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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.”

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How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events

Smart Meetings

Incorporating play in an event also makes business sense. In addition to bringing Positive Psychology of Play speaker Jeff Harry to help attendees reach a non-judgmental play state, event organizers offered a rainbow of options for playing and networking. Outlook Forum organizers took those findings to heart when designing the agenda.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Cynthia MacDonald, CMP

Smart Meetings

Cynthia MacDonald, CMP After executing a great event, you can find Cynthia MacDonald, CMP, recharging on the beach before setting out to plan her next meeting and event experience. To plan a smooth event and keep everyone aligned, she views communication as essential. She lives in Ontario, Canada, close to where she grew up.

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5 Reasons for Embracing Hybrid Experiences

Smart Meetings

Have you returned to planning live events? Out of necessity, we mastered snazzy new ways to connect, play games, exercise, entertain, make lunch/dinner/drinks and build things through platforms online. Does it make sense to package your meeting content, add it to the digital library, and monetize it for post-event viewing?

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How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events

Smart Meetings

Incorporating play in an event also makes business sense. In addition to bringing Positive Psychology of Play speaker Jeff Harry to help attendees reach a non-judgmental play state, event organizers offered a rainbow of options for playing and networking. Outlook Forum organizers took those findings to heart when designing the agenda.

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Ignite Your Networking Game with These Innovative Corporate Event Ideas

Traveler's Q

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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The Future Looks Bright for Destinations International’s Young Leaders

Smart Meetings

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 meetings and events industry has nowhere to go but up coming out of the pandemic.

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