Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Keeping track of renovations and the emergence of important new properties is a fundamental part of a meeting planner’s work, and the task has become more challenging recently with the huge upsurge in construction. Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. New & Renovated: International Intrigue.

Trends 196

Trends Meeting Venue Culture 196

Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

Meeting 246

Meeting Planner Venue Publishing 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Modern technology, such as virtual reality , is changing the meetings and events industry in ways that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago. The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov.

Technology 187

Technology Technology Registration Conference 187

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

As we kick off 2018, we’re excited to discover a lot of new event ideas for 2018 to energize our event planning. Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. Meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year.

Venue 287

Venue Booking Event Apps Events 287

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

Meeting 147

Meeting Training Entertainment Culture 147

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. Here’s a roundup of the latest meeting developments at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. . of meeting space.

Proposal 190

Proposal Meeting Transportation Planner 190

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other. Awarded to: CWT Meetings and Events with PRA. Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program.

Incentives 198

Incentives Consulting Destination Management Retail 198

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Plan your next meeting in cities like Greensboro, Kansas City and Tulsa to experience while indulging in the antiquity that accompanies these historic cities. Here are the 10 best hotels to meet at when venturing below the Mason-Dixon line. . of meeting space and then end the day relaxing at the 30,000-square-foot spa. .

Meeting 258

Meeting Certification Attendee Location 258

Endless Events

JANUARY 9, 2018

This week we are celebrating the new year and looking forward to 2018 event industry trends. In this episode, our hosts – Brandt Krueger, Alex Plaxen, Tahira Endean & Audrey Gallien are here to talk about what is trending in the event industry in 2018. PS have your seen our guide to 2018 Event Trends ? Happy New Year!!

Trends 220

Trends Event Apps Panel Events 220

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings. In her role, Valenti loves to showcase the Mardi Gras spirit to visitors.

Promotion 223

Promotion Tourism Tourism Hospitality 223

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 A special episode of #EventIcons from IMEX 2018. This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

Events 189

Events Speakers Event Technology Consulting 189

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

Meeting 246

Meeting Technology Technology Event Technology 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. PCMA CEO Sherrif Karamat would like to see the meetings industry act as model for how inclusion can be integrated into the workplace, the expo floor and the conversation.

Trends 273

Trends Meeting Hospitality Planner 273

Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018. “ Remo is a map-based virtual meeting and event platform. We have universities that want to do their football stadium on a map and you come and have a meeting in the stadium. What is Remo? We’re global.

Platform 347

Platform Meeting Virtual Events Events 347

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Wyndham Rewards is the best hospitality benefits club, according to WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Program report. The post Wyndham Tops WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Report appeared first on Smart Meetings. This marks the fourth year in a row that the hotel chain’s loyalty program has come in first, with up to $14.30

Benefits 170

Benefits Hospitality Travel Travel 170

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think popping into a succession of boring Zoom calls makes you an expert on virtual meetings , it’s time to think again. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

Meeting 264

Meeting Rehearsal Sponsors Virtual Events 264

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT.

Benefits 250

Benefits Meeting Venue Production 250

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

IMEX America’s biggest gathering ever propelled full-speed ahead on Day Three in Las Vegas, fueled by meeting planner and supplier energy and the usual steady supply of news and demos by properties and destinations. Smart Meetings kept pace with the biggest happenings. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 18, 2018.

Planner 113

Planner Conference Logistics Social Media 113

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018.

Meeting 273

Meeting Fashion Sports Conference 273

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It was through joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 1983 that he learned a lot about the industry. MPI has been instrumental for me in learning and gaining practical meetings experience. Attending a 12-week CMP study group with 25 meeting planners was invaluable. I was not very good,” he says. “My

Fashion 199

Fashion Tourism Tourism Social Media 199

Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many meetings still focus on creating audiences rather than community. And not just at meetings. Damon Kiesow , @dkiesow@social.kiesow.net, Mastodon toot on Nov 06, 2022, 10:37 Kiesow concisely sums up why the news business and the meeting industry concentrate on audience rather than community.

Audience 83

Audience Meeting Manufacturing Meeting Design 83

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1.

Trends 98

Trends Meeting Automation Tourism 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

The post Marin Bright Reflects on IMEX 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Meeting 138

Meeting Events 138

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. A post shared by Las Alcobas (@lasalcobas) on Nov 24, 2018 at 10:54am PST. A post shared by Hotel Villagio (@hotelvillagio) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT. A post shared by Vista Collina Resort (@vistacollina) on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:48am PDT.

Meeting 220

Meeting Retreat Remote Booking 220

Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

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. January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. Will this merger change that? October 2017.

Event Technology 275

Event Technology Technology Technology Planner 275

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. It’s vital for suppliers and planners to make the most of every second by truly engaging each other, emphasized industry veteran Gary Hernbroth in a keynote at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Tuesday. MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/mATAj5WVOS.

Meeting 189

Meeting Planner Speakers Training 189

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

states’ data privacy regulations closer to the European Union’s Global Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which passed in 2018. It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. The new laws will bring these U.S.

Attendee 264

Attendee Regulations Meeting Planner 264

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Related: Smart Meetings’ Top 5 Videos of 2018. Grab your popcorn and head over to Smart Meetings TV for tips (anyone looking to relive decision fatigue?), treats (live or relive your favorite Smart Meeting event) and tricks (best of industry conferences at your fingertips). Conference Highlights.

Planner 212

Planner Meeting Panel Conference 212

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Patrick Berwald.

Retail 228

Retail Meeting Vendor Planner 228

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2018

One day after Smart Meeting East National wrapped up at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida, David Burke, the resort’s executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer died unexpectedly. Smart Meetings TV host Mike Lyons conducted Burke’s final interview on Aug. Posted by Smart Meetings on Monday, August 27, 2018. “We

Hospitality 150

Hospitality Training Management Marketing 150

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

Trends 217

Trends Venue Marketing Marketing 217

Bizzaboo

MARCH 30, 2018

Last Updated May 4, 2018. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. Summits - Summits are often meetings with high level professionals to discuss the newest findings in a field. 2018 Education Conferences. APRIL 2018 CONFERENCES. EUA 2018 Annual Conference. OLC Innovate 2018. Start Date.

Education 119

Education Conference Events Technology 119

Eventtia

DECEMBER 12, 2017

La entrada 2018 Event Trends That Will Change the Meeting Industry (part 1) aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software. From $6,550 to $15,000 in less than one month, Bitcoin marks a new chapter in the world economic system. The insane growth speed Bitcoin (and […].

Trends 89

Trends Social Media Meeting Events 89

Eventtia

DECEMBER 14, 2017

However, thanks to the dedicated work of different experts from the meetings industry, we were able to extract a few glimpses on […]. La entrada 2018 Event Trends That Will Change the Meeting Industry (part 2) aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

Trends 83

Trends Meeting Event Technology Events 83

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? A post shared by Botanical Inks (@botanicalinks) on Sep 4, 2018 at 6:27pm PDT. A post shared by UCF Rosen College (@rosencollege) on Jul 24, 2018 at 5:01am PDT. A post shared by Notre Dame (@notredame) on May 20, 2018 at 6:16am PDT.

Venue 157

Venue Meeting Hospitality Sports 157

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Historic spaces, revitalized to illuminate their esteemed pasts, make for meeting destinations certain to stand out as the best of the best. Its beachfront rooftop bar, The Lanai, serves as a multipurpose dining and event space perfect for executive meetings, cocktail events and private dining.

Retreat 246

Retreat Hospitality Meeting Location 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup. A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. This Saturday, Sept.

Meeting 173

Meeting B2B Trade Show Automation 173