SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Is 2017 a buyer’s or a seller’s market for hotel supply growth? According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years.

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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

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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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. Many of these we’ve introduced in response to research, delegate feedback and market trends.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2016

Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) will honor four industry leaders on Aug. The DMAI Hall of Fame award was created in 2014 to honor individuals who have changed the future of destination marketing for the better, made significant contributions to the advancement of the industry and shaped travel marketing.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 24, 2020

Having been used at various music festivals over the last 11 years including the Gay and Lesbian Association (GALA) Choruses Festival for over 10,000 people in Denver 2012 and 2016 and Minneapolis, USA, July 2020, Integra Planner has been revamped using the latest Angular technology and relaunched for 2020 with a new user interface.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Access one of our many webinars , which provide relevant information that can increase your meetings knowledge. Not only can you step up your education virtually, but you can also familiarize yourself with the hybrid landscape—which is key if you plan on returning to meeting planning when things ramp back up.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast.

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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. One corporate event organizer said: “I think the meeting planning profession in general is one that is highly underpaid. According to data from the Census Bureau released last year, women earned 79.6

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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. Orlando has retained its #1 spot this year, after being named the “Top Destination” in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2017

He’s held the title of president since May 2016 and COO since January 2014. She previously served as interim general manager and director of sales and marketing at the Cape Neddick, Maine, property in 2015 when the project began. Patrick Pacious. At Choice Hotels , Patrick Pacious was promoted to CEO four months ahead of schedule.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

During the past decade, the city has asserted itself as a major player in the meetings and events market. Major investments to the city from shipping interests and private companies have helped spur infrastructure improvements, which has attracted hotels and restaurants, and a growing, vibrant recreation scene.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

While 2017 was the year of unicorn-themed food, in 2018 chefs will tap even deeper into the power of visually appealing food that can double as marketing images on social media. A post shared by Curry Up Now (@curryupnow) on Mar 17, 2016 at 2:49pm PDT. The better the food, the better the Instagram photo? East Indian Street Food.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2017

Marriott got a boost from its purchase of Starwood Hotels and Resorts in 2016. A few high-profile properties scheduled to hit the market this year and next include: * AC Hotel Miami Aventura in April. * Moxy NYC Times Square in July. * Gaylord Rockie Resort & Convention Center in October 2018. About 1-in-3 rooms in its U.S.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone. Chris Skelding.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

“Hotels have become increasingly focused on developing more meeting and event business, and as such, have become more sophisticated in competing for the most lucrative opportunities for their respective venues,” said Kevin Fliess, vice president of marketing for Cvent’s Hospitality Cloud. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel.

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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. 1 resource for meeting planners,” says Marin Bright, CEO and founder of Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe announced the appointment of Marion Wilson as director of sales and marketing of the 170-room resort. In her role, Wilson will oversee revenue management; group, catering and transient sales; as well as marketing initiatives for the AAA Five Diamond resort. Marian Wilson. Aaron Coburn. Jorge Villarreal.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

According to the 2016 US Catering Industry Report compiled by IBISWorld Inc., Sourcing F&B locally makes it possible for your events to be more mission-driven, and boost’s your brand equity (or your client’s) among millennials. The Local Option is the Healthy Option.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Cvent and Vista have agreed that all conditions to the completion of the merger have now been irrevocably satisfied, and that the merger will be closed on or before November 29, 2016. Over the last several years, Vista has developed a leading portfolio of meeting technology providers. Cvent, Inc.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

businesses using non-cash rewards has risen from 26 percent in 1996 to 84 percent in 2016. Whether it’s the 2016 Conflict of Interest rule instated by the U.S. The growth for these reward programs is mostly in sales and predominantly in middle market businesses. The number of U.S. Annually, U.S. borders in 2017.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

businesses using non-cash rewards has risen from 26 percent in 1996 to 84 percent in 2016. Whether it’s the 2016 Conflict of Interest rule instated by the U.S. The growth for these reward programs is mostly in sales and predominantly in middle market businesses. The number of U.S. Annually, U.S. borders in 2017.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. Meeting planning is very exciting because of the variety it offers.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These meeting trends have already made an appearance in 2016, but some experts suggest they’ll really blossom in the coming year. based event venue company, shares his thoughts on the latest trends for those in the meeting and events industry. The 5-minute meeting. Are your clients sick of meetings about meetings?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

The city is quietly ranked as one of the largest art markets in the U.S., Please call the Tourism Santa Fe Sales Team to start exploring this great destination and allow us to assist you in a smooth and artistic meeting planning process. Meet Different in ‘The City Different’ appeared first on Blog.

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Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

According to David Saef, EVP of Marketworks, “Events are a critical component of any brand’s marketing strategy because face-to-face is the best way to engage a brand’s current and prospective customers” ( Hubspot ). This way, marketers can promote their event and start filling up their event hashtag with content. Plan the Room Design.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

According to Jobs Rated’s 2016 survey, being a meeting, event and travel professional is one of the most stressful jobs,” Andrew Flack, vice president of marketing and ecommerce Americas at Hilton, told Smart Meetings.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. Fernando most recently served as the director of sales and marketing for Catalonia Hotels & Resorts in Barcelona, Spain. Fernando has a strong history of driving sales and marketing strategies while managing and motivating his team.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

By acquiring arguably their biggest competitor in the United States there is no question they stand to dominate the market. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. December 2016. Because PSAV will own most of the market they will be able to charge whatever they want.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 8, 2016

Today’s conference professional needs the savvy know-how from an education and attendance marketing perspective to craft the very best session title and description—one that will ultimately not only attract attendees, but also get the presenters to laser focus on delivering the promised outcomes. You should too!

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

And one major force driving this growth: meeting planners. Dubai Tourism’s 2016 tourism figures, released in February, show 14.9 While business travel to the United States continues to decline—thanks to President Trump’s travel ban restricting travelers from certain, mostly Muslim countries—tourism to Dubai is picking up.

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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. Those disclaimers aside, Convene ’s annual Meetings Market Survey continues to be recognized as an important piece of benchmarking research in the meetings industry. In last year’s survey: +2.9

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