Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Utilizing these tools to enhance the corporate brand, entice customers, re-energize employees and educate attendees are all great reasons to gather. The full-time planner is often more educated in the industry, more aware of event trends, and usually has more contacts and connections that can help your event succeed.

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All Conference Alert

AUGUST 24, 2023

The secret to success in the ever-changing field of education is to stay informed. The role of education conferences in shaping the future of learning cannot be overstated. Attending an education conference in 2024 is your gateway to broadening your horizons, learning new things, and laying the foundation for a prosperous career.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Enjoying inspirational activities with planets, stars and galaxies has positive benefits for mental health,” Herrera says. This boom in dark-sky retreats will make the mental-health benefits of stargazing even more widespread. California’s Joshua Tree National Park / Photo: Mark Andrew Thomas, Alamy Stock Photo.

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Destination organizations reaffirm the many ways their DMOs benefit local communities time and again – but let’s not forget that you are working with your communities, not just for them. DMOs benefit local communities in concrete, meaningful ways – but maybe your destination is still scratching its head on how to do just that.

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ADMEI

MARCH 20, 2024

Reflections on ADMEI 2024 Annual Conference: “In the Zone” 20 March 2024 The 2024 ADMEI Annual Conference, aptly themed "In the Zone," delivered a powerful punch of education, networking, and industry insights for Destination Management Companies (DMCs) worldwide. Maximize your benefits. Prepare for awards. Don't miss out!

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Creative Group Inc

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

They educate, raise brand awareness, build relationships, expand reach and… generate leads! With technology, it’s easy to measure the many benefits of trade shows, and the return on investment grows greater when sponsorship dollars provide financial offset. Educational sessions. Trade shows are good for business. Networking.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. Sun identified eight strengths that were commonly mentioned.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Make your speaker part of your marketing and education campaigns. Savvy meeting planners are asking speakers for additional activities before, during, and after the event to make sure their attendees get the full benefit of the speaker’s knowledge and enjoy a more memorable event. Hannah Kinnersley. read more.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It provides employees with the opportunity to truly detach from work and connect and focus on whatever they desire–whether that’s travel, educational pursuits, philanthropy or simply just relaxing and resting. You have to use it for what it is for—disconnecting—or you won’t see the benefits,” she explained. “It

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

SITE’s CEO, Annette Gregg explained “SITE mission is to advance the business case for incentive travel and motivational experiences through global connections, education and advocacy by building and bridging cultures through the transformative power of incentive travel and motivational experiences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG diversifies and enhances their staff with talented and ambitious employees and the educational institutions have a corporate relationship that can provide opportunities for students in many areas of study to be successful going forward in the world. Students Receive Education, Resources and Connections. The Mutual Benefit.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. Even with a sufficient starting balance, a hotel may struggle to stay open without proper education and industry connections.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The biggest frustration that stems from situations like these is some organizers aren’t willing to communicate or have a dialog when they are approached in an educational way. “I I think that’s the most frustrating thing because yes, it is an education process. Cat-Wells highlighted that accessibility benefits everyone involved.

