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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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 7, 2023

Event ticketing and registration are the first — and perhaps most important — opportunities to impress attendees with a seamless, personalized experience and set the stage for a successful event. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. of event organizers have seen growth in registration. Meanwhile, 56.2%

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. Preparing for the Exam She remembers, “When I first started out, I was a sponge trying to learn as much as possible.” As she prepared for the exam herself, she turned to vendors for many of her questions.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. You join an elite group of meeting planners to accomplish this. To combat this, she remembers scheduling time each week and during the weekend to put towards her preparations.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

What does it mean to “meet smart” in a post-Covid-19 world? The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. The meetings and events pros in Las Vegas have been thinking about how to get everyone together safely for the last year, and they have developed some creative answers.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

What does it mean to “meet smart” in a post-Covid-19 world? The recipe for a can’t-miss meeting starts with easy access and ample meetings and event space. The meetings and events pros in Las Vegas have been thinking about how to get everyone together safely for the last year, and they have developed some creative answers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In 2020, that theory went out the window and you learned how to write a virtual meeting AV RFP. As you think about the format of your hybrid meeting , you may be overwhelmed with where to start. Planning a Live and Full Virtual Meeting. We have many planner friends who say the toughest challenge is planning two meetings in one.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). Related : MPI Report: Shorter, More Frequent Meetings. Power of Strategy. Did employee performance improve?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. AI technology is not going away,” said Tauvaa.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How to master the New Green RFP In Smart Meetings’ latest Smart Chat Live webinar, “ How to Master the New Green RFP ,” attendees learned about how to create a sustainable RFP and prioritize sustainability in every area of their sourcing processes. Spoiler alert: the most overlooked areas are often the most impactful.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Now that most parts of the country are on the downslope of the whiplash Delta variant, meeting professionals are reassessing what their future programs will look like. Those hybrid meetings are coming in lots of different shapes and sizes. By definition, hybrid meetings are a mixed bag. Best Practices.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

We had no choice,” says Bob Vaez, founder and CEO of event software platform EventMobi , speaking about the turn to virtual events and meetings during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. A major question always on the mind of the meetings industry is, “How do you maintain engagement once the event ends?” But you can do that virtually.”

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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

JANUARY 27, 2023

Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. Ashley currently serves as the Vice President of Business Partnerships at Achieve Incentives & Meetings and is the third generation to work for the 70-year-old family business. We forget about the hype up; our registration experience is really boring.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. The post How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Read More : Survey Shows Increased Plans for Face-to-Face Meetings in Australia. The NextGen Events study found that 36 percent of respondents were suffering from virtual event registration fatigue and a loss of customer connection. Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings Venues for Music Lovers; Hybrid-Friendly Outdoor Options.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 31, 2018

And keep in mind that you registration should go without a hitch so attendees start their connection with you on a positive note. Doing Online Registration Right. We know that online registration can be used to boost your event attendance, but it’s another matter getting it to work right. Want event more event tips?

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

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. Association staff and vendors landed in New Orleans on August 25, 26, and 27 to prepare for the August 29 start.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

WOC is working with Informa AllSecure to develop safety and hygiene measures, including non-contact registration, 3-ft. of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including an array of quirky, unique spaces for more intimate gatherings, including The Shag Room and The Manor. Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. But since event and meeting planners are not statisticians, this is where the journey of measuring event goals often ended. Event ROI Challenges: A Lack Of Analytics.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 30, 2023

They are excited to announce that registration for CTW Global 2023 is now open, and it’s free! Secure your place today by filling out the simple form at CTW Global Registration Form. Furthermore, more than 1,000 B2B meetings be arranged during the 3 days event and will be supplemented by more than 20 Conferences and Seminars.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One thing I’ve used is a no-book-in-advance, 15-minute session to meet with a subject matter expert at the event.”. I have a 20/80 recommendation; I recommend speakers prepare 20 percent of the content, and leave the other 80 percent for peer-audience engagement— chat, Q&A, [etc.]—because Change It Up and Make It Intimate.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

In this chapter, we cover everything from contactless solutions to food and beverage preparation, along with several other best practices to make attendees feel as safe as possible when returning to live experiences. How can planners prepare for and make sure they meet these demands in a post-COVID world?

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 9, 2023

For example, if you’re launching a grand opening of a flagship store in a major city, expecting a footfall of over 1,000 customers, it’s wise to start preparations at least four months ahead. For smaller events, such as a masterclass on how to use the product, 1-2 months of preparation might be enough. Streamline the process.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

However, if you’re planning a corporate meeting, six months might be all you need. Include all planning meetings into your event timeline so everyone can add them to their calendar and prepare in advance. Open registration. Attendees should access registration forms easily, so make sure to make them pop!

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Atlas Travel

APRIL 30, 2020

On behalf of the entire meeting and events team at Atlas, we hope that you are staying healthy and safe! While many of our clients cancelled their meetings, we were relieved to see that the majority postponed them to the fall. By Jenn Murphy. We are certainly facing challenging times in our industry and in the world.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! Prepare to be flexible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel period. Are You Ready to Start Planning Safely for Your Next Meeting? Contact Us Below.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. In the virtual space, this could involve XR avatars “meeting” in virtual breakout rooms, or communicating through a multi-participant instant messenger or video chat.

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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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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 15, 2022

With some preparation, you can host memorable webinars that people want to attend and share with their teams and colleagues. For example, webinars need to deliver on whatever you sell the audience on the event registration page. Zoom fatigue is a general sense of burnout or anxiety from online meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

Almost every aspect of event setup takes longer on site as the business events industry moves forward with fewer workers — so organizers need to prepare their staff members for possible challenges. In our experience, nearly every meeting service provider is short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers.

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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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Bizzaboo

APRIL 22, 2024

AI and machine learning are automating time-consuming tasks, from attendee registration to feedback collection, freeing up organizers to focus on strategic decision-making and creative elements of event planning.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Attendee-Influenced Event Content In 2024, events will be tailored to meet the needs and desires of attendees more than ever before. So if you’re planning an event, be sure to pay close attention to what your attendees want, and be prepared to make changes on the fly to meet their needs.

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Blue Spark Event Design

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This can be done through email, social media, a registration system, or even through traditional mail. Make sure to include line items for each of the following: Per person expenses: This should include registration fees, flights, transportation to the hotel, lodging, and any other costs associated with attending the conference.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Any event can be experiential: conferences, meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and corporate events. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. After all, what makes an incredible event is not the stage and the logistics, but the atmosphere and the positive emotional state of the attendees.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Prepare for and market event registration. Outline the entire registration process in great detail. Planners should know exactly when registration will open, how long it will be open, and precisely how many tickets or spaces are available. How do you improve engagement in online meetings? Utilize social media.

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