Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

We’re bringing you highlights from day two of IMEX America 2021 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in beautiful Las Vegas! PCMA announced it is partnering with software company Juno to power a year-round community starting with the January Convening Leaders conference in Las Vegas. Daniel Surette, Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

September 2021 — Are in-person events COVID safe? You can watch Freeman’s 55-minute webinar, posted on August 25, 2021, below. ?. This slide compares the mid-August, 2021 rate of COVID cases amongst the entire population in the United States with the reported rates from four recent large in-person events.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

But how will it affect 2021 budgets? Consider these additional challenges for the meetings industry: The new criteria for business and event-related travel now includes health-related risks, complicating the decision to approve conference attendance. Contracting for the bare minimum level of technical support is a bad idea.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

. “If we’re really lucky , we’ll have a safe, inexpensive, effective vaccine sometime before the end of 2021.” The hard work of a large number of scientists, years of research on related coronaviruses, plus a paradigm shift in vaccine development led to the rollout of effective vaccines at the start of 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

However, in a press conference via phone on May 26, CDC’s Deputy Director, Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, Capt. Some meeting planners are addressing these concerns by writing amenity guarantees into contracts to provide a more desirable and consistent experience for attendees. yet only 1.85 for domestic routes.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. I understand hotel costs have risen.” Perhaps to include more than just the meeting specs.”

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve. One lesson learned from both Frankfurt 2022 and America in 2021 was that people want more focused learning tracks. See highlights from IMEX America 2021. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Whether they have implemented more traditional activation strategies or brand-new engagement tactics, the companies that have tested the waters in 2021 are leading the way to a renewed sports sponsorship landscape.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Members of PCMA’s Catalyst community discuss when they might be able to invoke the force majeure clause in contracts for 2021 meetings. We have a 2021 contract in late April in Chicago for which we updated the force majeure clause to include COVID-19 as a specific situation that would allow us to cancel.

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Attendease

APRIL 5, 2021

Some conferences were already offering hybrid formats prior to the pandemic. The main program would be in-person; those who couldn’t commit (or afford) to travel and multi-day stays would watch the conference program online through a more affordable ticket option. Set yourself up for success.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

The Meetings Industry Association has updated its contract and cancellation guidance to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on future bookings and ensure all parties are protected. To download the latest contract guideline visit [link].

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 17, 2021

For example, for a shorter-term project, you might have fewer people involved than say a longer-term contract process. Discover the best virtual conference platforms. The post The Essential Virtual Event RFP Guide: 2021 edition appeared first on SpotMe. Compare the best virtual event platforms on the market.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

Should screening reveal an elevated risk for an attendee, the person will be isolated immediately to prevent exposure to conference participants. The RSA Conference—a gathering of thousands of cybersecurity professionals that wrapped up at the end of February—kept a running list of updates leading up to and after the event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Bookings for conferences, meetings and training events at Wyboston Lakes Resort for 2022 are currently over 140% ahead of 2019, alongside a record number of large events from leading pharmaceutical companies taking place this Autumn. There is also a clear trend for short lead times in 2021, even for relatively sizable events.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 29, 2024

For all of the brand’s events, like the Google I/O conference, an internal “inclusivity champion” reviews the strategy to ensure the event guidelines are being adhered to. MRS: We started with a virtual set of guidelines during the pandemic in April 2021, and then it evolved to IRL in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts. The Economy : As we continue to look at in-person conferences and suppliers start to see revenue go up, the market for meeting planners to find venues and suppliers will become more competitive. Here are some things to consider.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

And almost a third were new since 2021. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. At this new conference center, there are no restaurants, says Director of Group Sales Louis Gonzales. “It

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 17, 2021

During September, October and November 2021, ICC Wales received 222 new enquiries worth a potential £18.5million. It also confirmed 53 events, worth £2.1m, including the Welsh leg of Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood’s live tour and the British Universities’ International Liaison Association’s 2022 annual conference.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

