Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Event professionals who joined the Palm Beaches conference reported that its small size and clear communication of safety protocols (such as mandatory pre-event testing, daily health screenings, socially distanced transportation and masks at indoor events) all contributed to their decision to attend. Conference Confidence.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going. The necessity of hybrid meetings brought many things to light. Not All Audiences Are the Same.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Three corporate-planning leaders weigh in on how to create an internal “center of event excellence” that draws interest from other departments and captures a critical mass of meetings. What does it take to build a dedicated meetings team that can be both cost-efficient and ROI-driven?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with cannabis travel consultant and advocate Brian Applegarth to discuss the integration of cannabis into the tourism industry and what meeting professionals should know. A: What drove me to this was really my passion of travel and culture and cross-cultural communication. A: Cannabis travel consultant.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. Are they responsive communicators?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2022

PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” With the latest updates to recommended mask policies from the CDC, are associations with spring meetings still mandating masks onsite? Also, how are your registration numbers?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 18, 2018

A new report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) found that the number of providers offering high-speed broadband required for streaming keynotes and virtual meetings could be limited. When Will Meetings Be Affected? FCC’s Communications Marketplace Report issued in November found that while 92 percent of the U.S.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 10, 2023

The regulation of POMC neurons has implications for both obesity and diabetes. When attendees at ENDO23, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting on endocrinology research and clinical care, picked up their badges during the June 15-18 event, they were treated to a gallery of works of art — and science — created by their peers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

city or county regulators). AV companies provide several forms of audio and visual equipment for private parties, corporate meetings, and other events. Fantastic communication skills The best vendor relationships flow seamlessly; you communicate your expectations, and they share theirs. Audiovisual (AV) suppliers.

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Endless Events

JUNE 17, 2019

Turn your mics on, it’s time to explore meeting automation for events! On this week’s Event Tech Podcast, we’re tackling meeting automation for events. Meeting automation can do wonders for any business in terms of organization. But there’s more to it than meets the eye! So they created Jifflenow.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 11, 2022

Note that recently, Google integrated a new feature with which travelers searching for hotels will find an eco-certified badge next to the names of those meeting high standards of sustainability from organizations like Green Key or EarthCheck. They can also click on their “About” tab to discover more details about their efforts.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Because of code, [having that meeting] is impossible, or impracticable enough to trigger force majeure ,” Sheaks said, drawing an example.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

As this was IMEX’s first live show since the pandemic began, several steps were taken—based on science and current regulations—to ensure attendee safety and comfort. We discussed how as women we need to elevate ourselves, be inspired by our fellow females, and learn to communicate our wants and needs. FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes The first installment of this two-part series began with details about harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and the critical demand of sustainability requirements in meeting planning. Meeting Design Consider the format that is most likely to achieve the goals of the meeting.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2022

Veterans in strategic event management, risk management, and virtual/hybrid meeting production weigh in on what’s most important for planners to focus on this year. The host property and audiovisual company must be involved in this so that neither your emergency playbook nor your crisis-communication plan has any holes.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2021

What’s most encouraging to our clients is that we can meet the needs of your events specifically.” “What are you doing about data regulations to make sure that that sensitive data is being taken care of?” ” CrowdPass As A Communication Tool. So we want to separate the event organizer from that. .”

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

This year we will see this start to change and a focus on solutions to the increased need for event security in the form of crisis communications, cybersecurity and improvements in onsite security. Strategic Crisis Communications . Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. And they are right!

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One planning veteran says the new laws could help the meetings industry push for similar action nationwide. She suggests that planners could “encourage states in which you hold your meetings to do the same” as New York. In fact, New York isn’t the first state to pass this kind of regulation.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

The term refers to maintaining year-round communication with your audience, building trust and loyalty along the way, as well as allowing you to easily get ideas and feedback from your community. Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. If you run a team, it also lets you manage the meetings of your staff members.

