Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 23, 2018

It’s about atomizing the content you’re already creating said Convince & Convert President Jay Baer during his 2018 PCMA Convening Leaders session—The 365-Day Event: Using Digital Content to Drive Year-Round Engagement. Read Content Marketing Institute founder Joe Pulizzi’s Content Marketing Trends to Watch for 2018.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. A post shared by Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (@iditarodsleddograce) on Oct 18, 2018 at 3:59am PDT. The post Mountain Festivals Beckon Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

As far as food and beverage, in 2018 there will be more businesses capitalizing on this, showing how food is made before it reaches the customer. 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.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. A post shared by The Academy (@theacademy) on Nov 19, 2018 at 11:45am PST. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas. View this post on Instagram.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

Take your Chicago meeting to new heights! A post shared by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (@loumalnatis) on Aug 19, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT. A post shared by Pats Pizza (@patspizzachicago) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:32am PDT. A post shared by Forno Rosso (@fornorosso) on Aug 18, 2018 at 11:22am PDT. Deep Dish. Tavern-Style. Neapolitan.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. If you’re planning a wellness retreat, don’t serve sodas and cake. Shawna Suckow.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office. More : Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry. The post How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. Will this merger change that? October 2017.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

After all, attendees spend much of their time indoors as it is, so taking a break from enclosure may be welcomed; technically it’s still work for them, but taking the meeting outside will take the pressure off and remind everyone that it’s supposed to be fun. Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

A post shared by Palazzo Versace Gold Coast (@palazzoversace) on Dec 20, 2018 at 12:57am PST. The post Retailers: Hoteliers of the Future appeared first on Smart Meetings. It has been rumored that IKEA has its hospitality eyes set on expanding outside of Sweden—to New Haven, Conn. View this post on Instagram.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? Attending the ESN Encounter ‘18 meeting in Palm Springs.

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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. Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. percent in the 2016 survey.

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

According to Pantone, the color of 2017 was “life-affirming” green (another integral hue at Smart Meetings ). Purple is an awesome color that’s well-deserving of its 2018 honor. So how can meeting and event planners make the most of Ultra Violet this upcoming year? But what’s the significance of the plum shade? It’s established.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Since then, the event has steadily built its legacy and sometimes is referred to as “the Super Bowl” of meetings industry events. What do you hope 2018 IMEX America will achieve? How does IMEX America differ from other meetings industry events? He singles out a few lessons learned that apply to event planning in general.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Searching for event technology or meetings technology influencer, the most heard name is of a renowned influencer?—? Corbin started off his career as the Meetings Manager and Head of Conference Operations for SPIE?—?The I ran my first meeting in 1979. What characteristics have remained unchanged in the meetings industry?

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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 and 8,100 sq. of meeting space.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 24, 2019

With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. At AAO 2018 , more than 23,000 ophthalmologists, health professionals and industry personnel from across the globe met in Chicago to learn, network and grow in their careers.

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MARCH 5, 2018

A post shared by International Expeditions (@ietravel) on Feb 27, 2018 at 3:42pm PST. Trips to the world’s special places may not make it into everyone’s bag at your meeting, but offering at least one as a raffle prize will be sure to make a memory with your attendees. Star Safaris. Look Good, Feel Better.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve got a friend in meetings! This announcement got us thinking outside of the toy box with creative ways to incorporate the toys featured in the films and park into meetings. A post shared by Leslie Mark Designs York , ME (@lesliemarkdesigns) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:11pm PST. Toy Story Mania! Photo credit: Disney .

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

Andrew Friedman, founder and partner at af&co, delivered a well-received, engaging Smart Meetings webinar on Dec. 5, “2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead.”. Smart Meetings followed up with Friedman after the webinar to glean some additional insights into his annual forecasts.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Now that we’re already into January, meeting and event planners are pretty much expected to be familiar with wild refreshments. Kimpton’s Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast for 2018 predicts an emergence of fish and colorful ingredients such as carrots, beets and cabbage. Ah, another year, another bizarre food craze.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

What I do: TDCAA has meetings every month, with the exception of October. Along with my counterpart, my responsibilities include contracting hotels, ensuring on-site logistics meet contract requirements and processing foundation payments. A specific improvement I’ve made: Before I arrived, our association had no meeting signage.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Menu selection can be one of the most inspired , and fraught, decisions you make when planning an event. Culinary planners at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games are not keeping it safe—in a good way. A post shared by Jared Parfaite (@lower9thaudio) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:45am PST. manbory) on Feb 20, 2018 at 10:04am PST.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 16, 2020

For many event and meeting peeps, tech tools are an essential part of their planning toolkit. Below are several tech tools to help pivot your event and meeting planning in the COVID-19 era. This list isn’t comprehensive—just a small sampling of all the available event management and planning technology!).

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 16, 2018

While most events feature numerous breakout sessions, speakers, and floor demos, ensuring attendees have the ability to connect with other professionals and suppliers for one-to-one meetings is becoming a must.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? First, it is for your original business meeting purposes, but also to make a difference by helping others and businesses when they are in need. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting.

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JUNE 22, 2017

of meeting space,” said Rachel Davis, public relations and communications specialist for Team San Jose. International attention will once again be directed at San Jose in January 2018 for the U.S. The post San Jose Lures Major Meetings, Events, Including Apple’s WWDC appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. Many visitors and meeting planners impressed with GH and Texas will return to build future tourism,” the study states. Indianapolis.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. California (retail sale beginning January 2018). Maine (retail sale beginning February 2018). Massachusetts (retail sale beginning July 2018). Connecticut.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Marketers “get it” when it comes to the power of events to meet their goals and they are willing to put their budgets where their meetings are according to a new survey by Bizzaboo. The post Events Rated Mission-Critical in New Survey appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based One aspect of the industry you won’t learn much about yet in the CMP curriculum is the virtual meeting. What changed? Let’s do Planner Education 101.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Meet like an Eskimo inside a trendy, heated dome. Open until April 16, 2018, these igloos are typically first-come, first serve, but they can be reserved for private events for two hours. Conferences and meetings are held indoors in the Fifth Ave. These transparent structures have popped up in Boston, New York and London.

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MARCH 12, 2018

The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Davis is a certified meeting planner and a certified tourism ambassador. The post 6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Meeting professionals can adapt that game plan to their next incentive outing or corporate retreat by building the trip around a top-tier sporting event. “As In 2018, the event heads to Churchill Downs in Louisville, the storied home of the Kentucky Derby. Read more about incentive travel in the October issue of Smart Meetings.

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