SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Who could have predicted a year ago that Zoom would be a major disruptive influence in the meetings industry? Now, conventional wisdom suggests that hybrid groups, which combine teleconferencing with person-to-person meetings, will be prevalent for the foreseeable future. But how will it affect 2021 budgets?

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

September 2021 — Are in-person events COVID safe? Make no mistake; I love to design and facilitate in-person meetings. Articles are already appearing in meeting publications ( 1 , 2 ) that highlight the one-line summary of the Freeman announcement above. 1—Freeman’s overall conclusion is misleading.

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Skift

APRIL 6, 2021

Skift Take: As hospitality and event professionals adjust to the new group business and meetings landscape — likely to consist of a mix of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events — getting digital marketing right is key to standing out to potential planners and buyers. Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

As a provider of venue management software ourselves, we often get asked how we compare with our competitors and what sets us apart. Which made us think that this is a question that almost everyone considering venue event management software asks at some point during their fact-finding and buying process. Sign up for a free trial.

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Skift

MAY 25, 2021

Skift Take: Traditional in-person meetings were paused in 2020, but innovation within the industry flourished out of necessity. Cvent’s new eBook details everything you need to know about conducting safer meetings as hotels and venues begin to recover. Read the Complete Story On Skift.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 12, 2021

Will attended a 15,000-person event and Thuy recently raved about her experience as a virtual attendee at PCMA EduCon 2021. In June, he flew to Las Vegas to go to Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress – or MPI WEC 2021 in short. MPI WEC 2021: The Attendance. There were hugs everywhere.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Most Q3 and Q4, 2021 conferences are reporting attendance numbers that are 40 – 60% below 2019. If your association is conducting board and committee meetings virtually, there is a good chance you can send fewer staff members to your large annual. Work closely with your venue partners to explore options. Staff and Vendors.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 20, 2021

That does sound like 2021 in a nutshell, doesn’t it? Keep reading for our most popular articles of 2021. Our top article in 2021 was a brief rundown of our event: How to Hybrid: The Mysteries Unraveled. Spot is a voice-only meeting app that lets you walk and talk, all while it takes written notes of your meeting.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

And it made me think about meeting design. 132 at the 2021 Marlboro Music Festival. And, me being me, I thought about what Marcy had just said in the context of meeting design. And meetings are no exception. But when we are fully engaged in a meeting, we are just there , immersed in and responding to what is happening.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

Doing the same old meeting is familiar and comfortable but the opportunity to develop a refreshed event strategy that embraces the power of f2f and digital delivery is imperative. I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable. They are struggling, but determined to persevere.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 27, 2021

Relationship-building : Whether people meet face-to-face, or over the built-in video chat, don’t leave networking to chance at your hybrid events. Live stream from a venue with live polling. With Video calls on mobile, your sponsors and exhibitors can also hold meetings with online attendees. Hybrid-ready. Relationship-building.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

You read it right – we’re finally tackling the topic of hybrid venues! In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. And this, of course, includes venues! Hybrid Venues: Broadcasting Time! Answering Hybrid Needs.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 21, 2020

As the business events industry — and everyone else — says good riddance to 2020, the editors at <i>Convene</i> consider the business events industry trends they’ll be watching in 2021. We’ll get a taste of that at PCMA Convening Leaders 2021 , Jan. does good, or at least does no harm, in the real world.”.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

Evaluating Events: Square Footage – Number of guests on the dance floor, number of guests at each table, matching up new events: guest count with venue square footage What we need from our vendors – what precautions are they taking? What we need from our venues – what precautions are they taking?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2020

Here are the four things event marketers need to consider when planning hybrid events for 2021 and beyond. More : 6 Questions to Ask Your Virtual Meeting Platform Provider. Venue Matters. For hybrid events , venue matters. And that means more than making sure the venue has decent Internet connectivity.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2021

based market research firm, has just published its Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2021 , which provides insights for the business events industry. Resilience and adaptability are the driving forces behind these top global and consumer trends in 2021. Euromonitor International, a London, U.K.–based

