Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

Event planners know this world well, as what’s expected of them from attendees is no different. Once home to the Singer Sewing Company, this property includes three event spaces that accommodate groups ranging from 12 to 200. West Elm, founded in Brooklyn in 2002, plans to open a line of hotels in 2020.

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Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Corbin's November/December 2016 TechTalk Newsletter. Welcome to Corbin's TechTalk Newsletter, in it's 18th year of providing the latest in technology to nearly 11,000 events, tradeshows and hospitality professionals in over 70 countries. In this issue: NEW ARTICLE: NEW ARTICLE: How to Use Your Blog to Promote Events and Tradeshows.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. The post Spotlight on Healthy Meetings in 2016 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Eventinterface

MAY 18, 2016

Eventinterface has expanded its feature offerings with the launch of Eventinterface MAIL , a new module added to its end-to-end conference and meeting planning platform. Eventinterface MAIL invites planners to manage unlimited subscribers, create visually stunning emails and track event marketing campaign progress.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Convention center projects around the globe signal a very bright future for meetings and events in the new year. billion renovation that will totally change the face of meetings and conventions in America’s fourth-largest city. of event space… More. of space for outdoor events… More. Houston, Texas.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

2016 was a great year for innovation and advancement in meetings technology. Mobile apps for events are more powerful than ever, event management software does more than you can imagine, and new tools and gadgets for planners are entering the market each day. 7 Must-Have Apps for Meeting Planners.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 24, 2020

Two former event organisers, with over 40 years of event planning experience between them, have launched an event management system which takes the stress out of planning, organising and delivering successful events and “organises the organisers”.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. ” I was not surprised to get this call because the agency has been calling other event professionals with the same pitch. Sent: 9/8/2016. Thanks, and looking forward to talking to you soon; bye bye.”

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

What could in-person meetings during the time of COVID-19 — meaning there is no vaccine or effective treatment yet available — look like? However, that Harvard Medical School facility soon after announced it was closed indefinitely and would be unable to accommodate the logistics of the event, even if it re-opens by August.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Coming off of two wins for Best eNewsletter and Best Trade Publication (for our October 2015 issue) at the Western Publishers Association’s 2016 Maggie Awards in June, Smart Meetings has racked up two more trophies at the 2016 Digital Nichee Awards, which were announced during the Niche Digital Conference 2016, held Sept.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Let’s look back at some of the year’s best food and beverage ideas for events. Try serving a few of these at your next event. Wellness was all the buzz in 2016, and it will continue to be a priority for many Americans in 2017. Wellness was all the buzz in 2016, and it will continue to be a priority for many Americans in 2017.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. percent in the 2016 survey. percent in the 2016 survey.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Event planners and professionals are turning to podcasts to keep a pulse on thought leadership, event technology, and best practices. After all, it takes a lot less effort to listen to a podcast than it does to scroll through a newsfeed or event watch a video. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. Event Tech Podcast.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2016

The 2016 Hall of Fame inductees represent the very best in thought leadership and investing in our future ,” says Don Welsh, president and CEO of DMAI. 2016 DMAI Hall of Fame Inductees. Bloom founded IMEX Group, which organizes international trade shows for meetings, events and incentive industry.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 9, 2018

Department of Labor data indicates that women earned about 82 cents for every dollar a man made in 2016. Is income inequity a reality in the business-events industry? The survey is by no means definitive, but it’s a representative sample of the overall event-professional population. Closer to Home. Take the survey here.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Many organizations, including Smart Meetings , have turned their events virtual. In your spare time, turn your attention to a virtual meetings education. Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. According to a 2016 report from U.S.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Now you can bring your well-being to Las Vegas in the Stay Well rooms and meeting rooms.”. Meeting Room of the Outdoors. That message about the benefits of taking meetings outside is echoed in IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future report.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2017

The meetings and events industry isn’t all business. In celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 6, Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) compiled 10 incentive travel facts to help planners orchestrate their next incentive excursion. Event disruption is the norm, not the exception.

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Plan Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The last 2016 issue of Plan Your Meetings is now online and, for the first time ever, includes the complete Meetings Outlook report of MPI’s quarterly survey. What rights do you have to restrict or welcome firearms at your event? Nothing ruins an event like an avoidable tragedy.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Venues along its path are hosting special events and hotels are offering promotional rates for this astronomical phenomenon. Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Two more months until summer 2016. Garden color. lonetreeranch.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events. of meeting space. of event space and a permanent art collection. The $241 million project was first proposed in 2011, designed in 2014, approved in December 2016 and finally broke ground July 19.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 17, 2017

According to the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) 2016 rankings, the number- one city for international association meetings is Paris. The Athlete Village will be on the UCLA campus, which has several venues for meetings. The Luskin Conference Center is the university’s newest event space.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2017

SMERF stands for social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups who, while not snagging quite as much attention as corporate events, provide a necessary market for the industry. While SMERF meetings tend to be smaller in size, the numbers do add up. Nowhere was this more apparent in 2016 than in Jacksonville, Florida.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

of meeting space to its convention center in response to increasing demand from its luxury clientele. Construction on the space began in 2016 and is scheduled for completion in February 2018. of meeting space in its LEED Gold-certified convention center area. of meeting space. Aria then will boast 500,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Don Bugito (@donbugito) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:23am PDT. Hugo’s offers off-site catering and can host special events. A post shared by Audubon Nature Institute (@auduboninstitute) on Nov 18, 2016 at 10:52am PST. Don Bugito—San Francisco. Sushi Mazi—Portland. Bug-Appetit—New Orleans.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016. Site and venue sourcing is one of the most important aspects of planning an event. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Sourcing F&B locally makes it possible for your events to be more mission-driven. I bring up this socio-cultural context because it gives us a glimpse into WHY more of your event attendees are looking for locally sourced foods. According to the 2016 US Catering Industry Report compiled by IBISWorld Inc., Click To Tweet.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Also, nearly 70 percent of events incorporate some sort of brand experience, according to the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). businesses annually spend almost $23 billion on name-brand and logoed merchandise for reward programs in 2016, and more than $24 billion on gift cards. Some other key findings were: S.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2017

This should be music to planners ’ ears, as there are many ways to embrace the seasonal spirit at a meeting or event. Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. Louis (@fsstlouis) on Nov 1, 2016 at 7:57am PDT. June 20 marks the first day of summer. Louis, Missouri).

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

Meeting attractions include: – A walkable downtown district that focuses on providing easy access to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland’s 225,000-square-foot exhibition hall, more than 14,000 sq. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of event space. of meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

According to Pantone, the color of 2017 was “life-affirming” green (another integral hue at Smart Meetings ). And in 2016, two shades—Rose Quartz and Serenity Blue—were selected to promote gender fluidity and celebrate their calming properties. So how can meeting and event planners make the most of Ultra Violet this upcoming year?

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

To understand how data analytics can transform meeting planning, forget about meetings and consider how UPS saved $320 million. Reddi is interested in UPS not simply because he’s a data geek, or because UPS is a member of INFORMS, or even because UPS won INFORMS’s most prestigious prize in 2016. PREDICTING BEHAVIOR.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The appeal of holiday themes is that they can be silly and playful, but event professionals walk a fine line between embracing a festive spirit and entering childish territory (or worse, cheesy). A post shared by Wynn Austin Events (@wynnaustinevents) on Oct 24, 2017 at 11:02am PDT. Set the Tone with a Festive Invite.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City. About Smart Meetings 360, Inc.:

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