Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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GEVME

APRIL 9, 2018

When looking for new ways to engage employees, corporate event professionals experiment with multiple event formats. From fun incentive trips to spectacular galas, you can align the goals of an organisation with a huge variety of corporate meeting types. What is corporate event management? Build connections.

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Many people dread having to go to company events – bad food, awkward small talk and giving up a Friday night to hang out with people you’ve been with all week, sigh. That being said, corporate events are extremely important to show your appreciation for your employees and boost morale.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

After all, a quarter of virtual event attendees only watch around 10% of a given session. As a result, nearly one-third of companies intend to hold in-person events going forward. . The need for, and benefits of, in-person corporate events are clear. A Time of Transition. For example, the BA.2 And now the BA.5

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 9, 2023

Whittlebury Park , in rural Northamptonshire, is hosting a corporate festival experience for event planners to showcase its potential for outdoor business events. This includes a range of wellbeing activities such as wild cooking around the firepit and building ‘insect hotels’.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Over 60% of exhibitors return annually, drawn by the opportunity to showcase their event offering to an engaged audience and generate high-quality leads. By maintaining this balance, the event delivers exceptional opportunities for both exhibitors and attendees year-after-year.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Now, we have an opportunity to change that by revising Super Sector NAICS Code 72 to explicitly include “Events.” Currently, Super Sector NAICS Code 72 is designated for Leisure & Hospitality, covering hotels, restaurants, and related businesses. What Is the Live Events Industry?

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Planning a corporate event? The secret ingredient to an engaging and memorable event is…drumroll please… the theme ! A creative theme brings cohesion to all the moving parts of your event — from décor, activities, catering, and more. But coming up with a corporate event theme idea is easier said than done.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Lobby. We have listed 10 of our top libraries, found in hotels across the world. Recently renovated, the hotel has partnered with Bedside Reading, an exclusive service that provides books to Forbes Five Star hotels. More : How to Add WeHo Glam to Any Corporate Event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Plan B/Contingency Plans I recently attended a high-profile event at a large resort hotel, initially planned for an outdoor setting. On the event morning, concerns about the cool evening temperatures for the over 1,000 attendees prompted a last-minute shift to an indoor ballroom. She is a 3x Inc.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Its worth noting, however, that this covers roundtrip flights and onboard meals onlyaccommodations must be booked upon arrival, though Scandinavian Airlines does provide hotel partner options. The overwhelming appeal is likely behind the doubling of cost for each traveler from 30,000 EuroBonus points in 2024 to 60,000 points this year.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

A growing Atherstone based corporate event agency won the prestigious award for Excellence in Hospitality, Retail and Events, at the Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Awards last month, impressively beating stiff competition from renowned brands such as Selfridges!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Meeting planners have many options when choosing a city to host their next corporate event. Attendees can step outside Boise Centre and venture to over 100 restaurants , breweries , hotels, shops and wine tasting rooms. Its not surprising that up and coming Boise tops the list of stand-out destinations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Cameron referenced a large corporate event whose celebrity spokesperson used Encore’s hologram tech to beam in from the backstage of the show they were hosting while they had the free time. Some of our hotel partners have started to use it in their lobby so that someone can pre-load information,” Cameron says.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Hotels To Accommodate Your Every Need Irvine offers a diverse selection of 23 hotels that cater to every need and budget. The citys hotels feature more than 4,300 rooms ranging from full-service to extended-stay options to provide comfort and convenience for all travelers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. She has also been general manager of the luxury destination The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt and has worked for hotels from Los Angeles to Chicago. General Hotel Management Ltd.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. The Van Buren team can also help with event production. The Van Buren PHX. On Jackson.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

A luxury hotel in the heart of the New Forest has announced its first conference & events showcase, bringing together businesses, professionals, and industry enthusiasts across the region. Taking place on Thursday 2nd of November, the 4* Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa is hosting a free corporate events and conference showcase.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Hotels, CVBs, and destinations looking to attract more group business, need to understand the top pain points of meeting planners.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 14, 2022

