our existence in the multibillion-dollar event industry not as an option, but as a need.” I leaned into what the tests suggested and haven’t looked back since,” she says. “I I leaned into what the tests suggested and haven’t looked back since,” she says. years before pursuing her CMP.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

In September 2021, ESPA introduced the DEI Task Force, comprised of 15 member-destinations under the leadership and vision of Dominique Bonds, director of engagement with Pennsylvania Convention Center; and Adrienne Terry, event services director with Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. That means using technology to be more efficient as people want immediate gratification. At the same time, this is still a people business.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. Maya Angelou said that people will forget what you said and did, but never forget how you made them feel. Maya Angelou said that people will forget what you said and did, but never forget how you made them feel.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Once you have a good idea of what you are looking for, start researching vendors in your area. Check out online reviews and testimonials to get a sense of each vendor’s reputation and level of service. Negotiating with vendors can help you stay within budget and get the services you want at a fair price.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2023

I’m curious to know, what’s your designation?” “I There is an unspoken community among those with designations because we understand there’s a commitment there.” On the other hand, Will favors the professionalism certifications bring to the industry even though he’s not their biggest fan. “I And I agree with Thuy.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

We rounded up some of the recent announcements you need to know now to move ahead empowered to deliver regardless of what emergency hits the headlines in the coming months. What : New product being built into eventScribe allows event organizers to scan attendee badges on existing Android or iOS to capture and analyze information quickly.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

Smart Meetings got a sneak peek at the Event Leadership Institute’s (ELI) opening general session of their upcoming Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3, The State of the Industry: Where We Are With In-Person Events. Exhibitors similarly chose “Cautious” and “Ready” in equal measure. San Francisco and Chicago.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. The competition among event platforms is stiff these days, so event planners must understand what makes a certain platform stand out from the rest. They go over Remo’s features and learn what Michael’s experience with the platform has been like.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What is the SEPC? Read More: Why CMPs Matter More Than Ever The SEPC at Maritz Sales and marketing services company Maritz partnered with EIC to launch the SEPC introductory course for 48 of its team members at its recent brand event, Activate. The SEPC began as a fully online course of 16 modules.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

What is the purpose of the event? What privacy settings are expected for the app? What level of customization is needed? There are several levels in which you can showcase your speakers, and understanding that detail helps in the overall design. Read More : What the Most Popular Speakers in the World Have in Common.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2022

In November 2022, edgefactory, a full-service media production company, partnered with the Special Olympics Healthy Athlete Experience in Orlando, Florida, to host and give free health screenings to 12,000 athletes over a seven-day period with the help of 600 doctors. Cue Up the Entertainment.

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