Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. A great way to keep yours is experiencing the experience.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

This is on top of a predicted full year 2022 increase in air fares of 48.5%, hotel rates of 18.5%, and car rental charges of 7.3%. Hotel rates (13.3%) (9.5%) 18.5% Demand for business travel and meetings is back with a vengeance, of that there is absolutely no doubt,” said Patrick Andersen, CWT’s Chief Executive Officer.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Venue Recommended The Broadview Hotel Venue 2 Reviews Design Exchange Venue 6 Reviews Enoch Turner Schoolh. Venue 12 Reviews Windsor Arms Hotel Venue The Annex Hotel Archeo Cluny Bistro David Springer Estat. The Gladstone House is more than just a hotel. Venue Recommended Artscape Wychwood Ba.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

Vine Tree Connections, a leading MICE hotel representation company, has been appointed to represent Birch (Cheshunt) and Birch (Selsdon), two retreat-style properties in the UK, to the MICE market. Vine Tree Connections will promote both properties to corporate meeting planners and business event organisers looking for unique off-site venues.

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Conference Care

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We assess each venue in line with the UN sustainability goals and take into account any existing accreditations. Booking a Venue For Good means you are securing a space guaranteed to give back, and you can select a venue that falls in line with your sustainability agenda. WHY LEOPOLD HOTEL? To find out more, contact us here.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

1 meetings destination in the U.S., continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. New Hotels and Resorts Evermore Orlando Resort opened Jan. Orlando, Cvent’s No. event center.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 20, 2024

IslandWood is an environmental nonprofit on Bainbridge Island in Washington state that hosts residential educational programs for young students as well as corporate meetings and retreats. According to the research, education and other methods used to motivate behavior change were useful, just less so than social influence.

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MPI

JANUARY 28, 2025

Visiting now supports local businesses, sustains jobs and helps the community recover. How have the LA fires impacted you and, from your perspective, those in the meeting industry in LA? For those of us working in event planning, venue operations and the broader meeting industry, this has meant constant disruption.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Market and business recovery, the rise of virtual and hybrid events, and the importance of mental health and sustainability were amongst other topics that the HBAA leadership have highlighted in their views. For hotel and accommodation providers, recovery will be gradual. Sustainability opportunities. Market recovery.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Designed to streamline event sales and operations, Tripleseat empowers restaurants, hotels, and venues to efficiently manage their event bookings, enhance customer interactions, and optimize revenue. The platform delivers a premium user experience for attendees while streamlining the event planning process and maximizing ROI.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 20, 2018

When members of the Barcelona Convention Bureau (BCB) and 13 bureau partners touched down in Las Vegas last October for IMEX America, they brought their sustainability ethos with them. She thought helping clean up one of America’s parks would correlate with BCB’s sustainable program back home, called “The Green of Barcelona.”.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

With one in three attendees falling asleep or feeling drowsy during a meeting, and productivity for the average meeting dropping around 2 p.m., it’s clear that corporate meetings need a new agenda. Attendees around the world are desperate for a change – and meeting professionals are taking notice.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact. Unique venues Go beyond typical hotel ballrooms and convention centers.

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Bizzabo

JULY 27, 2018

Glenn Hotel. Glenn Hotel. Photo Source: Glenn Hotel. From intimate meeting rooms named after popular board games — Monopoly, Cranium, Life, Risk, and The Board Room Suite — to the SkyLounge rooftop, the boutique Glenn Hotel makes for a personalized and beautifully designed venue. Table of Contents. The Stave Room.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 21, 2025

UC San Diegos commitment to sustainability means your event will not only be memorable but eco-friendly as well. The LEED Gold-certified Greenberg Conference Center ensures any corporate retreat or educational seminar is supported by advanced facilities and sustainable operations. G et a Quote from University of Tennessee 10.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Its approach to food is honorable, focusing on the finest ingredients from sustainable sources. These Chicago eateries offer a brilliant mix of cuisines, décor, and access to conference centers, hotels, and shopping meccas. Consider booking one for your next wedding reception , birthday dinner, or corporate meeting.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

Location: Sheraton Hotel – Austin, Texas. Location: Hilton Hotel – Springfield, Virginia. GMIC Sustainable Meetings Conference. They explore new ways to transform events into environmentally sustainable soirees, while not sacrificing what makes your event fun and/or interesting. EventSource101.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

We've done our best to include a wide range of locations including museums, hotels, restaurants and more. Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh. But most of them won't offer you the same level of class and sophistication as the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh is also a hub for business, entertainment, and amazing events.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

It was disorienting, but that melted upon meeting our guide, petite Seoul native Misuk “Mimi” Jo, who was consistently upbeat, funny, and intuitive during the week we spent with her. The next morning, I wandered nearby Namdaemun Market on my own, browsing and eating street food, then headed back to the Plaza Hotel for a tour.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 28, 2025

For instance, a sustainable fashion summit might feature eco-conscious designers or environmentalists. Add thoughtful touches, like a welcome basket at their hotel with a handwritten note and local goodies. Planning events can be a nightmare, whether its a large consumer expo, a corporate meeting, or a high-stakes industry conference.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

In the end, you will know how to properly evaluate all of your meetings to ensure that you are making the most cost-effective choices that will lead to better meeting results overall. However, you don’t want to completely forget about the “wow” details that can make a corporate meeting enjoyable either.

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