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MARCH 17, 2022

The city hosted 881 meetings and conventions in 2019. We have fun, but also get business done,” explained Cleo Battle, president and CEO of Louisville Tourism. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO. It brings 150,000 to town for The Run for the Roses, the Kentucky Derby. “We

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OCTOBER 4, 2017

Event planners are in a perfect position to leverage the perceived image of destinations as a vehicle for their message. The winners of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s annual video competition are examples of compelling storytelling at its finest. Show the story. Africa Winner: #TrueTunisia.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

After four years of tiptoeing around ongoing event business to expand and update the circa 1981 Moscone Center in the heart of the financial and arts districts, San Francisco Tourism Improvement District Management Corporation will tear down the temporary walls on January 3 to welcome 157,000 sq. of new “front of house” space.

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MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Our unique indoor and outdoor event spaces facilitate engagement and inspiration, while our various outlets support relaxation outside the event environment.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

A collective of facilitated table discussions sponsored by Maritz and labeled as Provocateur Circles provided a safe and comfortable arena to conduct open conversations about the issues women in the meetings industry experience and discuss possible solutions that can help the community.

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OCTOBER 9, 2024

In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024. Meetings and Events Trade Press Honored at Inaugural Event Hosted by Caesars and MPI On Oct. Plus, there’s a prize desk!

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable. Read More: Sustainable Meetings Through Renewable Concepts The post Secrets of Green Miami appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Read More : Smart Chat: Julius Robinson On Winning the War for Talent At the end of the three months, participants will take part in the Tisch Center Incubator 2023 “Pitch Your Passion & Seal the Deal” event in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The program’s mentors and investors will select the winners.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

This is an e ngineered recession, a recession by design,” said Christian Savelli, director of tourism economics with Oxford Economics, speaking at IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange this week in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence.

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Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Our curated and complimentary directory of services, venues and vendors supporting the event and meeting planning industry is now open for business. Eventinterface MARKET launched, featuring a diverse list of resources for Meeting and Event Planners. ABOUT EVENTINTERFACE. More information at Eventinterface.com.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Whether it is hurricanes, fires, live shooters or picketers, most event professionals will eventually find themselves in the situation of putting into action emergency measures developed with the hope that they would never be used. Humor Helped Overcome Negative Images. Epton’s team went from 22 employees to one in week.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2022

An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance. Recently, the city of Visalia, California, announced it is a certified autism-friendly destination, a welcome addition that will help planners meet those hidden needs.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Security With the mass shooting in Las Vegas that happened just prior to the 2017 IMEX America event , still top of mind, the IMEX organizers are convinced that the industry must stay vigilant, resilient, and unified on the need for globally recognized and agreed-upon security standards for both show organizers and venues.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Editor’s Note : Created in 2019, San Diego State University’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s Program was created in partnership between Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and San Diego State University’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Deanna Roberts.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Members of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are among them. Henry and vice president Nicholas I. Putting It Together.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2024

Campell takes on the role of manager of event services. In her work as catering and convention services manager at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, and later as assistant director of event management at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, she received multiple awards for her accomplishments at both properties.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2017

Vancouver is so committed to social responsibility, a few years ago it launched the #VanGiving program allowing meeting professionals to give back to causes they believe in. “We While hosting an event in Vancouver, organizers can also work with Shoreline Cleanup, providing attendees with an eco-friendly team-building activity.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Amid the rush of appointments at Sands Expo in Las Vegas during IMEX America , a group of more than 100 women—along with a contingent of supportive men—gathered to celebrate Women in Events. The oasis of community was the Event Tech Tribe booth. It now hosts events, webinars and discussions as part of its mission to start a movement.

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Planner WIre

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The events and meetings industry, much like the travel sector, is in constant flux, often swayed by macroeconomic conditions and consumer preferences. These two tools offer a fascinating lens through which event and meeting planners can craft more attendee-centric experiences.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

When I first heard about it, I was at an NCBMP board meeting, planning the annual conference that subsequently went virtual in November. We leaned on our partnerships with MPI , Destinations International and Events Industry Council , to name a few. Tourism changes views. Thought it would blow over. billion in the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2022

According to analysis from the World Travel & Tourism Council in partnership with Oxford Economics, while the forecast for 2022 compared to 2021 is better, they’re still predicting that one in every 13 jobs in the travel industry won’t be filled this year. Extra Challenges for Event Planners. How does it affect the event planner?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. The event will also utilize the Indiana Convention Center for a fan fest. Where the people are, the moolah will follow.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

And, who knows, after seeing these beauties you might start planning your next meeting or event in a completely new and foreign city! Photo credit: Korea Tourism Organization Darmstadtium Location: Darmstadt, Germany Size: 60,000 sq. Photo credit: Wissenschafts- und Kongresszentrum Darmstadt GmbH & Co.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

An experiential event strategist for an association for the past five years, she’s just become associate vice president overseeing events at Women in Cable Telecommunications, in Washington, D.C. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism at San Diego State University, earning an M.S. in meeting and event management.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are many reasons to consider Tempe, Arizona for your next meeting. But, there’s even more appeal for meeting and event planners. The Tempe Tourism Office can help you check off everything on your meeting planning to-do list by offering an individualized Destination Experience in Tempe.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Once you understand how these factors are built over time, you can focus on the venue marketing and event lead generation strategies within each category that produce the best sales outcomes today, this month, this quarter and this year. Step 2: Evaluate your In-Person Influence Techniques. You take significant pride in you work and it shows.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

Tina Gaccetta Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), in Chicago, appointed Tina Gaccetta head of events. Davis is a certified meeting planner and a certified tourism ambassador. The post 6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Planning BluePrint

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

You see someone that you’d love to work with, someone whose event you’d love to plan. You want to change the tone of the conversation and tell them all about your event planning services and the skills you have so they hire you to plan their event. Online Event Planning Courses .

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. We have to engage beyond just the day of the event. Kimberly Greene.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of event space, in addition to top-floor Bar 32, with views of Lake Erie.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

The tourism company also announced a new app coming in November that will also offer the virtual platform. At Asia-Pacific Incentives & Meetings Expo (AIME), held in Melbourne, Singapore Tourism was recognized for having the most innovative booth. See for yourself at [link]. Radisson Red. in November in Minneapolis.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Meeting Planners Travel Report: United CEO Says Chaos Will Continue United CEO Scott Kirby says airline chaos will continue for multiple reasons. WTTC says Paris is the number one tourism city in the world…for now. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 29, 2017

Here are the main ways you can stand out as a meeting or event planner, even at first glance. Designing a memorable event requires a wide variety of skills. For instance, a corporate planner working for a major tech brand and one working for a tourism board will have entirely different backgrounds. Diversify Your Scope.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

Bloom founded IMEX Group, which organizes international trade shows for meetings, events and incentive industry. Bloom built European and Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (EIBTM) and Incentive World before selling both to Reed Exhibitions in 1997 and 2000, respectively. 2016 DMAI Hall of Fame Inductees.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2020

Travel launched a new weekly webinar series that looks toward the recovery of our industry and the broader economy, focusing on the guidance, data and traveler sentiment necessary to safely restoring travel and tourism in the U.S. Meeting Executive Re-Think Tank on Lessons Learned & Continued Impact ”. EST on the dates listed.

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