Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. They want to feel as though they have a role in choosing their own meetings journey.

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DCI

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

While event professionals and destination organizations are gearing up for IMEX America this October, it’s time to revisit and emphasize several meeting trends destinations must embrace to be successful. Understanding what meeting planners seek is essential to securing RFPs. Events need to be transformational.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

To fully understand the importance and impact of AI on the meetings space, Smart Meetings spoke with Iain McCowan, director of AI at Dubber , to glean some sense of how it can be a helpful tool for planners. With the use of AI, Dubber captures key moments and insights within an online meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Where your group meets matters, but so does the framing for the discussions that will happen in and out of the ballroom. Monterey is where Steve Jobs brought his team as they prepared to launch The first Macintosh in 1984. It is the greatest meeting of land and sea.” Understanding people’s humanity is the first step,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Food, lodging and programming are critical factors for any meeting. But to mesmerize your audience with something they haven’t seen before, meeting planners should invest time developing a productive relationship with an AV partner. Meeting planners are the leaders of event teams. Here’s the schedule. we may ask.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

As event managers, our goal at the end of a long-awaited event is to ensure meeting planners and their constituents are happy. 2 destination for meetings in North America, and one can imagine our event spaces and hotel services at JW Marriott Nashville see great demand being that we are in the heart of the happenings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

When 300 certified meeting professionals arrive in Birmingham, Alabama, the second week of November for CMP Conclave , they will be greeted by three days of immersive education on every aspect of event planning—all of which counts toward continuing education units for recertification, of course. More: The Ultimate Road to CMP. she reports.

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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

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Risk management is a dedicated preparedness rather than simply a mental exercise, according to Lisa Sommer Devlin, the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host. The most common risk in the meetings industry is cancellations. The post Preparation is the Key to Risk Management appeared first on Smart Meetings. Legal Risks.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Keep It Down.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2022

The final step in the event management process is a follow-up meeting after the event to discuss the event’s overall ROI, attendee and sponsor feedback, and make the necessary readjustments to the overarching event strategy. Event professionals have to come to follow-up meetings after events well-prepared. Event apps.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

From scenic mountain views to unmatched venue options, GOCAL is the perfect meeting hub to host your next gathering, big or small. Convenient Accessibility: One of the most significant advantages of choosing GOCAL for your meeting is its exceptional accessibility. Ready to plan your next meeting in GOCAL? It’s GO time!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. Yes, hybrid meetings are more complicated and costly, but virtual is here to stay without a doubt,” he said. Now all variations of meeting delivery are on the table.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In fact, according to a trio of meeting professional experts, taking care of yourself is even more important when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees. The group pointed to the Covid pandemic as a major factor for the shift in the discussion of wellness within the meetings industry. “A Riggs offered.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Smart Meetings spoke to event spaces within the United States that were ranked by WiseVoter as top recyclers in the country. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. for meetings and has been actively working on its green initiatives since 2004. Maine: Composting by the Sea. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2023

As we prepare to celebrate excellence in the meetings and events in our September Meeting Professionals of the Year issue, we look to you to share stories of peers who have gone above and beyond to engage audiences, elevate the industry and support their colleagues all year. Who is leading the way, innovating and inspiring?

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

The post Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in Riyadh.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! last week, “How to Nurture the Next Generation of Meeting Professionals.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Smart Meetings spoke to event spaces within the United States that were ranked by WiseVoter as top recyclers in the country. of meeting space and also has a 19-year-old food compost program. for meetings and has been actively working on its green initiatives since 2004. Maine: Composting by the Sea. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

meeting space. The preparation of meats is carried out with specific types of wood and temperatures for each. The post Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian appeared first on Smart Meetings. Located in the heart of downtown Washington D.C. and surrounded by some of the best hotels and restaurants D.C.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. Keep It Down.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 21, 2019

Careers are oftentimes forged when people meet the right folks at the right times. Of course, tech events are where you get to meet your colleagues and get an insight into what they are currently working on. Of course, tech events are where you get to meet your colleagues and get an insight into what they are currently working on.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Now approaching the end of a year of recovery across industries—and with no end to hybrid meetings and events in sight—we’re taking a look back to our favorite programs and platforms. Meeting professionals and hoteliers have insights to share on the future of meetings and how to continue making a hybrid recovery.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. It gets way more into the weeds,” Sheaks said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

Then the group moves on to the main course, a dinner prepared to highlight notes of lime, basil and cardamom the group had just enjoyed in the other room. The post JW Marriott’s Scented Supper Made Meeting Memories appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lime, basil and mandarin become a tuna tartare with a citrus gel.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. Innovative virtual language interpretation software is making attendee accessibility a reality for everyone involved in creating inclusive meetings. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. Meeting and convention departments powered through these macro workplace trends. In Penfold’s experience, 90 percent of meeting planning applicants want that flexibility.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

She learned of the CMP early on in her career in the meetings and events industry. After a few years, she began to prepare. Preparing for the Exam Since the start, Carvalho has been committed to self-education in the events industry. Then, I would just have to go back and read my summaries when preparing for the exam.”

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 17, 2024

The post Pan Pacific Hotels Group introduces “Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences embraces the distinct touchpoints across our three brands and goes beyond conventional events offering and setup.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. Once complete, the events center will offer meeting profs access to a 27,000 sq. The new events center will also include eight meeting rooms, consisting of an additional 15,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Luckily, enough meeting professionals chose perseverance that the industry came back from an unprecedented disruption stronger. Meeting professionals can go beyond these basics by providing a voice to let people with different life experiences tell their stories. When it is light for a long time, it is hard to prepare for darker days.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. The first event of the new year, Smart Meetings’ Incentive Experience event in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a 3-day excursion at the Hotel Xcaret Arte. The Galt House Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky is opening its meeting spaces for an early-week experience away.

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