Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. Richmond Region Tourism Vice President of Visitor Experience Matt Robinette, CMP, believes the industry certification is about growing the industry. “In What ESPC Proves.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest.

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EventMB

JULY 10, 2024

Skift Take: Creating authentic and unexpected experiences is a surefire way to maintain attendee engagement, thus making your event much more valuable than a standard day inside a convention center. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Convention centers may already be the top venue choice for many events, but they can be so much more than just the practical default option. Discover three ways to leverage your venue partnership for an unforgettable event experience. Tourism Calgary Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

JUNE 3, 2022

Egurrola-Wienke, strategic accounts executive at Cvent Roel Frissen, co-Founder at Event Design Collective Krzysztof Celuch, associate professor at Vistula School of Hospitality Antonio Ducceschi, chief commercial officer at Starhotels Group. The post Podcast: The Importance of Reconnecting appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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EventMB

JANUARY 11, 2024

Tourism New Zealand Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Here are three ways incentive destinations can help travelers connect not just with each other but also with their purpose and place in the world.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The wait is almost over – The Meetings Show 2024 kicks off at ExCeL London next week, and final preparations are in full swing for what promises to be THE must-attend event for #eventprofs this summer. Other meetings industry professionals are welcome to attend by purchasing a non-buyer visitor ticket.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

Naturally, this increase in F&B and airline fares reaches into meetings and events as well, creating a strain on meeting professionals as they try to negotiate their way around higher prices in most sectors. The post Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2024

Religious meetings are a small, fascinating subset of the meeting industry. I learned about them when I presented at The Religious Conference Management Association annual conference in 2014, and I’ve written about what meeting designers can learn from religious services. and Olsen, Daniel H. 4, Article 13.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 6, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2023 Canadian Event Awards! The Canadian Event Awards honours and celebrates the best in over 50 categories, from event design and production to marketing and sponsorship. Toronto, ON, for The Royal 100th Anniversary Gala Event Strategy Partners (ESP) Inc.,

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. He will collaborate with Chef Angela Dykstra, who oversees daily operations and menu development at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Carcara, as well as curated catering offerings for onsite meetings. for over a decade.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

She has worked in the meetings and events space for over 25 years. A certified Event Designer and Digital Strategist, Tahira holds a Diploma in Event Management and a Bachelor of Hospitality Management. She is a Certified Incentive Travel Professional and a CMP Certified Meeting Professional.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Why events will never be the same’, this insightful session will see Julius and Christine engage in a frank discussion about the future of events. and ‘What are the top five characteristics of the events of the future?’ The more we interact online, the more we need to meet. Titled ‘It’s not 2019 anymore.

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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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PCMA Convene

MAY 24, 2019

Convene ’s own look at the attitudes toward homelessness in the meetings industry show that a number of meeting professionals are bucking that trend: Thirty-five percent of those who responded to a survey last August reported they had organized CSR activities to benefit homelessness in the destinations where they hold meetings.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

That observation is at the heart of a new study that Sperstad, program director of the meeting and event management degree at Madison College, is writing with Amanda Cecil, Ph.D., CMP, associate professor and chair of Indiana University’s School of Physical Education and Tourism Management. EVENT DESIGN. “My

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2017

It’s no surprise that meeting planners named Vancouver the top convention city in Canada and ranked it second in all of North America in the Watkins Research Group’s biennial Meeting and Convention Planners Survey. Just last year, PCMA held its Convening Leaders annual meeting at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2023

This month, we’re hitching a ride to San Antonio, home to the Alamo, stunning natural caverns and an abundance of meeting and exhibition space, including a 1.6 million-square-foot convention center. The building boasts a timeless ambience that fuses historical elements and raw materials with ornate modern touches.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The penultimate lecture in the University of Westminster’s autumn Event Design Lecture Series takes place on Monday 2nd December with a double bill from Tracy Halliwell MBE, Visit London and Professor Graham Brown, University of South Australia. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 3, 2022

Best Event Design/De?cor Events, Calgary, AB, for Aysha & Drew’s Wedding. Fab Fete Event Planning Boutique, Thornhill, ON, for Bianca’s Parisian Bridal Shower. R5 Event Design Inc., Best Event Design/De?cor R5 Event Design Inc., Best Event Design/De?cor

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

The meetings industry is not so simple anymore. Today’s intense focus on key performance indicators, event-tech stacks and designing brilliant experiences has made the need for advanced education—from a university, association or DIY commitment—almost a requisite for getting hired…and for thriving. Certified Meetings Experts.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 13, 2019

The event attracts over 200 senior executives from across the UK and European event industry, along with government officials, industry media and influencers. This year’s programme will focus on opportunities surrounding the government’s recently announced Tourism Sector Deal and Business Events Action Plan. Brand Events.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry.

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Endless Events

JUNE 25, 2019

So, in order to shed some light on this extraordinary event, we invited two very special guests. Bob is the President and CEO of EventMobi , an expert in web technologies for meetings, conferences, and trade shows. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode, live from the World Education Congress : Toronto Tourism.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 16, 2018

When FRESH18 — which bills itself as the first annual conference focused exclusively on meeting design — gets underway Feb. 27-28, it will be showcasing its own solution to a common event-design problem: getting the audience to participate. It is a chance to meet people from your industry with similar interests.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The EIC’s latest COVID-19 navigational guide covers how hotels and planners can have “open and honest” conversations about holding in-person meetings, according to EIC CEO Amy Calvert. A particularly important conversation the guide highlights is the crucial dialogue between venues and meeting professionals. “A

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QC Event School

JULY 23, 2021

Luxury Wedding & Event Planning. Luxury wedding and event planners deal primarily with upscale events, weddings, parties, meetings, and celebrations. QC Event School’s Luxury Wedding & Event Planning Course allows you to take your expertise to the next level! Travel and Tourism.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She even launched her own events agency DAHLIA+. Tahira Endean : She has been a part of this immense events industry for a little more than 2 decades.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 6, 2019

The Senior Leadership Forum, after two very successful years at The QEII Centre, will this year be held at the award-winning Mermaid London on 6 th November, and focus on discussing the opportunities surrounding the governments recently announced Tourism Sector Deal and Business Events Action Plan. Brand Events. Event Tech.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at San Diego State University, earning an M.S. in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based based Events Industry Council (EIC).

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2017

At Convene , we’ve made it a year-end tradition to ask ourselves this question: What’s the one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . As I worked on our January cover story on medical meetings, I took a deep dive into how AI is expected to disrupt health care over the coming years.

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