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JULY 14, 2023

Toronto has a progressive culture, a thriving business environment and a wide selection of venues for meetings and conventions. A multicultural city proud of its inclusive spirit, thriving business community and state-of-the-art venues, Toronto is an ideal, easily accessible location for meetings and conventions.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Take a look behind the scenes and enjoy a taste of what’s to come as we head to Spain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan city where Business, Culture and Gastronomy collide. Luxury Venues Flamenco de Leones Experience the essence of Madrid's singing cafés at Flamenco de Leones. inVOYAGE is headed to Madrid!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2022

of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Multiple ballrooms, pre-function spaces, banquet halls, boardrooms, lawns, patios and courtyards can be arranged as planners see fit. Several dining options are available to guests at Cambridge Beaches, each influenced by local culture. More than 75,000 sq.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement to its evolution into a bustling metropolis with lush, green spaces, Atlanta blends cultural depth with vibrant city life. Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! She says, “Constant change and volatility are the new normal for meeting planners.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2021

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year. This will be Tokyo’s second time as host city.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 29, 2024

San Francisco — with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and vibrant cultural tapestry — offers a unique and dynamic backdrop for events of any scale. This makes it an ideal venue for receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.

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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. That is the question planners could be asking themselves. Off-Site To host your event on or off-site? with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 17, 2023

As planners, making the most of your budget is always top of mind, no matter the size of your event. Portland, Oregon, is known for many things, including its beer, its coffee, and its eclectic arts and culture scene. From food and beverage costs to vendor fees to AV equipment and venue rentals, those savings can really stack up.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

They’re welcomed into the city’s social and cultural fabric, participating in a diverse community buzzing with spirit. Visit Detroit helps meeting planners ensure that meetings are sustainable in every way—culturally, economically and environmentally. All three museums feature venues for private events. The Charles H.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure. Geographical location: Different areas have different gun laws and cultures.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? January 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Jan. Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC) Jan. Apply to have your event featured ! ADMEI In The Zone Feb. Connect NYC 2024 Feb.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Breaking down the company’s recent sustainability strategy International exhibition and convention center ExCel London is a carbon-neutral venue and an advocate for the path towards green meetings. soon to debut over 25,000 more—and hosting around 400 events and 4 million visitors per year, it is the largest event venue in London.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Host your next meeting at a design-led Denver hotel, a historic New Orleans boutique hotel and music venue or a luxurious beachside Florida resort. It is one of the most culturally significant music venues in the country. This exciting renovation reopens the historic space as a boutique hotel and premier music venue.

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Endless Events

MARCH 28, 2018

If you are an event planner, you know that outdoor events and festivals have been, and continue to be increasingly popular venues choices. This is why we included unique outdoor venues in our 2018 event trends. This is why we named making your next event at a unique and memorable is one of our top venue event trends in 2018.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

This is a valuable skill, and it’s well worth developing for event planners. By imagining what it would be like to attend an event as a guest, event planners can design events that connect well with the intended audience. But how do event planners select the right personal touches that will speak to their guests?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The pandemic — combined with plenty of other cultural forces — has shaken up the way we live, increased stress and some bad behavior along with it,” according to a recent article in Axios. “I I think it’s a breakdown of social norms,” Megan Ranney, dean of the Yale School of Public Health, told Axios.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Destinations International , the association for Destination Marketing Organizations, is teaming up with research firms iolite group , Brand USA and Miles Partnership to determine the impact of cultural exchange on destination planning and travel. Uncovering insights to enhance marketing effectiveness for culturally diverse experiences.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. At Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa , attendees can connect with water—and with each other—through the resort’s ʻauʻaukai ceremony.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Amidst its cultural gems and vibrant streets, Madrid boasts an array of unconventional venues that promise to elevate events from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Carry on reading and embark with us on a journey through the most inspiring and unexpected event venues across our much-loved Spanish capital.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The event aimed to focus on the positive characteristics of Oakland, such as its vibrant artistic culture and thriving culinary scene, instead of accepting a negative narrative involving crime in the area that the city is often stereotyped with. Visit Oakland invited visitors to stay and enjoy everything The Town has to offer.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 29, 2024

San Francisco — with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and vibrant cultural tapestry — offers a unique and dynamic backdrop for events of any scale. This makes it an ideal venue for receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

15th through the 18th is a collaboration between Tourism Cares, Cultural Heritage Alliance, Inc., Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council. Jones, founder and CEO of Cultural Heritage Economic Alliance, Inc. The Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) is taking place in Richmond, Virginia, on Oct.

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DCI

AUGUST 18, 2022

Moving forward, it’s not ridiculous to imagine a heated demand for smaller event venues for the foreseeable future. By promoting alternative spaces, it’s also a chance to bring various partners into the MICE industry who may have been struggling to gain a foothold in reaching meeting planners. Museums & Galleries.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2023

More than 9,000 years ago, Phoenix was overrun by mammoths and nomadic tribes and there wasn’t a Phoenix event venue in sight. If you’re looking to plan an event in this growing metropolis, you’ll want to take a peek at these 26 great Phoenix event venues. They market themselves as the meeting place for the culturally curious.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Acquisition delivers unique diagramming, seating, and venue sales solutions that help event planners and venues create exceptional events. Cvent acquired Social Tables to help event planners and venues better collaborate to deliver successful events, further accelerating Cvent’s product roadmap and global growth.

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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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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance. Mellon Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. And a bit of entertainment doesn’t hurt either. has to offer, SAAM’s Donald W.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Our award-winning culinary team and events specialists will work with you to fuse the best of New Orleans culture into your program. 1718 assists with locating the perfect off-property venue and has the ability to touch every aspect of the event planning process – from venue selection, theme and menu development to décor, entertainment.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

“The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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inVOYAGE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Amidst its cultural gems and vibrant streets, Madrid boasts an array of unconventional venues that promise to elevate events from the ordinary to the unforgettable. Carry on reading and embark with us on a journey through the most inspiring and unexpected event venues across our much-loved Spanish capital.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

Meeting planners are telling us they are seeking authentic, immersive experiences that are designed to help groups strengthen interpersonal relationships, as well as support the culture of each organization,” he reported. As part of this increase in business, he has seen a new trend: “Meetings aren’t always about the ‘meeting’ anymore.”

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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. of meeting space.

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