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An Earth Day Tour of DC’s Sustainability District

Smart Meetings

Earth Day has to be every day in the world of hospitality. To ensure around-the-clock focus on protecting the planet, Destination DC has mapped out a Sustainability District devoted to community, climate and clean energy. It is less a geographic region than it is a demonstration of best practices in venues. I recently visited and came up with these strategies for finding responsible partners.

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Plan a Memorable Mountain Meeting Experience at The Broadmoor

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With the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, The Broadmoor is a meeting destination that will take your attendees breath away. In business for more than 100 years, The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs offers an authentic mountain meeting destination like no other. The resort has more consecutive wins of both the Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five-Diamond awards than any property in the world, and for good reason.

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Building Connection in a Distracted World

Smart Meetings

Leadership expert Shane Feldman shares strategies for authentic engagement, community-building and navigating AI The main goal of a meeting planner is to create an engaging experience that enables people from all walks of life to connect under an umbrella of ideas in an environment forged around connection, learning and innovating. In the recent webinar, Driving Connection & Collaboration in a New World, Smart Meetings spoke with leadership expert Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In, who h

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Business uncertainty advice from event pros, Part 2

MPI

To help you manage business uncertaintyin 2025 and beyondevent pros share best practices and advice based on their experience. This is Part 2 of a series on uncertainty in the global meeting and event industry.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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A Tour of DC’s Sustainability District

Smart Meetings

Destination DC has mapped out a Sustainability District in the nation’s capital devoted to community, climate and clean energy. It is less a geographic region than it is a demonstration of best practices in venues. I recently visited and came up with these strategies for finding responsible partners. Purpose Driven My tour started with Eaton Workshop, the brands flagship property on K Street (the sister property Eaton HK is in Hong Kong, the birthplace of founder Katerine Lo) that opened t

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The Business Events Industry in Ireland loses a shining star: Sue Uda, RIP

Pádraic Gilligan

by Pdraic Gilligan, Co-founder, Soolnua Consulting & Research | Consultancy, SITE Sue Uda, who founded the Ireland Chapter of SITE in the late 1990s, has sadly passed away after a long illness. As the Irish saying goes, N Bheidh A Leithid Ann Ars her like will not be seen again. A quiet visionary, Sue. Read more » The post The Business Events Industry in Ireland loses a shining star: Sue Uda, RIP appeared first on padraicino.

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Seeking a Turnkey Venue for Your Next Event? Meet Long Beach

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From intimate meeting to trade show to VIP dance partyLong Beach has the venue for you. Long Beach, California, is a premier events destination, with all the luxurious accommodations, downtime offerings, and big-ticket draws youd expect from any LA-area scenefrom music festivals , attractions , and museums , to the historic Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach street race.

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How to Promote Your Event to Drive Attendance: 27 Proven Tips

Eventtia

Theres no point in organizing world-class events if you dont promote them. To make sure participants attend, you need to target the right audience, drive registrations, and increase your reach to turn your events into successful ones. But how do you do this if its your first event, you dont have a large audience, or your brand isnt established yet? To help you get started, weve put together a list of event promotion strategies and ideas.

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Discover How KC Delivers a Seamless Meeting Experience

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A skyline view of KC, a vibrant city and ideal meetings destination in the Heart of America. Kansas City has officially stepped into the spotlight. After successfully hosting the 2023 NFL Draft and being selected as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup , KC has proven its ability to deliver world-class experiences on a grand scale. But beyond the headlines, what truly sets Kansas City apart is how easy it makes every part of the meeting and event experiencefor planners and attendees alike.

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Event Attendance Playbook for Enterprise Leaders

Bizzaboo

Let’s face it getting people to show up to your event isn’t as simple as sending out a few invites and crossing your fingers. As an enterprise leader, you’re under pressure to drive real results: packed rooms, engaged attendees, and measurable ROI. If you’re reading this, you’re probably deep in the weeds aligning teams, managing timelines, and figuring out how to prove value with data.

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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Go Beyond the Ordinary with These Three Venues in Davis County, Utah

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Iconic Hank’s Garage has an impressive collection of over 60 meticulously maintained classic and vintage cars. Boring meetings? Not on the agenda. In Davis County , Utah, youll find a vibrant collection of venues that go well beyond the boardroomeach offering its own blend of charm, character, and creativity for unforgettable events. Start with the Young Automotive Gallery , a sleek, modern space where design meets functionality.

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Corporate Travel Services for Stress-Free Business Trips

Unique World Global Destinations

In the fast paced world of business, corporate travel is a key part of building global partnerships, attending important meetings, rewarding employees, creating a positive culture and exploring new opportunities. However, managing corporate travel can be a complex task. It involves coordinating itineraries, ensuring policy compliance and handling last minute changes.

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Will This Be the Greenest Convention Center on the Planet?

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A rendering of the planned redevelopment of the Austin Convention Center. Attendees will enjoy a direct connection to Waller Creek, the focal point of a chain of parks and public spaces in downtown Austin. Courtesy LMN/Page Joint Venture The standards set by the International Living Future Institutes (ILFI) zero-carbon certification programare some of the most stringent and ambitious in the world.

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Discover the Exceptional Food and Beverage Scene of Venice, Italy

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes When considering destinations known for exceptional food and beverages, Italian cities such as Tuscany and Rome are often the first to come to mind. However, Venice, Italy is a city that deserves a prominent place on this list as well. Beyond being a picturesque tourist attraction, Venice’s winding waterways illustrate the significant impact of the Adriatic Sea on the city’s food culture.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave