Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda. Spend the day meeting vendors and attending sessions. The post What to Expect at Cvent Connect 2024 in San Antonio appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A convenient location (within a 3-hour flight of most US cities); a state-of-the-art convention center ; and plentiful, luxurious accommodations within walking distance of downtown all make Oklahoma City a top choice for meetings and events. Visit us to learn more about what OKC has to offer for your next meeting.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 13, 2023

The Greater Lansing CVB’s sales team at Lansing’s riverfront Rotary Park When you plan a meeting in Lansing, you’ll have a team of local experts working to make your job easier. “We We are focused on being a resource for meeting planners.” Lansing’s convenient location often leads to increased attendance.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Companies that meet Accredited Destination Management Company (ADMC) standards are guaranteed to be licensed, a registered business for at least 5 years, have a certified event professional (DMCP) on staff, and maintain at least three full-time employees to meet your needs as a client. Where are your headquarters and staff located?

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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! The hotel also features adaptable indoor spaces with modern amenities for business meetings and social gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2023

Where we spend our event budget matters, but meeting professionals already have full-time jobs. What makes any city distinct is the people,” she said on a recent tour of Pike Place Market that required ducking around to the back of shops to meet, talk to and hear the stories of vendors who pour their passions into their family businesses.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Fiona Volmrich Since then she has expanded the number of cities to 12 with help from associates in each location who keep offerings current and are always searching for fresh, seasonal ideas. It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I She plans to expand to 25 by the end of the year.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. Resources Looking for the perfect vendor for an upcoming event? Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

If you are currently looking for a caterer, or know of someone who is, here are 10 helpful tips for choosing the perfect vendor: 1. Location, Location, Location. Location is crucial. Consider the location (and the distance) they will come from to cater your event. Consider your personal needs and event size.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 7, 2018

The post MICE City: San Francisco’s top five meeting and event locations appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Wood-panelled boardrooms class up any meeting and large windows keep things bright and cheerful, while smaller meeting rooms and a conference lounge fill in the gaps for groups large and small.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Here are our top 3 best practices for finding local vendors: Instagram. Keep tabs of your finds by following the accounts and, as a back up, add the names to an excel spreadsheet with notes as to why you thought this vendor was a good fit for your next event. Do some sleuthing at these locations! Don’t get lost though!

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

It is located within a former automotive showroom, originally built in 1939, and it is not lacking unique charm. It can turn itself into an art gallery, collaborative workspace, corporate meeting space, or wedding venue. They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. Source: The Clayton House.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Based on National Geographic’s list of the 25 breathtaking places around the world, these event locations offer space for future events and the possibility of memorable snapshots for your Instagram and TikTok accounts. . of meeting and exhibit space adjusts to a banquet or theater style. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. GBT’s paper outlines several ways travel can reinforce this movement to revitalize connection and culture in meetings and business, further exemplifying the dynamics of business travel.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 9, 2021

A GMID session dives into the changing meetings-department landscape. As meetings departments react to the rise of virtual events, jobs are evolving. The landscape has shifted dramatically, he said, and a meeting professional’s attitude toward those changes is an important determinant of success in the past year and going forward.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Downtown’s The Langham, Boston has expanded its meeting and event spaces with the addition of the Wilson Ballroom and Promenade to the historic property. In between productive meetings, The Langham gives guests several dining options to refuel. In The Langham Club, guests can meet and socialize with a light snack and a drink.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 22, 2024

Some components of planning an association annual meeting involve multiple departments and competing priorities. As a product and project manager for your annual meeting, you can address this challenge by leading a collaborative process to clearly define individual and team roles and responsibilities.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Clear and unambiguous communication ahead of the event contributed to this—as did initial recognition that the location was following the communicated protocols. for Renewed Incentive Travel: Meeting Professionals Share Tips appeared first on Smart Meetings. The post How to Win a ‘Yes!’

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g. florist, hairstylist, DJ, etc.)

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

He will manage the hotel’s Pyramid restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving up dishes with local ingredients sourced from Texas growers and regional vendors. In this role, Phillips looks forward to offering locally inspired menus to show off Dallas’ great palette. Bosman P.J. Bosman as culinary director.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MAY 12, 2022

It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. Industry research finds that inflation is up, labor availability is down, and many of planners’ trusted vendor partners closed during the pandemic. This helps internal meeting planning teams stay lean while meeting today’s demands.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Reading Time: 7 minutes Meetings are on the rise and are predicted to increase throughout the coming year in North America. According to a recent survey, global meeting spend is rising as well. Ninety percent of meetings will have an in-person component. ( 1 Talent Challenges. The ever-changing U.S. 2 Inflation and Rising Costs.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Cancellation, switching locations, and a 36-hour pivot to virtual were among the actions taken by various event hosts. After powerful Hurricane Ida swept through New Orleans on August 29, several meeting groups had decisions to make—and quickly—about whether to proceed with their events in the city in the days and weeks that followed.

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Reading Time: 4 minutes Creating pleasant and memorable experiences is vital to meeting planning, but preventing and mitigating the risks of safety and security incidents before they occur is a necessity. It also explores post-audit actions, compliance challenges, and the key takeaways that every professional meeting planner should remember.

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Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

Reading Time: 7 minutes Success in event and meeting planning involves thoughtful and thorough preparation, which is why having an experienced and prepared meeting planner makes all the difference. Meeting planners are the architects behind every seamless and impactful professional gathering.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2019

You’re dealing with vendors, speakers, performers, caterers, marketers, the media, you name it. Event planners can “hack” Asana by listing speakers, performers, vendors, etc as “tasks” and attaching their contracts, promo photos, and so on to the task. Plus, it’sits Paper feature offers document templates and meeting notes.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Here are five examples of how explicit communication improves meetings. 1—Tell attendees how your meeting socials will be social! Want to make your meeting “socials” actually social? A little explicit pre-party communication will improve your meeting. Don’t just throw a party with loud music.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The post Hamilton Event Agency Awarded for “Pivot” to Help Save Lives appeared first on Smart Meetings. Transitioning the Mission.

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MeetingPool

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. How it impacts you: Automated back-end processes allow you to better manage speakers, sponsors, staff and meetings.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Does your Meeting have a Risk Management Plan? Risk Assessment for Corporate Meetings. For each program that is planned, risks should be assessed for event areas such as attendee demographics, event location, time of year, budget, and program inclusions. Risk Management Plans for Meetings.

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Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 8, 2020

A client looking for someone who can do all the functions of event management may not understand why an event planner isn’t able to meet their needs. Not only do you have event planners and managers, but you’ll also work with convention planners, event coordinators, meeting planners, and more.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 15, 2022

Wade has led event organizers to debate holding meetings in states with new abortion restrictions. Meeting organizers are grappling with questions, including those coming from meeting attendees, about whether it goes against their values — or risks the safety of their attendees — to meet in states where the abortion is newly restricted.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.” While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Homelessness and property damage made headlines on national news, casting the Pacific Northwest in an unfavorable light as a tourist and meetings destination. of meeting space spanning up to 65 meeting rooms, an expansive lobby area, a garden terrace, mixing zone, with 570,290 sq. of total meeting space.

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