Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

The effects have rippled across the community, touching everyone from hotels, restaurants and event venuesand their hardworking staffto families and individuals who have lost their homes and nearly everything they own. 21-25) The Grammys LA Mart Winter Market Gift + Home 2025 (Jan. 24-26) TheFitExpo Los Angeles 2025 (Jan.

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Exhibitors have shared that they enjoyed a lot of meaningful conversations, with qualified visitors attending with live event briefs and their calendar of events, solidifying the Show as a must-attend event in their marketing calendars. I look forward to seeing what the show team has in store for 2025!’

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

1 2028 is Poised to Spur a Significant Market Shift With the demand for meeting space continuing to soar, event planners are increasingly feeling the pressure to lock in venues ASAP. Dominguez pointed to data showing that, on average, hotels currently have 14.5 Here, Smart Meetings brings you the key takeaways. #1

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

On 30 April 2025, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel will host beam s All Members Meeting, with a content-rich agenda tackling some of the industrys most pressing topics.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, is set to undergo a comprehensive $30 million renovation aimed at elevating both the guest and conference experience.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 25, 2025

Event Marketers 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. Michelle Martin, Senior Director-Marketing, 4DMedical Michelle Martin has been working in the medical device industry for almost 20 years, and it all started by taking a chance on a job ad in a newspaper. Dont ask marketing to make something look pretty.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 9, 2025

Art-Forward Spaces to Fuel Inspiration Guest room, The Radical Unmistakably unique, Ashevilles boutique hotel and living art installation The Radical is now fully opened following recovery from the effects of Hurricane Helene. In January, The Radical was named USA TODAY 10Bests number two 2025 Readers Choice Award for Best New Hotel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

2025 Trends to Watch Rachel Andrews, global head of meetings and events at Cvent, delivered a fast-paced and future-focused forecast. Field Marketing Events Are on the Rise: Smaller, localized events are gaining popularity for their agility and relevance. Return on Relationships (ROR): Beyond ROI, relationships matter more than ever.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Matthew Byrne, Byrne Production Services TOP TECH PRODUCTION TRENDS YOU’RE BETTING ON FOR 2025? I definitely think this will continue in 2025. HOW SHOULD EVENT MARKETERS BE LOOKING AT PRODUCTION BUDGETS IN 2025? For the years leading up to the pandemic the buzz word was always “what’s new and next!”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury hotel sales director, youve seen how increasingly sophisticated meeting planners are becoming in their venue selection. Takeaway Tip: Suppliers who embrace these trends and market them effectively in their RFPs, proposals, and promotional materials will stand out as trusted partners for meeting planners.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

For hotel sales managers, this trend presents both an opportunity and a challenge: to rethink traditional strategies and create innovative solutions that cater to this growing segment of smaller, frequent meetings while maintaining profitability and service excellence. Flexible Space Utilization A modern hotel venue must be versatile.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

To better support planners in 2025, Smart Meetings chatted with Tyra Warner , associate professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at College of Coastal Georgia, to learn what they should consider when entering the contract negotiation phase of their event planning. .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

Neil Brownlee Neil Brownlee, PCMA Brownlee, the head of business events at VisitScotland , has been inaugurated as the 2025 chair of PCMA. He has spent over 35 years in the international hospitality and business events industry, having began his career in hotels.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover FBI raids, Corona Island and the resurrection of 29Rooms. Indeed, Refinery29s popular 29Rooms experience, which was halted in 2019 as the company underwent an acquisition, has resurfaced in 2025 with a nimbler strategy.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 21, 2025

8th-floor.com ), the leading UK and European hotel representation and sales strategy company, is pleased to announce the relaunch of its brand, marking a new phase in its development as it enters its seventh year of operation. Weve always been proactive and strategic in driving growth, capturing market share, and elevating brands.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

A luxury Wiltshire hotel, spa and golf resort has appointed two highly experienced professionals to its top management team as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing the guest experience and solidifying its reputation as a premier resort. We have some excellent people in place to deliver this.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

Considering a last-minute trip to Dubai for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025? Omni Launches Business Travel Program for SMBs Omni Hotels & Resorts has rolled out Omni Select Business , a new travel program designed for small and midsize businesses (SMBs). and Canada.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