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Gavel International

AUGUST 24, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes After a year in which virtual meetings took center stage, the need for in-person meetings finally regained its rightful place as number one. This fact is a welcome development, as neither virtual nor hybrid meetings are as essential to the engagement and networking opportunities at in-person events.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Reading Time: 7 minutes Meetings are on the rise and are predicted to increase throughout the coming year in North America. According to a recent survey, global meeting spend is rising as well. Ninety percent of meetings will have an in-person component. ( 1 Talent Challenges. The ever-changing U.S. 2 Inflation and Rising Costs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? By implementing distancing regulations, and no-touch tools such as QR Codes, NFC tags, Big Data, and more, it lowers the risk of contracting the virus and adds a layer of security. . Customize communication. And will virtual events be the new normal? But it won’t be.

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Event management software often integrates with other tools, providing analytics, facilitating communication, and enabling more intricate event designs. For example, if you aim to educate employees about products and services, you’d prioritize internal communication tools and integration with corporate systems.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

According to Lenora, ‘DEI gets confused with employer laws, which are government regulations, and are not what diversity and inclusion is. Not starting with everything that’s wrong, but rather asking questions: how are you treated, are you included in your team meetings, does your supervisor give you regular feedback? Communication.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 27, 2022

Hopes are high that most meetings and events will have an in-person component this year and beyond, but we know what happens to the best-laid plans. Communicate Changes As They Happen. If plans change, communication is critical. In a crisis or uncertain situation, communication is key. Reviewing relevant permits (e.g.,

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ITA Group

JANUARY 19, 2021

As COVID-19 vaccines are slowly rolled out and organizations start to plan for the return of in-person events, meeting professionals should consider protocols needed for in-person events to resume safely, including rigorous plans to prevent, detect and respond to potential outbreaks. Assessing the Risk of Your In-Person Event.

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Creative Group Inc

MAY 22, 2024

Whether you’re familiar with neurodivergence, or even experience it yourself, you may be wondering why it’s important in the meetings, events, and incentives world: Why should you consider it when planning events and programs? These rooms offer a sanctuary where attendees can decompress, regulate their senses, and recharge.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 22, 2024

GDPR and Data Privacy Regulations Different regions and implementations have different requirements. Badge scanning tech is common at meetings. Therefore, we ask our clients to post signage on-site, talk about the use of our service in their marketing communications, and include it on their online terms and conditions.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

CMP: Certified Meetings Professional What Is CMP Certification? With more than 14,000 meeting professionals having received CMP Certification, the CMP program has led the way in standardizing event industry best practices throughout the globe. CGMP: Certified Government Meeting Professional What Is CGMP Certification?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This year we will see this start to change and a focus on solutions to the increased need for event security in the form of crisis communications, cybersecurity and improvements in onsite security. Strategic Crisis Communications . Everyone at events as a role to play when it comes to crisis communications. And they are right!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. The most common risk in the meetings industry is cancellations. The post Preparation is the Key to Risk Management appeared first on Smart Meetings. Financial Risks.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Meetings industry leaders throughout the state have rushed to provide support for those affected by the flames and smoke while sharing updates about all the areas unharmed and still open for business. More: Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry. Follow local regulations if you burn trash or debris.

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Best Corporate Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

As noted in our post, Seven Fun Activities for Bringing Teams Back Together Post-COVID , corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs combine the benefits of team building activities—teaching problem-solving, leadership, communication, and collaboration in a fun, engaging way—with giving back to the community. In Closing.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In 2016, the McLaughlin-Sherouse List was published, which ranked all industries in the US according to RegData’s Industry Regulation Index showing the most regulated ones. So, let’s talk about IATA – one of the main regulators of the aviation industry. Source: Fine Art America. What is IATA? IATA’s mission and main purposes.

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Achieve Incentives

APRIL 5, 2021

Today, meeting professionals are tasked with leading health and safety risk mitigation at a brand new, monumental level. State Department’s County Specific travel guide for real-time updates, Meetings Mean Business Tracker that showcases the latest U.S. That was pre-COVID-19. You don’t have to do this alone, and you shouldn’t.

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