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ADMEI

AUGUST 15, 2023

ADMEI and ILEA are both committed to looking for new ways to serve and provide ongoing benefits and value to their members. We know this partnership will make an incredible impact on both of our associations and members by sharing our resources through education, information, and events.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Offer Education : Include workshops or talks on wellness topics like stress management, healthy eating habits and the benefits of regular exercise. Think about using the time after lunch during people’s Postprandial Dip to have them participate in a community giveback program of some kind.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Smart Meetings hosted Emily Scheiderer, senior director of education, sales and services at Destinations International (DI), Michelle Moore, senior director of meeting sales and services at Experience Kissimmee and Rory G. She goes on to explain the three E’s: Examine, engage and educate. To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Badges included QR codes that were scanned as attendees accessed the show floor and education sessions, helping organizers understand what was popular based on actual behavior. Attendee Benefits. Organizer/Sponsor Benefits. Environmental Benefits. Some on-demand printing was available. Read More : New U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Inspired by lessons learned from the successful American show at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, look for a nature-inspired decor with education areas embedded in the trade show floor, a More than Experience theatre by DRPG and Maritz and a new look for the Hosted Buyer Lounge, Media Zone and food court. A Focus on Nature.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the trends of the year behind us and preparing for the year ahead with educated predictions from an industry expert such as Gregg can guide meeting professionals on how to plan and execute memorable incentives, keep their finger on the pulse of the industry and prepare for the unexpected.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the trends of the year behind us and preparing for the year ahead with educated predictions from an industry expert such as Gregg can guide meeting professionals on how to plan and execute memorable incentives, keep their finger on the pulse of the industry and prepare for the unexpected.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Why Collaboration Matters No matter how successful a DMC or DO is on its own, combining resources with their counterpart offers significant benefits. However, new bridges can be built through education, consistent communication, and a commitment to overcoming challenges together.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Read More : Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues “This is a business issue,” DeShields said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This multicultural event will be an interactive and educational experience to increase awareness and understanding of how cultural tourism is affecting the industry. Promoting the DMO’s DEI strategies and the POPS mission with business-to-business networking is a tangible way to work towards progress in the future.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

My sister is a teacher in northern Nevada, and there are so many education problems that revolve around hybrid solutions. Even though the issue feels a lot like this: So we were both in positions to have an educated conversation on the topic. We both considered the benefits as well as the difficulties of hybrid events/learning.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

But the benefits to the community, and mother earth, doesn’t end there. To date, Sustainable Coastlines has provided environmental education to 45,068 “Keiki” (children), conducting 240 cleanups while working with a total of 34,870 volunteers who collectively cleared 609,106 pounds of garbage from area beaches and fauna.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings reached out to San Diego State University alumnus Anthony Bollotta to discuss the benefits of furthering your career via education. . Besides, I’m no longer in the theatre—a fact I kept coming back to whenever I did think about continuing my education. For their benefit and yours.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She shared the benefits of the designation with Nguyen and, Nguyen says, sold her on the CMP Community and Conclave. From there, Nguyen was quick to pursue the educational path for herself. Her first hotel was IACC certified, and many of their clients had the designation. Her first manager was also a CMP.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

With a focus on environmental and sustainable industry practices for businesses and incentive destinations, IDEAS for Us provides education and resources to domestic and international cities to promote corporate responsibility doing their part for eco-friendly tourism. How a Special Olympics Event Made Waiting Fun.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Green Event Educational Goals Bauer outlined her goals to educate attendees, exhibitors and hosted buyers on sustainable best practices, measure and decrease IMEX’s environmental footprint and to give back to destination communities.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Circularity will potentially become the largest Unique Value Proposition (UVP) for trade shows, with some leading events, such as Pack Expo Las Vegas, CES , and World of Concrete , already starting to market the actions they are taking around sustainability as a benefit for their audience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The scholarship program gave recognition to individuals with less than 10 non-consecutive years of experience in healthcare design and construction, including research and/or education. Every year, we have a group of volunteers that source the raffle prizes and take pride in bringing new items.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Programmed to Connect Rob Lowe Before the pandemic, people assumed that digital events were a great—and cheap—way to deliver content and educate an audience. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2023

Some of the fun drink titles include Blends with Benefits and Freshly Baked, a fun play on words with the high tea concept. Butler continued, “To ensure our guests make the best decision for themselves, we provide them with some educational talking points on CBD—the health benefits of CBD, the difference between CBD and THC, and more.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This article, from the January/February 2023 issue, examines all sides of wellness, its benefits, and offers a great list of options for wellness activities for meetings. But wellness goes even further: it’s about making sure people feel comfortable, heard and safe. Social Neurochemistry: Events That Engage and What One Thing?

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Associations for casino security , veterinarians , voiceover coaches , independent gardening stores , makers , builders , attorneys , teachers and education , sports commissions , product managers , cybersecurity , transportation , and many other communities of interest are listed.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. That format brought its own set of challenges and benefits.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) details the benefits of Neurodiversity Training for employees here. This can include providing staff with information about neurodiversity, teaching them how to communicate effectively and showing them how to provide additional support as needed.

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