Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Content-Meets-Connection Space Leveraging the buzz concept, the show introduced a dedicated space that hosted two MoneyPot podcast booths, a stage and a bar. At Money20/20, attendees had an opportunity to have up to six 12-minute meetings that best met their goals.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 19, 2025

In a May 8, 2025, post, the always insightful Dave Lutz shared some deeply troubling statistics on the current state of the meetings industry. From my perspective as a meeting designer who works closely with event owners, this data is unsettling. Are you a meeting owner struggling to make the numbers work? And it has.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This year, Smart Meetings published a repertoire of sustainability content geared especially around how-tos and making sure everyone has access to the knowledge and resources to feel confident talking about sustainability and implementing it into their business practices. Working with partners can help take much of the load off.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 8, 2021

I’d like to be clear that I don’t hate in-person meetings , despite what some have been posting recently on a Facebook group for meeting professionals: “Often wondered why so many on this feed hate live events.” The tension in the meeting industry. No related posts.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings in International Cities The quarterly report follows EIC’s 2023 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study and is part of an overall strategy to actively monitor progress. The post Events Industry Council Releases 2024 Q2 Report appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The integration with Tempest will enable business events strategists to identify destinations and venues that meet their needs and criteria. to enhance financial wellness and stability for its frontline employees, many of whom work in markets that experience seasonal ebb and flow of business volumes.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. Budget Cuts and Cancellations Shifts are bound to happen, especially for financial reasons. The post Mastering Event Contracts: Essential Negotiation Strategies for Meeting Planners in 2025 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Typically, ROI is thought of as a financial metric to evaluate the profitability of an investment. Some event stakeholders use ROI as a financial tool to evaluate the profitability of holding or attending an event. Others view it as a non-financial metric. More hybrid (in-person and online) meetings. Ideally, all of them!

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Mitigating Financial Risk. Financial predictions. Financial challenges continue to be at the forefront for many associations. Member considerations and communications.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 28, 2025

Reduced food waste by 45% (as at March 2025) through its Waste Watch programme and on course to meet its goal of 50% reduction by 31 August 2025, five years ahead of the UNs Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target of 2030. .” Under Claires leadership Sodexos achievements have included: Significant progress, 23.4% million in grants.

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StraussCA

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Stepping into the role of a Board chair and hosting your first association Annual General Meeting (AGM) can be a daunting task. Recognizing the AGM’s multifaceted importance is the first step in preparing for a successful meeting. This includes understanding financial reports, strategic decisions, and operational challenges.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

2025 will be a year when technology will play a central role in every area of conferences and meetings from operations to marketing. On the pricing theme, Julie Ireland, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary expects prices will increase as the effects of the budget kick in especially in the hospitality and retail sectors.

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Eventmobi

JULY 31, 2024

An annual meeting is many things—a gathering, an experience, and a way to build connections. But an annual meeting is only three days out of the year, maybe four. Many organizations are producing better meetings than ever. That’s especially true once you hit the trade show floor.) EventMobi Director of Sales Ian Webb thinks so.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. This signals confidence in the financial health of the industry,” he said.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

-Record economic impact and delegate levels – VisitScotland Business Events has released the results of its annual Scottish Association Survey , revealing the association meeting sectors unprecedented economic contribution to the visitor economy of nearly 350 million, double the 2022/23 figure.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

When the idea outsizes whats financially possible, Avant recommends reeling it back in. The Future of Event Design No sector of the meetings industrylet alone the worldis safe from the advent of AI. The post Exploring Biophilic Event Design with Bold Catering appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2024

How the gig economy is impacting the events industry In honor of Labor Day, Smart Meetings chatted with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of Soundings , to get the latest scoop on the trends currently emerging within the freelance meeting planner gig economy. SM What types of freelance meeting planner roles are most in demand?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

The business events, accommodation and meetings industry contributes more than 61 billion to the UK economy each year, yet it remains particularly vulnerable to inflationary pressures, talent shortages and inconsistent government support. Our sector doesnt just respond to growth we help drive it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read More : Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Business travel has been a key economic driver, thanks in no small part to the power of in-person meetings and events. While virtual meetings kept people connected during the pandemic, in-person engagements are proving more critical than ever.” billion, a $1.2

