Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

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Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 246

EventMB

MAY 2, 2018

More information about Event Manager Blog’s sponsored posts. Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) can be incredibly helpful in site selection and support in making your event happen in their destination. This is a sponsored post by Meetings + Conventions Calgary.

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Site Selections Meetings Event Management Management 153

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This could mean places with fun attractions such as theme parks, zoos or historic sites. Select a hotel or conference center with family suites. Allow the family to attend social events.

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Conference Site Selections Trade Shows Travel 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Event safety has become a priority, if not for meeting planners, then for attendees. However, the FBI reports active shooter events increased 33 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 and 100 percent compared to 2016. His safety topics have included site selection, event safety, emergency operations and crisis communications.

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2022 Meetings Site Selections Hotels 264

Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Lynn Willison and Rachel Englander Lynn Willison (left) and Rachel Englander (right), The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events The Hutton Group – Inspired Meetings & Events , a woman-owned and -operated boutique meeting and incentive planning company, brings in two new team members.

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Ecommerce Hospitality Hotels Site Selections 265

EventMB

MARCH 12, 2025

cities, business event planners must now consider parking lot safety as part of their site selection and contract process. Skift Take: With car break-ins surging in some U.S. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Site Selections 106

Site Selections Contracts Meetings Events 106

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 8, 2025

While weve made progress as an industry toward more sustainable event practices, how can planners assume a climate-focused role to help move the needle further? In the scientific community, for example, potential registrants are opting not to travel to in-person events because of their environmental impact.

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Sustainability Site Selections Transportation Events 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2018

This is consistent with findings from another recently released study, American Express Meetings & Events’ 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast , which projects meetings will be on the rise in the new year. The conclusions of the Cvent report support the notion that site selection is much like pumpkin picking.

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Site Selections 2018 2019 Hotels 173

MeetingsNet

JUNE 1, 2023

A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Another 46 percent believe that the advisories will not affect their site-selection decisions, while 14 percent of respondents are unsure. The advisories in Florida are likely to affect our choices : 24.3%

Travel 111

Travel Site Selections Meetings Hospitality 111

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. He took a brief hiatus from Reed, spending one year at Gartner Worldwide Events as account manager. Maytas Jiwalai Jiwalai joined ConferenceDirect as director of global accounts.

Hotels 180

Hotels Site Selections Airlines 2015 180

EventMB

JANUARY 24, 2023

Skift Take: The twists and turns of the global travel industry's recovery continue to impact how event destinations are selected. Some effects are obvious, others not so much. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

Travel 230

Travel Events Site Selections Meetings 230

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

Site Selections 40

Site Selections Technology Management Meetings 40

EventMB

JUNE 12, 2023

Skift Take: A new AI-powered event sourcing tool aims to streamline the way planners research venues and vendors, and automated their interaction with sales teams. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Venues Events Site Selections Meetings 209

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. In normal times, your site selection process would include factoring in airlift, weather, meeting space, number of guestrooms, etc. After all, the real magic of live events happens when everyone is gathered together. Build in More Time.

Contracts 116

Contracts Site Selections 2022 Risk Management 116

Event Industry News

MAY 29, 2020

A new event-tech tool could smooth the return to meeting by making it easy to plan room layouts that take each region’s safety rules and recommendations into account. Event-planning platform Allseated announced its new Physical Distancing Tool today. What should ballrooms look like when we are all back to meeting again?

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Meetings Site Selections Government Event Tech 139

Endless Events

JUNE 2, 2020

Even though most events are now going virtual , designing events for introverts still remains a relevant topic. It’s a matter of fact that virtual events make the experience more accessible to a larger number of people. Plus, another thing to keep in mind is the fact that in-person events will come back eventually.

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Site Selections Hotels Events Travel 91

Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The swimming pool of meeting and event safety has a variety of items floating in it, from physical safety and health concerns to climate change and political upheaval. And in the case of event safety and security, it’s crisis communication. One of the key elements that tie these together is communication.

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Social Media Site Selections Healthcare Speakers 112

MeetingsNet

MAY 19, 2023

Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? For meetings that take place over a Monday or a Friday in a first- or second-tier city, planners might want to consider hosting an on-site evening event rather than scheduling a free night for attendees to roam around the host city. The reason?

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Site Selections Entertainment Financial Venues 94

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 30, 2021

The Event Leadership Institute’s Business, Design & Strategy Summit , held virtually on June 3, invites meeting and event professionals to chart their course for the future. The summit will target three key areas: Business: For senior leaders, how do you build institutional resilience in your events, teams and organizations?

Site Selections 97

Site Selections Trade Shows Sponsorships Tech 97

Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. ” I was not surprised to get this call because the agency has been calling other event professionals with the same pitch. Now event industry influencers are being asked to do the same thing. 500 compensation.

