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. Reopened in spring of 2022, the 100-year-old property is made up of a series of beachfront cottages with amenities, entertainment and dining.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

convention centers used criteria generally understood as key to site selection: exhibition space, meeting rooms, total space, distance from the airport, hotel availability, meal price, arts/entertainment, food availability, and walkability. One may think: Oh, that’s where event planners are getting the credit, but no.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2023

To find out how and why the resort will have planners feeling like it’s championship season, we asked Gus Tejada, Omni PGA Frisco Resort director of sales and marketing, for some context. How is Omni PGA Frisco Resort a game changer for meeting planners both in and beyond the world of golf? The resort’s sheer size (over 127,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

It can go one of two ways: It can be a one-stop shop that is easier for planners because the venues will be under one umbrella, so planners can leverage prices, or the company can charge higher prices because it manages both groups of venues. Related : Q&A with David Bruce, Founder of Meeting Planners Unite.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. Unique Venues. The post Nestled in Nature – Caesars Entertainment appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city! From historical sites to contemporary marvels, Atlanta’s unique venues provide a backdrop that’s as diverse as the city itself.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Others, however, might seem a little bit too daunting for a novice planner, but they’re just what innovative and tech-savvy planners are looking for. Unique Venues For In-Person Events.

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Blue Spark Event Design

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Why should you hire a professional planner? One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner. When hiring professional planners, you need to consider a few important things : First, you have to make sure that the company is legitimate and insured. More contacts, more choices.

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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. But you need impactful and exciting speakers, an impressive agenda, and unforgettable entertainment. If your entertainment is a hit, employees will be Slacking about the event for weeks and months.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Arguably the leading sports city in the United States, Los Angeles provides planners with an unparalleled variety of venue options. Staples Center.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2018

Finding a conference venue is a lengthy and detailed process. Which venue will be available? The main component of a conference is the venue, it’s where the main show takes place! Finding the perfect conference venue can be challenging. The planning can begin up to a year in advance. Dive in below!

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, private celebration, or large-scale convention, San Francisco’s diverse array of event venues , from elegant historic buildings to cutting-edge conference centers, cater to every need. This makes it an ideal venue for receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.

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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 beachfront Mexico resort offers breathtaking views certain to leave attendees in awe.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. The post Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business appeared first on Smart Meetings. Planning your return to in-person?

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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. But besides being full of interesting things for attendees to enjoy, there’s one aspect of the city that should put it at the top of any planners list: No sales tax. But it’s not just event planners who benefit from no sales tax.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Big name entertainment in town helps sell event tickets, simplifies VIP experiences and adds that wow factor. Stephanie Byrd, marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment , who spoke with Smart Meetings about both corporate and entertainment events returning to Caesars’ Vegas venues, explained the connection.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

Its prime location on The Strip, coupled with these recent updates, positions Harrah’s as an ideal choice for event planners booking in Las Vegas. The venue offers unique event options such as the renowned Improv Comedy Club, the vibrant outdoor Carnaval Court, and various other colorful destinations.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2022

The hotel is set to host live music across all its public spaces and will also feature a dedicated entertainment venue for live concerts and celeb/media interviews. Other food fare includes the upscale dining venue NYY Steak and seasonal cuisine with a music theme at Sessions. The 234-guest-room property features 11,422 sq.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

When it comes to corporate event planning, selecting the right venue is one of the most important decisions you need to make. Not only does the venue need to be able to accommodate your desired number of guests and any audio/visual needs, but it should also reflect the desired mood and atmosphere for your event.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore. As event planners, we’re already exposed to different industries and different languages all day. 9 Ways You Can Collect Accurate Data with Venue Sourcing Solutions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What transpired was an example of how design and technology can make even an event as large this one a simple, accessible and entertaining process. Cue Up the Entertainment. Although many planners work on events of a smaller scale, there are still lessons one can take from this. Lessons Learned. Plan plan plan,” Cole says.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. But how do you find these alternative event venues? But how do you find these alternative event venues? Why venue walkthroughs are so important.

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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

MARCH 6, 2024

Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability. Stevens is a 20-year veteran planner and 5x Fittest Male #EventProf, an honor achieved by topping the occupational leaderboard of the annual CrossFit Games Open.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. To add to the already over-the-top scene, Caesars Entertainment and Jimmy Kimmel will open Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club at The Linq Promenade in spring 2019. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

Most planners didn’t even hear of them prior to 2020! Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms. We call such an event ‘the Star’ This venue can host a smaller amount of attendees (typically 10-50) who enjoy a VIP, behind-the-scenes experience.

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DECEMBER 10, 2021

But the multi-purpose venue won’t just be for competition; event planners will be able to utilize several areas of the facility for their events — depending on the time of year. The Podium , which was 10 years in the making, is first and foremost a sports venue. “We Sports & Entertainment District.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

As the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas never lacks in new developments. 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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This region of the Tarheel State also offers meeting planners a plethora of activities perfect for any season from wading out into a cool stream for fly fishing to shooting dice in a state-of-the-art casino. Route 19 along the edge of the rushing Soco Creek. The resort’s Council Fire Ballroom features 13,801 sq. The Birch Boardroom.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 29, 2024

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, private celebration, or large-scale convention, San Francisco's diverse array of event venues , from elegant historic buildings to cutting-edge conference centers, cater to every need. This makes it an ideal venue for receptions, conferences, and other special occasions.

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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. But you need impactful and exciting speakers, an impressive agenda, and unforgettable entertainment. If your entertainment is a hit, employees will be Slacking about the event for weeks and months.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. Washington. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Instant Group Booking at Scale Choice joins hoteliers Marriott , Hilton and IHG on the platform that allows meeting planners to direct book without the need to submit an RFP. Benefits of DIY Group Booking “Planners of small or simple meetings can book these events in real-time, with guaranteed rates and availability.

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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. The Nash is an intimate venue with a capacity of up to 145 guests.

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