MeetingsNet

JUNE 12, 2023

Released on the first day of Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress in Cancun, the “Meeting Room of the Future 2023” survey report from the International Association of Conference Centers finds the 275 responding planners to be focused more heavily on “experience creation” versus before the Covid pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. One take-away for supervisors was the importance of “meeting employees where they’re at.” something magic happens.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In today’s market, meeting-planning companies are asked to do more for their clients with less. Leading a successful meetings business and running outstanding events are possible with less-than-generous funding but require a focus on the fundamentals of finances—which aren’t entirely about numbers.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Sustainability is part of the plan. You can change the boring course of any event with carefully prepared program content and a sustainability plan. . Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Sustainability strategies replace one-off programmes. Infusing events with hands-on experiences.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

As a result, meeting planners are experiencing short-staffed partners and/or less experienced personnel servicing their meetings. This doesn’t mean you cannot deliver a quality experience to your audience, but labor challenges should be addressed realistically and factored into your planning process. Sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. It is no surprise that one of the biggest changes I’ve noticed in meetings throughout the past decade is the use of technology.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Meeting Design Sustainability 75

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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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Many of the goals established come from the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

The biggest obstacle in this field is the fact that the exhibitors still pay for physical space to hold meetings and showcase their products and services. If somebody walked up to you and told you that this is the end of the conference era, make sure to tell them that nothing can the face to face meetings.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

The biggest obstacle in this field is the fact that the exhibitors still pay for physical space to hold meetings and showcase their products and services. If somebody walked up to you and told you that this is the end of the conference era, make sure to tell them that nothing can the face to face meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2017

The center, which offers 250 meeting rooms comprising 265,000 sq. of event space, is celebrating Earth Day 2017 by encouraging meeting planners to go green. the conference center has 917 guest rooms and is devoted to sustainability best practices. Planners should ask prospective meeting-site managers how water is provided.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Read More : Sustainable Hotel Certification, Explained. “As

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. The IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village will be the hub of sustainable activity. An Eco-friendly Focus.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. The IMEX-EIC People and Planet Village will be the hub of sustainable activity. An Eco-friendly Focus.

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Sustainability 2011 2023 Hospitality 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

New York-based Convene is quickly taking over the United States with a database of tech-enabled meeting spaces in major cities across the country. Billed as a flexible way for companies to meet their growing need for workspace solutions, founders Ryan Simonetti and Chris Kelley offer properties with all the bells and whistles built in.

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Meetings 2018 Hotels Sustainability 68

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. A lot of it is new meetings.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2017

Take your meeting offshore! If you’ve never considered holding a meeting aboard a cruise ship, now is the time to start. Last year, Smart Meetings covered the benefits of cruise meetings in a three-part series. Last year, Smart Meetings covered the benefits of cruise meetings in a three-part series.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The collaborative and visual nature of this approach has a profound impact on organizations, who frequently see dramatic and sustained productivity gains within a few weeks. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event or meeting planner? What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The collaborative and visual nature of this approach has a profound impact on organizations, who frequently see dramatic and sustained productivity gains within a few weeks. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event or meeting planner? What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

The collaborative and visual nature of this approach has a profound impact on organizations, who frequently see dramatic and sustained productivity gains within a few weeks. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event or meeting planner? What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

29, is International Coffee Day—an unofficial day of worship for many meeting professionals. Cause the best part of waking up is with three new coffee destinations in your meetings cup. As for the industry that most relies on the coffee industry (that’s us, meeting profs!), This Saturday, Sept. View this post on Instagram.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Five weeks out from the return of IMEX in Frankfurt , Germany, IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer is excited that after cancelling two years in a row, the program is returning strong with an emphasis on connection and sustainability. MeetGreen sustainability consultants are calculating the environmental impact in Frankfurt for first time.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. As a recent report by Nielsen has shown, sustainable companies see a big difference in growth. It’s sure to help your event stand out.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

If you’re like many corporate meeting planners, planning meetings and events may only be part of your job and you learn as you go, without formal training. But if planning meetings and events are a passion of yours and you want to become a meeting professional, there are 33 skills you need to master.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

For many organizations, using meetings procurement companies (aka, third-party planners) like HelmsBriscoe and ConferenceDirect for site selection, contracts and other meeting planning functions is crucial to executing a successful event. As an associate with HelmsBriscoe, I become part of my clients’ teams.

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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. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. Meetings Podcast. Eventful: Th e Podcast for Meeting Professionals. Meeting Minds with Charles Eide. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast. This is a bi-monthly, thirty minute podcast about all things event planning. Meetings Podcast. Turn Of Events.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 24, 2017

If you are sick and tired of your old wardrobe, pack your bags with everything you don’t want to wear and head to a hotel participating in a swap meet. It’s important to dress for success at meetings. The post Clothing Swap Meets Pop Up at Hotels and Conferences appeared first on Smart Meetings. Responsible Dressing.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Read More: Year of the Sustainable RFP Sounds like a third-party planner’s secret weapon, right? She is adamant that big tech companies aren’t going to be able to come in and build something that captures the nuances of what meeting professionals need, all the little things they have to consider every day.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2023

By recognizing brilliance, we encourage more exceptional work and normalize stepping up, innovating and taking chances,” said Marin Bright, Smart Meetings founder and CEO. “By What would a Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala be without entertainment? The post Empowering Women Take Center Stage appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

A major eye opener about what the future holds for incentive travel— and possibly the future of meetings in general—is the emergence of a new generation of employees who require more targeted approaches to engage them. The post It’s Gen Z’s Way or the Highway appeared first on Smart Meetings. Watch Smart Chat Live! Webinar On Demand.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

Carbon neutrality, sustainable design, and eco/green themes are becoming the new event fad. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry. We’re talking about actions like: organic and sustainable food sourcing. The tides are turning. Go big or go home!

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