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Smart Meetings spoke with Cartotto about what new security trends next year may have in store. Without taking deliberate precautions, meeting planners and their attendees’ data, including names, phone numbers and addresses, could be left vulnerable to hackers. What Meeting Planners Should Ask Hotels. Managing the Physical Space.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Both our venues are surrounded by green spaces and are well ventilated, so we can manage events safely in the current climate, alongside thousands of free car parking space. January has seen a surge in enquiries for both our venues and it feels like we are getting back on track after a tough time for all of us in our industry.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 24, 2020

Event strategists should think about designing their 2021 events based on four different “domains:” live hub, Live remote, virtual, and digital, or social media. However, there is a better way to plan for 2021 than to just try to blend in-person and virtual. The most important step right now is to decide what to do and get started.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

There’s much to consider legally to get in-person meetings truly get going again. Smart Meetings got in touch with an expert about what meeting professionals should be thinking about when face-to-face meetings resume. The post Event Contract Considerations for 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

Here are the 50 best virtual event ideas for 2021. your platform is your venue. You’ll not only relieve the production crew’s pressure of sticking to a tight schedule, but you’ll also improve the experience for your attendees as they’ll have time to take notes, meet up with other attendees and explore the platform at leisure.

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Expo Pass

MARCH 10, 2021

Let’s get right to the point, one of the most important aspects of a hybrid event is going to be the venue. Luckily, venues across the country now have the technology, and planning, to create quality experiences for all types of in-person and virtual attendees. All good stuff to have when we start meeting in person again.

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SpotMe Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Plus, check out our list of the best virtual events and conferences to attend and be inspired by in 2021. Check out The Best Mobile Conference and Event Apps for Your Hybrid and In-Person Events in 2021. Creating a hybrid conference meets multiple preferences, allowing a much farther reach and greater audience satisfaction.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association has received formal clarification that business meetings and events for up to 30 delegates can take place during the second national lockdown. . Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia). Most venues are closed and will now remain closed until 2021.

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Event Age by Swapcard

MARCH 18, 2021

Here are the 50 best virtual event ideas for 2021. your platform is your venue. You’ll not only relieve the production crew’s pressure of sticking to a tight schedule, but you’ll also improve the experience for your attendees as they’ll have time to take notes, meet up with other attendees and explore the platform at leisure.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Attendees can go to an actual venue for the event, but can also opt to participate online if they are unable to be there in person. Hybrid events can work for many types of meetings and programs, including internal and external company events. Team meetings. Check out the 7 Best Hybrid Event Platforms for 2021.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 19, 2021

Armies of cleaners have been deployed to disinfect surfaces at venues, yet the risk of surface transmission of COVID-19 is low. At the start of the pandemic, fears around the spread of COVID-19 spawned a cleaning frenzy among consumers and venues. Venue Ventilation. Seventyfour/Adobe Stock). Maridav/Adobe Stock). Adrian Segar.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

American Express’s 10th annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast offers insights into what the industry can expect in 2021. Probably in late 2021. Most respondents reported that they expect to hold their next in-person event in the second half of 2021. percent of their 2021 events will include a virtual component.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Here are some of the event trends you should be mindful of in 2021: . This trend will continue for the most part of 2021, with digital remaining a major component of the event strategy. Secondly, not all attendees will be entirely comfortable with travelling to the event venue. 1) Virtual is Here to Stay. Session Production.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

Firstly, the power of human connection will drive us together again; and secondly, that meetings will restart small and regional , and then grow in scale. Reduced cost with less travel, making the meeting more affordable. Opportunity for Meeting Professional Arranging the Meeting. We can be certain of two things.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

This follows the November 2021 PCMA announcement of a partnership with JUNO as its official year-round community platform provider. Allseated experienced 120% revenue growth in 2021 and has 120 employees worldwide. December 27, 2021. December 14, 2021. May 26, 2022. The company sees the metaverse and Web 3.0

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty. group business.

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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 Farm

APRIL 13, 2021

Convey a message of responsibility: we’re all in this together—attendees as well as staff on the organizer, client, venue, and contractor teams. Your venue and vendor contracts should include an indemnification clause that requires them to abide by the code of conduct and any local or state rules, regulations, and laws pertaining to COVID.

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