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Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Embrace Innovative Practices in Meetings and Events

Smart Meetings

Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events. In October, Marriott International was thrilled to announce Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events. It’s available in 11 languages, so it’s accessible globally.

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Small is the new big—for meetings!

Conferences that Work

10 years ago, I pointed out that most meetings are small meetings. It seems the meeting industry is finally catching on to this reality and its benefits. Smaller meetings, known by industry experts as micro events, continue strong growth. These are smaller (< 100 attendees) meetings, often held offsite.

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Register now to save your space at The Meetings Show 2025

Prestige Events Magazine

Event professionals are urged to register now for The Meetings Show 2025 to gain access to an unforgettable experience. Some new elements include sessions on neurodiversity inclusion and The Human Library offering one-to-one meetings with experts in their field.

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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. The traditional bread and butter of a meeting planner’s job.

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Ditch the Labels, and Other Tips from a Maritz Event Design Strategist

Smart Meetings

How can we make the next generation of attendees feel comfortable, not to mention the entry of young workers helping us create meeting magic? We asked Claire Lester, senior design strategist with Maritz Design Studio , for tips that will benefit everyone in the crowd. 1 Ditch the Labels Gen Z doesnt like labels.

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Event Attendee Energy Optimization Survey

Smart Meetings

To get the most out of the time invested, the trainer/event designer needs to be thoughtful about how the agenda is structured to deliver content and experiences on offer. Smart Meetings is conducting a study in partnership with Zenus.AI The post Event Attendee Energy Optimization Survey appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPHORiA 2024: How Sephora Transformed a Flagship Event into a Global Property

Event Marketer

Sephora’s flagship event was always meant to travel to different U.S. The Atlanta event kicked things off in style at the historic Pullman Yards, which formerly operated as a repair site for cargo and luxury passenger railcars. Sephora brought the rest of the design vibes with a prismatic color scheme and playful branding. “We

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