Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2022

As small- to mid-size meetings are coming back fast, how are meeting professionals really managing the challenges of sustainability, supply chain issues and staffing? Meetings of the Future has always been about getting the smartest people on stage along with the opinions of our members and working it out,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2022

As destination and corporate conferences and meetings are making a comeback, I have noticed that the trend of incorporating wellness into events is proving to be more popular than ever. Not only can incorporating wellness activities into a meeting encourage relaxation and focus, it can help attendees try something new and out of the box.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 24, 2022

MeetingsNet contacted both the NYCCCJA and Gurney’s Star Island Resort to ask about whether attendees were tested for Covid upon arriving at the meeting, and whether any hotel employees tested positive for Covid after the venue learned of the attendee cases. One other possibility: shifting to an all-virtual meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 17, 2022

When groups meet in Cambridge, attendees can tap into that stimulating spirit with excursions and activities that showcase the best of this historic city. For more information on booking your next meeting in inspirational Cambridge, visit cambridgeusa.org.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 17, 2022

What better venue to host your Vegas meeting than the place where everyone already wants to be? With 35,000 square feet of brand-new, fully customizable meeting space debuting in September, Circa Resort & Casino has everything you need to make your vision a reality. Ready to enter a new era of meeting and events in Vegas?

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 27, 2022

The chapter is one of 10 area meetings and hospitality groups who are now part of the Midwest Meeting and Event Collective. (MK Members of the PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter attend the chapter’s awards ceremony in March. MK Event Photography).

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2022

Hosts of The Boston Beer Company’s annual meeting and producers from Van Wagner Productions meet in the beer company’s Tap Room at Faneuil Hall, which was used as a broadcast studio for the live event. Early said they conveyed their goals and objectives to Van Wagner — “what we needed to come out of the meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

Below are three reasons to host your next meeting here. Offering nonstop flights to 150 international destinations, Detroit Metro Airport is one option for getting your team to your next great meeting. Learn more about kicking your next meeting up a notch in Detroit. Easily Get Your Team Where They Need to Go.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. That’s why some planning teams have a secret weapon to manage this new reality: A flexible, scalable meeting planning partner who plugs in only when and where needed. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 25, 2022

Ready for a virtual meeting that really feels like your team is together in person? First, upon entering a conference, you become an avatar that can easily navigate around the meeting space via your cursor keys—as if you are walking around a real room. How does it work?

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 25, 2022

Attendees are eager to meet in person again and choosing the right host city can instantly elevate your meeting into a can’t-miss event. Here is why there has never been a better time to meet in LA. You could host every one of your meetings in Los Angeles and never plan the same experience twice. Easy Access.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 27, 2022

When complete, the singular data format and application programming interface (API) will allow meeting planners to gather and transfer data easily and have access to a wide range of event metrics and engagement KPIs.

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DCI

MAY 5, 2022

It’s National Meeting Planners Appreciation Day. Skip sending the flowers and instead think about how you plant some seeds to create more interest in your destination among meeting planners. As such, it’s elemental to focus on the main decision makers who choose when and where to hold those events: meeting planners.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Bottom line for meeting planners: As Covid-19 rates increase around the country, plan for potentially masking in group settings, especially in the winter months. Some meeting planners are addressing these concerns by writing amenity guarantees into contracts to provide a more desirable and consistent experience for attendees.

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I-Meet

MAY 9, 2022

As travel restrictions ease and in-person meetings are on the increase, industry experts have begun using the term “compression” to describe the demand on available space by multiple groups. The return of in-per.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Where better than the home of the five-time NFL Champion Dallas Cowboys—AT&T Stadium—to meet for an intense day of education, inspiration and fun? Smart Meetings one-day Regional Experience took the personalized meetings to Arlington, Texas, for VIP access to a venue full of special spaces.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

“You have to know what you’re trying to accomplish before you even try and think about doing the technology,” urged Brandt Krueger, technical producer, owner of Event Technology Consulting and Smart Meetings’ event tech correspondent, during the Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Top Event Tech Tips From a Year of Change.”. Tech in Practice.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 13, 2022

There are so many reasons to meet in Philadelphia — here are just a few. Spanning more than six blocks of Philadelphia’s downtown area, the Pennsylvania Convention Center directly connects meeting attendees to the heart of the city. The Pennsylvania Convention Center.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 11, 2022

The post Marina Bay Sands got Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate Verified appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As the criteria for hosting medical meetings are unique; with varying regulatory practices and. As the criteria for hosting medical meetings are unique; with varying regulatory practices and.

