Event Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

percent higher than the previous record in 2018. Pop-up meeting spaces and meeting rooms were available for a deeper dive into analytics and digital solutions. The 2024 NACS Show, a global event for the convenience store industry, brought together over 26,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Keeping track of renovations and the emergence of important new properties is a fundamental part of a meeting planner’s work, and the task has become more challenging recently with the huge upsurge in construction. Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. New & Renovated: International Intrigue.

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DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. PCMA CEO Sherrif Karamat would like to see the meetings industry act as model for how inclusion can be integrated into the workplace, the expo floor and the conversation.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

The post New Sustainable Event Management (2018 Edition): A Free Guide to Better Green Meetings by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. This myth has been plaguing event professionals for years making it seem like it’s an impossible feat to host amazing events and reduce the impact on the environment.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Modern technology, such as virtual reality , is changing the meetings and events industry in ways that would have been unimaginable only a few years ago. The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT.

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings. In her role, Valenti loves to showcase the Mardi Gras spirit to visitors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018.

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MAY 30, 2018

Here is a comprehensive collection of 100 key statistics for the event industry in 2018. The post 100 Event Statistics (2018 edition) by EventMB Team appeared first on [link]. The event industry is living a second life. As more brands prefer live experiences as the best way to engage with audiences, here are some […].

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other. Awarded to: CWT Meetings and Events with PRA. Best Destination-Based Experiential Incentive Travel Program.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. Here’s a roundup of the latest meeting developments at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. . of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

The meetings industry is changing, and this is good news. The Fall 2018 Meetings Outlook by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) confirms that the industry is alive, well and thriving. Other survey findings included a trend of shorter, more frequent meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

National Hispanic Heritage Month is an opportunity for meeting professionals to recognize how the diverse backgrounds of hospitality workers has added a richness in the breadth and level of service that can be offered at events. How can the observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month bring more meaning to meetings ?

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Plan your next meeting in cities like Greensboro, Kansas City and Tulsa to experience while indulging in the antiquity that accompanies these historic cities. Here are the 10 best hotels to meet at when venturing below the Mason-Dixon line. . of meeting space and then end the day relaxing at the 30,000-square-foot spa. .

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EventMB

JANUARY 23, 2018

This is your insight platform to navigate 2018 and access the latest ideas changing the way we plan and execute events. The post Event Trends Watch: The Largest Trends Database of 2018 by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Since 2010, we have […].

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. The three other meetings did not share historical attendance data.).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It was through joining Meeting Professionals International (MPI) in 1983 that he learned a lot about the industry. MPI has been instrumental for me in learning and gaining practical meetings experience. Attending a 12-week CMP study group with 25 meeting planners was invaluable. I was not very good,” he says. “My

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AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Patrick Berwald.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think popping into a succession of boring Zoom calls makes you an expert on virtual meetings , it’s time to think again. Every year, Smart Meeting profiles top event professionals as part of an annual Planner of the Year feature designed to recognize and inspire innovation and excellence. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. SM Your guide addresses a wide variety of topics in meetings like DEI. How and why are they connected?

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Napa Valley now offers three new ways to meet vineside. Gourmet Meetings. A post shared by Las Alcobas (@lasalcobas) on Nov 24, 2018 at 10:54am PST. A post shared by Hotel Villagio (@hotelvillagio) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT. A post shared by Vista Collina Resort (@vistacollina) on Mar 15, 2018 at 10:48am PDT.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Many meetings still focus on creating audiences rather than community. And not just at meetings. Damon Kiesow , @dkiesow@social.kiesow.net, Mastodon toot on Nov 06, 2022, 10:37 Kiesow concisely sums up why the news business and the meeting industry concentrate on audience rather than community.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

What might leadership for meetings look like? “ —Harold Jarche, work in 2018 Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Leadership for meetings appeared first on Conferences That Work. . Leadership is helping build the structure and then protecting the space to do meaningful work.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

Wyndham Rewards is the best hospitality benefits club, according to WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Program report. The post Wyndham Tops WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Report appeared first on Smart Meetings. This marks the fourth year in a row that the hotel chain’s loyalty program has come in first, with up to $14.30

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Read More: Philadelphia Records Highest-Ever Convention Booking Year Service and Beyond Earlier in her career, from January 2018 to 2020, Coker served as co-chair for the U.S. Read More: LVCVA Sales Chief Goes to Visit Orlando in Latest CVB Shuffle The post Julie Coker to Head NYC Tourism + Conventions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2018

High tech—or “smart”—conference rooms, and the advances that go into them are giving new shape to the future of meetings and events. Ahead of the curve, The Queen Elizabeth welcomed Montreal attendees to a newly renovated building last year, complete with creative meeting rooms, chalk full of the latest technology. The Bently Reserve.

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AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. In 2018, the city saw more than 5 million convention visitors. of meeting space that accommodates up to 500 attendees. of meeting space. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 28, 2019

Related: Smart Meetings’ Top 5 Videos of 2018. Grab your popcorn and head over to Smart Meetings TV for tips (anyone looking to relive decision fatigue?), treats (live or relive your favorite Smart Meeting event) and tricks (best of industry conferences at your fingertips). Conference Highlights.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Speak to one of our event experts today! Schedule a Demo.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2025

The Tampa Convention Center welcomed 22,241 fans from April 3-6 for the Womens Final Four fan festival, Tourney Town presented by Capital One, and Saturday marked the highest single-day attendance since 2018. They also provided participants with a rest area post-game if things got intense.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. It’s vital for suppliers and planners to make the most of every second by truly engaging each other, emphasized industry veteran Gary Hernbroth in a keynote at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Tuesday. MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/mATAj5WVOS.

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APRIL 4, 2025

Following a major restoration completed in 2018, the hotel blends its Art Nouveau and Art Deco roots with contemporary design and amenities. Under Mandarin Oriental’s management, the hotel maintains its classic Parisian identity while benefiting from the groups signature style and service.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Whether you are a school leaver, keen to enter the crazy and exciting world of event and meeting planning, switching from a different career path or looking for education and qualifications to increase your job prospects for promotions and advancement it can be overwhelming assessing all of the options.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

2018 in New Orleans were granted a behind-the-scenes look at activities—including a peek at kitchen preparations and backstage waiting rooms—at Ernest N. Some $379 million of the total will be used to improve the center and upgrade meeting rooms, public areas, restrooms, audiovisual equipment, escalators and elevators. million sq.

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