Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2021

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings filed this report from Destinations International’s AC21 in Baltimore, Maryland, but while there, we asked Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME, executive vice president and principal of the Destination & Travel Practice with Fired-Up Culture! About diversity, equity and inclusion. Inspired Words.

Organization 246

Organization Meeting Tourism Tourism 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

We’re a purpose-driven company,” explains Walmart’s Mark Henneberger, vice president of shows and events. Josh Furner , president and CEO of Walmart U.S., In celebration of 60 years of helping people save more and live better, the meeting was designed to capture what is unique and special about Walmart—its people.

Retail 246

Retail Audience Promotion Social Media 246

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Whether attendees want to be better at business, learn more about experience design or how to plan events that are kinder to our planet, they will find the personal and professional development they need. I planned an event with (computer scientist) Ray Kurzweil to talk about what is now AI in 2016,” she recalled. “We’re

Trade Show 246

Trade Show Panel Sustainability Technology 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages. Of course, not everyone in a given age range will react identically to an event marketing message. ’” What are you here to accomplish?

Benefits 263

Benefits Meeting B2B Social Media 263

Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

Cvent Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer David Quattrone said the team is excited about what planners and customers will be able to do with the webinar tool. “It’s Choice is a very tech-forward type of company,” said Jim Abramson, vice president of product management for Cvent.

Planner 241

Planner Platform Booking Attendee 241

Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

Read the backstory about the expansion of Moscone Center. The overall attendee experience was holistically crafted to build on the themes of “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. The final day is all about action. These are people passionate about their business.”.

Education 246

Education Online Hospitality Remote 246

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2022

It’s been about five years since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, went into effect, putting strict rules in place for collecting, storing, and processing data on EU citizens. Contractual requirements: Set expectations through contracts about suppliers’ obligations around personal information.

Regulations 144

Regulations Trends Contracts Contracts 144

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2021

“With MGM Resorts’ significant scale and resources, we’re positioned to make a meaningful difference in the fight against climate change, and we recognize our responsibility to build a more environmentally sustainable future,” says Bill Hornbuckle, MGM’s president and CEO.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Promotion 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

We are excited about this brand evolution and for the organization’s continued stewardship of New York City’s tourism industry,” said Charles Flateman, New York City Tourism + Conventions Board Chair and Executive Vice President of The Shubert Organization. Sharing the Message The organization’s website, nyctourism.com debuts in May.

Planner 134

Planner Travel Travel Meeting 134

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Baby Steps Elliott Ferguson “We can’t do business the way we did before,” said Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DC. We are where your values meet your vacation,” he said, a message he believes resonates with potential visitors and employees. We have to talk about recruitment and retention together,” Dean warned.

Hospitality 241

Hospitality Events Planner Technology 241

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If your client has the fundamental mission of getting people together to have a meeting, convention, or convocation, it’s because they have a need to communicate a message. There are a million ways to present a message. Gregg Eilers is vice president of meetings, events and environments at Switch. sound amazing.

Automotive 244

Automotive Communications Communications Technology 244

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Smart Meetings asked Liesl Leary-Perez, vice president of corporate marketing with the virtual and hybrid event platform Hubilo , for lessons that will make all engagements more, well, engaging. She shared the results of a recent survey of event planners about the trends that will impact events in 2022. Meta-agency.

Meeting 279

Meeting Platform Fashion Insurance 279

Convene by PCMA

JULY 13, 2023

We are more service-oriented now than we’ve ever been,” says David Buckenberger, CDME, CMP, CTA, senior vice president of business development for the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau. “We These friendly volunteers can be on hand at your event to answer questions about the area and help with registration.

Meeting 98

Meeting Proposal Vendor Registration 98

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

In an open letter posted this week on the Southwest Airlines Pilots Union (SWAPA) website , Captain Tom Nekouei, Southwest Airlines Pilots Union 2nd Vice President, wrote: “How did we get here? As a company we spend about $1B a year on technology. As with most organizations, the answer can be distilled down to one word: Leadership.

Airlines 194

Airlines Travel Travel Meeting 194

Travel Daily News

MARCH 29, 2023

This is the message the U.S. This is the message the U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. When you think about it, there is practically no industry sector that doesn’t rely on professional travel to advance its business or goals.” companies experienced a $5.90 return in terms of revenue.

Meeting 88

Meeting Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Show 88

MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

jpg Type Image Caption Credits Gating level anonymous user DataTable subpages Media Image Gallery Slide description: Las Vegas hotels and venues came together with a united message up and down the Strip and beyond: Meetings Matter to Us Image Alt Text: Vegas 1.jpg jpg Gallery Slide Headline: Over the Top! Published: Vegas 2.jpg

Publishing 52

Publishing Meeting Social Media Trade Show 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

American Airlines is about to launch “New Distribution Capability,” which will make airfares more opaque than ever. airlines last November when it permanently shut down its telephone call centers; the message was clear: don’t bother calling, because we don’t want to hear from you.”

Airlines 239

Airlines Transportation Travel Travel 239

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I will use social proof to attract more international visitors.” — Anjia Nicolaidis, group director, international strategy Today, an event brand is less about what we say it is and more about what others are saying.

Event Marketing 72

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing B2B 72

Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2023

Visit California’s annual conference, California Outlook Forum at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento this week embodied the upbeat, fun and adventurous spirit the organization’s research showed as core attributes believed about the state. Safe Credit Union Convention Center “California has always been a famously playful place.

Panel 130

Panel Tourism Tourism Sports 130

MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

The first step in designing for synthesis is to know the key messages you want the audience to walk away with. Consider these design strategies to create moments of insight: Ensure Relevance Prepare thought leaders, influencers, and experts on the main stage or in breakout sessions so that their messaging resonates with the audience.

Audience 59

Audience Events Speakers Proposal 59

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Travel president and CEO in an interview with Smart Meetings shortly after this year’s GMID theme was announced. Local governments and states showed that message was heard” by including relief for travel in budgets. He suggested talking about the importance of tourism for economic, emotional and social good.

Preparation 130

Preparation Government Tourism Tourism 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! We’ve got to do a better job of messaging,” Peckinpaugh said. “I Look Before You Leap.

Meeting 264

Meeting Prospect Training Planner 264

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Yes to all of the above, according to Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes, CEM, president of the marketing and public relations firm, mdg, who offered 20 real-world examples of personalization in her presentation, “ Facilitating Curated Event Experiences: How Thinking Small Delivers Big Returns ,” at Convening Leaders 2024. In-person experiences?

Attendee 116

Attendee Trade Show Registration Certification 116

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Travelers are sending a clear message. Many destination organizations recognize the value of incorporating EDI principles into their brand, but it is often hard to know where to start,” said Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International. They are eager to regain their family vacations, adventure travels and business trips.

Sustainability 241

Sustainability Travel Travel Airlines 241

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

. “Restoration efforts in the desert landscapes of AlUla are shining examples of how determined action can yield concrete change,” said Dr Stephen Browne, Vice President of Wildlife and Natural Heritage at RCU.

Sustainability 89

Sustainability Sponsors Media Conference 89

MeetingsNet

MAY 25, 2023

AI Writing Assistant uses natural-language processing technology for users’ questions and prompts to create content for an event’s website, marketing messages, session descriptions, video summaries, request-for-proposal responses for sourcing venues, and other event needs. This is just the tip of the iceberg as we continue to embrace the A.I.

Proposal 105

Proposal Platform Events Technology 105

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 30, 2024

In the era of the surprise album drop, Swift is all about creating buzz and building excitement. She used her Grammy acceptance speech as well as social-media teasers and snippets of her music to get fans excited about her upcoming album. Share true stories about your event, your organization, and the people involved.

Event Marketing 59

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 59

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Enhancing Bizzabo Networking to provide a community space with one-to-one messaging, spontaneous meetings, and smart scheduling capabilities . Promoting Simone Astuni to Senior Vice President of Customer Experience, Meital Gurman to Vice President of Product, and Noa Weyl to Vice President of Legal . 1,093) on the Inc.

Virtual Events 98

Virtual Events Platform Banking Publishing 98

MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2024

To extend engagement and reinforce messaging, build a plan to connect with attendees before and after in-person events. However, his enthusiasm comes through when talking about ideas that extend recognition-focused events.

Meeting 52

Meeting Education Conference Online 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

The study asked 4,000 Americans and Canadians how they felt about tourism in their state and community. That was how Gen Z’s hesitancy was discovered about tourism’s potential as a career option and source of good pay, and its ability to bring new business in their area, compared to other generations. Different Gen, Different Approach.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Promotion Government 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Founder of The Art of Living Foundation and International Association for Human Values Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says, “The purpose of the World Culture Festival is to send a message that the whole world is one family and we can all coexist with our differences.

Government 223

Government Trade Show Culture Planner 223

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” Philanthropic tourism became a marketing message, with CSR opportunities to give back to the community a popular addition to group agendas. New Orleans & Company took the message to influencers across the country. history.

Hospitality 176

Hospitality Preparation Banking Airlines 176

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2023

Travel Association website offers a Global Meetings Industry Day media toolkit with messages to use on social media platforms. In addition to chapter events, PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat, CAE, will be joined by Lauren Parr, senior vice president, meetings & learning, American Geophysical Union; and Ryan E.

Meeting 98

Meeting Panel Social Media Trade Show 98

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

If your client has the fundamental mission of getting people together to have a meeting, convention, or convocation, it’s because they have a need to communicate a message. There are a million ways to present a message. Gregg Eilers is vice president of meetings, events and environments at Switch. sound amazing.

Automotive 143

Automotive Communications Communications Technology 143

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

A message of inclusion that goes beyond checking a box was particularly relevant in Birmingham, Alabama, a city where the national struggle for civil rights was fought a half-century ago. Make the ‘why’ of the meeting the touchstone, and hard decisions about what to put on stage will be easier.”. That is how you show you care.

Consulting 202

Consulting Planner Marketing Marketing 202

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Engaging in numerous conversations and business meetings to re-establish connections, everyone could feel the optimism about the months ahead,” said David Axiotis, General Manager of Messe Berlin (Shanghai). As you know, for the tourism industry, the most important thing is we need to meet each other, because it is about hospitality.

Seminar 77

Seminar Trade Show Tourism Tourism 77

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh was the exclamation point on the message that business event strategists can and should be a force for good in the world. “No That is why Karamat thinks event strategists are in the perfect position to bring about change. The final day of PCMA Convening Leaders at David L. Cultivate Empathy.

Speakers 195

Speakers Social Media Platform Sponsors 195