HBAA board and senior management share their predictions for 2021. Collaboration and consolidation will be key trends for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry in 2021, according to the HBAA. Smaller meetings and smaller/hybrid events will replace the large-scale offerings for 2021.”.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2022

We are sure to see a bounce back as was seen in September, October and November of 2021. We know from our agency and venue members that millions of pounds worth of event bookings have been held up with contracts waiting to be signed once the Plan B restrictions were lifted. Will 2022 be the year of the party/work event!!! “

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InitLive

MARCH 4, 2021

Conferences are an important part of professional development and business networking for all industries. A successful conference can come in all shapes and sizes, from 200 people over a weekend to 15,000 for a week. InitLive has had the privilege of working with many conferences, some of which are the largest in their industry.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

To forecast the landscape for in-person events in 2021 is to indulge in paradox, perfectly encapsulated in the events of the last several days. I personally don’t see that happening until Q4 of 2021 at the earliest, but the actual timing is less important than understanding what factors are likely to herald their return. Mask Wearing.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

I truly believe we will see some sort of digital/hybrid component for in-person events into 2021 and beyond, and I want my clients’ meetings to be as effective, engaging, and inclusive as possible. I have done a lot of reading on what the new look will be for meetings, parties, conferences, food, etc.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Paje Consultancy Ltd are delighted to announce they have been awarded the contract to provide a full marketing, membership and enquiry service to the prestigious Westminster Venue Collection (WVC) from 1 st November 2021.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

During the course of my career, I’ve been a part of developing numerous global brand experiences from activations and product launches to conferences and incentives and there are so many highlights! A confirmed project is never confirmed until the signed contract is delivered. moments working in the events industry?

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

After a year of adapting to virtual-only formats, many within the events industry are eagerly predicting that 2021 will be the year of hybrid events. Planning Hybrid Events in 2021. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

The South African turnkey hospitality operator, Barmotion, completed its first UK contract at Cleves School, Weybridge on Saturday 4th September for the ACTS Leadership Conference, organised by the Equippers Church UK, delivering to a tight and demanding brief. Thanks so much and hope to work with you again soon!”

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Event Industry News

JUNE 21, 2022

Following recent contract wins at three of the UK’s leading event venues, audio-visual and entertainment technology company Anna Valley has promoted Dan Orchard to the role of venue director. Anna Valley is also the in-house audio-visual supplier to the Emirates Stadium and The Grove Hotel.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2017

SWIFT (The Society of Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication) has appointed Grass Roots to provide a range of delegate management services for Sibos, its annual conference and exhibition for the financial industry, until 2021. The post Grass Roots awarded three-year Sibos contract appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Event Industry News

MAY 27, 2021

Sophie has 20+ years of experience in media and events; including exhibitions, conferences, awards and training across multiple industry sectors. She has launched and led successful global industry-leading events.

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Glow Global Events

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Like the year prior, many of us will view 2021 through the lens of the pandemic. We added the following organizations to our roster of valued clients: Airport Minority Advisory Council ( AMAC ) – Glow spearheaded the 36 th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, a virtual event, June 14-16. s Kennedy Center.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The two-part CEMA webinar series, “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After,” reviewed what worked and what didn’t at Workiva’s Amplify virtual events. In that same spirit, I tuned in to the two-part CEMA webinar series , “Planning an Annual Conference in 2021, The Before & After.”

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Bizzabo

MAY 18, 2021

According to expert predictions on hybrid , hybrid events truly are the future and a critical strategy for organizers to adopt in 2021. In practice, that meant a five-day in-person conference in Texas with a digital experience layered on top. Here’s a glimpse at what the hybrid events team will look like in 2021. Virtual Team.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 19, 2022

Initial discussions for the project were held in 2019 with the 2020 event postponed due to Covid and rescheduled for November 2021. Design and planning commenced in earnest in the spring of 2021, with the requirement to create a temporary world-class venue.

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