Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2022

Event organizers looking for a destination with top-tier accommodations, state-of-the-art meeting facilities, and hassle-free transportation will find all that — and the lush beauty of the Sonoran Desert — in Scottsdale, Arizona. Here are 10 reasons why planners should book their next event in this vibrant and inspirational city.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Playing on the small-batch distilling and culinary legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is approaching its annual World Education Congress as a personally crafted experience that allows attendees to build a calendar of sessions that fits their career goals. Meet some new people.” Act accordingly.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. This works well for a meeting with under fifty individuals and where attendees don’t know each other. The goal is to meet as many individuals as possible in a structured, timed event. However, there is good news.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Albrian Contreras/Tourism Calgary) Birds may head south for the winter, but meeting planners are flocking north to experience the billion reasons that Calgary is the ultimate host city — any time of year. When it’s complete in June 2024, the BMO Centre will offer more than 500,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Meetings in Louisville are easy to get to and hard to forget. At Louisville’s historic Churchill Downs and the adjacent Kentucky Derby Museum, visitors learn all about the “most exciting two minutes in sports” and walk in the footsteps of legendary jockeys. features 1.3 Within a day’s drive of over half the U.S.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Albrian Contreras/Tourism Calgary) Birds may head south for the winter, but meeting planners are flocking north to experience the billion reasons that Calgary is the ultimate host city — any time of year. When it’s complete in June 2024, the BMO Centre will offer more than 500,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

The $4 million refresh of the meeting and event spaces and addition of the Sheraton Club mark the total transformation of Arizona’s largest hotel. Meeting attendees at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will find new lounge-style seating in the pre-function spaces. of meeting space a clean, modern finish. The Westin Indianapolis.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! The hotel also features adaptable indoor spaces with modern amenities for business meetings and social gatherings. For more detailed information, visit the Porsche Experience Center’s official website.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 3, 2023

Planning any meeting with Discover Central Massachusetts brings a range of attractive options for venues, but few as inspiring or comprehensive in scope as Worcester’s DCU Center. Ready to host your team’s next meeting at DCU Center? Contact our team for complimentary planning assistance.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. If state and local guidelines happen to change before the events, planners can resubmit their plan for another review. “As

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Accor Pacific, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has announced it will deliver a range of limitless experiences and the best in hospitality to the hosted buyers attending the Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) 2023 in the Accor sponsored Hosted Buyer Lounge.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

You already know Cleveland to be a wonderful destination for attractions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, exciting professional sports and world-class museums. Soon, the city will boast yet another reason to bring your meetings there—the expansion of the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Beyond the endless entertainment and insanely vast guest room selection along The Strip or even just outside of it, the options for bars are seemingly bottomless, with themes that cover a broad spectrum, from sports bar to speakeasy, dive to tiki and more. With walls lined by framed TVs, planners can display anything they’d like in this room.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 27, 2022

The post Accor launches ALL CONNECT hybrid meetings solution across the Pacific appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Accor Pacific CEO, Sarah Derry, said: “Accor is committed to delivering exceptional meetings and events experiences through access to the best technological innovations.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2021

Covid-19 continues to disrupt meetings and travel. Welcome to the wonderful world of managing meetings in a Covid-19 world! Like everywhere, we in Australia have been hit hard by the pandemic, especially those of us who organize meetings for a living. To attend a virtual meeting from Sydney? It’s late January in 2021.

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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

JANUARY 18, 2022

The refurb is part of a multimillion-dollar renovation of the luxury boutique hotel ensconced within Caesars Palace Las Vegas complex and is available to book now with more improvements rolling out this spring. of meeting space nearby. Photo credit: Barbara Kraft. Caesars Palace itself offers 300,000 sq. The property’s 31,000 sq.

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Crowdriff

JUNE 22, 2017

Whether it’s baseball, hockey, soccer, or football, DMOs with an active sports scene know that local teams can inspire a cult-like following. Sports have a special ability to really draw people into the experience – and it’s not just the locals who come out to the games. 3 | Boston: Travel tips & resources for every sports fans.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2022

Read More : Sports Arenas and Stadiums: On Game for Meeting Planners This Year. Entire books have been written about the latter topic, maintaining a strong bond with the community you’ve gathered. The post The Business of Coming Together appeared first on Smart Meetings. Yes, shoes.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Click here to sign up Discover the Heart of Spain Recently crowned the World's Best Meetings & Conference Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards for the fifth consecutive year, and ranking 6th in the International Congress & Convention Association, Madrid provides a comfortable and secure backdrop for events of all kinds.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New leaders and a renewed commitment to the power of meetings was on display. One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. of meeting and convention space. Vice President of Listening. Kelly Gleeson Smith.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Event planners and property managers know, however, that getting residents to attend events isn’t always easy. In this post, we explore engaging and exciting resident event ideas that event planners, property managers, and resident activity coordinators can use to get tenants excited. Meet your neighbors day. Food truck rodeo.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority. Delivers Supplier Stories appeared first on Smart Meetings. Everybody worked together.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 6, 2021

And for most planners, it was more about pivoting than it was about actually designing. And that’s a really scary idea, I think for most planners. So that is actually taking what you learned, and not just having a post-event meeting, but actually using that as the launch to the next thing. What We Saw In 2020.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It was through joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 1983 that he learned a lot about the industry. MPI has been instrumental for me in learning and gaining practical meetings experience. Attending a 12-week CMP study group with 25 meeting planners was invaluable. I was not very good,” he says. “My

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Let’s explore the grandeur of these venues and discover why they are the perfect choice for planners aiming to create impactful spectacles of all sizes. A stadium isn’t solely the domain of sports fans; it’s a dynamic space for hosting many different types of corporate events and social gatherings.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

On Monday night, a huge welcome ceremony and celebration welcomed thousands of international and local buyers and exhibitors to the 2023 Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings & Event at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium. The annual AIME convention is the Asia-Pacific region’s most important business events industry trade show.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 31, 2023

Johnson, is one of the scores of “collaboration artists,” “conveners,” and “connectors” interviewed in the book Harnessing Serendipity by David Adler, James Cornehlsen, and Andrew Frothingham. Harnessing Serendipity is not a book to be consumed all at once — it belongs next to your laptop so you can consult it regularly for inspiration.

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Social Tables

JULY 13, 2023

From stunning scenery and top-tier services, private golf clubs, resorts, and community courses offer many components that amateur and professional event planners seek. Research a variety of venues and vendors, and ask for recommendations from local event professionals or party planners. You can host them for kids, adults, or all ages.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2020

“I first got to meet you guys at IMEX in Vegas and I believe we were your last video interview of the entire conference”, he recalls. It could be a book, a blog, a scuba mask” “The live episodes are always really interesting because you have these people”, says Alex. So great episode.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Boasting an award-winning team of over 400 specialists across 23 global offices, Allied creates conversion-driven campaigns for major brands in film, TV, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality, and consumer goods. Their unrivaled marketplace in B2B travel provides exceptional choice, value, and experiences.

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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. Swap snow boots for bare feet on three, meticulously crafted indoor sand courts.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 23, 2021

Experience Columbus has rolled out a suite of helpful digital tools for planners and their attendees, as well as other visitors and residents. Columbus’s convention scene bursts with possibilities for groups — arts, entertainment, dining, shopping, sports, and outdoor activities. Direct Hotel Booking. Live Forward Live” Podcast.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half!

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. Why Do Event Planners Have a Dominant Position in the Venue Negotiation Process? Introduction The world of venues as we know it is changing rapidly. Happy days.

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