Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Meeting profs across the United States are being tasked with increasingly difficult decisions about requiring and enforcing mask wearing after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suddenly updated guidance for face coverings and physical distancing in Mid-May. Big Challenges.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

From finances to DEI and team building, 2023 was a year for support and education All of us at Smart Meetings and all of our contributors want to see each other thrive, which is why we frequently post strategy stories as a resource for all of us to learn from each other. Sun identified eight strengths that were commonly mentioned.

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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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Travel Daily News

APRIL 2, 2023

ABUJA, NIGERIA – The Private Sector Directorate of the ECOWAS Commission organizεes a three (3) – day technical meeting for Tourism Experts, 3rd – 5th April 2023. The updating of the regulations responds to the major issues facing the West African region, namely: Unfair competition of hotellike.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Meeting automation is potentially positioning itself as the next technology to shake up the planning game. While apps and meeting management systems have been grabbing headline and topping lists of “tech to watch,” more complete meeting automation could take those principles another step forward.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

World Education Congress (WEC) 2024, Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual gathering, is always notable for its range of educational programming. Whether you suffer from imposter syndrome or stage fright, regulating your overworked brain requires a combination of commitment, coordination and collaboration.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

Wasser-Agenda 21 provides a platform for the stakeholders to meet and exchange about current and future water management challenges, aiming to provide solutions. Networking features, which allowed attendees to exchange direct messages with each other during the Zoom ‘meeting’ format.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 14, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, the perfect time for meeting professionals to commit to learning more about how a few simple changes can improve the meeting experience for neurodiverse attendees. Make sure the purpose of the meeting is clear. Clarify outcomes that are hoped for from the meeting.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 20, 2023

And for meeting leaders working to build a stable team for a fast-paced, high-stress work environment, this might be especially valuable data. Some companies, the article says, post overly broad salary ranges as a work around the new requirements, but state regulators are working to crack down on these tactics.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

In addition to magnifying the message of value, leveraging the existing tools can often provide both the destination and the meeting professional with an opportunity to build the attendee profile by understanding their footprint in the city and, ultimately, maximize future visitor experience for both the host organization and the host destination.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Mark your calendars for the seventh annual day of awareness and advocacy for the meeting and event business. The services provided by the meetings industry often go unnoticed, but the economic impact is unmistakable. Prior to the pandemic, in-person meetings supported 5.9 As in 2021, the theme for GMID 2022 will be Meet Safe.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Organizers in the healthcare industry know that access to great minds equals more meaningful meetings. From artificial intelligence to infectious diseases research, the breadth of concentrations within Canada’s life sciences sector is varied, drawing a steady stream of meetings and conferences along with talent, investment and trade.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? The post 5 Questions for Your Next Site Inspection appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Gavel International

APRIL 15, 2024

But did you know it is a great tool for taking footage of outdoor meetings, as well? Given these compelling reasons, choosing drones to capture meeting footage certainly seems like a sound business decision. Second, since drones fly over the subject of their shots, they are best suited to capture medium to large meetings.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Three corporate-planning leaders weigh in on how to create an internal “center of event excellence” that draws interest from other departments and captures a critical mass of meetings. What does it take to build a dedicated meetings team that can be both cost-efficient and ROI-driven?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

Meeting professionals leading the way back to the convention center are increasingly finding themselves between a pandemic and a hard decision. Read about the 25 Hospitality Trends waiting for meeting profs on the other side of the pandemic. . We have created a safety pledge regarding our events and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

The planning and operations track takes a look at how to make your growing situation better by creating a better environment behind the scenes (think greenhouse building, infrastructure and zoning regulations). The post Event Case Study: Indoor Ag at Las Vegas’ Caesars Forum appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Crowd control is going to be on meeting planners’ minds in the first few months of the post-pandemic era, and there’s no better model for how to herd the hordes than the Walt Disney Company. Meanwhile, Disney’s meetings business has been up and running since the parks opened, albeit on a reduced scale.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Consider the following categories of potential risks in your event planning: Regulations : Are there local or federal regulations that may impact an aspect of your event? Anyone involved in the planning and/or execution of meetings and events will benefit from earning this certificate. Courses are held throughout the year.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Demand for business travel and meetings is back with a vengeance, of that there is absolutely no doubt,” said Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT. Increase in Meeting Spend. The post Business Travelers to See Travel Price Increases Through 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings. in 2023, following its 3.4% decrease in 2020.

