Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Here’s a summary of some of the main developments.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

These new spaces on the block that will have planners knocking. And newly renovated venues couldn’t come at a better time, when industry compression has a sea of planners competing for meetings and event space. Read More: IACC Plans to Fill in the Gaps on Latest Meeting Intelligence at Las Vegas Conference.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 23, 2023

Searching for event venues in the Mini Apple? The venue has several spaces to use: The Flour Tower: This is the museum’s signature space, located in the former mill’s grain elevator. The Ruin Courtyard: This Minneapolis outdoor venue is in the heart of the museum, surrounded by the ruins of the old mill.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 9, 2023

As we embark on a journey through this remarkable city, we will uncover 30 exceptional Columbus, Ohio, event venues that not only reflect its storied past but also pave the way for its exciting future. Diverse venue options : Columbus offers various conference venues, from state-of-the-art convention centers to intimate boutique spaces.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MGM Resorts International is investing almost $500 million in guest room renovations, new dining options, upgraded conference room technology, and more, bringing the meeting experience to the next level. “We of indoor-outdoor meeting space, 44 restaurants, 16 pools and 19 unique venues. Most exciting for meeting planners, the 2.1

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. COSI is not just a world-class science center, but also a world-class event venue,” says Trent E. Planners can also “scent an event” by creating a custom candle to put in swag bags or as a welcome amenity.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. Photo credit: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. The more than 10,000 sq.

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inVOYAGE

MARCH 2, 2023

But how does it compare to other event venues in the vicinity? Venue options : When it comes to event hosting, Villa Padierna is clearly well equipped for handling high-end functions with 6 Romanesque event spaces available for hire (both indoor and out), 138 guest rooms and a maximum capacity of 300.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

The compact city is easy to navigate and invites delegates to discover its creative culture, expressed in its food, fashion, events, arts and music scene. The city is operating as a vaccinated economy which allows business events of all types, from conferences to trade exhibitions to take place.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown. A Wide Range of Hotels & Venues. Plan with Confidence. Walking Is the Best Way to Explore.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown. A Wide Range of Hotels & Venues. The Pennsylvania Convention Center sits in the heart of downtown Philadelphia.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2023

The Thai Team this year comprises seven destination management companies, 17 hotels and resorts, two venues, Thai Airways International, Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA), and TCEB. In 2024, the capital city of Thailand will be hosting Global Spine Congress and Money 20/20, the world’s fintech conference.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Meeting planners want people to be actively involved in, and in many cases, contributing to the creation of the content, or even co-creating the content or the experience,” he says. “I This increased understanding of the value of people’s time and investment, he says, means planners are becoming more intentional about the outcome of events.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs. Not only do you have event planners and managers, but you’ll also work with convention planners, event coordinators, meeting planners, and more.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

Some Marriott International hotels in APAC are in scenic destinations that are ideal places for meetings, events, and conferences. Here are some of the Marriott hotels in APAC with magnificent views that will immediately enhance your meetings, events, and conferences: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. Regis Langkawi.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2023

Amsterdam’s well-connected infrastructure means attendees can easily jump between venues, hotels, attractions, and restaurants. This has become especially apparent in recent years, with Amsterdam solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most innovative conference destinations for sustainable meetings.

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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. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

If you are having a tech conference an all floral entryway may not make as much sense as an LED tunnel. If your chosen venue is an architectural gem, then let it speak for itself. Projection mapping technology allows you to give even the mos t mundane venues a gorgeous makeover. Our Favorite Grand Entrance Ideas .

