Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. Seasoned planners know that optimizing travel budgets for events demands strategic negotiation and a hawk’s eye for detail.

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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. In the terrain of corporate events, these partnerships are not just profitable alliances but pivotal elements that dictate the event’s success.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. Below are practical and affordable tips to embed wellness into your events genuinely, steering clear of “ wellness washing.”

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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. As we look toward 2024, several corporate event trends are expected to shape the industry.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Corporate events like conferences, workshops, and seminars communicate important information, but who says they have to be stuffy and boring? In fact, fun experiences can be immensely valuable for corporate events. Corporate breakout sessions break up the monotony of a lengthy meeting schedule. What’s not to love?

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Whether it’s a wedding or a corporate event, creating a seating chart is an essential part of ensuring the success of any gathering. Event seating charts can be challenging to create, particularly when managing a diverse range of guests with varying backgrounds and needs.

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Endless Events

JUNE 20, 2023

They grew up in the age of 24/7 social media and COVID-19, which gives this generation a unique perspective on marketing—including live events. For event marketers, it can be tricky to understand this up-and-coming generation entering the workforce. What events do they enjoy? How can you market to Gen Z? Who Is Gen Z?

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests. To keep your special event on track and create a seamless experience for all, traffic management is key.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The rental costs start at $15,000.

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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. Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

6 tips for a smooth European event from an international DMC expert If it seems to you everyone is taking their incentive meeting to Europe this year, you are not alone. Start Early The first tip is to book early and contract early! Call the Local DMC The second tip is related to the first. Explore Widely That U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

This year, we’ve written about not only some of the best tips for travelers in the aftermath of the pandemic and amid viral variant resurgences, but also on major steps the travel industry took to ensure the health and wellness of business travelers. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

As event managers, our goal at the end of a long-awaited event is to ensure meeting planners and their constituents are happy. But often, as both parties get wrapped up in the endless details and minutia of planning, the overarching goal gets lost. Recently, Nashville was named the No. Recently, Nashville was named the No.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Event profs can count on 3,644 guest rooms and 550,000 sq. Indoor and outdoor meeting spaces can be configured for boutique-like settings for smaller groups or opened up at scale for events on a grand scale. Insider Tip: Try counting the ubiquitous blow ties in the chandeliers, carpeting, even the artwork.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Learn Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22. The community give-back portion of the event also included an activation that led to attendees assembling 500 water filters through the W|W Filter Build Experience. Squeglia , CMP, independent contractor with RLC Events, will serve as immediate past chair. Jennifer C.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. The solution?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Providing meetings that change an entire team’s energy and mindset is never easy, but it helps to include discussions about philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR), when appropriate. To help such meetings be as productive as possible, Hensley gave a few more general tips. Bring your values with you wherever you go.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We think winter is the perfect season to bring people together for warm, welcoming events. Amid the coldest, harshest season of the year, what better way to usher in holiday cheer than bringing friends, family, and coworkers together at an event with a winter wonderland theme? What types of events fit a winter wonderland theme?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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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. Squeglia, CMP, Independent Contractor at RLC Events, to get the inside scoop. The question is what happens next?” “I

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Then, provide the extras that show you care. You have earned it!

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Looking for corporate event ideas that people actually get excited about? Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Meetings breaks down the 2022 international travel buzz and gives travel tips to meet smart. Now that destination locations are once again available for business event and incentive planning, international business travel has been thriving. Tips for International Travel in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Plan with confidence Toronto is more than a meeting place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. There is much to explore, from big-ticket events, top attractions, award-winning restaurants, and Canada’s leading business sectors.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are you planning an event and struggling to choose the perfect entertainment? Whether it be a wedding, corporate event, or birthday party, selecting the right entertainment is crucial in creating a memorable experience for your guests. Why Does Your Event Need Entertainment?

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 16, 2023

One effective way to do this is by hosting corporate events and making your team an integral part of them. In addition to helping you promote your brand, nurture existing relationships, and connect with potential leads, corporate events are also a great way to bring your team together and get them more excited about work.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

However, planning a trip can be a tedious and overwhelming task for many individuals. The Cons Of Planning A Trip All On Your Own Time Cost While it can be tempting to plan your own trip, there are some cons to doing so. This extensive planning process can incur a cost of north of $1,280 in just personal time alone.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event invitations are often the first impression your guests will have of your upcoming party or event. In this article, we’ll explore some inspiration and tips for making event invitations that are sure to grab your guests’ attention. On the other hand, for corporate events, a serious tone is more fitting.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 26, 2023

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to hosting events. The right event decorations can transform any occasion into an unforgettable experience, capturing the attention of your guests and setting the tone for the entire event. Decide Your Event Goals The first step is to decide on your event goals.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

Planning and hosting fun events is a wonderful way for property managers to connect with residents. In addition to brightening the atmosphere of resident life, events can show the property’s appreciation and improve communication between residents and building owners. Discover entertaining resident event ideas people love.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

As companies roll out their back-to-office strategies, corporate event planners are primed and ready to plan corporate events for the ages. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid, or virtual, your choice of entertainment can make or break your attendees’ experience. billion by 2030 — growing 17.3%

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Whether the goal is diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI), accessibility, educational resources or all of the above, advocates from different facets of the events world continue to strive for progress. Diversity is not only important when discussing the moral fabric of corporate policy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Editor’s Note : This is part of a monthly series on the planning process for producing IMEX America , the 10th anniversary of the landmark industry gathering scheduled for Nov. Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director for Business Events at Destination Canada, reported that the country will be hosting the largest contingent ever this year.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Atlanta, known as “The City in a Forest,” offers a rich tapestry of history and modernity, making it an ideal locale for events. This blend of historical significance and modern flair makes Atlanta a captivating choice for any event, offering experiences that are both memorable and distinctly Atlantan.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

Companies such as InHouse Physicians and Clear Health Pass are offering pre-event vaccine verification and wellness tests along with on-site temperature monitoring and screening. Following is a case study of how health verification was used and tips for managing expectations effectively. Bespoke Screening Tips.

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