Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

ECOsmart by Greengage is the leading certification system for hotels, meeting venues, short stay apartments and pubs with meeting rooms. The Wesley hotel has also set up with EVENTsmart,Greengage’s carbon calculator, which lets venues track the carbon footprint of all meetings and events happening on their premises.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 25, 2022

Hosted by CSAE Manitoba , this free one-hour online Participate Lab will introduce you to the design of participation-rich events through the direct experience of participatory meeting techniques and formats. All are welcome to attend this event at no charge (both CSAE members and non-members). Where & When.

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EventMB

JUNE 11, 2024

economy in 2022. Meetings and events were a significant part of that. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: GBTA uncovers just how much business travel fueled the U.S.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a meeting industry new normal. We want to believe that, at some point, in-person meetings like the ones we’ve held for decades will return. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 18, 2022

I’ve been writing about hybrid meetings for a long time; my first post was in February 2010. The COVID19 pandemic created an explosion of interest in hybrid meetings, and the marketplace and event professionals are still defining what “hybrid” means. (No, Sounds crazy, yes, but stay with me! The online portion.

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Event Marketer

JULY 5, 2022

As Keyana Kashfi, Spotify’s global experiential content & production lead, put it, “2019 was very focused on sales meetings. The biggest structures you saw here [in our footprint] were three closed-door meeting rooms. The post Cannes 2022 Photo Tour: Brand Activations on the Croisette appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How much you decide to charge for tickets can make or break your event. In this guide we will cover proven strategies to help you determine your ticket pricing strategy, and ensure the financial success of your event. Determine your event’s value. what they want to get out of the event, and what value the event will bring them.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . These are missed birthday parties, graduations, time with loved ones and important meetings.”. Read more here. Read more here.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2022

Here we examine a few event trends around in-car experiences, mobile, hybrid and the metaverse that are not only pandemic-proof, but also redefining what it means to activate an “event.”. More on This Topic: AT&T’s Four Tips for Elevating Engagement to Meet the Needs of the COVID-era Consumer.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Our annual special report on the Top 100 agencies serving the event marketing industry. Event Marketer launched the It List to literally figure out how many agencies were serving the growing event industry landscape after fielding calls from brand-side marketers reaching out to ask who they should send their RFPs to.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

London Hotel Group, The Wesley, has two sustainable hotels based in Camden and Euston, that serve as the perfect location for delegates looking for a corporate event, training, conference or meeting space in Central London. Bloomsbury – An intimate meeting space with a large LED screen. This room can also be partitioned.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. State of Virtual Meeting Tools. How to Harness the Lasting Power of Virtual Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 10, 2022

The new year offers organizations a chance to reset and reevaluate, and AT&T has wasted no time in reshaping its approach to experiential marketing to meet the needs of the modern COVID-era consumer. Following are Ward’s tips and insights on winning consumers’ hearts and minds in 2022. Brands must offer choice.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. If you’re planning on hosting your next event in Texas this winter season, you can leave your mittens at home. of meeting space. of space for their event. The exhibit hall features state-of-the-art dimmable LED lighting for larger group events.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A sound body and mind makes for a sound meeting planner who creates fantastic events. The same way one creates events. Smart Meetings wrote a bit about how meeting planners can ensure their health and wellness is in top-tier shape, so they can pass on the good vibes to their attendees. Say No to Anger.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post A class is a meeting appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. Either way, meeting planners need to organize with both online and physical attendees in mind.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Suffice to say 2022 was quite the boom year for the wedding planning industry. Hectic days, long nights, and plenty of coffee ensued for your friendly neighbourhood event vendors. ” – Mad Bash Group Fab Fête Event Planning Boutique Inquire Now ( 16 ) EventSource.ca We wouldn’t have had it any other way.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2021

of meeting space; great for small events, the space can accommodate up to 40 people. Meeting professionals can also book a private chef and live entertainment for dinner. Around this event space are 530 guest rooms, including 43 villas and 35 suites. of outdoor-indoor meeting space. of outdoor-indoor meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 8, 2024

They’re often built around specific locations or causes, with a narrower focus than you might get at an annual meeting. But ultimately, chapters offer a focused peer collaboration opportunity—with events at the center. Some chapter members may actually work together; others just share a community.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. As I write, two years have passed since the COVID-19 pandemic devastated the world and the event industry.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Planners must understand their attendees’ wellness needs and intentionally incorporate them into events. Meeting planners can use wellness as a vital tool for their teams and attendees. By embedding wellness into their work environment and events, they can drive engagement and satisfaction on a larger scale.

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

Months of pent-up energy was unleashed at the event, which notably dropped its mask and vaccine mandates, where thousands of fans gathered to catch performances by the likes of The Weekend, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion, and experience a range of large-scale art installations. Agency: MKG. Photo credit: Marissa Joy Photography.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. Thats up 40% from 2022, but still about 15% below 2019 levels. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The meetings and events industry is returning with a lot of confidence, and face-to-face gatherings are trending upward with the potential to surpass pre-pandemic numbers. Another notable example is The Collegiate Esports Commissioner’s Cup, held in May 2022 at the Gateway Center Arena. Meeting Trend No.1:

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Even as in-person meetings continue to reemerge with a vengeance, virtual meetings have taken a primary position in the event professional toolbox. We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. “We

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Predictions of a mass consolidation of the meetings industry have been swirling since the World Health Organization started advising lockdowns in early 2020 to “smooth the curve” of what was then known as novel coronavirus. Newest Acquisition. Read More : Acquisition to Enhance Breakout Rooms Could be First Step Toward Zoomiverse.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 2, 2025

Convene , a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible workspaces, today announced the expansion of its UK in-house AV team to support locations across London. Pauls; and etc.venues County Hall. Londons Convene 22 Bishopsgate and Convene Sancroft, St.

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