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Marketing Social Media Site Selections 2014 120

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Tucson has incredible resorts with meeting space galore, but here they’re tucked into the foothills of the mountains that surround the city, creating backdrops for your events that you won’t believe. This connection is evident in the fact that eight of ten meeting planners choose Tucson after a site visit.

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Site Selections Hotels Meetings Conference 127

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

It is an incredible, world-class city, and putting Los Angeles top-of-mind for meeting and event professionals is a priority. Through the bleak financial hemorrhage, I saw the silver lining, and my very own site selection company came to be. What are the next goals you are tackling? No one in particular.

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Hospitality Hotels Tourism Site Selections 264

SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2019

Starting with our site selection, we can begin the process of helping to keep our attendees safer. He’s a seasoned speaker, writer and educator and offers safety tips on topics including site selection, emergency operations and event safety. There is a bright side, however. Include Safety at the Walk-Through.

Hotels 99

Hotels Site Selections Hospitality Venues 99

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. our unique attractions , and our affordable pricing make us the best event value in the National Capital region. Here are 3 ½ reasons why Northern Virginia is the perfect location for your next event.

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Meetings Site Selections Hotels Banking 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. With eight ample meeting spaces, the NHCC is ideal for any group size and event.

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2004 Site Selections Banking Meetings 246

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 2, 2021

A meeting professional’s expertise can go in any number of directions: marketing, adult education, event design, site selection, contracting, event technology … It’s a dynamic role. Here are some resources to help you understand the basics.

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Site Selections Contracts 2020 Hotels 102

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Get ready for more scrutiny from the C-suite on the ROI of in-person events. The Return of In-Person Events: Leading Indicators to Watch for. Not so fast.

2021 109

2021 Site Selections Contracts Venues 109

PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2017

The 26th Annual Meetings Market Survey collected information about the number, size, revenue, and budgets for meetings industry during 2015, as well as information about site visits, booking windows, housing, and other topics: . On average, respondents’ use of virtual meetings and events went up nearly 0.3

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2015 Meetings Site Selections Wireless 74

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. The choices made here ripple through to create a more responsible and sustainable event industry.

Conference 98

Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

Eventsforce

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As a meeting and event planner, do you ever feel a little stuck? Maybe you can’t find the perfect spot for your next unforgettable event. Turn to the local convention and visitors bureau (CVB) and destination marketing organisation (DMO) to hit an event planning jackpot.

Meetings 98

Meetings Transportation Site Selections Attendance Marketing 98

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

The experts at venue sourcing and event management company Conference Care have some suggestions (and a detail checklist) for making the most of these essential tours. Instead, she she suggests visualizing “how the space suits the event and whether there will be any logistical challenges to overcome. Evaluate Access. Eat the Cake.

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Site Selections Negotiating Conference Venues 80

Eventinterface

MARCH 29, 2017

Location and venue play an important part in the site selection process for a conference or event. EVENT VENUE LIMITATIONS AND CONDITIONS. Finding an event venue is a rather tedious process and most of the time planners depend on the information shown on venue website. PERMITS AND LICENSING. GRANTS AND INCENTIVES.

Conference 100

Conference Site Selections Tourism Government 100

MeetingsNet

MAY 5, 2023

Recently, GBTA members have been setting their sights on managed sustainability practices, and the association’s new report may give forward-thinking meeting professionals things to consider as they work to control the environmental impact of their events. Both GBTA members and non-members can download the free report.

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Meetings Sustainability Travel Site Selections 114

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. Get Touristy. Get Crafty. The Candle Lab. Get Sporty.

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2019 Fashion 2016 Venues 203

MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

A prime example of the situation planners face: When asked about how strongly the rising cost of air travel was affecting their planning of upcoming events—with 1 being “not at all” and 5 being “severely”—67.3 percent of respondents said they expect to see fewer attendees at their upcoming events. Specifically, 69.2

Site Selections 111

Site Selections Trade Shows Travel Contracts 111

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Rising hotel and airline costs , along with increasing demand for more and longer meetings is pressuring planners to make critical choices to stay in strict budgets, according to a new study by American Express Meetings & Events. Site selection often requires some give and take on both sides of the negotiating table.

Hotels 100

Hotels Negotiating Meetings Airlines 100

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 19, 2024

Rhanee Palma Rising global temperatures impact not only the health and safety of participants, but meeting design and site-selection strategies, said Rhanee Palma, CDME, operations and events manager for the Davis, California–based UC Davis Air Quality Research Center (AQRC). Barbara Palmer is deputy editor of Convene.

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Site Selections 2024 Sustainability Hotels 59