Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

This September, COMO Metropolitan Singapore , located inside the 19-floor COMO Orchard, will open its 11 stunning floors of 156 luxury guest rooms, a rooftop pool bar, dining spaces, a wellness center and fashion retail. The COMO Shambhala wellness center offers a 9,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If

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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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Endless Events

MARCH 22, 2018

Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. When it comes to event planner networking ideas, it can be difficult to find new and exciting ways to effectively bring the right people together. Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 8, 2023

Canadian CVBs say skies still clear for meeting planners While an orange haze of toxic smoke from wildfires in Canada hovered over New York City, Canadian CVBs say that Québec City and Toronto remain relatively smoke-free and no events have been canceled in those cities. She added, “We are monitoring the situation closely.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Whether you use a Kanban board, Google Calendar, or an old-fashioned calendar on the wall, make sure your event promotions don’t take away from other important posts. Source Event Sponsors One of the biggest hurdles for event planners is cost. But you don’t have to create a stuffy, old-fashioned webinar.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

When planner Sondra Lynnette Williams suggested “COVID essential heroes” enjoy the dinner and an overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City that attendees of her canceled event would have used, the hotel gave her idea a “very enthusiastic” thumbs-up. Courtesy Ritz-Carlton). Sondra Lynnette Williams. “We

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Attendees can relive some of the greatest achievements in music, literature, sport, politics, fashion and science. The post Exciting Developments for Planners at 10 Top International Cities appeared first on Smart Meetings. It’s the world’s only fully digital museum and features 1,500 years of Irish history.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 27, 2021

Event planner is an entire industry on its own that’s filled with firms that offer different event planning services at different price points, but even within the space itself it is common to find a lot of heterogeneity to fit ever changing consumer needs.

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Endless Events

MAY 14, 2020

But planners and profs alike are resourceful, which is why we’re seeing a huge spike in virtual events. This is essentially a way to connect small groups of people and speakers across several venues, merging old-school and virtual events together in spectacular fashion. Now, why does this make sense and what does it even mean?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The development and decline of trends were previously a straight line—planners could track where they started and grew, and the point when it became time to move on. Referring specifically to fashion and the appearance of certain looks first on the runway at Fashion Week and then at the Emmys, she says, “There’s no longer that lag time.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

She shared the results of a recent survey of event planners about the trends that will impact events in 2022. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said. Meta-agency. The Metaverse isn’t so much about playing 3D poker with Mark Zuckerberg,” Leary-Perez said.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

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. Her signature extravagant fashion and colorful sets will be featured in the feel-good performance.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

Hosting at a National Landmark Renwick Gallery Hosting at the Smithsonian provides planners with limitless possibilities surrounded by the historic grandeur of the nation’s capital. Reynolds Center, located within the National Historic Landmark building, offers event planners access to 12,000 sq. has to offer, SAAM’s Donald W.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Bluewater Technologies Group operates with the mission to provide planners with sustainable solutions across the board when curating an event. Eco-friendly Designs Take Shape. First launched in a garage as “Bluewater Visual Services” in 1985 by two brothers who set up TVs and VCRs for local companies, Bluewater Technologies Inc.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Hermes has hiring power at Coastal Collection, which encompasses The Resort at Pelican Hill , Fashion Island Hotel and Hotel Irvine. Attending a 12-week CMP study group with 25 meeting planners was invaluable. Irvine Company Resort Properties in Newport Beach, California, recently appointed Scott Hermes as its president.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Marketing your venue will require far more than just word of mouth referrals, and requires you to actively market yourself to your local event planners. Marketing your venue requires you to actively market yourself to event planners. For example, allow a local fashion designer to host their next fashion show at your venue.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2020

We’ve already discussed at length why planners need to get creative with storytelling. As of this moment, companies and planners all across the nation and the globe agree that our industry will never be the same. And that’s a good thing. But what does it take to become successful in this new paradigm?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2023

In The Palm Beaches, helping event planners create unforgettable moments Between-The-Sessions is what sets meetings apart. Convene in Style with A Local Designer As founder of the popular clothing and accessories brand House of Perna, Amanda Perna is more than a celebrated fashion figure. Ready to elevate your next meeting?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2023

