article thumbnail

Marriott’s ‘Meet with Momentum’ Creates Community Like None Other

Smart Meetings

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

Panel 246
article thumbnail

Get Ready for a Human-centered IMEX America 2023

Smart Meetings

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways.

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

15 Best Hospitality Trade Shows and Events

Hotel Engine

Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. We’ve put together a list of the 15 top annual hotel trade shows with a synopsis of what they cover and where they’re happening in the world. Hotel, Motel & Restaurant Supply Show of the Southeast. Sustainability. Where: Myrtle Beach, SC.

article thumbnail

Making Bleisure, Sustainability, and Wellness Top of Mind

Convene by PCMA

The needs, wants, and expectations of travelers, however, have shifted, and hospitality companies like Accor are shifting in turn to meet them through products and experiences that emphasize work-life balance, wellness, and sustainability. We need to transform each and every aspect of how we do business.”

article thumbnail

ITB China Conference 2024: Elevating the China travel business

Travel Daily Media

From 27 to 29 May, China’s travel think tank will run concurrently with ITB China, the B2B exclusive travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market. Together with CBEIC, a panel discussion will delve into the overseas expansion strategy and development of Chinese associations from a global perspective.

article thumbnail

CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular Brought the Festive

Smart Meetings

The gathering was equal parts hosted-buyer appointments, educational content, trade show and reunion. A panel consisting of Durst Event Strategies Owner Marcia Durst, Medtronic Senior Meeting and Events Sourcing Optimization Specialist Lauren Goff and events! Enterprises Inc. Association Expansion.

article thumbnail

20 Bright Ideas for Personalizing Attendee Experiences

Convene by PCMA

Many years ago, her company instituted a sustainability program for the National Bakery Association, which, she said, “went okay, but we didn’t have near the level of participation that we had hoped. Recommended: Keep the tour group small so you can navigate easily through the trade-show floor and so that people can hear.

Attendee 116