Motivation Excellence

MARCH 9, 2024

Creating a must-attend event for top-performing customers and vendors helping boost average sales growth 230% over the first 12 years (and counting). Qualifying contractors’ incremental sales funds the event. Business Issue Our fencing industry client went through restructuring.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Read More: First Business Events Industry Week Showcased Purpose. Celebrating Excellence Winners of the PCMA Visionary Award were announced on Thursday, March 8 th and included: Jodi VanWoerkom, senior event manager, Association for Talent Development for Digital Experience Strategist of the Year; Tim Mathy, senior partner, SpeakInc.

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Eventtia

APRIL 22, 2024

Choosing the right event ticketing platform can be a game-changer for event managers. One can use ticketing solutions for multiple purposes, including setting up landing pages, creating registration forms, generating invoices, sending automated emails, and more.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Every once in a while, our hosts Will and Brandt love to bring guests to the Event Tech Podcast and have them talk about an exciting technology or software they’ve developed. However, brand compliance is an integral part of building long-lasting relationships with clients in all industries, the events industry included.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Gino Marasco Marasco is managing director of hospitality sales for Timbers Company. He most recently worked as corporate director of sales and marketing at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, leading the company’s lifestyle and upscale brands. Daniel Tiepelman Tiepelman is vice president of operations and asset management for Cort Events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

When we think of events, our minds automatically go to entertainment, networking opportunities, the stage, and gamification, among many other things. But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Or is it much earlier, at event registration? Event Registration Basics.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Rioux is director of sales and marketing for InterContinental Washington D.C.—The Before this, she worked as director of sales and business development at The Dupont Circle Hotel Washington D.C. She also worked as opening director of sales at Conrad Washington D.C., Tiffany Rioux. and Capella Hotel Washington D.C. Amy Sirmons.

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Smart Meetings

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. Cadmium: Lead Retrieval Solution. Where to learn more: notified.com/event-solutions. Where to learn more : gocadmium.com.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. Christian Maeder. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager. Molly Flora.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. This year’s Seasonal Spectacular took place from Tuesday, Dec. 12 to Wednesday, Dec. in their official welcome. “Our

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Freeman Company sold its Encore Event Technologies unit to national event production company PSAV while its Freeman brand experience division is focusing on a problem many planners and companies have struggled with—event data analysis. Data Design , a team that grants event planners insight on how to drive growth.

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Traveler's Q

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In today’s highly competitive event industry, it is increasingly important for event organizers to leverage the latest tools and techniques to promote and sell tickets for their events. However, not all platforms are created equal, and event organizers need to select the one that best fits their needs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Benefits of DIY Group Booking “Planners of small or simple meetings can book these events in real-time, with guaranteed rates and availability. Event organizers will also benefit from viewing inventory availability before submitting an RFP for more complex events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Conrad Nashville , a Conrad Hotels & Resorts property with Hilton opening in May 2022, named Wormull general manager and Stack director of sales and marketing. Stack joins the property with 25 years of sales and executive management experience. Tarrytown House Estate Hotel appointed Juergens director of sales and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2021

Even as events are coming back and in-person audiences are gathering around the world, a virtual component will forever be a way to add value to your event and to your attendees. However, the bar has been raised as audiences no longer settle for cheap solutions or second-rate platforms. Live vs. Pre-recorded.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

“We are all about providing a solution for those looking to reward and recognize on a turnkey basis provide value,” said Cassidy. This is not to replace group events, but to supplement,” she said. People need an off-the-shelf solution in their sales toolbox.”. Read More : 2022 Incentive Trends Explained.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

based Events Industry Council ( EIC ) and VSef, which launched early 2021, have taken steps toward simplifying data collection for virtual events. The global VSef initiative…has focused on the area of digital event data standards, and developed a comprehensive solution on a not-for-profit basis. The Washington, D.C.-based

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

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Endless Events

MARCH 7, 2022

When we talk about the most popular event platform features , we typically think of registration and ticketing , integrations, gamification, and analytics reporting, for example. But what good are any of those if event planners are not taught how to use them or if they stop working mid-event? This should be the standard.”

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 22, 2023

Here we’ll delve into the ways a content plan can captivate communication between social media marketing, digital ads, the CEO, PR department, and the sales team. Empowering the Sales Team For the sales team, a content plan is essentially a treasure map. The result? Encourage open dialogue and collaboration.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Plan an evening team-building event to play at the world’s largest dedicated croquet facility, schedule a group CSR program at a renowned sea turtle rehabilitation and conservation facility, or treat guests to a local food tour to showcase the flavor of The Palm Beaches.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

The emphasis was on real-world solutions through Cvent’s Attendee Hub that enables digital engagement before, during and after the in-person live event and integrates the content for virtual and post-event audiences. Read More : Hybrid Events: What Cvent Says You Need to Know. A Mixed Future Predicted. “We Brian Ludwig.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

For people like Kassandra Monta, event coordinator for Wolters Kluwer, during her post-grad experience she found it difficult to find a support system in the event industry. “It It seems like all meeting and event planners either work alone or have a close-knit group they work closely with,” said Monta. “I Glazer agreed.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a legally binding contract is in place, it sets the stage for easier conversations,” said Dustin Arnhem, senior vice president of sales with Visit Baltimore. As Darren Kingi, senior vice president of sales at Visit Indy said of the importance of streamlining letters of intent, “We can’t just rely on handshakes any more.”.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 19, 2021

When Maritz Global Events decided it was finally time to get back to face-to-face, the experience-design company brought 500 people who represented the entire meetings ecosystem to Seattle—clients, employees, team members and partners—and focused on talking openly and solving shared challenges. People First. Seattle is a resilient place.”.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city. They also assist with meetings and events in our downtown area—helping direct business and events visitors.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 12, 2022.

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Meeting Package

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Vancouver, Canada, Espoo, Finland – Event Temple, the award-winning hotel and venue management solution and MeetingPackage, the all-in-one solution for groups and meeting sales are thrilled to announce a strategic partnership and integration.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This guest article is excerpted from the book, Event Success: Maximizing the Business Impact of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences by Alon Alroy, Eran Ben-Shushan and Boaz Katz, which will be published by Wiley March 29. For years, the event industry has operated on an “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” approach.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 18, 2024

STAAH, the New Zealand-based leading hospitality solutions provider partnered with hotels booking platform booking.com, WebBeds, the global marketplace for travel trade and Airpay, the payment gateway solutions provider to host a successful edition of ‘The Big Connect’ networking hospitech conference in Chennai.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison comes from a 24-year tenure with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, her most recent role being senior vice president of sales and marketing for MICE and leisure. Sullins is bringing more than 27 years as an executive sales leader and coach to his new role. Visit Jacksonville has welcomed Goldschmidt as director of convention sales.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Kimpton Sylvan Hotel appointed Perry to director of sales and marketing. For the last 20 years, Perry has become a sales leader across the southeastern United States and southern Ontario at several major hotels and hospitality companies, such as Marriott International and Hilton. Visit El Paso appointed Garcia to director of sales.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. He worked as sales and marketing manager for ABC TV/Walt Disney Co. New ideas can be terrifying. They see problems as opportunities to improve.

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