Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. I do think I’m seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking.”

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Build trust and loyalty among existing customers. Its loyal attendees come year after year, enjoying space to meet and network, and learn about the newest technologies and innovations. For example, you can engage your attendees after the big annual in-person events with follow-up virtual meet-ups and hybrid events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Playful experiences improve brains, help people stay open to new approaches, work better with others and build emotional resilience that wards off stress. No matter what your definition of play is, if it’s drinking Temecula wine on the patio, bowling or pulling the perfect espresso shot, we make it possible for you to experience that.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

As the importance of wellness offerings in meetings and events continues to rise, so does the expectation from attendees. By continuing to design meetings with purpose and intentionality, we can discover the many opportunities all around us to elevate wellness in meetings in a new and fresh way.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A group spa treatment as a meeting break? What about your own mental health? In 2023, it became clearer than ever that although wellness fits into meetings in many ways and makes for an outstanding attendee experience, it’s just as important for meeting profs to prioritize their own wellness.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

Are you trying to shrink your event’s carbon footprint? A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. Last week, BCD Travel introduced an emissions calculator designed specifically for the meetings industry. . BCD M&E Sustainability Guide. How does it work?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Suppliers hosted meeting professionals at intimate tables of five, and everyone had a chance to interact and get to know one another. “It It was a holistic approach to being the best you can be at work, at home in your community, as a parent, sister, wife or caretaker.” Your mind is the broadcast center of your life.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Whether you’re incorporating sustainable measurements into your RFPs, tracking down low-carbon menus or combing through LEED certified venues, you know you’re a green planner.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Forty-six percent reported they consider whether a building or city is LEED-certified.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Here are a few tips and ideas to help you rethink your approach to designing events to successfully create a sense of belonging that allows your attendees to connect, be inspired, learn and authentically feel like part of a meaningful community.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

The city’s main hubs for meetings and conventions, the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, has acquired several certifications showcasing the city’s commitment to eco-friendly, sustainable practices, including the Santa Clara County Green Business and California Green Business Innovator certifications. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2023

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is giving a live broadcast from 6 a.m. The future of meetings is also the focus of events PCMA chapters are producing for GMID.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2023

Why demographics are less effective for building meeting agendas than values In Canada, where I reside, each week brings a new influx of forms and documents from the government. Conversely, if their shared values involve relationships, environmentalism and creativity, your event strategy would look completely different.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Our 22 event trends guide is based on our own extensive research and the knowledge of event professionals hosted on our podcasts. Download your free copy and see what we have to say about the year ahead of us! 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. Remote Work.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Meeting planners that are bringing their groups to Europe—especially for PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Vienna this September—have a new set of exclusive group cruise experiences to consider in Greece-based Celestyal Cruises’ “Authentic Encounters.”. There’s Only One Wrong Choice for Team Building. Why Greece, though?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Playful experiences improve brains, help people stay open to new approaches, work better with others and build emotional resilience that wards off stress. No matter what your definition of play is, if it’s drinking Temecula wine on the patio, bowling or pulling the perfect espresso shot, we make it possible for you to experience that.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. One great place to start is with these incredible sustainable venues , sure to make your Montréal event shine.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

To encourage the inclusion of disabled travelers in the event agenda, Marquette County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has put together an accessibility guide. With the firsthand experience of accessible travel blogger Cory Lee, the accessibility guide recommends a wide variety of facilities that anyone can enjoy. Local Accommodations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Is Your Event Tech Stack Optimized for Results? Questions you need to ask to build a strategic meeting operation [pull quote] “2024 is the year of doing more events that matter, more experience-driven events that drive more engagement and connections.” Q: What are the first steps?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

The 50th anniversary celebration of Meeting Professionals International (MPI) will be celebrated at World Education Conference at Moscone Center in San Francisco next week with an estimated 2,000 meeting professionals from all over the world. There will be a lot of activations and options so consider your purpose.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2022

Music to support ocean conservation as well as meetings’ moods. The benefits of music are undeniable and therefore music is a staple part of every meeting, conference and convention. At every conference I have been to, there tends to be this moment where you are reaching your limit on sensory overload,” explains Miller.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Few pleasures beat opening French doors to your terrace to watch surfers bobbing in the sunset and hearing the sound of the waves. of meeting space that includes chandeliers even in many breakout rooms, more ocean views, elaborate molding and access to elevated catering menus, meaningful team building and local photographers.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 28, 2024

Building successful corporate partnerships is much like cultivating a garden: it requires patience, strategic planning, and a nurturing touch. Building successful corporate partnerships thrives on a simpatico relationship: understanding each partner’s ambitions and harmonizing them into a collective vision.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now approaching the end of a year of recovery across industries—and with no end to hybrid meetings and events in sight—we’re taking a look back to our favorite programs and platforms. FICP Chats Answers Your Q’s about Hybrid. The Event Tech Resource Guide for Planners. Top 10 Apps for Meeting Professionals.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If your head is spinning, don’t worry: it’s all completely normal. ’ As long as you have trusted partners on your side, you have nothing to be afraid of. Don’t regard them as a ruthless time dictator, but as your best friend. How Far Out Should You Create Your Event Timeline?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. One in four (26%) agree these events are critical to building awareness of my organization’s products or services. These results are on par with our Q1 survey.)”.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? The group organizes an annual holiday gift guide in support of women, veteran and minority-owned businesses and acts as a forum for conversation and networking. Inspired yet?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. Are you producing your own video and audio content to stream or share with hybrid event attendees? Make audience input easy.

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 3, 2024

Navigating the Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Event Trends in 2024 As the world continues to evolve, so does the corporate events industry. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the top corporate event trends for 2024, providing insights and recommendations on how to effectively navigate the future of corporate events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. If you or your group members hold Lounge Access, spend any extra time enjoying the new Sky Club facilities. Delta Cuts Ribbon on Tech-filled Terminal C at LaGuardia.

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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. It can turn itself into an art gallery, collaborative workspace, corporate meeting space, or wedding venue. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

How meeting representatives go about interjecting, diffusing and removing bad actors can make all the difference. They submit reports to him, which he uses to build a guide on how to respond to any situation. This makes all staff aware of potential threats and builds a culture of trust and security. Questions You Can Ask.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Morris was inducted into Smart Meetings Hall of Fame in 2021. The program helps to provide guiding goals to drive progress, effectiveness and ongoing tangible outcomes for the inclusion of Black representation and senior leadership in C-suite positions. Read More : What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

These questions will guide the team in where they should concentrate their efforts, who should be performing what tasks, and what risks exist within an event. The sordid tale of someone ill from food poisoning at your event posted on social media will undoubtedly impact your customer trust and brand identity.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Our goal is to help you excel in your event planning endeavors. By addressing and overcoming these obstacles, we aim to simplify your planning process, enhance your events, and significantly improve your return on investment. We’re committed to ensuring the best possible outcomes for you and your events!

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