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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 for our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into the future with bright eyes and positive grins and think, what the heck is going on? As a matter of fact, I have been advising my groups planning meetings for 2022 not to be complacent. Contact him at alan@arrivemanagement.com.

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A New Site-Selection Consideration, Thanks to Technology

MeetingsNet

and Canadian cities in June 2022, using cell-phone signals captured by transmission towers in those areas. Researchers there tracked the number of people who frequented the downtown districts of 62 U.S.

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Smart Meetings

Who’s Booking : Hyatt is seeing a huge increase in leads from third-party RFP platforms like Cvent, and site selection companies like HelmsBriscoe. When They’re Taking Place: By all accounts 2022 is shaping up to be a very robust year. As of May 25, their Q2 lead volume has already surpassed Q1 numbers.

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Smart Moves in Mexico, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Englander takes on the role of account manager as well, and will assist with all aspects of site selection and contract negotiation processes. Aguilar Bultman joined Destination Madison in 2022 as partnership development manager. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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New Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment

SmartMeetings

2022 contracting will require going back to basics. Do you start earlier than usual in the hope of finding better availability given the compression of the 2022 market? In normal times, your site selection process would include factoring in airlift, weather, meeting space, number of guestrooms, etc. Build in More Time.

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CVBs and DMOs: A Hidden Resource for Meeting and Event Professionals

Eventsforce

If they already have a site selected but want to make the event extra memorable, the DMO and CVB can help create an amazing experience for the attendees beyond the parameters of the actual event and bring the local feel to the attendees. “The Want to know how Eventsforce can help you with your 2022 event planning?

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‘Tis the Season to Plan Wisely

SmartMeetings

Safety needs to be considered before, during and after site selection. While finding a venue that fits the needs of the client is top a priority, Kleinfeld suggests that planners perform site visits and consider security while evaluating the meeting spaces and other amenities using a checklist or a security consultant.