Achieve Incentives

JUNE 28, 2023

A corporate retreat is a perfect way to build rapport within your organization while reenergizing your employees. You are ready to invest significant funds and employee time into a retreat. Do you want business to be the main focus of your retreat? They often offer booking perks to host your event in their destination.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

Retreats provide a perfect framework for your team-building activities. Brainstorming company retreat ideas and booking a cozy venue are vital components of building camaraderie. The point of a team-building retreat is to help your employees grow, learn and develop. Brunch, Followed by a Company Strategy Meeting.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 8, 2022

The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences. Common SMERF events include family reunions, weddings, religious seminars and meetings for organizations, such as the Rotary Club or Elks. Table of Contents.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

A slew of emerging companies is now allowing planners to book hotel-alternative spaces using search technology that has already transformed how people buy cars and set up dates. New York-based Convene is quickly taking over the United States with a database of tech-enabled meeting spaces in major cities across the country.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The Experts Dawn Holder (DH) , general manager of ESPA at Baha Mar in The Bahamas, where guests can book a treatment at the Caribbean’s first and only flagship ESPA spa, a 30,000-square-foot luxury spa that brings resort guests an experience rooted in the unique beauty of The Bahamas’ natural surroundings.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2022

The team at Hilton has come up with a realistic approach to help event planners navigate an uncertain future. Hilton’s team has taken a grounded and realistic approach to help planners of all types face the future head on. In-person meetings are back, and just at the right time. Face-to-Face Events. Event Space Availability.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings. Executives and meetings professionals in search of locations to hold meetings, executive retreats, conferences, and incentive trips will be inspired by Asheville’s spirit, scenic beauty, and fresh mountain air.”.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

New attractions in Chicago Northwest include Topgolf Schaumburg, where planners can tee up a fun team-building activity. Meet Chicago Northwest makes it easy to safely get back to meetings and events. In fact, planners and attendees alike will appreciate Chicago Northwest’s big city convenience without the prices.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

” Read More About the Bahamas : Season Ticket: Island Meetings. A new survey by AdTheorant/Harris Poll Survey Data designed for travel advertisers highlights travelers’ preferences in trends and technology of interest to both meeting planners and suppliers. 51%: Group retreat travel (i.e., 67%: Ancestry travel (i.e.,

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

With monumental views of the National Mall, unique meeting venues and the wonderful combination of rich history and thriving neighborhoods of innovation, it’s easy to see why meeting planners are choosing Arlington, Virginia, as the destination of choice in the capital region. of meeting space.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 9, 2023

“We’ve seen a strong uptake in MICE bookings, indicating a deepened desire for human connection and face-to-face meetings since the easing of pandemic restrictions,” said Ramesh Daryanani, Vice President of Global Sales, Asia Pacific. R elationships – Meeting face-to-face and creating new stories.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. of meeting space. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

The role of the travel manager has expanded, and with it, the role of the planner. For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. Actionable Takeaways for Organizations and Planners. Read More : At MPI WEC 2021, Michael C.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. of meeting space includes a refined boardroom just steps from the restaurant, vaulted Acacia Barn for up to 120 people and outdoor event space that opens the gathering up to the vineyard views. “The View this post on Instagram. The town of St.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Join the inVOYAGE retreat as we take 100 of the top luxury brands to Rosewood Villa Magna, to network under one roof in a truly spectacular, luxury incentive showcase. Groups can follow different routes, meet at various locations throughout the city, or opt for a premium version with more exclusive gastronomic offers.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2024

Changes in the work environment and in the next generation’s mindset mean that in-person corporate meetings must be different—but still must happen. In addition to online training, GE will now hold more regional meetings at hotels and other venues that are near the company’s production facilities around the country.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Featuring everything from bedtime storybooks to digital books and new titles, library rooms are popping up at high-end properties. Some have transformed a classic room into a book suite, while others have turned the lobby lounge in a literary club or have teamed up with specific companies to offer books for bedroom reading.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

He has led an outstanding sales team that achieved 116 percent of the room revenue booking goal in 2022. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau. He currently serves on AMCI’s Annual Meeting Committee.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While many people may be most familiar with keynote speeches or keynote addresses from graduations or other similar ceremonies, event planners commonly employ these speeches to headline conferences, company retreats, wellness retreats, and other large events. Better events by design. Get Started Free.