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 25, 2024

Think avant-garde décor, interactive art installations, and modernist fashion. W BARCELONA - SEAFRONT SOPHISTICATION For those seeking a modern, seafront venue, W Barcelona comes up trumps. Leverage the sleek design and modern setting for impactful product launches beside the Mediterranean and a picturesque backdrop to raise a toast.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether attendees find themselves at conferences, corporate events, or gatherings, name badges make it easier to network with other folks, promoting engagement and communication. Name badges also boost event security since they often include barcodes or RFID chips that help control access to certain areas of the event venue.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

And as I’m explaining this, you might be thinking yourself, “Well, this isn’t possible in my venue” Or “I have no way of doing it.” Obviously it’s very specific, if you wanted to do a whole of this, you’re going to need a very specific type of venue to pull this off.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Event planners often offer cocktail mixers as a relaxed way to get to know one another. And who doesn’t love some good, old-fashioned (and friendly) competition? With scavenger hunt technology, event planners can work with experts to create a program that uses QR codes and photos to increase interaction between attendees.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

Stephanie Harris , President of The Incentive Research Foundation remarked that “as events return post-pandemic, DMCs will play a more vital role than ever , providing critical local insight for planners. They will also know which venues and providers are still operating locally, given the significant changes during the last year”.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Step 1: Understand your Venue Marketing Discoverability Influence. Times, they be a changin’. And really, who doesn’t like thinking about pie?

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 2, 2022

Some Marriott International hotels in APAC are in scenic destinations that are ideal places for meetings, events, and conferences. Here are some of the Marriott hotels in APAC with magnificent views that will immediately enhance your meetings, events, and conferences: Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay. Regis Langkawi.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

What’s a planner to do? Even for planners at the top of their game, the current meeting climate has created new levels of stress—the result of severe hotel booking compression, high turnover in supplier staff, and short meeting lead times. And planners need a similar attitude, he said. “We Stakeholder Trust. It's about us.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Probably the most important of these is adequately modeling the air quality at the event, given the paucity of information available about the safety of specific venues and properties from an air quality perspective. I promised to publicize the venues that had made these upgrades. Meeting planners want to know!

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Expert corporate event planner Lauren Gessa knows a thing or two about this topic. In this two-day hybrid virtual conference, attendees from 26 different companies toggled back and forth from activities on our virtual island to breakout sessions in Teams,” shares Gessa. She customizes each event to the needs of the individual brand.

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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

I was really excited to join this international jury, as it gave me a front row seat to see what some of the best corporate event planners are doing, but there was another reason. There was a lot of discussion among event planners, sharing failures, successes, lessons learned and best practices – a valuable peer-to-peer exchange.

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Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2020

But now that planners are trying to figure out how to turn in-person events into virtual ones , things get a little bit confusing. So this means that he has a lot of tips and advice for planners that are going virtual with their events. “Let’s take a normal, a real example of a conference. A Disruptive Time.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2024

Whether attendees find themselves at conferences, corporate events, or gatherings, name badges make it easier to network with other folks, promoting engagement and communication. Name badges also boost event security since they often include barcodes or RFID chips that help control access to certain areas of the event venue.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. Corporate meetings such as conferences, trade shows, and other professional networking events are far from stuffy these days. So what’s going to work in your venue? The best part?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 24, 2023

Whether you’re planning a local gathering or an international conference, the art of event marketing can give your brand the competitive edge it needs. With the available budget in your mind, allocate funds for venue, marketing, staff, and more while prioritizing key aspects and keeping a contingency fund for unexpected costs.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

We have Rotary coming in May with around 14,000 delegates and some important conferences that draw people from over 100 countries. “It’s going to be a wonderful event; they’ll be taking venues and hotels all around Melbourne, all the way out to Melbourne Olympic Park, which serves as the Australian Open’s headquarters.”

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Our annual Outlook and actionable To-Do’s might not draw as much interest as election forecasts, fashion trends, and love predictions for Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce – but they are nonetheless Brightspot’s #1 attended webinars. Flexibility in scheduling and content delivery will be necessary.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Experience design isn’t merely what your event content is about or how people consume it; it’s now a matter of layout, interior design, and finding the perfect mix of practicality and fashion. ” While this is a significant shift, it should come as no surprise to meeting planners that expectations are rising.

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