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. Then, provide the extras that show you care.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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GEVME

JUNE 20, 2018

This rule works not only for your daily routine, when all you need is a warm pizza box on your lap but also at corporate meetings and conferences. Locally sourced food is the only choice you should make if you’re planning an incentive trip or an international meeting. Sustainability is a signature dish of the 21st century.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

WTP’s Frank Harrison Shares the Top Three Business Travel Trends for the Coming Year Frank Harrison As the travel industry around the world continues to recover post-pandemic, new business travel trends have emerged that meeting professionals will have to master to optimize attendance.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

From the beginning of December 2021 every venue search on the venuedirectory.com site will put sustainable venues at the top of all venue results provided, both UK and international. venuedirectory.com has gathered and continues to add all the relevant sustainability accreditations for venues. www.venuedirectory.com.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Finding the perfect meeting space for your team and your mental health Prioritizing your mental health and the emotional health of your attendees can be tough, especially when you’re a meeting planner on the go. of indoor and outdoor meeting space. The post Team Building and Well-being appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Conference Compass and its event apps enable large and small associations, professional conference organisers, corporate meeting planners and event tech suppliers to build and engage their virtual/on-site audiences as equal citizens, and turn them into active communities. And we serve some of the biggest conferences worldwide.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 16, 2023

Meet in Wales has further reinforced its position as a preferred destination for sustainable business events, with the announcement of a series of initiatives that will not only attract ‘green’ leaning businesses and events, but which also incentivise more sustainable events while in Wales. billion in revenue.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 9, 2023

If a global pandemic taught us anything, it’s that the right event management platform can help us stay engaged and connected even when in-person meetings aren’t possible. To meet this demand, event organizers need to balance carefully planned in-person meetings with year-round, online engagement. Annual general meetings.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

Facilities include a variety of bright and airy meeting rooms and event spaces, hosting from 2 to 210 guests with in-built AV. To be as sustainable and responsible as we can, we focus on buying seasonal produce and working with small, independent and family-run suppliers. We back British farmers by choosing local produce.

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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. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. Orlando, Cvent’s No. event center.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 20, 2024

In today’s corporate landscape, sustainability is no longer a mere buzzword but a crucial consideration in all aspects of business operations, including event planning. Waste Reduction Minimizing Single-Use Items One of the most effective ways to reduce waste at corporate events is to minimize the use of single-use items.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Collaboration and consolidation will be key trends for the business events, accommodation and meetings industry in 2021, according to the HBAA. Smaller meetings and smaller/hybrid events will replace the large-scale offerings for 2021.”. Sustainability opportunities. Market recovery. Mental health and wellbeing.

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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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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

One of the biggest challenges for corporate meeting planners is keeping attendees moving and on-schedule when there is a major event at a destination, or if they are part of a major event themselves. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

How much are you doing to incorporate sustainability into your F&B programs? Here's a menu of actions that can help you send a lot less good food to the landfill. read more.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2021

This included brand new data from our Corporate inSITEs research with U.S. corporate meeting planners surveyed 2 weeks prior to this event. We covered looking for work and updating your personal and digital brands and heard from our chapters on their effort in achieving sustainability certifications from around the world.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

We’ve rounded up 20 of those innovative event theme ideas here, so you can spice up corporate events and social get-togethers alike — all summer long. Choosing a theme for corporate events? Corporate meetings such as conferences, trade shows, and other professional networking events are far from stuffy these days.

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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. Perfect for private meetings and training.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Conference Compass and its event apps enable large and small associations, professional conference organisers, corporate meeting planners and event tech suppliers to build and engage their virtual/on-site audiences as equal citizens, and turn them into active communities. And we serve some of the biggest conferences worldwide.

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ePly

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

They are similarly focused on helping event teams streamline operations while maximizing revenue opportunities that lead to sustainable revenue growth. A2Z + GTR = Comprehensive Event Management Capabilities We feel a sense of synergy when it comes to A2Z Events. Streamline operations for all of your events into a single database.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 17, 2023

With a strong focus on sustainability and wellness, Birch prioritises what they do over how they look, resulting in greater focus on their community and for the environment. Each property promotes a unique approach to corporate retreats, meetings and incentives, with onsite bakeries, pottery studios, outdoor lidos and wellness studios.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 16, 2016

The meetings and hospitality industry is leading the way on efforts to reduce greenhouse gases with measures that help the planet and the bottom line. By Hannah Kinnersley. read more.

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MPI

JANUARY 28, 2025

The response to the Los Angeles wildfires has demonstrated the resilience of the meeting and event industry, according to Sepideh Eivazi, the LA-based director of global accounts for Elevated Meeting Solutions. Visiting now supports local businesses, sustains jobs and helps the community recover.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Event planning is no small feat, especially when it comes to corporate meetings and functions. Also, remember to mix up groups frequently so people meet new contacts. Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact.

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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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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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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 12, 2017

Initiatives dovetail with 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The United Nations will launch the Year of Sustainable Tourism on January 18, and Fiona Pelham, immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, is working with the U.N.'s read more.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

The Strategic Meetings Management Guide Successful strategic meetings management requires a wide array of skills and tools to help you meet stakeholders' expectations and reach your goals. Within this guide, you will receive the tools and knowledge to become a meeting strategist for your organization.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2017

The GivingGood.com project portal is a gift for meeting professionals, use it to plan your projects and help others plan theirs. The GivingGood.com project portal is a gift for meeting professionals, use it to plan your projects and help others plan theirs. Hannah Kinnersley. read more.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2018

On the top of reports and factual information, November was also celebrated as a month of sustainable events and hence, many event planners and event professionals came together to discuss the same. Corporate Event News -Why Does Reducing Event Waste Matter? . November was a month to celebrate sustainable events. Event Planner.

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Endless Events

JUNE 6, 2018

Sustainability. But, going paperless also helps the environment and creates the ability for you to have a more sustainable event. You can schedule meetings and take notes all within the app. . This app allows you set a timeline and watch as contributors meet set deadlines for your event. KG of waste per day, 1.16

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 9, 2018

One element of change Courtney loves to see is a move towards sustainability. She shares, “Being the old soul hippie that I am, I love that our industry is really moving into a place of sustainability. These face-to-face meetings are critical. I was fortunate enough to meet with two of them. What’s next for Courtney?

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Bizzabo

JULY 27, 2018

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. For meetings, rehearsals, galas, and fundraisers — the Glenn Hotel has got you covered. Location: Downtown.

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