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In fact, according to a trio of meeting professional experts, taking care of yourself is even more important when you are the one charged with caring for your attendees. The group pointed to the Covid pandemic as a major factor for the shift in the discussion of wellness within the meetings industry. “A Riggs offered.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A budget is a detailed forecast of what will be happening financially at your event. It helps control your expenses and revenues, and measures the success of your meeting or event performance. When building your event budget, it’s best to determine what financial success means for your event and how you want to measure it.

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BizBash

JULY 2, 2025

The new and renovated New York venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more. Grand Brasserie In October 2024, NYC’s iconic Grand Central Terminal debuted Grand Brasserie in its Vanderbilt Hall.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down. As planners learn more about practical best practices and work to implement them in their meetings, before they know it, the scope and scale of sustainability don’t seem nearly so daunting.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2022

A new tool could help measure and prioritize sustainability efforts at meetings. Last week, BCD Travel introduced an emissions calculator designed specifically for the meetings industry. . The post Advito and BCD M&E Create Emissions Calculator for Meeting Professionals appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Smart Meetings Florida Experience elevated the gathering at every turn. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright The precise mixture of authentic connections, elevated experiences and innovative ideas is Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright’s recipe for making everyone feel at home when they come together to get business done.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) has published some useful lessons learned from organizing six online scientific meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Online meetings improve access and attendance. The three other meetings did not share historical attendance data.).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

As an Amazon affiliate, Smart Meetings earns from qualifying purchases. I still have that bookits under my bed with a stack of old Smart Meetings magazines. However, some financial information might not apply to all regions, which is something to keep in mind. We appreciate your support. So, why not pick one up ?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More Meeting Space Than Ever Before Across Mexico, three luxurious hotels offer an extensive selection of renovated, expanded meeting space and stylish, restful suites. If you’re headed to the popular destination of Cabo, know that you’ll have access to the most meeting space in the region. The resort already offered 7,483 sq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, spoke with Smart Meetings to discuss six elements that can contribute to a successful and financially smart incentive trip. The post Best of 2024: Incentives appeared first on Smart Meetings. Spring Break!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Investor meetings can be the single most important event companies produce throughout the year, and expectations start at perfection. These meetings offer a chance to showcase the vitality of the business, gain valuable feedback, and secure funding for continued longevity. Aim for placing primary speakers at a 10 a.m.

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Stova

MAY 19, 2025

A Framework for Designing High Impact Financial Events Unlock the secrets to impactful financial events with our proven six-step framework. Download Free Ebook Now Whether you're planning investor meetings, shareholder events, earnings calls, or analyst days, your financial events carry high stakes. What's Inside?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The meetings industry in particular provided much support to the communities devastated by the Hurricane Ian’s impact. Meeting groups at Naples Grande Beach Resort , which had a brief closure, expressed interest in how they could meet and leave the area better than when they arrived.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Meetings MBA: Budgets, Models and Forecasts Budgets are great for estimating and tracking spending. In short, think big.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

A new survey from JD Power, US Travel and Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), shows good news for meetings, albeit in tandem with a lag on behalf of corporate to allocate funds for meeting and business travel. One in four (26%) agree these events are critical to building awareness of my organization’s products or services.

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Trade Shows Meetings Travel 2022 264

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Time management and wellness is also a major factor for meeting guests today. Joanna Pineda.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

The Meetings Show is thrilled to reveal the 10 winners of Tomorrows Talent 2025, a prestigious initiative that champions emerging talent in the meetings and events industry. Jack Marczewski, portfolio event director at Northstar Meetings Group , commented: Congratulations to the 10 outstanding professionals named Tomorrows Talent 2025!

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 16, 2025

These are often micro-communities who support each other throughout the year and meet at in-person events. A financial incentive should also be considered. Mentor Programs Some of the most effective programs Ive seen are connected to the special interest groups (SIGs) of an association.

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