Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2024

Sparkling beaches, rich culture and enticing cuisine await All across Mexico, new and renovated resorts offer an unforgettable atmosphere for a flawless destination meeting. Its 10,545-square-foot ballroom, nestled in the mangrove forest, can be partitioned into three smaller areas and features cutting-edge technology.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In recent weeks, Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry, has been making moves throughout the industry, including several new hires and partnerships with technology companies and venues across the United States. Increasing Security.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

Additionally, Harrah’s expands its culinary offerings with new restaurants including Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, PizzaCake by Buddy Valastro, and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux. Meeting Space Harrah’s Las Vegas boasts 25,000 sq. of impressive meeting space, featuring the expansive 12,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

You’ll find meeting and event space other places but what you won’t find is all we offer at MGM Resorts. At MGM Resorts, we accepted the challenge of ensuring that our meeting experiences and options are not only robust and plentiful but inspirational as well. Mandalay Bay Beach is one of the most exciting event venues in Las Vegas.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. of meeting space. When it comes to protocols, fortunately we are in New York, where the Key to New York mandate requires that all meeting attendees are vaccinated.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Consistently one of the top destinations in the country for meetings and conventions because of its unique venues, unrivaled connectivity, and rich local talent pool—Los Angeles also offers a diversity of neighborhoods , local culture, dining, entertainment, and accommodation options that mean you never have to plan the same experience twice.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Forget quiet luxury, Las Vegas goes big on experiences and a quartet of new entries to the venue menu prove the point. of meeting space surrounded by over-the-top art, dining and entertainment. Since opening, Rubio has seen a major uptick in corporate meetings, particularly in the IT, fintech, medical, and incentive trip sectors.

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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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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 12, 2022

In their roles as venue executives, Patricia Muzquiz Cantor (from left), Joyce Leveston, Teri Orton, and Antonieta Gámez Sánchez are dealing with the talent crisis and its fallout. We have been working to build our staff levels back up as meetings and events continue again without restrictions. Jennifer N.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

What Jim [Dolan, executive chairman and CEO for Sphere Entertainment] built here, it’s not for sports. Before entering the main venue, attendees first enter the Atrium, which features several interesting technological experiences like the humanoid robot Aura, said to be the most advanced in the world. It’s insane.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

2023 Smart Meetings Catalyst Award winner and Tree-Fan Events CEO Anca Platon Trifan, CMP, DES, PMED, started a new group called “ Fit Mindful Mavens : Where Boardroom Brilliance Meets Fit Resilience” to help event producers manage their personal needs while advancing their careers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Playing on the small-batch distilling and culinary legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is approaching its annual World Education Congress as a personally crafted experience that allows attendees to build a calendar of sessions that fits their career goals. Meet some new people.” Act accordingly.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A rooftop terrace at the Huntington Convention Center You may be familiar with Cleveland’s many attractions—from museums and parks to several major-league sporting venues—that make The Land an appealing destination for meeting attendees.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That brutal attack was fresh on Lauren Parr’s mind as two protesters from the audience rushed and jumped on the stage as a plenary session was about to get underway at last year’s Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for Earth and planetary scientists at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 15, 2023

As the Live Music Capital of the World® , Austin offers a vibrant metro area with many remarkable event venues. This means you can find a venue that perfectly suits your event’s capacity and budgetary needs. The venue is composed of four distinct spaces.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 21, 2023

As the specter of COVID-19 lockdowns fades and the popularity of in-person events continues to gain momentum, events teams are pressured to find memorable and exciting venues to meet attendee expectations. of attendees say the event venue can make or break their experience. Hotel venues save you from the hustle.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

A team cannot hope to mitigate any risks—be they, but not limited to security, health and safety, natural disasters, or technology and infrastructure—without first identifying them. For security, implement measures to protect attendees and the event venue. What are the risks?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 1, 2023

Say hello to the world of Steel City and its vibrant collection of event venues. As you explore the event venues in this dynamic metropolis, be prepared to uncover an array of extraordinary spaces that mirror Pittsburgh’s spirit of innovation and hospitality, leaving an indelible mark on any occasion. Places like the David L.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Gavel International

APRIL 15, 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes Chances are, you have seen drone photography used in aerial footage of sporting events, concerts, festivals, or other events. But did you know it is a great tool for taking footage of outdoor meetings, as well? As with any other type of technology, there is a time and place to incorporate drone photography.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. Understanding the accessibility of the venue is crucial. Embracing technology can also significantly enhance traffic management. Find Parking Solutions Where will traffic enter? What permits are required?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2022

What transpired was an example of how design and technology can make even an event as large this one a simple, accessible and entertaining process. To keep the energy up, edgefactory produced its own channel that displayed health, sports and fitness content on TVs around the space, with music playing during the whole event.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

We are leveraging contactless technologies available to help reimagine the guest experience and are encouraging guests to use mobile check-in/checkout, mobile key, mobile dining, and mobile requests whenever possible and wherever available. Government and sports are driving recovery for the groups and meetings segment.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 25, 2022

Circa is jam-packed with versatile on-site venues that offer plenty of opportunities for work and play. Ballrooms & Meeting Spaces. Circa’s signature vintage glam can be felt throughout the property, and that certainly extends to the resort’s 35,000-square-feet of brand-new meeting space. Stadium Swim. Vegas Vickie’s.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Travel Association and The Downtown DC Business Improvement District, has seen that associations are getting 30% or more attrition and it is more difficult to have in-person, one-on-one meetings when many are working from their kitchen in the suburbs and some from second homes in the Caribbean.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 21, 2023

Oak View Group Town Hall Meeting at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. What makes one venue management company stand out from the rest? The focus on relationships and partnerships has served the company well with OVG360, a full-service venue management and hospitality company.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 4, 2021

Now, it’s time to take a look back and see where did audience response technology go during this time. There are a lot of exciting trends we’re seeing out there, but you’re going to see the same type of technology: hardware-based solutions.” ” How Much Event Technology Is Too Much?

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 9, 2023

With its thriving arts scene, diverse culinary offerings, and deep passion for sports, Columbus is a testament to innovation and community spirit. Join us in discovering why Columbus has become a cherished destination for residents and visitors alike, and explore the diverse venues that contribute to its status as a top-notch event hub.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2022

O’Dell recently took on a new role as president of venue management at OVG360. In April, after nearly 13 years as president and CEO of Events DC, the District of Columbia’s convention and sports authority, longtime events executive and former PCMA board chair Greg O’Dell left to become president of venue management at OVG360.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

However, attacks on shopping districts, sports stadiums and convention centers?have To start, incorporate feedback from a variety of sources within the venue, such as customer service or guest feedback. Event venues have a unique set of security challenges–open design, an influx of guests and a varying set of security capabilities.

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DCI

JULY 14, 2022

As the meetings industry revs back up, research from IACC is giving us hope that in-person meetings will be back in force sooner than later. It’s time to get back on meeting planners’ radars, and these top meetings industry writers are some of the best journalists to know.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. The IPEC program for independent planners provides the perfect mix of education, networking and meetings with suppliers, with options for hosted and nonhosted buyers. ADMEI In The Zone Feb. Connect NYC 2024 Feb.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 29, 2023

If you’re looking to plan an event in Las Vegas, you’re probably wondering what venue to host it in. There are endless meeting spaces in Las Vegas! Fortunately, we’ve narrowed down the list for you to just 25 of the best venues in Las Vegas. The following venues are the best the city has to offer.

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