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BCD Meetings & Events

MAY 9, 2022

For many of us within the meetings and events industry, our passion for bringing people together and building human connection is what drives us. Days are spent creating moments that spark collaboration with co-workers, clients and suppliers to craft perfect experiences.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 12, 2022

The post SAii Laguna Phuket launches new meetings & events centre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. I am delighted to unveil our new Meetings & Events Centre. The post SAii Laguna Phuket launches new meetings & events centre appeared first on Travel Daily.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

We’ve all made the shift to virtual meetings—because we had to. How can your digital meeting beat a Netflix binge or mindless scrolling? Read More : Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix. Meet the Demand With On-demand. Here are five tech tips to make your virtual event engaging.

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MeetingPool

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Smart Meetings has compiled these top five airports and added nearby hotels with ample meeting spaces and ocean views. There are plenty hotels along the coast for meetings. of meeting space. of meeting space, a connected 800-room Omni hotel and LEED Gold certification. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2022

Smart Meetings 3-Day National Experience at Kimpton EPIC Hotel leveraged the best of the sunny, water-adjacent location to bring everyone together memorably. SmartStorming author Keith Harmeyer suggested that meeting professionals practice asking, “What if,” on repeat. When in Miami, the best course of action is to make a splash.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2022

of meeting space, ExCel is leading London and the wider events industry back to profit and progress. million business and meeting professionals. The post Non-stop London Events: All Roads Lead to ExCel appeared first on Smart Meetings. A venue with its more than 1.1 million sq. Business Takes ExCel by Storm. Event at ExCel.

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Travel Daily News

MAY 29, 2022

In 2019, IAPCO members delivered 21,423 meetings and events worldwide with an economic impact of 13.8 Even through the pandemic in 2020, IAPCO members still delivered 13,300 meetings and events. billion euros.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

Read IMEX CEO Carina Bauer’s goals for the return to European meeting. IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. Questions such as: “Where are we meeting?” “How

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Executive Group Travel

MAY 25, 2022

Most are not focused on content/meetings but instead networking and team building experiences. We were shocked by the high demand from our current clients for quarterly team outings. We are finding these outings range from 2-3 nights. Budgets are on the low side.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events. CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) by EIC (Events Industry Council) – 250 + 475 (exam fee). EDA (Event Data Analysis) by MPI (Meeting Professionals International). CMM (Certified Meeting Management) by MPI.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. The post How a Storied F&B Kitchen Went Halal to Accommodate Allies appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Read More : Essential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings. Where meetings happen, Orlando and Miami were found to place first and third, respectively, in total number of flower shops per square mile. The post Top 10 Cities for Curating Efflorescent Events in 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Orange, CA.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

Our inquires for new group meetings and events is steadily increasing including the corporate market which is very beneficial in the short term,” Conklin said. “As Travel Is Up, But Not Out of Weeds Yet appeared first on Smart Meetings. The post U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Ainsworth small meetings manager. Previously, Ainsworth was a meetings and group management leader for 16 years at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. The post Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rich Ainsworth.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

The post Chief Strategy Officers Will Drive Improved Connectivity in Post-Pandemic Communications appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pickett is chief strategy officer at Live Group , an event experiences company based in the United Kingdom.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 11, 2022

While meetings and conventions took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, Columbus didn’t stop working to ensure that when the time came to return to in-person meetings, planners and attendees had all the tools they needed for a successful event. Learn more about all that’s happening in Columbus at experiencecolumbus.com/meetings.

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