Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Four out of 10 corporate meeting professionals are planning meetings in 2022, according to new survey from Greenwich Hospitality Group’s Delamar Hotels — a group of boutique hotels located in West Hartford, Southport, and Greenwich Harbor, Connecticut, and Traverse City, Michigan, that offer indoor and outdoor event spaces.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. Phoenix is a great destination for corporate events because it has warm weather year-round, giving planners the option to move their events outdoors should there be a last-minute COVID-19 outbreak.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Smart Meetings joined the Disney Meetings and Events team in July on a three-day FAM trip at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, and witnessed firsthand the perks that bring incentive groups and corporate meetings to life, even (and especially) during a pandemic. Incentives to get your attendees on the road.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Recent Debuts to Host Destination Meetings with Serious Style The East Coast welcomes spectacular renovations and grand re-openings of unique venues that are certain to invigorate attendees with the charm of their dreamy destination and the distinct character of their storied history. With 250 guest rooms and 40,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Finding the perfect meeting space for your team and your mental health Prioritizing your mental health and the emotional health of your attendees can be tough, especially when you’re a meeting planner on the go. We asked him for his secrets for sourcing and designing a program that nurtures the whole attendee.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Stova

MAY 25, 2023

Selecting the best venue for your event is one of the most important decisions planners face. File folders and spreadsheets were sufficient in the past, but now planners need sophisticated systems and tools that will track all the necessary details for making decisions between multiple venue options. Leverage technology.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Meeting planners should seize this opportunity by making check-in meaningful for attendees. Swag bags should be unique and Swag bags are an excellent way to incorporate personalization to attendee interests while keeping your message, brand and theme intact. Read more about swag bags and personalization here.)

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Does your Meeting have a Risk Management Plan? Some may even call planners perfectionists. Unfortunately, very rarely do planners have a ‘perfect event’ with no disruptions. That is a dream that will continue to be chased throughout most planner’s careers. Risk Assessment for Corporate Meetings.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 23, 2023

Inside, you’ll find a selection of lighting options, comfortable temperatures, and plenty of amenities for attendees. The space is highly transformable for particularly inventive planners, so there’s plenty of room for creativity. Its staff offers event planners help arranging catering, live music, and equipment rental.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Plan with Confidence. Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall. Plan with Confidence.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to protocols, fortunately we are in New York, where the Key to New York mandate requires that all meeting attendees are vaccinated. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space. We have seen that this instills confidence amongst the attendees and puts them at ease.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 10, 2022

No matter the size or style of your event, The Granada Theater and its sister venues are perfect for any event planner looking to host a rocking good time. When you need big — NFL Sunday big — this venue can accommodate, with 22 flexible event locations that can host up to 8,000 attendees. . Corporate meeting or seminar?

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Creating pleasant and memorable experiences is vital to meeting planning, but preventing and mitigating the risks of safety and security incidents before they occur is a necessity. In fact, protecting attendees from safety and security issues isn’t just a priority; it is a legal requirement.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Access and Location : Pittsburgh is strategically located in the Northeastern United States, making it easily accessible for attendees from various parts of the country and even internationally. This variety allows event organizers to find suitable lodging for attendees with varying preferences and budgets. Let’s do this!

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. Skift Meetings (formerly EventMB) Formerly known as EventMB, Skift Meetings was founded in 2007 as one of the first blogs for event professionals. Ready to dive straight in?

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

It’s all about bringing the event to more of your attendees, to those who are unable or unwilling to travel. “Bringing your events into a community allows for all of your attendees, sponsors, or vendors to play a bigger storyline in your overall event strategy. “Maybe scale your in-person event and make it smaller.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The pandemic and the time it took away from air travel and in-person meetings have revealed ways to safeguard—and even improve—the health of meeting professionals and the way we conduct meetings. Understanding the Impact of Travel on Attendees.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To event planners, the answer should be a no-brainer: event timelines keep your event and the event planning process on track. Big events with a high number of attendees might require up to a year to plan. However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Open registration.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For the March 27-30 conference at the Orlando Orange County Convention Center, Canonica is leading a session titled “The Evolution of Today’s Meeting Planner: Where Logistics & Marketing Are Becoming One.” Martin before coming to the U.S. She had roles with George P.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

I’ve had over-served attendees swim in fountains, attendees get a little too romantic on an evening cruise, and one had so much to drink at the welcome reception he became physically ill in the general session and needed to be transported to the hospital via fire rescue.”. An attendee couldn’t find his way back to his guest room.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Also, more than 10 percent of Fairfax County’s 398 square miles is dedicated to public park space , so you’ll have access to all the big-city amenities that meeting planners need while never being too far from Mother Nature’s quiet retreats. Reason #3: We’ve got meeting space galore.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Its state-of-the-art facilities include a grand ballroom, expansive exhibition halls, and multiple breakout rooms, all outfitted with the latest in technology and amenities to support the needs of event organizers and attendees. What truly sets the GICC apart is its commitment to sustainability and green practices.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Whether forensic techniques or the cars and helicopters agents and police officers use, the museum puts attendees in the shoes of law enforcement throughout history. More importantly for planners, it offers its exhibits and theater as event spaces, totaling 20,000 sq. Events @ No.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2023

Attendees will feel at home in Philadelphia, and they will be sure to have a memorable experience. This makes it easy for attendees to get around and explore the city. Affordable: The Society’s rates are very reasonable, making it an excellent option for budget-minded event planners.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

So, with that in mind, tell us - what are the key factors that make Oman a preferred choice for event planners looking to host corporate events and incentive trips? Planners can organize events in the desert dunes, historic forts, beachfront locations, or amidst the majestic mountains. inVOYAGE: Incredible! inVOYAGE: Incredible!

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2023

Using the Open Space and World Café formats, the 200-plus attendees dig into the topics that are most pressing for them in a free-wheeling, energizing, productive atmosphere. The attendees themselves take care of those things. Easing Attendees into the Atmosphere.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Recently, 65% of planners cited cost as the deciding factor. of planners cited cost as their deciding factor. Will thinks a lot of planners are waiting too long to plan for event tech, therefore the budget can suffer. “ How to Choose Event Technology – What Should Planners look for? It seems like a big number right?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

For groups looking to branch out and meet face-to-face, Loudoun offers a fresh take on meetings. D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Nearly half of attendees in a recent survey said they fell asleep or felt drowsy during a meeting. Hilton’s Meet with Purpose program gives planners plug-and-play menu and activity ideas designed to wake them right up. read more.

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Gavel International

MAY 15, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes While it seems like corporate meetings have existed since corporations themselves, the generations attending them have changed over time. And with each new generation comes new challenges for meeting planning. Details that you might consider minor will likely stick with attendees in this age group.

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Gavel International

JULY 17, 2023

It is far too easy for a worker to turn off their camera during a virtual meeting to put in a load of laundry, grab a snack from the kitchen, or keep working instead of paying attention to their colleagues. In-person meetings also tend to encourage participation. Consider holding some meetings offsite at a third-party venue.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Teams and executives are looking to get back to face-to-face meetings with their colleagues in a post-Covid world. However, increasing costs mean budgeting and planning for these corporate meetings can become a substantial and complex task. Then they were done for you. Now they’re done with you.

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