Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Fireplay , an event production company based in Nashville, is opening a Los Angeles office and has selected Sims to lead the branch. Sims has spent over 20 years in the events industry, most recently the owner and event designer for Carrie Sims Events Design, a company she started in 2019. Rich Ainsworth.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Prices are Too Damn High Aguero put up a chart showing the prices of consumer products like electricity, airline fares, food, vehicles, childcare and more, highlighting that the price of everything has gone up. The post Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventSource

MAY 28, 2024

A big thanks to The Wedding Hive for capturing the entirety of the day. Entering the space, I decided to drop by and meet with all the lovely vendors. After completing our tour and meeting all the fabulous vendors inside the barn, it was time to head out to check the always-popular tented space as well. Ashley (that’s me!)

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

A meeting professional veteran share tricks for managing inflation, expectations and savings Money moves mountains. Money also is essential to getting an event off the ground and is the bones of an event planner’s budget. Ultimately, the dynamic between hotels and event planners has shifted since the pandemic.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

And it made me think about meeting design. And, me being me, I thought about what Marcy had just said in the context of meeting design. And meetings are no exception. But when we are fully engaged in a meeting, we are just there , immersed in and responding to what is happening. The rehearsal.

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EventMB

MARCH 20, 2023

Skift Take: Meeting professionals can learn how to avoid making major mistakes in food and beverage, attendee health, and more by heeding the lessons of the offbeat hit TV show, The White Lotus. Louise Felsher Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How can we give them the opportunity to choose their own journey pre-, on site, and post-event? Here are a few examples: Allow attendees to select tracks to plan their time on site — from keynotes, and breakout sessions, to networking, food and beverage, and other engaging experiences and activities.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. Moreover, 80 percent of Freeman’s respondents say first-hand accounts from attendees are their most trustworthy source for event information. Photo Credit: Salt City Event Co.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

What event designers are learning is that exposing participants to micro-stimulants can ease the process of reaching their ultimate satisfaction during the event by winning their attention over and over again. Actively participating in the event’s itinerary will ultimately save their energy and increase their motivation.

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Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Summary: Learn about the top event floor plan software applications used by event professionals. Understand what to look for in these event design tools. Event floor plan designs have been a fact of life in the events industry for decades, and for a few good reasons. Automation and time savings.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Before Ronda Keys was a CMP Fellow —and a CMM, CEM, DES, CTA, HMCC and the assistant director of events at The Universities at Shady Grove —she was a little girl planning events complete with themes, invitations and menus for her Barbie dolls. She says, “Event design was a passion of mine at an early age!”

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., And what about the expense?

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2025

When Caesars Entertainment invited meeting and event planners to experience wellness programming at the iconic Taliesin West by Frank Lloyd Wright near Phoenix, Ariz., The event was part of the six-city Wellness Roadshow tour with stops across the U.S. it was hard not to be intrigued. from Seattle to Washington, D.C.,

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Combine that excitement with winter comfort foods and activities that bring to mind favorite childhood memories, and you will have an unforgettable winter theme event. Food and Beverage : Set up a grilled cheese bar and tomato soup shooters. A retro holiday party is a perfect counterculture winter event theme.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. This historic and solemn event will be a singular challenge for them and other London hoteliers and the special event designers managing every detail.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. And Marriott partnered with Google on The NEU Project to pioneer ways to design more neuro-diverse-friendly events. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces.

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EventMB

AUGUST 26, 2024

Have you ever attended a party where the food was so delicious that it became the talk of the event? That’s the kind of impact great event catering can have. So, when you’re planning your next event, remember: it’s your chance to create an experience that your guests will be talking about long after the party’s over.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Combine that excitement with winter comfort foods and activities that bring to mind favorite childhood memories, and you will have an unforgettable winter theme event. Food and Beverage : Serve grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup shooters. A retro holiday party is a perfect counterculture winter event theme.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: Attendees want amazing Instagram-worthy food displays AND exquisite tastes. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings This article will help you master both areas with 200 ideas to get them talking, sharing, and eating.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 3, 2019