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Social Tables

MARCH 23, 2023

Businesses are diverse, with varying missions, styles, and cultures, but meetings and events are an integral part of every business, whether you consider your company “corporate” or not. From the big to the small, we’re exploring intimate business meetings, massive brand events, and so much more.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Are you in search of a meeting destination that breaks free of the usual options? Speaking of imagination, picture a productive day inside a convention center with 600,000 square feet of modern meeting space, then heading to a reception on the rooftop bar of a local brewery. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Meeting professionals often find themselves managing multiple priorities. Meeting planners, especially, are required to balance time management, self-management and effective allocation of resources. The post How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Multitasking is Not Prescribed!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. As a meeting planner, if you plan a beach cleanup CSR activity, don’t serve plastic water bottles at the luncheon. If you’re planning a wellness retreat, don’t serve sodas and cake. Planners want to offset the loss of commission cuts. Shawna Suckow.

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Achieve Incentives

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In this Safe Travels blog, Ashley provides the insights she gathered as she organized this safe meeting for event industry leaders: As event planners, we are tasked with the enormous responsibility of ensuring our attendees’ safety. With our retreat, I wanted to make sure that everyone wore clean face masks each day.

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Meeting Tomorrow

APRIL 5, 2023

With its world-class convention centers, excellent dining and hotel options, and plenty to see and do, Atlanta offers everything event planners need to organize successful events that will have your attendees raving. Planners can add on full aquarium access to enhance the experience.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Using this system allows corporate event planners to make the most of their time and ensure everything runs smoothly. For larger events or those held on special dates, like holidays, it is best to book even earlier – up to a year or more in advance. You can even store photos of them for reference and familiarization.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 14, 2024

One community dining concept shared in this report suggests a way for planners to help participants have more intentional dining experiences that are more appealing than retreating to their hotel rooms at night or facing the prospect of an awkward meal. Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

So right now, as travel is starting up across the region, it’s the best time to start planning your event in this captivating city where greatest minds meet. Every venue has its own COVID-safe plan which provides clarity to planners. The post Destination Spotlight – Melbourne, Australia appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Redfin

JANUARY 18, 2024

Visit a magical rooftop “Experience the magic of winter in New York City at Mr. Purple , where the vibrant energy of the Lower East Side meets the cozy warmth of the season,” suggests the NYC nightlife pioneers, Gerber Group. I might splurge and book a private tour. I love perusing the museums and galleries checking out their work.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. In Santa Rosa, two meeting hotels were lost—Hilton Sonoma Wine Country (250 guest rooms and 18,000 sq. of meeting space) and Fountaingrove Inn (124 guest rooms and 10,000 sq.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 11, 2022

It is up to the meeting planner to decide the best time to visit Cancún to fit their type of meeting. If you want to enjoy the beach in relative peace and go out to eat without an hour’s wait, book your trip to Cancún during one of these months. Executive retreats are also popular in Cancún.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Planning one domestic meeting for ten people can be just as consuming as planning an international incentive trip for one thousand people. Think of Third-Party Planners as the “Planner’s Planner”. Here are 5 things you should know about third party planning firms: 1. Access their Systems & Suppliers.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 23, 2023

MAKE YOUR MEETING MEMORABLE Walking on the pier, exploring the arts and culture, witnessing an epic sunset, and watching the surfers are all memorable experiences. A top Southern California meeting choice for corporate events and meetings, Huntington Beach offers the best of the Pacific coastline. Bond with Nature.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 2, 2022

Be it a meeting, company retreat, or business event. Marriott International has diverse venues in some popular destinations that suit the different needs of event planners. The meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) sector is one of the more rapidly growing market segments of Australian tourism.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

So hold on to your seats, corporate event planners, for 25 crazy creative themes. A Corporate “Camping” Retreat. A Corporate “Camping” Retreat. Red Carpet Events and Design went all out for a camping-themed corporate retreat at the Resort at Squaw Creek. As a plus, networking was made more fun with sticker books.

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