Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The talking point for IMEX 2023 was Human Nature, something IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer pointed to as important right now because people need to feel uplifted and positive about the future of the planet and the human race at a time when daily news feeds are filled with so much hardship and adversity.

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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! Hargrove, however, was prepared with a swift response.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

Whether you are giving instructions to a team member during the pre-con or sharing know-before-you-go updates with attendees, understanding their motivation and communication styles will help you be heard. That is why Smart Meetings introduced the Gifting Lounge last year to let attendees decide for themselves what calls to their hearts.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The post ITB China 2023 boasts over 17,000 Business Engagements appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The fourth ITB China marked its grand live- return, concluding its 2023 edition with impressive achievements in business meetings and Chinese and international dialogues. Save the Date for ITB China 2024.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 20, 2023

The post ITB India 2023 on track for an in-person event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Co-located with MICE Show India, Travel Tech India and the ITB India Conference, the annual trade show is making a strong comeback as an in-person event in Mumbai from 26 – 28 April 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Ensure cybersecurity.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

After some creative scheduling, Barcelo Maya Grand Resort stepped up to host in 2023, Louisville Tourism agreed to host what is expected to be a crowd of 2,500 at Kentucky International Convention Center a year early in 2024. Do we work with partners to provide something for the trade show that we wouldn’t normally bring ourselves?”

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

The post Introducing the Accor Hosted Buyer Lounge for AIME 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. AIME 2023 will be attended by more than 400 hosted buyers, 2,000 visitor buyers and over 300 exhibitors including our Asia Pacific neighbours and representatives from the Middle East, USA and Europe.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 29, 2024

Late attendee registrations and room-block bookings continue to vex meeting planners, but those are not the only challenges they face. based corporate, association, SMERF, and third-party planners between late December 2023 and January 2024. The survey organizers also conducted 20 interviews with meeting and event planners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Most of our larger events have gone to face-to-face, especially when there’s that B2B trade show component. Ultimately, finding out what the attendees want is the bottom line for meeting organizers. With the needs of audience members in-flux, meeting organizers are looking at new ways to surprise and delight attendees.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The post 92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ILTM Asia Pacific took place in Singapore last week from 5 – 8 September 2022, with 800 attendees returning to participate in the APAC luxury travel event. So ILTM is the key trade show for us in Asia”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

They recently hosted Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, with 52,000 attendees and an economic impact of $57 million in local revenue. Las Vegas has also made a grand return while maintaining its title as the number one Trade Show destination. for convention business so far this year. . Las Vegas

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 4, 2023

The post ILTM Asia Pacific returns with a vengeance in June 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. At the same time Travel Daily Media (TD) will debut the prestigious, black-tie Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA) 2023 Awards. Please see the press release below for further details.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. Executive Exuberance Hospitality business consultant Chris Meyer, CEO of Chris Meyer Global, put the positive outlook of SISO attendees in context.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

IMEX America is a renowned conference and trade show in the meetings and events industry, held annually in Las Vegas. If you plan to attend IMEX America 2023 for the first time, here are some tips to help you navigate the conference and maximize your experience. Heading to IMEX America 2023?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it. The timing of publication is not yet available.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Last year was a watershed for short-form video, and especially for videos less than four minutes in length—perfect for event marketers who want to deliver maximum impact before interest in a piece of content fades among potential attendees and exhibitors.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Hear what attendees said about the 2023 Smart Woman Summit. Top coaches join to empower attendees to pursue their individual dreams and everyone—male or female—is welcome. One of the highlights is a moderated Provocateur Circles session that challenges attendees to ask the tough questions and make meaningful change.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

And of course Phoenix has always been one of the great golf towns—so it’s fitting that the 2024 Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s annual convention was held here, welcoming some 11,000 attendees. This April, the same venue will hold the 2024 NCAA Final Four.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

