Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

This years Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) was one to remember. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. In addition to technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities and keyless locks, the renovation transforms the lobby, meeting and event spaces, bar and lounge and restaurant in addition to bringing a new fitness center. The 1,662 sq.

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DECEMBER 12, 2024

Smart Meetings made history by convening top meeting professionals in an iconic location fresh off an almost $200 million renovation to experience the best motivational practices employed today. of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Event Marketer’s 2025 B-to-B Dream has been unveiled. Valerie Strehle, Senior Director-Global Events, Workiva When an event organization operates under the code name GSD, or Get S**t Done, you know it has some serious momentum behind it. “We often talk about whats really driving people to events, Strehle says.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

On 30 April 2025, the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel will host beam s All Members Meeting, with a content-rich agenda tackling some of the industrys most pressing topics. The day will also introduce members to Sean Tansey from beam s new charity partner, Rainbow Trust, followed by an evening of networking, dinner and a bit of fun.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 21, 2024

30 Brand-side Event Marketers Changing the Game for Us All—One Event at a Time The event industry has always been, by definition, a people business. MEET THE 2024 WATCHLIST Check out our Watchlist Week conversations with the honorees on EM’s LinkedIn channel , under Events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 8, 2025

One of the most powerful moments at beams 2025 All Members Meeting, held on 30 April 2025 at the Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, came from a panel of four confident, passionate final-year students from Manchester Metropolitan University, who shared their hopes, fears, and expectations for the future of employment in the events industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

A cash grant of 7,500 at the end of 2024 by event industry foundation Meeting Needs helped finance the delivery of ambulances, food and medicine to Ukraine this month. In particular, our heartfelt thanks to Meeting Needs, who sponsored an ambulance, and to the Country Food Trust who generously provided the food supplies we delivered.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The Meetings Show , the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is calling for innovators and industry experts to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. Can you confidently talk about the future of event marketing?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

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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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 9, 2025

Three fresh faces have been added to the board of trustees of event industry charity foundation Meeting Needs to replace four board members who have stepped down after serving Meeting Needs for a total of 20 years. We also need to thank our outgoing trustees, all of whom have made a magnificent contribution to Meeting Needs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

The Meetings Show , the UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community, has given innovators and industry experts an extra week to submit their game-changing ideas and insights for the 2025 show. To submit your speaker idea visit here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2025

Event planners are urged to secure their space on The Meetings Shows popular Hosted Buyer Programme as it opens for registration. With hosted buyer spots for The Meetings Show APAC full two months before its April opening in Singapore, planners wishing to attend the London show are advised to submit applications now.

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EventMB

MARCH 14, 2025

Skift Take: Federal layoffs are sending shockwaves through the government meetings sector, leading to widespread event cancellations and millions in lost hotel revenue. The ripple effects extend beyond hotels to meeting planners, sourcing companies, and event tech firms who rely on steady government business.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Picture this: You’ve just landed your dream role in event planning, and your first major project is right around the corner. The excitement is real, but so is the pressure to deliver a great event. This is where an event planning workback schedule can help! Today’s events are more complex than ever. The best part?

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2025

Sutton Hotel Collection is delighted to announce the launch of its new Meet Well, Live Well delegate meeting package designed to place wellbeing at the heart of every meeting. Fresh smoothies and non-alcoholic cocktails for breaks and post-meeting networking sessions. Wellbeing gift in the meeting room for all delegates.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

When it comes to incorporating healthy experiences in events, the saying meet people where they are was the touchstone for a series of seven Caesars Entertainment Meetings & Events Wellness Roadshows crossing the country. That does not mean that every event needs a 6 a.m.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2025

Event Production Network (EPN), an exclusive networking club open solely to event production companies, has launched. The private network encourages event production companies to meet in person and to talk openly and respectfully to assist in creating better industry standards. But how many people walk the talk?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2025

What attendee doesnt get excited about a great F&B setup at a meeting? What about a meeting immersed in enjoying the latest innovation in F&B? Intimate seating vignettes encourage social connection for every visitor, whether gathering for an event across the 12,000 sq. Read More: What’s Wine Got to Do with It?

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

HeadBox, the UK’s fastest-growing B2B meetings and events platform, is proud to announce the release of its latest whitepaper, “How AI is Solving the Event Industry’s Biggest Challenges.” Tracking : AI delivers powerful tools for measuring ROI, engagement, and sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Although these other event aspects can happen without security, if attendees safety is in question, its questionable if things will. Alan Kleinfeld, senior director of meetings and safety at Arrive Management Group, shared a few tips about what meeting profs could do, which can apply to this specific scenario and event safety in general.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Becoming a sustainable event planner is a marathon, not a sprint. As the events industry continues to evolve in its sustainability journey, there are a lot of accomplishments to celebrate. Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

They’ve seen the same traditional items in their events for so long. It’s about creating that visceral sense of comfort in an event. As I do a lot of corporate events, I know my clients are looking for the wow moments, Avant says. A lot of times, people are just turning and burning events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, has released research on the importance and understanding of ‘Event Flow’ for successful meetings. In collaboration with Kelly McCormack, The Event Psychologist , the venue looked to understand how best to create momentum and productivity amongst delegations, using movement.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2025

Wellness seekers and event planners alike will find plenty to love. Ideal for both leisure and events, the resort also features over 1,000 sq. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and personalized catering. The post New and Renovated: Luxury Meets Local Flavor appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The event, streamed across the globe, brought together clients, agencies, venues and suppliers to construct prosthetic hands as part of the Give a Hand programme. This event encapsulated our ethos of making ‘anything possible’ while marking our 45th anniversary.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

The live events industry has faced monumental challenges over the past few years, but one critical issue has persisted for decades: the absence of a dedicated designation for our industry within the federal NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code. What Is the Live Events Industry?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

Smart Meetings spoke with Herman C Deboard II, CEO and founder of Huvr Inc. , Deboards company allows planners to create virtual event spaces as well as customized experiences. Smart Meetings What are the perks of allowing individuals to take part in virtual tours? In sports, we bring virtual access to sports events and venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

Salon Priv is the first Certified B Corporation automotive event in the world Salon Priv, the UKs most prestigious automotive event, has announced that it has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp ). This is a fantastic achievement which will no doubt pave the way for the wider event and automotive sectors.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has opened its eagerly awaited ‘Garden View’ room, now available for meeting and event bookings. Bathed in natural daylight, the space provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere ideal for conferences, exhibitions, breakfast awards, lunches, afternoon teas, and networking events.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2025

A groundbreaking collaboration between UK event planners, Switzerland Tourism and transport partners has redefined sustainable MICE travel. In April, 35 event professionals swapped planes for trains on a best-in-class study trip to Switzerland, earning a Distinction in ESG from sustainability experts event:decision.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 27, 2025

Recently, I’ve received inquiries from suppliers of products and services wanting to hold events for the communities they serve. In fact, Im currently designing an event for a for-profit client that directly competes with association conferences in their profession. appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

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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