Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

A new world-class hotel that will enhance the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier—home to a range of innovative industries and talent—recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. of meeting space, divided among eight rooms.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Partner: Avenge Creative, fabrication) Photo credit: Line 8 Photography TECH WORLD ATTENDEES MEET AN ‘AI JOURNEY ACCELERATOR’ “Smarter AI for All” was the event theme at the Lenovo Tech World ’24 user conference in Seattle last month, but the host didn’t just want attendees to learn more about AI, it wanted them to interact with it.

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DECEMBER 13, 2018

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. The post Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

Just as virtual meetings can’t replace in-person events, the Metaverse won’t replicate real life. Both digital solutions bring advances that can teach real-world lessons to meeting professionals looking to improve their experiences. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. of meeting space and 196 guest rooms near Union Square) and Hotel Emblem (1,885 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. Read More : Simple Wellness Activities Can Go a Long Way at Your Next Meeting.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

We outlined the first 10 things you need to kill — from making your annual business meeting part of your general session to promoting invitation-only events — in order to bring your meeting up to speed. For most conference committees (and next-gen participants), they’re a snore. Here are the next 10 elements to knock off.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Able to cater for everything from conferences and product launches to luxury weddings and fashion shows, 60 Great Queen Street combines exceptional versatility and innovative event design alongside some of the industrys leading event suppliers to deliver unique and unforgettable event experiences for the meetings and conferences, weddings, and private (..)

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Velvet Chainsaw

JULY 26, 2018

Conference and meeting professionals like action when planning their events. Herein likes one of their challenges when starting a conference improvement process. Herein likes one of their challenges when starting a conference improvement process. Thus the next-year’s conference gets caught in the straightjacket of today.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. Of course, this being fashion, the entire notion could disappear with the next issue of Harper’s Bazaar.”.

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Gallus Events

MARCH 22, 2016

At the end of February we supported Practically Perfect PA to run their second “Assist Conference” They reached their target of 100 PAs just a few days before the date of the conference, and everyone was delighted to have sold out the event. The five keys to great conference content. And the reason?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

Association leadership conference addresses the things that go unsaid A new event for female association event leaders planned for June in Washington, D.C., Many of the speakers are inspirations from outside the meetings industry who will share their experiences to bring fresh ideas to the discussion.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Make no mistake; I love to design and facilitate in-person meetings. But, as meeting professionals, we have a professional duty of care during the COVID-19 pandemic , and I think it’s important to provide a realistic assessment of risk for meeting stakeholders—especially potential attendees.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

A new world-class hotel that could dramatically lift the conference and meetings industry in New York’s Southern Tier recently opened in the village of Celoron on the southeastern shores of Chautauqua Lake, 74 miles southwest of Buffalo. The more than 10,000 sq.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 20, 2020

For years I’ve been successfully facilitating in-person group discussions at meetings, using the simple fishbowl and fishbowl sandwich processes. Some of the fancier online meeting platforms provide functionality that can support simple fishbowl process quite well. What’s the best way to hold a discussion online?

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Julia Green, Sales and Commercial Manager at Center Parcs Conferences and Events With hybrid working here to stay for many, there has been less of an emphasis in recent years on the festive season, and that extends to hosting a traditional ‘Christmas work party’.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. of meeting space. Elsewhere in the country, other outstanding examples of groups combining meetings with lessons in sustainability are proliferating. Just inside awaits 125,000 sq.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

It was a unique and unexpected twist to what would have been a pretty typical meeting and it’s also a great way to get some social media buzz going. We are offering customized and curated conference packages delivered to each person (via contactless delivery) before the event. Heather Herrig, Every Last Detail , Atlanta, GA.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 11, 2024

–Sharon Yi, SVP-Brand Solutions, Future plc Four ways the brand evolved its annual Power Trip conference into the always-on Power Play platform A curated group of 100 women kicked off Marie Claire’s reimagined Power Play summit in L.A. Do [attendees] continue to meet up again? approaches its 30 th anniversary this fall.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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MARCH 8, 2023

Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader winner and CEO of SITE Annette Gregg sat down with Smart Meetings on the brink of SITE’s 50th anniversary. Gregg gained experience during her more than 3 years at Meeting Professionals International (MPI), moving from senior vice president of the experience team to chief revenue officer.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Whether its a conference, a seminar, or a workshop, the goal is the same: create a memorable moment that builds trust and excitement around what you do. When people meet your business directly, theyre more likely to remember it. Example : A sustainable textile company has a booth at an eco-fashion fair.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 30, 2024

But beyond mood lighting (which, side note, MGM Resorts International studied extensively as it developed its Stay Well Meetings program), a/v elements within experiences create feasts for the eyes, generate fodder for social posts and have the potential to increase brand loyalty (check out this compilation of insights on color psychology).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

As PlaceMakers, the sisters will design activations and programming for guests highlighting Dallas through their fashion- and design-centric expertise. Maas is director of marketing and conference sales for Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority in Tahoe City, California; he previously worked as the company’s sales and marketing manager.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

When we emerge from our government-imposed cocoons, we are less likely to find participants content with trends that meet pop culture standards but rather will shift and seek those that tie into the deeper values they have put to the test over this past year. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. April 8-11 to incorporate the spirit of Global Meetings Industry Day in the festivities. “We

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. Visitors traveling by train will arrive at Amtrak’s 30th Street, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s downtown and a short walk from hotels and meeting venues.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 8, 2020

In this post (Part 4) I’ll cover Step #2 — how to process the participant information uncovered in Step #1 to create an optimum conference program. Part 5, the last in this series explains how to run your peer conference using Zoom breakout rooms. Creating and convening your conference program group.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

From fashion to marketing, the color of the year is used to forecast trends in branding and design, product development and purchasing decisions. Taking a note there, how about a warm pink uplighting in a meditation room as a place of respite in a busy conference? It’s also known to encourage a more analytical mindset.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. Visitors traveling by train will arrive at Amtrak’s 30th Street, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s downtown and a short walk from hotels and meeting venues.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Read More : Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix. It’s a wearable, digital fashion and wearables are a thing already, some are selling for crazy amounts.”. Farr says he believes conferences are a couple years out before it becomes mainstream. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JULY 12, 2022

And newly renovated venues couldn’t come at a better time, when industry compression has a sea of planners competing for meetings and event space. These new spaces, soon to heighten the draw to Vegas for meeting and incentive planners, are expected to be completed by the end of this year. What’s New in Hospitality.

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JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings. of indoor and outdoor event space across two conference centers, banquet and reception areas, outdoor gathering space and more.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

It’s not even Halloween yet, but it’s never too early to plan ahead for next year’s ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Columbus, Ohio. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. Columbus Skyline photo by Andy Spessard.

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