That’s good news for planners looking to pair the reliable draw of spa, resort and golf attractions with the proximity to the lively art, culture, food and beverage found in and around downtown. Answering the call, the newly renovated JW Marriot Desert Ridge remains one of the largest hotels in the area with 950 rooms.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Planners can also “scent an event” by creating a custom candle to put in swag bags or as a welcome amenity. Planners can rent areas of Huntington Park to bring groups to games. One piece of note is located outside the ballrooms, where planners will find more than 32,000 sq. Get Fashionable. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

Growing up, she imagined she would one day become a fashion designer. “From the tight-knit camaraderie within my team, the quiet hum of the hotel staff, the energy of the production crew and the excitement among the attendees, all this energy under one roof is where I thrive best.” That passion for style never went away. “I

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

Event planners know this world well, as what’s expected of them from attendees is no different. Plenty of other brands in the food and fashion industry are making moves into the hospitality sector. As consumer’s expectations for quality products and service continue to heighten, so is their demand for an engaging experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

A: Right now, especially where we are coming out of the pandemic and so many people are still working remotely or working in a hybrid fashion, it is rewards that get people together in community. Read More: 2023 Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader Q: What is trending in incentives right now?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

Meeting planners want people to be actively involved in, and in many cases, contributing to the creation of the content, or even co-creating the content or the experience,” he says. “I This increased understanding of the value of people’s time and investment, he says, means planners are becoming more intentional about the outcome of events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Heralded by World’s Best 50 Restaurants, GQ and VOGUE, LPM at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas is opening this fall and will deliver its signature spontaneity and imaginative celebration of France’s Mediterranean cuisine, art, and culture to the unique luxury resort in impeccable fashion. Most exciting for meeting planners, the 2.1

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

And as virtual events kept evolving, planners were bombarded with dozens of features and opportunities from platforms swearing they were the next big thing. However, the world of virtual events is as new to attendees as it is to planners. But perhaps none other brings as many questions as the infamous choice of platform.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

The lakeside Carousel Bar, which pays tribute to old-fashioned carousels, serves meals and is set in an excellent venue for taking in Lake Chautauqua’s spectacular sunsets. Planners have other attractive options nearby in the Southern Tier. The more than 10,000 sq.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2020

In good old Endless fashion, it’s time to get real. Back when the novelty of the pandemic was hitting the industry, it was more than excusable for planners to pivot their events to virtual in a very small amount of time. Today we want to tackle the issues pertaining to a virtual event timeline. And now, here we are.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Some of the Freeland Classics include the Five Star Old Fashioned made Freeland Bourbon, vanilla simple syrup and cinnamon bitters or the Spice Pear Fizz made with Freeland Gin, pear juice, lemon juice, thyme simple syrup, cardamom bitters, vanilla extract and sparkling water. Portland held it’s first Rose Show in 1889.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2023

Full of pomp, circumstance, and tradition, the Kentucky Derby is a fashion-forward event that sports fanatics, horse racing enthusiasts, socialites, gambling-lovers, fashionistas, and party-goers look forward to each year. The event is known for its bold and appealing fashion. What party style are you going for?

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 30, 2023

While the agenda for the March 7 Springtime event is not yet finalized, it will likely be a combination of educational sessions and networking time with destinations and services aimed at meeting and convention planners. The day will conclude with a “Business Fashion Show” that’s run by PCMA.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

During a trip to Vietnam, Feldman noticed that circles of acquaintances always left enough space for more people to join, adding that event attendees can engage with one another in a similar fashion through intentional design: how they position themselves in groups.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 21, 2017

Event planners have one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, if you are curious you can read more about that here. This is not your grandma’s planner! The simple system consists of an undated daily planner, weekly and monthly planners. Treat yourself and your favorite event planners to this one!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Onsite eatery Sugarfactory is an American cafe and confectionary serving up sundaes, old-fashioned milkshakes and comfort food. Located next door is an additional 58,000 sq. of event space at Resorts World New York casino. With JFK just a five-minute drive away, you can dreamily gaze at planes soaring overhead to locations unknown.

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