PCMA Convene

MAY 19, 2016

It’s just one of the smart behind-the-scenes initiatives that Keegan Hooks, senior director, SAPPHIRE NOW, SAP events business management office, shared with me and a group of corporate and association meeting professionals who took part in a PCMA Roadshow this week, sponsored by Visit Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center.

Association Meetings 72

Association Meetings Conference Meetings Management 72

Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2023

Lime Venue Portfolio is looking to grow its partnerships within the association meetings community by joining ABPCO.

Venues 59

Venues Association Meetings Meetings Event Design 59

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Emirates Old Trafford have announced the appointment of SFA Connect that will see the agency target larger, experience led, business events, including association meetings, for the Manchester-based venue.

Association Meetings 64

Association Meetings Venues Meetings Events 64

MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

Based on several hundred planner responses, MPI’s latest industry outlook finds that rising prices have strained meeting budgets, and will likely continue to do so into 2024. They are trying to make up for lost revenue and profit” from the Covid pandemic.

Food and Beverage 53

Food and Beverage 2024 2023 Negotiating 53

Unique Venues

JANUARY 6, 2022

If you are searching for an association which boasts global connections and a diverse community of event professionals, look no further than the American Planning Association. Meeting Professionals International (MPI). She is currently the Marketing and Events Manager at Vision Together 2025 in Johnstown, PA.

Meetings 67

Meetings Education 2025 Social Media 67

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Launched an expanded partnership with Amadeus, a leading hospitality technology platform, to increase bookings for small meetings and events. Extended its long-standing strategic partnership with the largest global meetings and event industry association, Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

2021 52

2021 Contracts Hospitality Technology 52

StraussCA

AUGUST 5, 2021

As associations consider when to bring members together, they must consider that members must be ready, willing, and able to do so. When I look at pictures of colleagues gathering at association meetings in the United States – maskless – I realize that I too will be able to do this (more restrictions not withstanding).

Financial 52

Financial Travel Association Meetings 2021 52

StraussCA

AUGUST 4, 2022

For more on how board meeting minutes, visit my colleague’s article: Association Meeting Minutes: The Dos and Don’ts. Another important fact to communicate is if you cannot meet the deadline – no matter how hard you’ve tried.

Management 52

Management Meetings Association Meetings Event Management 52

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

John Graham, FASAE, CAE, president and CEO of ASAE, introduced a packed afternoon of sessions focusing on different aspects of leadership, designed to help association CEOs and senior executives to empower and motivate their boards, volunteers and staff to achieve growth and to achieve their strategic mission.

2016 40

2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

MeetingsNet

JUNE 28, 2016

CVENT top exec Reggie Aggarwal opens CventConnect with reassurances about the recent acquisition by Vista Equity Partners. read more.

Association Meetings 57

Association Meetings Attendee Management Event Planning Event Management 57

MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

SharedXP is designed to tap into the collective intelligence of peer groups to co-create event content. read more.

Corporate Meetings 40

Corporate Meetings Association Meetings Speakers Events 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

Site Selections 40

Site Selections Technology Management Meetings 40

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Our industry is constantly evolving, which makes a long-term career in business events all the more exciting. Events Manager, International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). I’m very much a social person who enjoys meeting new people and getting to know other cultures. Marketing Manager, Kenes Group.

2018 76

2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76