Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Louis Union Station was a hub for travelers throughout the 1900s, sparking the moniker Gateway to the West, there are passionate people working to make it just as much a hub for modern visitors. There is a real sense of nostalgia for that time when just traveling was a big deal on its own.”. Louis: There is a Magic. Just as St.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Break down every single item you will be paying for.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

With the inflation rate currently reaching 8.5%, food, travel, shipping, hotel and labor costs are all escalating. Can the agenda be adjusted to fewer days or sessions, thus reducing hotel and food and beverage costs? Travel Disruption. For example, reduce labor-intensive setups (i.e., Supply Chain.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest!

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Connect are dedicated to providing content that helps you reimagine today’s meetings and look into the future. You can check out their blog, videos, how-to’s, as well as food and beverage highlights. But, something we really appreciate is their insights into the human-side of event planning. All about event tech.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

When traveling for events, businesses can cut costs and simplify processes by taking advantage of these services, which are offered on a variety of apps such as Uber, Airbnb, Getaround and more. The modern individual wants to improve mental and physical health, especially while traveling, which makes it challenging to stay healthy.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

For airports this means a large influx of travelers and families enjoying spring break. Unfortunately, the warmer weather and increased volume of travelers can also mean more chances to catch a bug. Whether your travel plans involve a sandy beach or snowy oasis , it’s always important to come prepared. Sanitizing wipes.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. The top pharma event management companies offer: Strategic planning: They will work with you to determine the event’s objectives and the best ways to achieve them. It is not for commercial purposes.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Even though my mother is a doctor, not a meeting planner , she has endured quite a bit of stress and mayhem in her time, enabling her to impart some very valuable lessons that can be applied to meeting planning. At events, it can be difficult to resist all of the wonderful food and beverages on display.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also. What makes you successful as an event planner?

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also. What makes you successful as an event planner?

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

The most successful event and meeting planners are those who can understand the importance of working to accomplish those goals. Meeting planning includes overseeing a budget and often a team so you will need the business acumen to responsibly manage those also. What makes you successful as an event planner?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Read books about meeting planning and career advice, subscribe to e-newsletters and listen to free podcasts for planners. Take a few minutes to enroll in free event planning webinars that can teach you the finer points of contract negotiation, event technology and more. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. A post shared by Don Bugito (@donbugito) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:23am PDT. Nue—Seattle. Nue’s Thai Mang Da Na is the best example of this approach.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2017

Much of the food is often overpriced, over-processed and underwhelming. RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. But which airports offer the most positive experiences?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Travel budget has been significantly cut off. Increased demand for hotel rooms and meeting space. Juggling two major job responsibilities, including meeting planning. Keeping costs down, particularly food and beverage and audiovisual for meetings. Too much travel. Communication. Contracting. (3

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

and those that travel to international markets. travel ban). I hope for stabilization so that planning can be more intentional than planning for the unknown.”. NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. What seems more significant, however, are concerns about events that attract international attendees to the U.S.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Depending on your meeting location, it may be necessary to travel with or contract security teams. Develop management and implementation plan. Develop and implement emergency response plan. Let’s face it, there’s a lot of paperwork involved in the meeting planning process. Plan service style(s).

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 27, 2017

As with any event, one of the most important factors is food and beverage. Some would argue that the Super Bowl is about the commercials more than the game, but Aramark might argue that it is actually about the food. 9 Time-Saving Travel Apps. . – According to NerdWallet’s calculations, 1.3

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As an airline spokesperson indicated, we got used to the menu add-ons in the food and beverage industry and now many customers are content with airline add-on fees. The reason, they contend, is that many travelers are happy to decide for themselves what they’re willing to pay for and what they’re not willing to pay for.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

She brings more than eight years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and will focus on management of sales and marketing programs for group travel. She will target two primary markets: corporate group meetings and international tourism travel trade. He attended Leeward Community College and Travel Academy.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In addition, points can be used for transactions on amazon.com and Diamond Status can now be lengthened without travel. “At In February, Omni Hotels & Resorts introduced Omni Originals , a new food and beverage program aiming to showcase regional culinary talent. Nassetta, the company’s president and CEO.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

To help meeting professionals increase meeting productivity and attendee satisfaction , Hilton wants to make it easier for planners to provide attendees with nutritious meals and convenient exercise options. Expanding Meet with Purpose to EMEA and offering health and wellness menus to more than 40 of our U.S.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

This is especially true for meeting planners, who often work long hours, travel frequently and are separated from their loved ones. Have you ever traveled to a different time zone and found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. But jet lag doesn’t have to ruin your business or vacation plans. Meet Somewhere Healthy.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

Reyes was most recently the executive vice president and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel. Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage. He filled the seat vacated by Mike Testa, who was promoted to president and CEO.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

Coburn has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including a strong food and beverage background. Hernstat as director of sales and marketing.Hernstat will be responsible for leading sales and marketing teams in group, leisure and business travel sales. Aaron Coburn. Amy Zellmer.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 20, 2017

There are over 100 food allergies and countless diet trends that planners might have to account for at an event. This should include a check box section where they can mark their food allergies and preferences. Do they like to eat healthy or enjoy comfort foods while traveling? Do they usually eat breakfast?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa has a special amenity to attract incentive travel groups : tequila. of meeting space and ocean views just aren’t enough. Sometimes the hotel’s 345 guest rooms, 9,000 sq. So the resort makes its own tequila. It harvests blue agave, the key ingredient, from the hotel grounds.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. But, hey, it’s Friday and you deserve a cheat day, anyway. Doughnut Wall.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

. – For dining , James Beard award-winning chefs Michael Symon and Jonathon Sawyer have made their restaurants, Lola and The Greenhouse Tavern, destinations unto themselves for business travelers. During the past decade, the city has asserted itself as a major player in the meetings and events market.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Decor such as custom street art and bathtubs splashed with neon paint impart a lively and irreverent vibe, while a menu of elevated comfort food bites and signature cocktails stands ready to refuel competitors. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. Interactive Acrobatics.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. LVCVA developed the trade show booth over the past year in partnership with Inhance Digital.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Read More : This Las Vegas Bar Wants You to Horse Around Also within the venue is a food market serving up gourmet street food, like pizzas, burgers and wings, along with sandwiches and salads. But on the meeting planner side, the Hilton team are using that behavior to benefit meeting planners. “We

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