Bespoke Hotels, the UK’s largest independent hotel group, has purchased the renowned Scottish hotel group, McMillan Hotels. Discussing the appointment, Thomas Greenall, Chief Executive Officer at Bespoke Hotels, said: “We are delighted to add such characterful hotels to our portfolio.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 18, 2023

A Subterranean Space for Meetings, Events and Social Gatherings Hart Shoreditch , London’s most stylish hotspot from Curio Collection by Hilton, is delighted to introduce its new subterranean Hotel Lounge perfectly designed to host meetings, events and social gatherings in London’s East End.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

If you’re looking for a career that’s always exciting and full of new challenges, corporate event planning might be the perfect choice for you! But what is corporate event planning? What does a corporate planner do? What Is Corporate Event Planning? What Does a Corporate Event Planner Do?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Alex Carvalho Alex Carvalho, PG&E After 11 years as senior event manager, national sales events at Kaiser Permanente, Carvalho joins Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) as manager of the corporate events team. He has spent the last decade successfully running Disney-area resorts for two renowned hotel brands.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is tackling the issue head-on. “We know that travelers are facing more stress and anxiety than ever before, and employees in the hospitality industry have been pushed to the limit during the pandemic,” said Mike DeFrino, CEO of Kimpton Hotels.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Hellidon Lakes Hotel is nestled within the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside with easy access from the M1, M40, and M6, offering the perfect setting for weddings, events, conferences, and leisure breaks. For more information please contact events@hellidonlakeshotel.co.uk

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

Before Graduate Roosevelt, Cutillo was general manager for Paramount Hotel in New York City. Throughout his career, Cutillo has been awarded several accolades, including Starwood Hotels and Resorts’ Hotel of the Year and Best-in-Class Manager while he worked on the opening team of W Hoboken Hotel in New Jersey.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 22, 2025

EDPA members are invited to bring their corporate end-user clients with them to EMSso your clients can experience the Experiential Marketing Summit for themselves at no additional charge. The EDPA has always had a great relationship with Event Marketer, says president Chris Griffin.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Based on information collected from 2021, the list is a smart, timely resource for planners preparing incentive travel and corporate events abroad. Deemed “one of the hippest cities on the planet” by Kiefer, the city of Reykjavik is alive with festivals, charming nightlife and many brightly lit and colorful hotels.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Ariane Coldiron Ariane Coldiron, PRG Production Resource Group (PRG) welcomes Ariane Coldiron as senior vice president of corporate events. Daniel Texiera Daniel Texiera, AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu Texiera takes on the role of general manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu , scheduled to open in January 2024.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. Fortner previously worked as area sales manager for Loews Hotels in Nashville. He has also worked with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts and Hyatt Hotels & Resorts.

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Eventinterface

JANUARY 22, 2018

With social media pervading every moment of our lives, standards have never been higher when it comes to hosting a memorable event.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Winter provides a unique backdrop for corporate events, offering the chance to blend professional development with the cozy charm of the season. The right event space for rent can transform a routine meeting or corporate retreat into a memorable experience that inspires productivity and fosters team connections.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A luxury Rutland hotel played host to local businesses at the 18th edition of the Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards – as it celebrated the very best of the county and surrounding area’s success. The hotel is also a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2020

Whether you have been tasked with planning the office Christmas party or finding a great band to help that will let employees let their hair down after a long conference, booking entertainment for a corporate event is not an easy thing to do. Fancy dinner: Jazz group. Post-conference party: Function band or vintage band.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

An expert in strategic marketing communication, she brings many years of international corporate experience. She has served in many global tourism management positions, including at FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group, Sacher Hotels and Marriott International.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

Having some basic knowledge about wine can also help in having meaningful conversations with your convention services manager or beverage director when planning your event. One challenge with many hotels is their limited banquet wine lists, which often do not include high-quality wines due to distribution channels, cost and lack of demand.

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