Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Strong gains indicate a return to pre-pandemic stability Global business events entity Events Industry Council (EIC) has released its Global Events Barometer for the second quarter of 2024, with results showing positive growth in nearly every region around the world. recession show the results as tentative.

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GEVME

JULY 16, 2021

This course comes as part of NYP’s ongoing educational partnership with GlobalSign.in (GEVME’s parent company) to nurture Singapore’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) industry capabilities and foster the next generation of event managers.

Event Management 156

Event Management Management Education Hospitality 156

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

So, when Megan Finnell, director of meetings and conferences with MGMA, pinged me with an invitation to join Clubhouse , I jumped on it. Green called the platform a natural fit for meeting professionals and compared it to a convention center with many events inside. Moderators keep the conversation moving.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years.

Tourism 98

Tourism Hospitality Food and Beverage Hotels 98

SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Smart Meetings talked to three meeting professionals tasked with figuring out how to achieve company goals and engage their geek audiences and their evolving expectations and learning styles in ways that are meaningful and effective, regardless of how content is distributed. The Day the Meetings Stopped.

Tech 98

Tech Meetings Trade Shows Travel 98

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Mitchell joins SCC as assistant director of event services. She brings an extensive background in hospitality and the events industry, having served as director of events at Palm Beach County Convention Center among other respected organizations. Huffman will serve as general manager.

Hospitality 98

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

Food and Beverage 94

Food and Beverage Hospitality Tourism 2004 94

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. Sustainability Tools for Easier Green Planning Planning sustainable events isnt a small task.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2022

Decker has spent more than 10 years in luxury hospitality sales. Previously, Rothberg was mademoiselle d’Etiquette at Etiquette by Tara, a self-started business that teaches children’s etiquette and hospitality training classes, which she continues to run. Mancuso has been in event, tourism and hospitality sales for over a decade.

Hospitality 98

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The hospitality industry has so much to be grateful for as we return to doing what we love, working with partners to welcome guests and create memorable experiences. Global General Manager, Maritz Global Events. Director of Meetings, MGMA. This is the season for counting our blessings and giving thanks.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The most coveted amenity in the meetings and hospitality world right now is…confidence. Confidence is turning out to be a scarce commodity as the weeks have dragged into months and meeting professionals are rebooking the rebookings. The meetings landscape is uneven. Meetings are so missed,” he reported.

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Hospitality Hotels Travel Government 116

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

He brings over 25 years of experience and passion for the hospitality industry and global travel, and is known for his skill in elevating operational performance and leading teams with strong staff engagement that have incredible guest satisfaction ratings.

Hospitality 98

Hospitality Hotels Insurance Corporate Events 98

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Most recently, Olpin worked as chief operations officer for Sequoia Hospitality. In his two decades of hospitality management, he’s opened resorts in Brazil, Costa Rica, Honduras, the United States and Mexico with brands such as Marriott International and Hilton Hotels. Jeff Olpin. Mary Castellanos.

Hotels 98

Hotels Retail Hospitality Tourism 98

Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

John Lynch, Trade Marketing Manager, Lacoste North America Lacoste once again took over a VIP hospitality suite to engage key stakeholders. Tennis brand ambassadors were on-site for meet-and-greets with fans, and in addition to the pop-up store, Lacoste set up two kiosks in the stands and a micro-store in the aisles of the stadium.

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Sponsorships Apparel Retail Fashion 118

Event Industry News

JULY 7, 2020

DCE Agency are a multi-award winning experiential agency, designing creative experiences for clients globally. Our client base ranges from media & broadcast to sporting & hospitality to corporate services. We recently worked with a long-term client, Atomos , to meet all three of these goals and more.

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2020 Sports 2019 Hospitality 94

Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 6, 2019

Event CEO focuses on business strategy, innovation and event technology and is a podcast for CEOs and Event Executives who are looking to maximize their event ROI. In her event planning podcasts Liz takes you behind the velvet rope of the event industry to engage in some candid conversations.