All of these things are the result of flawed (or no) event floor layout design, and poor event layout design can be just as damaging to the success of your event as bad food or a no-show speaker or entertainer. Food-and-Beverage.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

Experiential art meets event space in the culturally diverse neighborhood of Allapattah. In collaboration with Thierry Isambert Culinary and Event Design, the property houses 5,065 sq. of indoor event space designed to complement vibrant displays of art throughout the facility. Superblue Miami.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. The living document will be updated as the situation changes and everyone learns more about how to support a vibrant live events industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

Central Hall Westminster has kicked off celebrations for its 25 th anniversary in style with a spectacular showcase event. The discussion showcased how Central Hall Westminster has been at the forefront, adapting to the ever-evolving events landscape.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Actually, Morgan hired me on the phone before even meeting me! It was a dream to design such a gorgeous setting with clients who truly trusted us and allowed us to put together a dream team to pull it off. Clingen Wedding & Event Design – it was all just a dream. Great food, great wine, and the greatest people.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. We invite you to submit an idea for an informative session, sharing meeting expertise or research that can help event professionals to succeed.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

PTK, which is based in Jackson, Mississippi, hired Orlando-based TEK Productions to produce the event. PTK had some experience with digital, as they previously had livestreamed portions of the in-person meeting. “At costs, including food and beverage, and added the costs of technology and production.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Define clear goals and objectives To successfully execute an event, you first need to know what you’re aiming at. That’s why the first step to running a winning event is clearly defining its purpose and objectives. This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Event Marketer. The National Restaurant Association’s annual “What’s Hot” culinary forecast, compiled by leading chefs, identifies food and beverage trends and culinary themes for the coming year. Event Marketer ). Read More.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

What event designers are learning is that exposing participants to micro-stimulants can ease the process of reaching their ultimate satisfaction during the event by winning their attention over and over again. Actively participating in the event’s itinerary will ultimately save their energy and increase their motivation.

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Eventmobi

APRIL 5, 2018

Whether it’s setting detailed timelines, designing app content, or providing strategies to drive event engagement with the app, I’m in constant contact with clients from the very first introductory kickoff meeting to when their event ends. Julius Solaris from Event Manager Blog speaking about event design.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Otherwise, you might not be able to access your meeting space early enough. Even though you can plan an event without a site visit , seeing your venue is a great opportunity to gauge how much time you need to set your event space up. Additionally, you get to meet the hotel staff, see their parking space and inspect their rooms.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 23, 2018

We’ve all seen those quintessential food photos on social media — the perfect chocolate sundae backlit by a cityscape at night or beach sunset, or a mouth-watering, step-by-step photo series for a lemon garlic buttered salmon recipe. The widespread popularity of sharing food photos on social media isn’t going anywhere.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 28, 2020

This guide offers insights beyond those guidelines focusing on four key areas: Transmission barriers Enhanced sanitisation Health screening Food and beverage guidelines. In July, EIC released the Meeting and Event Design Accepted Practices Guide.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 23, 2018

That’s one takeaway from IACC’s fresh-off-the-press “2018 Meeting Room of the Future Report” that will likely not surprise you. But there are plenty of other findings that provide food for thought — and yes, F&B was covered in IACC’s research.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Next, build a realistic event budget—factor in venue, food and beverage, A/V, staffing, speakers, promotion, etc. Then, find the right venue for your audience size, event format, and budget. Networking is often a primary goal for event participants. Carefully design event spaces for functionality and flow.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

Portland resident Laura Morgan has a passionate interest in food, along with architecture, culture, history, and the stories of the people who live in her city. Her inspiration, Morgan said, was to provide “a deeper dive into the food and drink culture of the place for the people who are looking for it.”. Travel Portland).

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Now you have been tapped to plan an offsite for the executive team, a quarterly all-staff meeting or a new product activation. We asked some of the people creating meeting magic today alongside the massive influx of new meeting designers that have come to the industry since Covid for tips on what to ask your partners and when to get started.

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