Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. Below are practical and affordable tips to embed wellness into your events genuinely, steering clear of “ wellness washing.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Omni Hotels & Resorts has launched an initiative to increase the awareness, importance and encouragement to become involved with the Say Goodnight to Hunger program through their partnership with Feeding America. With the “birdie-or-better” incentive, golfers are not only playing for notoriety but for much more than a sport.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

ADMEI’s awards program is among the most respectable and distinguished in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry and the most robust, noteworthy DMC-specific awards program. The ADMEI Awards Program recognizes member excellence in DMC programs, component development, and delivery.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Gregg discusses trends in incentive travel, the importance of mentorship, being a woman in the industry and what the future holds as we enter the new era of the post-pandemic meetings industry. Q: What made you commit to the meetings and events industry? These programs now are really as much outside the property as inside.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

If you’ve been paying attention to the event trends set to redefine the industry, you’ll know that hybrid is up there with the most relevant. In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. Answering Hybrid Needs.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. This is codifying best practices through robust continuing education programs, which will result in better service to clients, unambiguous internal metrics and career growth,” he said. “In

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Achieving longevity and consistent success is a challenge every event planner faces Events are not merely one-time occurrences; they should be a strategic investment that yields returns over time. So, what can you do to make sure your event is seen as a necessary strategic tool every year?

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These judges are familiar with DMCs (association and corporate planners, hoteliers, venues, photographers, production companies, agencies, etc.). Up to 3 finalists (barring any ties) are named in each category, with the exception of Best Overall Program, which may have up to 5 finalists.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As a corporate meeting and event industry professional with over 25 years of experience, I have witnessed first-hand the negative impacts of work-related stress. Seeking calm via mindfulness strategies In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, stress and burnout are widely experienced yet rarely discussed.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

When it comes to creating an event that’s absolutely unforgettable, Reno Tahoe has everything you need. Reno Tahoe makes event planning easy. Ready to experience all Reno Tahoe has to offer and learn just how easy it can be to host your next event here? Take advantage of our Come See, Fly Free program.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. Guests staying with one of IHG’s 17 brands are being treated to a completely renewed loyalty program—IHG One Rewards. The redesign of the IHG One Rewards program has been optimized to give members a wide variety of benefits.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

In 1960, 50% percent of all hotels in the United States were independent,” according to Jeff Low, CEO of Stash Hotel Rewards , a loyalty program for independent hotels. The Importance of Points “Loyalty programs are really important,” Low says. “In Without a points program, the independent can’t compete in that bidding process.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Defining Risk. Read More : Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S. And send them thank-you notes often!”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

The Meetings Show Asia Pacific, the region’s leading event for the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry, launched its highly successful inaugural edition this week at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 16, 2023

Challenges with event budgets, timelines, and staffing—plus air-travel complications—were among the issues discussed at Global DMC Partners’ annual meeting. Number one on that list: budgets for both business-focused and performance-reward events are not aligned with inflationary pressure and costs, especially for air travel and guest rooms.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

The guide is a valuable resource for business event planners to drive social impact and deliver rich cultural experiences. The introduction guide is tailored exclusively to the business events sector. MCB hopes the book will serve as a regular reference tool for business event planners while leaving a lasting legacy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Company excursions, teambuilding activities and luxurious incentives have all built on the growing trend of bleisure travel. Meeting Group Broker Amy Robb of Meetings Made Easy recommends cruises as incentive trips for high achievers. Events in Europe aren’t going away, and neither are incentives and company trips.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Archibald, senior business events manager at Visit Scotland. Over 60% said they look for venues with detailed programs around ethically sourced ingredients and minimal food waste. To educate, look to post-event reporting. At the time of the Smart Chat, he was in Copenhagen for an event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. A meeting planner earns their certification through a course of study, an exam and a comprehensive professional evaluation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Way’s program puts local artists, small businesses and the regional experiences they provide on the property’s website, so hotel guests can book directly with the small business. The Edgewater Hotel was the first property in Seattle to debut Way’s program on their website, and a few other Noble House resorts have since joined on.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Locations include: Jamaica: Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Rose Hall . Plan with Confidence.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC 08 November 2023 Planning an event from afar can be difficult. A DMC can help you plan and execute events with excellence — but it’s important to hire the right team. Before you dive into event specifics, it’s important to learn about your potential event partner.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Through the recruitment of experts for the podcast series and the development of both B2B and consumer programming for Spycon, we discovered that these unique experts have skills, knowledge and experience that translate very effectively in the business world,” says Lisa Paul, senior vice president of Spyex.

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inVOYAGE

JANUARY 11, 2024

Enjoy pristine beaches, azure waters and a tapestry of cultural richness as we take you on a tour of the very best incentive experiences… Luxury Incentives: Why Mykonos? Why not elevate your event with an organised seafood tasting event, bringing the freshest catches directly to the table.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2023

Let’s face it, there’s more to hosting a successful event than inviting people to an appealing destination. offered by Reno Tahoe give planners a wealth of possibilities for off-site meetings and after-hours activities. Ready to experience all Reno Tahoe has to offer and learn just how easy it can be to host your next event here?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. Contracts: The survey asked planners about their number-one concern when negotiating a contract.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The area has also attracted other events such as Huntsman World Senior Games, Red Bull Rampage, True Grit Epic and 25 Hours in Frog Hollow—proving to be a choice playground for those who appreciate the desert gateway in the Southwest corner of Utah. Read More : Utah: The Land of Incentives. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport.

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ADMEI

MAY 19, 2021

They can and often do literally touch every aspect of a program from logistics to safety, from branding and theme creation to providing local experiences. They’re critical connectors in the overall events industry ecosystem.” The services they provide to their clients also provide business to their local supplier partners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Simpler, more flexible and discounted. Saving Time.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

To put on a successful event, you need both big-picture vision and an eye for detail. Events of every size require strategic preparation and skilled partners. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2020

Two bodies of research highlight planners’ challenges and potential attendees’ preferences when it comes to meetings. In a late June webinar that drew more than 700 corporate and association meeting planners, 64 percent of attendees responded that they expect their organizations to return to holding in-person events by January 2021.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The post Exploring Melbourne’s Event Scene: A Journey of Discovery with AIME appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Kicking off the exploration was a delightful brunch at the iconic Melbourne Botanical Garden, setting the stage for discussions about the park’s potential as a stunning venue for events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2021

They can and often do literally touch every aspect of a program from logistics to safety, from branding and theme creation to providing local experiences. As Amy Calvert , CEO of Events Industry Council says, “They’re critical connectors in the overall events industry ecosystem.”. Following is based on the group’s whitepaper.

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