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BCD Meetings & Events

DECEMBER 13, 2021

In response to HHS-OIG’s November 2020 Special Fraud Alert on speaker programs, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has updated its Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals, which will take effect on January 1, 2022.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 10, 2023

The regulation of POMC neurons has implications for both obesity and diabetes. When attendees at ENDO23, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting on endocrinology research and clinical care, picked up their badges during the June 15-18 event, they were treated to a gallery of works of art — and science — created by their peers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

Providing resources on local regulations of the destination and what to expect was suggested, as well as fostering understanding when stricter protocols were in place by reminding attendees these protocols are temporary and chosen to enhance safety for all. The post How to Win a ‘Yes!’

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Watch Live: 2024 Hospitality Predictions from Mike Dominguez President Clinton ventured that meetings could be the antidote for bad decisions being made by divided, angry people. We need more rigorous debate, regulations and guardrails so we can maximize the upside,” she said.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 4, 2022

And so AACT was born and has continued to meet annually. Sessions at the 2021 American Association of Candy Technologists National Technical Seminar included: Contemplating Cannabis Confectioners: An Overview of the Laws, Regulations, and Considerations. Sugarcoated Sessions. Ready, Set, Sour — The Power of Acids & Buffers.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Let’s look at some ways you can apply these principles as you search for sustainable meeting solutions with integrity: Look for companies that follow the evidence on sustainability. Natalie Lowe, CMM, CRL, is a sustainable meeting professional with 30 years of experience. Documentation is key for sustainability claims.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2022

“With the latest updates to recommended mask policies from the CDC, are associations with spring meetings still mandating masks onsite? With regards to protocols and mandates, you obviously want to follow local government regulations. Mary de la Fe , CAE, CMP, DES, Owner, MCJ Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with cannabis travel consultant and advocate Brian Applegarth to discuss the integration of cannabis into the tourism industry and what meeting professionals should know. A: Cannabis and hemp are the same plant, but they are regulated differently because of the altering effects of that psychoactive molecule.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

Gareth Rogers, CEO of Farnborough International, said: “Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 has cemented itself as a pivotal platform for industry, government, and regulators to put in place meaningful change to create a more sustainable future for aerospace and aviation.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

The CDC still advises meeting professionals to avoid large gatherings when possible. Despite the loosening of restrictions by the CDC, groups are still bound by state and local regulations and the CDC recommends that planners check in with their respective locale’s rules before moving forward. To date, more than half of U.S.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 11, 2022

The post Marina Bay Sands got Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate Verified appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As the criteria for hosting medical meetings are unique; with varying regulatory practices and. As the criteria for hosting medical meetings are unique; with varying regulatory practices and.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2023

How to design events that leave a lasting impact At MPI’s WEC 2023 , Jacques Martiquet, known professionally as The Party Scientist , had a room full of meeting professionals dancing, laughing and opening their hearts to people who had been strangers when they entered the room. How Can I Do It?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Laws governing public and private roads are extremely complex, meaning traffic control specialists must receive ongoing training and education to remain compliant with these regulations. Crucially, you and your partner should also meet after the event to identify areas of improvement for the next big occasion.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2022

We look forward to continuing our ongoing discussions with regulators as we work toward completing the transaction and delivering value to team members, guests and stockholders.” Read More : JW Marriott’s Scented Supper Made Meeting Memories. ” JetBlue made a $3.8 billion cash offer for the airline.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Meeting professionals are starting to rebook events in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, but continuing waves of Covid and cautious restrictions from some countries are resulting in a slow restart. Other Asian countries, such as Singapore, have had relatively minimal levels of regulation. State of Singaporean Events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The letter goes on to point out the unique immunity the airlines have from state lawsuits—a law that means the DOT must regulate domestic airlines and oversee consumer protections. We need to lose this preemption,” he told Smart Meetings in an exclusive interview appearing in our October/November issue. “No

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

On Wednesday, California lawmakers passed an extensive climate and clean energy bill with the goal of decarbonizing the state’s electrical grid, regulating projects to eliminate carbon from the atmosphere and eliminating new oil drilling near communities.

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