Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . travel association shared how as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Las Vegas .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand. Read about the origins of Tourism Diversity Matters.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Elyse Dawson , CMP, CPCE, DES, Senior Manager, Conference Center and Events, Invesco “I’m deeply invested in exploring how generative AI tools will transform an industry focused on human connection.

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EventMB

JUNE 3, 2022

It features testimonials from a diverse group of 21 event industry professionals who share their core reasons for being at the 18th edition of the trade show, the first since the start of the Covid pandemic. This special podcast episode was recorded on site at IMEX in Frankfurt 2022.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

This is an e ngineered recession, a recession by design,” said Christian Savelli, director of tourism economics with Oxford Economics, speaking at IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange this week in Durham, North Carolina. Conferences are enjoying a return to participation even if the mega events are smaller. They have a bad reputation.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Trevor Tkachyk Trevor Tkachyk, Fairmont Dallas Tkachyk is promoted to the role of director of conference services from his former role as director of banquets at Fairmont Dallas , home to several major annual conferences in Dallas. He will now oversee the 545-room hotel’s conference services team.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Best B-to-B Conference or Event. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Best Trade Show Activation. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Campaign: All-Suites Leadership Conference. Best Trade Show Exhibit. Client: South Carolina Parks, Recreation and Tourism. 2021 EX AWARDS.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Herbert, founder, publisher and editor-in-chief of Black Meetings and Tourism; Harvey Grotsky, president, CEO, publisher and editor-in-chief of Coastal Communications; and the late Marin June Bright, CEO of Bright Business Media, publisher of Smart Meetings. Meeting industry journalists and publishers received certificates of appreciation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The UK is a world leader in delivering exhibitions and trade shows not just at home but all around the world. Chris Skieth OBE, Chair, UKEVENTS shared the latest findings of the economic impact study which indicated that the exhibitions and trade shows sector was in a strong period of growth. In the UK £9.4

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EventMB

JUNE 9, 2022

cannabis trade show, to understand the depth of the business opportunity the cannabis industry provides. Its conference space is plentiful, from Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center to the Atlantic City Convention Center. “It Cannabis hospitality and tourism is a major driver of revitalizing communities.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Many positive things have been mused, actioned, and executed under the BVEP name, and BTP (British Tourism Partnership) before it, and I know I speak for many of our members and executives when I say we’re proud of all that we have achieved, and how we’ve evolved since the partnership was formed in 1999.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. She is a multilingual event management professional and blogger with experience in the events, hospitality, and tourism sector.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

IBTM World 2023 , which returns to Fira, Barcelona from November 28 to 30 has announced Julius Solaris and Christine Renaud as its final keynote speakers, bringing innovation to the fore of its dynamic conference programme. This will be followed by a comprehensive round table discussion focusing on the future of event tourism.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand. Read about the origins of Tourism Diversity Matters.

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StraussCA

JUNE 10, 2021

The success of your association’s trade show or conference depends on how you market to potential delegates. Consider holding your association trade show or conference in multiple locations across the country! It can be useful to team up with local tourism boards. Where to Hold Your Event?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 22, 2024

Over the next three years, Canadian cities that are making bids on conventions and trade shows from the U.S. Here's how the program works: Before a Canadian city bids on hosting a large conference, convention, or exhibition, it can apply to the federal government for financial support that can be included in the bid.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

By creating “journey maps” at a recent conference, the team was able to outline completely different experiences for attendees based on their personas. So they’re boldly blending the two when they travel to exhibitions and trade shows. These personas make the lives of industry planners easier — even Experient’s own.

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Guidebook

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

If you attend conferences, festivals, trade shows or any other kind of event, you’ve probably noticed that the organizers are encouraging you to download an event app. According to the Center for Sustainable Tourism , the average conference attendee can take home ten pounds of paper. You could get a cheaper ticket.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. In the meantime, conferences can continue to take place in Rupp Arena and most of the existing convention center. Australia Forum was first pitched in 2015.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

More than 6,000 MICE, hospitality, and marketing professionals from across the UK and Europe have already registered for Cvent’s annual industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe , which will take place on 10-11 November 2020 as a virtual event powered by Cvent’s Virtual Attendee Hub.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2024

With support from nearly 30 national tourism offices and convention bureaus throughout Europe, the new Climate Tech Summit will happen alongside PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona but deliver sessions online for U.S.-based based planners. down the road.”

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Meetings Net — Weave Your Conference Narrative with Content Marketing . Corporate events like conferences often require a post-event narrative with all the discussed details noted. Content plays a major role here, weaving the bits and parts discussed in the conference in a readable format for the audience. Read here.

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Endless Events

JUNE 25, 2019

Bob is the President and CEO of EventMobi , an expert in web technologies for meetings, conferences, and trade shows. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode, live from the World Education Congress : Toronto Tourism. Our lovely host, Alex Plaxen, had the pleasure to sit down with Bob Vaez and Alissa Hurley.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

Tourism is at the heart of the UAE’s national economic development strategy. The Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi has announced its goal to attract three million business visitors by 2021. The country’s convention bureau is now promoting Cyprus as a world-class conference and events location. Czech Republic.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

All 4,000 of the attendees at Connect 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky, can attest that this year’s conference was our best. If you missed the show, sign up now for Connect 2020 in New Orleans (Aug. Trade Show Madness. Engagement and activations were at an all-time high. It’s safe to say our partners—you!—really

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 6, 2023

Toronto, ON, for Angels & Heroes Love You to the Moon Solutions With Impact & Melanoma Canada, Toronto, ON, for 7 Summits Snowshoe Challenge for Skin Cancer Solutions With Impact, Toronto, ON, for 2022 Culinary Showdown The It Factor Ltd., Oakville, ON, for Dell Technologies Client Peripherals, Displays, and Imaging Expo bb Blanc Inc.,

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. 1] source: Tourism Economics. [2] 2] source: Tourism Economics; March 2020 through March 2021. [3] Due to the pandemic, total visitor spending in DC is down 68 percent or $6.1 billion [2].

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 10, 2019

The events team had some experience with understanding of how the scents — which came from a collection of 56 diffusers strategically placed around the convention center — would play out via a test at a PCMA Asia-Pacific conference in Bangkok in November of last year. “We There’s never been a trade show at Convening Leaders,” Almond said.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held an online MICE Tourism Update attended by around 740 industry partners on 25th May 2020 (Monday) to introduce a multi-pronged recovery plan for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Strengthen supports for trade marketing. Image Rebuilding.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2018

But it shows that the event business is still thriving and even when times are tough, trade shows continue to be an essential route to market for most businesses. “We While the Autumn heralds eight events within as many weeks.

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EventMB

AUGUST 19, 2024

Shauwa McKinley, principal at Clear Current Consulting, has made a career balancing event planning , travel and tourism, environmental education and sustainable business consulting. Carbon Footprint of Events : Large-scale events, particularly international trade shows and conferences, have significant carbon footprints.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Alternately, if you focus more on corporate events, your niche would be businesses holding meetings and conferences. Corporate event planners – businesses holding meetings and conferences. Celebrity/lifestyle event planners – red carpet events, award shows, etc. Travel and Tourism. Businesses.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 4, 2020

IMEX Group’s chairman, Ray Bloom, and CEO, Carina Bauer, have stated that they are confident the Frankfurt-based trade show will still go ahead, despite multiple events (including IBTM Asia Pacific , Mobile World Congress and large Swiss events ) cancelling due to the coronavirus.

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