ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. What is Risk Management?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

Last year, more than 65 independent hotels and inns joined Stash; today, he is partnered with more than 220 independent properties—and has a collection of more than 1,000 that can be booked through the website—in North America, nearly all of which have a 4.5 A hotel is never just a hotel. Now, just 20% are independent. TripAdvisor rating.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 9, 2024

Our Solution We developed an interactive Buying Show weekend that incorporates a fun destination with top vendor partners in the fencing industry, in-attendance deals and financing specials on fencing products, learning and networking sessions, and world-class entertainment. Qualifying contractors’ incremental sales funds the event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. Tourism Cares partnered with IDEAS for Us and other volunteers to a local Orlando community garden. Experience Cities and People in a Different Way. This year’s annual International Pow Wow (IPW) from U.S.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Every year in digital marketing presents unique challenges and trends, but an election year takes the complexity to a whole new level. As the political landscape transforms, the effects ripple across various sectors, including digital advertising. Experts forecast that this election cycle will amass $10.2

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

They learn how to become better planners and how they can become better partners with Marriott.” Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. What can they see, and taste and feel?” And prioritize. Pick your battles.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

Then Global Leadership Conference, which brings together PCMA Advisory Boards, partners and chapter leaders from around the world. One that has been distinguishing itself since it started four years ago is Business Events Industry Week ( BEIW ). We want to show the contribution that business events make to economies around the world.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Tech like AI has become a game changer but has also sparked discussions in how it is being used. McCowan notes that planners should see AI as a silent partner, helping and supporting you when needed. Technology within the events community has undoubtedly advanced. Language is also a helpful tool when it comes to AI.

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Endless Events

JULY 16, 2021

Which partners should be hired? Hiring a production partner! And with hybrid emerging as the new industry standard, the ability to craft and tell these stories through technology becomes the most important aspect of the planning process. What are you going to do first? Should you source the venue and then the speakers?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Noble House Hotels & Resorts , the luxury boutique hotel brand based in Seattle, has partnered with a new and growing Austin tech company, Way , that serves destinations and their communities. It really doesn’t get easier than candlelit slow yoga with your group. Leading by Local Experiences. Colee said in a statement.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2023

Q: How did you become involved with Unclaimed Baggage? Smart Meetings sat down with PR Manager for Unclaimed Baggage Store and Museum Sonni Hood to talk about the process, the purpose, and the exciting world of Unclaimed Baggage. A: I was born and raised here. After I earned my degree, I moved back home to work at Unclaimed Baggage.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“Know whom you know” is not just a double entendre but is also the title of my next book. You might ask, “What does this have to do with meeting planners?” For me, the best benefits of organizing “networking” meetings are the benefits that accrue to the meeting attendees (and not to me!).

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

As Destination Management Companies (DMCs) consider how to effectively engage with first-timers at annual events, it’s important to remember that although they’re newcomers today, they can become loyal attendees and even leaders in the future! DMCs play a pivotal role in creating and delivering memorable experiences. Host a special event.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way? Partnering with event technology and destination experts can help cut through the green myths by taking an action-oriented, big-picture approach.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Research also shows that consumers have become more purposeful post-pandemic, and that they expect brands to be equally purposeful and aligned with their values. Presentation styles tended to become outmoded, less conversational. To be sure, the gift was forced upon us—the experiment was necessary. Digital event fatigue set in.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

A Silent, Diligent Partner Including AI within your online meeting space can offer you a silent, supportive co-partner you never knew you needed. “AI Looking at Language Language is important in everyday moments but is becomes even more important if meeting planners are utilizing AI to deal with customer service communications.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

However, many potential food donors, including event planners, catering services and other industry professionals, have been reluctant to give due to the misconception that they might be held responsible if a recipient were to become ill after consuming donated food. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. ultimately goes to waste.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

However, when you’re searching for partners for your upcoming event, it’s helpful to ask if they use one. Impact XM shares seven sustainable action areas for planning green meetings Global event and experiential marketing agency Impact XM believes that sustainability is not an end goal, but a practice. There are a lot of areas,” she says. “We

