PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. In November, the economic recovery since the 2007–2009 recession was in its eighth year, and “showing little signs of fatigue,” according to Reuters. Thinking ahead — The average booking window for large meetings is 2.2

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

That’s because Calgary participated in a Feeding the 5000 event, a global initiative to serve up meals made entirely from perfectly edible food that otherwise would have been sent to landfills, largely because it doesn’t meet aesthetic standards. Launched by Global Feedback Ltd. Morial Convention Center. . ”

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

From the threat of tipsy attendees, to wrappers and discarded plates cluttering booths, serving food and drink samples on the exhibition floor can be tricky business. He found this out a few years ago while managing a meeting of the American Wholesale Marketers Association. “I NO TOPPING OFF.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

Switzerland is a premium country for meetings and events. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. The lobby lounge bar is a ‘meeting place’ because it’s close to the train station and easy to access for those coming by train even for a meeting. Full destination spotlight video.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

As a Rhode Island native, Adamo knew that Providence was home to a rich food scene born of the city’s many ethnic groups—Italian, especially—as well as the waves of trained chefs who graduate from J&W and stay to open their own restaurants. So how could scrappy Providence claim its rightful place among America’s great food cities? “No

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave.

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Bizzabo

MAY 31, 2019

No matter what kind of event you plan to host — business meeting, fundraiser, cocktail party — The Axica will provide a stunning backdrop that your guests won't soon forget. Boardroom meetings to wedding receptions, host your next event in this swanky spot and enjoy your evening in style. Staatliche Museen zu Berlin. Location: Berlin.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

of meeting space. In 2009, more than 500 life-sized sculptures were installed in the oceans surrounding Cancun, Isla Mujeres and Punta Nizuc. of meeting space. Everyone enjoys ramen, the ultimate comfort food. InterContinental Yokohama Grand caters to almost any meeting size, from large events to intimate affairs.

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All Seated

MAY 2, 2023

Bleisure is a portmanteau of business and leisure, first published in 2009. Bleisure travelers represent opportunities to capture additional room nights and ancillary revenue for the hospitality industry – but also require new offerings, such as more spacious accommodations or amenities, to meet their needs. 1) What is bleisure travel?

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 13, 2017

This special event was launched in 2009—an announcement, unsurprisingly, via Facebook. This tale into my first dip into sushi was originally published in the September 2007 issue of The Meeting Professional.]. This Sunday (June 18) is International Sushi Day—and I’m betting you didn’t even realize that was a thing. Fish in the Desert’.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

At Smart Meeting East National, we met where the creme de la creme vacation at the majestic The Breakers resort Aug. This is awesome,” said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO, in her opening remarks. This is awesome,” said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO, in her opening remarks. This is better than church.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Bird Flu broke out in 1997, followed by SARS in 2003 and Swine Flu in 2009. Meetings Could Look Like [Way Outside of the Box].

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

On other days, the three meeting rooms are available throughout the day. They display information about where the food on the buffet comes from and I’ve never seen this elsewhere before, and it’s a fantastic idea to showcase sustainability in a transparent way. The three flexible meeting rooms have the capacity for up to 90 people.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

In recent years, the LVCC has switched catering providers to enhance its food offerings, and partnered with Cox Business/Hospitality Network to improve bandwidth and Wi-Fi offerings. “We By 2009, the meeting — held at the Vancouver Convention Centre for more than 25 years now — had outgrown its home base. “We

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A longtime volunteer leader with SITE as well as a leading speaker and popular panelist, Delaney is a familiar face for many in the meetings and events industry. Abigail Fernandez Abigail Fernandez, INNOV8 Meetings + Events Fernandez joins the INNOV8 Meetings + Events team as manager, global accounts.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Every year, when we compile the latest Meetings Market Survey results, we compare them to the previous year’s survey. recession hit December 2007, through post-recession (mid-2009), to the recovery. recession hit December 2007, through post-recession (mid-2009), to the recovery. For full results, see Convene ’s print issue.).

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