Traveler's Q

JANUARY 25, 2024

As event planners, staying ahead of the game means being knowledgeable about the latest travel and accommodation trends and incorporating them into your planning strategies. From group travel to event technology and sustainability in meetings, there are endless opportunities to innovate and take your events to the next level.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. With nature always a focus of Costa Rica, groups can visit the Science and Nature Center. There should be no other choice!”

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2021

As an event planner, much of your success is based on your ability to bring in new business, organize top-notch events, and keep your customers coming back. the reality is that you need great marketing to stand out from other event planners and attract new clients. That’s where this post on event planner marketing comes in.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

MGM Resorts International is investing almost $500 million in guest room renovations, new dining options, upgraded conference room technology, and more, bringing the meeting experience to the next level. “We Most exciting for meeting planners, the 2.1

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

He also worked as an executive consultant for multimedia and technology studio SenovvA. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB). For the last 10 years, Ratner worked as the organization’s associate director of sports and entertainment.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 17, 2019

What if I told you to treat your guests like sports fans? What if you used some of the same elements sports teams use when designing event experiences? While one group lathers itself in body paint and the other thirsts for personal and professional knowledge, event guests and sports fans have several things in common.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Job titles (Meeting Planner, Director of Marketing, IT) Geographic areas (East Coast, West Coast, or specific states) Work as a solopreneur, small company, mid-sized or enterprise organization Let attendees learn about each other without any additional structure. The first person to get Bingo wins. You can find her on Twitter @DedeMulligan.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

New Skills David Peckinpaugh Technology should be a tool, not a driver, said David Peckinpaugh, president and CEO of Maritz Holdings, reflecting on how some planners are incorporating some of the new virtual streaming skills they learned over the pandemic because they can, rather than because of the results it will drive. “We

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Attendees can relive some of the greatest achievements in music, literature, sport, politics, fashion and science. The center, located 5 miles from SJO and 6 miles from downtown San Jose, features state-of-the-art technology. The post Exciting Developments for Planners at 10 Top International Cities appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

We’ve always understood that we are cooking for chefs when we plan a conference for planners,” said Paul VanDeventer, MPI CEO and president. Individual sessions include a look behind the curtain at how MPI used technology to design and source the event they are attending.

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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. Afterwards, she began working in sports, as a customer service and community relations manager with DC United. After working at two startups, she joined Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) as an event coordinator.

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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. Clearly identifying risks enables event planners to develop and implement targeted mitigation strategies. What are the risks?

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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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Tembusu Events and Communications

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As a professional event planners in Singapore , no doubt you will be assigned to plan a wide variety of different types of events. Sporting Events. As a reputable and resourceful event planner in Singapore , we are sure to give you wow ideas to make your next event the best event ever! Sporting Events. Product Launch.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2019

While planners expect a less-than-one-percent growth in space in 2019, 2020 is looking more positive. Growth in technology, hotel commissions and ROI affect regions differently. While there is predicted growth in APAC, planners are still hoping to create more with less, with hotel rates raising 1.1 Respondents expect 1.08

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Hoag’s clinical solutions will include on-site screening solutions, live event medical directorship, clinical event planning services and Covid-19 technology solutions. If state and local guidelines happen to change before the events, planners can resubmit their plan for another review. “As

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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. Embracing technology can also significantly enhance traffic management.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

However, attacks on shopping districts, sports stadiums and convention centers?have rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. More: 3 Things Every Planner Should Know About Security. Anil Chitkara is the president and co-founder of Evolv Technology.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Beyond the endless entertainment and insanely vast guest room selection along The Strip or even just outside of it, the options for bars are seemingly bottomless, with themes that cover a broad spectrum, from sports bar to speakeasy, dive to tiki and more. With walls lined by framed TVs, planners can display anything they’d like in this room.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

From evaluating what Starlink might mean for the events industry to brainstorming about facial recognition technology , they never shy away from having a heated discussion about the future. This trend is happening in sports already and it’s bound to move to corporate meeting space, too. Kyle mentions one final prediction.

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Techsytalk

MARCH 20, 2019

With big cities such as London, New York, and others hosting corporate events every month, event planners need to find new approaches to ensure attendees are engaged and entertained. Since it is easier for someone to stick to old approaches than inventing new ideas, engaging a professional planner might be a good action.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

VanDeventer suggested planners looking into all-inclusive campuses either negotiate a solution for access or communicate robustly about the rules in advance—or both. Also working in MPI’s favor was a modern ballroom at Barcelo Maya Grand Resort that sported a 120-foot LED video wall.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Similarly, a sporting goods retail brand can leverage the events strategy by inviting Olympic athletes to participate in a showcase event with young sports enthusiasts. Eventtia Eventtia is a cutting-edge technology company providing advanced event management solutions tailored to consumer and luxury retail companies.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year. Bring an Adventurous Disposition, and We’ll Take Care of the Rest.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year. Bring an adventurous disposition, and we’ll take care of the rest.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Here at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Global Center for Health Innovation, planners can expand into a 225,000-square-foot exhibit hall which is divisible into three halls. Planners have access to more than 140,000 sq. Unconventional Technology Features. www.clevelandconventions.com/planners.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

Always a popular outdoor event location for planners, Mandalay Bay Beach is a versatile space that can accommodate everything from a beach BBQ by day to a private concert by night. Explore The Park, an immersive outdoor dining and entertainment district, and discover an unrivaled sports and entertainment venue, T-Mobile Arena.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 24, 2022

You already know Cleveland to be a wonderful destination for attractions such as the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, exciting professional sports and world-class museums. The proposed space expansion and enhancements will provide greater options and flexibility for event planners,” says Destination Cleveland President and CEO David Gilbert.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Meetingsbooker.com, one such platform, has opened up their statistics so event planners can understand current trends in the space. There are also legal regulations already in place that we as event planners need to be aware of so that your audience’s data is protected. Choosing the Right Technology Stack for Your Events.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

As event planners, we need to make sure we’re always paying attention to the hottest trends out there. So, are you ready to join the technology bandwagon? It’s time for the coolest conversation ever about AR and VR for events! This topic isn’t new for us here at Endless. Press play, we’re getting iconic!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

Aloft Orlando Lake Nona , opens with 205 loft-style guestrooms, 15 suites, wellness facilities, a sports-themed restaurant, and a 10,000 sq. The vibrant hotel will welcome visitors with eclectic décor and design nods to its music and technology roots that give each guestroom its own character. event center.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 18, 2022

Our event planners already receive the full VIP treatment with inclusive travel, invitations to exclusive events and now with this new partnership, they will also receive the first-class hospitality at AIME for which Accor is renowned.”. We will also demonstrate the quality of our hotels and how highly we value our guests.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This incredible wellness resort is infused with ultramodern, technology driven experiences through the boardroom, entertainment sectors, guest rooms and beyond. Planners can also book suites as meeting or event spaces. From 5pm to 10pm on Oct. With over 17,000 sq. The property offers 5,000 sq.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Enter the world where cutting-edge technology meets traditional conservation processes to restore some of the world’s famous art pieces. Sports & Adrenaline-fueled Experiences The Jarama Circuit Experience an adrenaline kick at the Jarama Circuit.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2021

It’s the season when hospitality avatars are sporting rainbow flags for Pride Month, but the time to be considerate of those who count themselves in the LGBTQ + community is all year long. More : DEI Resources for Meeting Planners. Brief speakers on how they address the audience in advance. Finally, don’t roommate match if possible.

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