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

They’re event partners who have their own interests and goals tied to the event. They’re event partners who have their own interests and goals tied to the event. Thanks to event technology , it’s becoming increasingly easier to measure event KPIs and prove success. Step 1: Finding The Right Event Sponsors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Becoming an Event Professional While her formal education background is centered around history, education and administration, which she originally studied with the goal of entering a career in academia and research, Legrand quickly found it was not her most authentic space. Legrand is the founder and CEO of LaJoy Plans , a Washington, D.C.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Knowing your clients’ needs and specifications will allow your team to feel confident when consulting with catering and bartending teams, whether they be an in-house restaurant or venue partner. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The post Marriott Bonvoy becomes official loyalty partner for Ed 100 7601 0 7601 0 0 305 0 --:--:-- 0:00:24 --:--:-- 1630Sheeran Tour – India 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The sweepstakes go live from February 15 th – March 1 st , 2024. “As

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Planners should also be aware of the needs of attendees while preparing their future events, “Attendees have become more protective of their time and have high expectations for that time when they commit to being away from home,” Diem said. of hospitality partners are expecting that many events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Play is an antidote to stress and a foundation for wellness,” according to NIFP researchers, who have partnered with Visit California to share their findings. In fact, according to the National Institute for Play (NIFP) based in Carmel Valley, California, feeling playful is seriously important for a healthy life.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

As my career progressed and I began making connections in the sales world, I realized how significant my client relationships had become. Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Endless Opportunities Between-The-Sessions [link] Between the sessions, The Palm Beaches’ community partners, local flavor, and breathtaking natural beauty seamlessly become part of the meeting experience. Planning Has Never Been Easier Plan in a destination that knows meetings — and understands how to make yours stand out.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The task force takes a two-pronged approach: they are looking internally to see where GMCVB can be more sustainable, and they are looking outwards to determine how they can lead their partners to be more sustainable. From August 21-24 forums asked partners, “What do you think we are doing right? Where do we see room for improvement?

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Happy guests become frequent guests. Are you ready to make your hotel or resort a welcoming environment for all guests, including those who identify as neurodivergent? D efinin g Neurodiv ersity To put it simply, neurodivergent individuals have brains that function unlike what our society expects.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

All CEOs want to be able to see what an event will look like, how it will flow, where customers and partners will be seated, that is huge,” he said. and Europe, evolved into an efficient 3D spatial design and management resource for business event professionals. Now it is unified,” Lipshitz said.

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Endless Events

JULY 21, 2020

In a chaotic world where the industry sees itself turned upside down at every turn, learning about year-long sponsorships becomes crucial. But instead of procuring partners event by event, they prefer to establish year-long sponsorships. But what if there was a better way? And usually, the answer is a resounding yes!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. The Inn then partnered with a local farmer for their composting needs. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The post ASM Global partners with Voltus appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This includes reducing energy consumption by 25% by 2030 from this year’s baseline and becoming carbon neutral by 2050. The post ASM Global partners with Voltus appeared first on Brand TD. Voltus, Inc.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 18, 2024

This data becomes invaluable for refining event strategies and personalizing future experiences. The metaverse, a burgeoning virtual reality (VR) space, stands at the forefront of this transformation, offering a realm where physical boundaries dissolve.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Read More : Experiential Gifting: Why This Trend Matters Even outside of the work environment, nobody would want to stay in a relationship where they’re not properly appreciated and encouraged by their partner for the big and little things that are being done. A paycheck is good, but it’s not always enough.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

I have a husband, who is a wonderful partner, and we have an amazing daughter. In my career, it’s the incredible people I’ve met throughout my time in events. Their continuous and amazing support is something I’m truly grateful for. Without them, major achievements would be quite a challenge. How do you practice gratitude?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

As the events industry recovers from the incredible blow of the pandemic, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become more important than ever. The Events Industry Council (EIC) partnered with its global EIC Equity Task Force to conduct its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study as it launches its cohesive Equity Acceleration Plan.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. The Inn then partnered with a local farmer for their composting needs. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical.

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