April 25, 2025 On Friday, the Florida House of Representatives passed a pair of bills that could change how tourism taxes are used in the state. ” The Florida Attractions Association said in a statement that the bills would result in eliminating funding for tourism promotion, marketing and the development of tourism facilities.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

With only 12 hours for set up, UK-based specialist in temporary inflatable structures, Evolution Dome, deployed 137 private meeting pods for a 1500-person, three-day healthcare conference at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Florida, 01-03 April 2025.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham’s newest conference centre, has been chosen to host the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians’ (BIALL) annual conference in 2025. Leanne Bladen, Eastside Rooms’ Director of Sales and Marketing said: “Hosting BIALL’s annual conference is an honour for us.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mandy Jennings, CEO and Owner of Venues of Excellence reflects on 2024 and the power of the sales and marketing consortium for independent venues. From sales and marketing to food and beverage management, we’ve welcomed over 250 delegates from both member and non-member venues over the past 12 months.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has expanded its sales team with two new hires as demand for its award-winning meetings and events offering grows. This includes meetings and events , hotel accommodation and leisure facilities.

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Guidebook

JANUARY 3, 2025

The events industry is evolving rapidly and as we enter 2025, event registration technology continues to play a vital role in creating smooth, attendee-focused, in-person experiences. of event organizers say in-person events are the most impactful marketing channel available. Youll discover: Why modern registration tools are essential.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

A major expansion and renovation project, in excess of £80 million, has begun at the multi-award-winning Belfry Hotel & Resort in the West Midlands. We are experiencing increased demand for large events in the luxury venue market from both new and existing customers. It will also be the perfect luxury venue for large weddings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

We also need continued government backing for business tourism, particularly through destination marketing and international event attraction. While some businesses will be exempt from forthcoming rate increases, many larger hotels, including those within the Leonardo Hotels portfolio, are expected to fall outside these exemptions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. SDTA’s sales and marketing programs delivered a $30 to $1 return on investment—the highest in the organization’s history. Beginning on Dec.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

The regional awards saw over 1200 delegates from businesses across Birmingham and presented 12 awards covering an array of categories such as Wellbeing, Sustainability, Contribution to the Community, People and Development, Manufacturing, Sales and Marketing, Technology and Innovation, Third Sector and Training and Education.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the early months of 2025, meeting professionals and their groups can expect an all-new Universal Orlando Resort Signature Collection property, Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel. All that lies ahead will further cement Universal Orlando’s role in creating immersive hotel experiences. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

A full recovery to pre-pandemic levels (volume and spending) is not expected until 2025. Have a glass of wine and stay in a hotel, enjoy your night not being stressed while everyone misses their events.”. Among the top 25 markets, San Diego saw the only occupancy increase over 2019 (+0.5% If the U.S. could gain an additional 2.2

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

As the days grow longer and the weather invites gatherings in the open air, outdoor meeting and event spaces present a golden opportunity for hotels to boost revenue. Here are five proven strategies to help you market your outdoor spaces, attract bookings, and elevate your revenue potential for the 2025 season.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

In one case, when a planners budget constraints seemed immovable, we pivoted toward value-adds the hotel could providedelivering more meaningful impact without altering the rate. Read More : Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025 Pitfalls to Avoid in Meetings & Events Negotiations 1.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 22, 2025

Verve The Live Agency has been named Best Event Team at the 2025 Campaign Experience Awards, held at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock, Limelight Boulder Limelight Hotels ’ forthcoming property, Limelight Boulder, has appointed Blackstock as director of sales and marketing. He is known for his focus on employee, guest and owner engagement, and has led hotels through significant renovations and achieved top ratings for his hotels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

Spain, France and Italy each have their own identities, architecture, restaurants and markets and are set against the backdrop of Temecula’s growing vineyards as they establish themselves as Southern California’s wine country. Europa Village is planning full buildout by 2025. Read More: Top International Meeting Cities.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Edouard Grosmangin Edouard Grosmangin, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Grosmangin is appointed to the role of regional vice president for Mexico and South America at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. Smith brings over 15 years of experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

We hopped on a call with Nicole Rogers, executive vp and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel, the City and County of San Francisco’s official destination marketing organization, for a lengthy conversation about the realities the city is facing, the event business, and how the city is working to keep events and event attendees safe.

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