During her tenure, RE+ grew to become a top 50 trade show and was widely cited for the innovative ways it engaged attendees while quadrupling its revenue. If that segment grew, then so would the programming, as well as the trade show, the networking, and other elements. MeetingsNet: U.S.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

Read on to learn how to leverage technology to bypass the hurdles and thrive in 2023 and beyond. #1. With soaring airfares and flight cancellations, attendees need persuasive reasons to leave home and meet in person. Attendees today want inspiring in-person experiences that make their trip worthwhile.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 12, 2023

Fortunately, trade shows and conferences are largely back after the devastating pandemic that forced countless cancellations over the past couple of years. Attendees’ priorities are shifting. To delight attendees, you must know what makes them tick. And all the puppies were adopted by show end!

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it. The timing of publication is not yet available.

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Stova

OCTOBER 26, 2023

You’ll also get five proven best practices to help attendees build meaningful connections in 2024 and beyond. Attendees gathered to make connections and gain insights from knowledgeable speakers. Industry expert Julius Solaris highlighted the “new rules of event networking” on LinkedIn in June 2023. Not as easy as you think.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

AIME Event Sales Manager Suzie Kovacevic and AIME Event Director Silke Calder The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has been awarded Best Exhibition or Trade Show at the 2023 Australian Event Awards & Symposium.

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Stova

APRIL 13, 2023

In January 2023, Microsoft confirmed plans to invest $10 billion in ChatGPT creator Open AI. In this article, we share five ways you can use artificial intelligence in event management to save time and enhance attendee experiences. But recent advancements promise to take the attendee experience to exciting new heights.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2022

For our 2023 Events Industry Forecast , Convene reached out to Cathy Breden, CMP-F, CAE, CEM, CEO, Center for Exhibition Industry Research , to get her take on what the exhibitions industry can expect in 2023. What resonated throughout the two days is optimism for in-person trade shows. 3 Travel Trends to Watch in 2023.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Business Events Industry Aotearoa Limited’s MEETINGS 2023 – New Zealand’s largest trade show for the business events sector – has been awarded Toitū net carbonzero certification. The post MEETINGS achieves carbon zero certification appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 17, 2023

With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. MeetingsNet: What else would you say to planners as they procure products for events in 2023 and early 2024?

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Are you looking to reinforce your brand in 2023? They can involve recurring conferences, masterclasses, workshops, fireside chat sessions, trade shows, and road shows. The ongoing conversations will help attract high-quality attendees, which may transform later into leads, prospects, and customers.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Are you looking to reinforce your brand in 2023? They can involve recurring conferences, masterclasses, workshops, fireside chat sessions, trade shows, and road shows. The ongoing conversations will help attract high-quality attendees, which may transform later into leads, prospects, and customers.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But let’s talk about the elephant on the trade show floor: sponsorship and sponsor ROI. Although most event organizers say their top priorities right now are attendee engagement and attendance, 29% said they’re prioritizing sponsorships for 2023. . 3 Reasons Why Event Sponsorships Are Valuable.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2023

A signature feature of the one-day event is Lippman’s rapid-fire “5 Data Points in 5 Minutes,” research-backed insights about the current state and future direction of conventions and trade shows. For example, making new product announcements at a trade show ranks only two percentage points higher than a post on social media.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The gathering was equal parts hosted-buyer appointments, educational content, trade show and reunion. Shake up the meeting @TahoeSouth If you are at @CalSAE #SeasonalSpectacular stop by and ask about the Events Center opening there in 2023. They were there when members needed them and that cemented their loyalty.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2024

Africa’s Travel INDABA, a 3-day trade show is more than just a platform for business transactions; it embodies a transformative experience, providing insights into global trends and local expertise. This move aims to spotlight the immense potential and opportunities these new source regions of India present.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 4, 2024

Flight cancellations in 2023 were the fewest in a decade—but flight delays are happening more often as a result. million domestic flights they had scheduled for 2023, just 1.2 As a result, event planners and attendees alike might want to consider building in a bit more time to arrive at the destinations hosting their 2024 events.

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