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Corporate Conference Planning Checklist

GEVME

The unique story of any conference should begin with the goal and then a detailed plan on how to reach this goal. In his article for Smashing magazine , the founder of HybridConf, Zach Inglis, states that the aim of every conference organiser should be to create experiences that reenergize people and fill them with new zeal for their work.

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The QEII Centre strengthens leadership team with two new female directors

Prestige Events Magazine

Elena joins the venue as Sales and Marketing Director from Hyatt Place London Heathrow Airport, where she re-launched the hotel post-pandemic, built a brand-new corporate base, and secured several major airline contracts. New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services.

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8 Tips for Choosing a Perfect Conference Venue

GEVME

Every conference starts with an idea. Whether it’s increasing awareness about a niche-related issue or building a platform for new ideas, your goal will define the vision of your conference. Your ideal picture of a conference venue shouldn’t be tied to a nice, accessible locale only. When to start looking for a venue.

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3 Extreme Accessibility Experts Share Their Accommodation Mandates

Smart Meetings

Since her mother was traveling in the 1990s, laws have changed to require hotels to contract for ADA rooms, guaranteeing they will be available when the person arrives, rather than making it upon request. Transportation is another area where resources and timing are stretched. It’s a cultural fit.”

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

Smart Meetings

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. He is negotiating with transportation companies, as well. Some CVBs have also offered to make up the difference.

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How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event

Smart Meetings

IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. When we apply this concept to the world of events, this would translate to venue and hotel fossil fuel emissions and supplier freight transport.

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A.I. and Meeting Contracts: Don’t Ignore the Warning Label

MeetingsNet

engine is impressive, but planners need to understand how best to use its contracts section and how human expertise is still required. of Grimes Law Offices, LLC, the legal contracts section of the Spark platform should be approached with care. For example, he asked the system for an overbooking clause for a group hotel contract.

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