Event Planning 110

Event Planning Social Media Events Hospitality 110

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

To celebrate the spirit of GivingTuesday, we are highlighting four nonprofits that are dedicated to responding to event professionals in need of support, offered by Rachael Riggs. The EventWell Resilience Fund and Pledge programs — provides direct financial support to event professionals affected by the pandemic in North America and the U.K.

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Financial 2020 Hospitality Global Events 98

Event Leadership Institute

JULY 7, 2021

Key Takeaways: Recovery will be difficult because of challenges in hiring and poor perceptions of hospitality jobs. Meeting and event companies will need to continue to offer remote work and other flexible work options. Early indicators show a demand for in-person and hybrid meetings.

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Meetings Hospitality Travel 2021 57

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

The global event marketing agency Hamilton has been recognized with an EDDIE award for an exceptionally smart move in February. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. The post Hamilton Event Agency Awarded for “Pivot” to Help Save Lives appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Image Alt Text: Poet.png Gallery Slide Headline: The Poetry of Meetings Published: Vegas 1.jpg Watch the video here.

2024 52

2024 Meetings Social Media Education 52

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Think back to February, when the life of a meeting prof was relatively predictable. That made the job of meeting professionals more challenging as they had to belay the crevasse between the old world and the virtual one while maintaining the elevated experience. More : Hack Your Incentives: The Meeting in Your Attendee’luxe.

Retail 122

Retail Entertainment Global Events Hotels 122

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. The post How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist appeared first on Smart Meetings. Technology Risks.

Social Media 105

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The sustainability program is designed to assist guests and meeting planners in developing a deeper understanding of their carbon footprint while traveling. Read More: Smart Moves: Access Appoints Three Female Co-CEOs The post Smart Moves: Marriott Marquis Washington, DC Appoints Sustainability Concierge appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Sustainability 98

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Trade Shows 111

All Seated

JANUARY 4, 2021

He has worked in hospitality, venues, audio/visual, and event entertainment as well as been a part of planning teams for major conferences and trade shows internationally. He contributed to Event Manager Blog, MeetingsNet, Midwest Meetings Magazine, Smart Meetings Magazine, and multitude of print and digital industry outlets.

Trade Shows 74

Trade Shows Social Media Hospitality Entertainment 74

The MICE

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Empa, and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Built-in translation booths: cater to international and regional events. During my visits to St.

Healthcare 109

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Leading global brand experience company, Cook & Associates, delivered three major projects at this year’s Electronica event in Munich – for KEMET Electronics, Velocity Electronics and Electronic Specifier. Celebrating its centenary in 2018, KEMET Electronics has been working with Cook & Associates for the past 2 years.

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2018 Automotive Hospitality 2016 71

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From our very first conversation, I am briefing my clients on the state of the industry and the impact that is currently having on event budgets in general. Read More : How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation. Read More : How to Budget Realistically for Hybrid Meetings.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 23, 2022

Since 1937, Encore has been creating memorable event experiences that engage and transform organisations. We offer an all-in-one approach and continually look for ways to make events and meetings even better than the last one.

Hospitality 59

Hospitality Global Events Hotels Technology 59

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

With 30 years of industry experience, White is now director of sales at Teneo Hospitality Group ’s Washington, D.C., Before joining Teneo, White was director of global sales at PRA Group, a destination management company. Grisko was awarded “Best of the Best” honors by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International in 2010.

Hospitality 52

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Two of the biggest brands in the meetings and events market have signed a landmark agreement that will see Sodexo Live! is a worldwide hospitality brand, with a proven track record of enhancing the culinary experiences across sports venues, conference centres and global events. Sodexo Live! Sodexo Live!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Squeglia , CMP, independent contractor with RLC Events, will serve as immediate past chair.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. He has spent the last 30 years gaining hospitality and business management experience with Marriott International and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Tourism Hospitality Hotels 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 30, 2020

Following the tragic death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter global protests has caused the events, MICE and hospitality community to recognise we have an issue around the lack of diversity in our industry. It became clear that there wasn’t an organisation for the sector taking ownership of this issue.

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