Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. In this role, she planned their season ticket holder events. When you entered the room, you were transported to an event in the country.” We are a small but mighty team,” Horan says.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This will be achieved through seven approaches: benchmark, retune and retrofit existing buildings; expand on-site and off-site renewable energy; build ultra-low energy buildings; reduce transportation-related fuel consumption; expand and protect green and blue spaces; convert waste to energy; and reduce waste and water use.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2022

I saw the impact DMCs were having by helping with showcasing the destination and taking the pressure off of hotels in designing the in-house pieces and assisting with all those little pieces that elevate the experience (ground transportation, activities, dining, manifest, etc.).

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Transportation is a Large Component of an Event Planning Company’s Services Transportation is one of those logistical components to an overall conference or event. You see, getting all of your delegates to the meeting’s location on time is the number one goal to launch a successful conference.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Site inspections are an important part of the corporate meeting planning industry. Corporate Meeting Planning – Site Inspections – Help… So work has begun on an annual conference, a couple of years down the road, with a short list of potential cities being considered.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

More often than not, that’s convention planning services , and in particular transportation. If delegates are offered convention planning services, like an airport meet and greet and transportation, then they are entitled to an expectation of a certain standard of service. If you don’t tell them, they won’t know.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Having been on the destination management side of meeting planning, I’ve seen a definite shift in the budgets that planners and their clients are allocating for events. A Budget Can Be a Challenge With meeting planning, planners are constantly being challenged to make the next event bigger and better than the last.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2022

In addition to the executives at the convention center or hotel with whom you negotiate and execute the event—national sales reps, convention services managers, and chefs—you need to build trust with the audiovisual, destination management, and transportation companies that can make or break the experience.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Make arrangements with transport representatives to comply with the new rules, protect databases and emails with passwords, and permanently erase all customer data as soon as you stop needing it. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020. Saving on Wi-Fi costs. Engaging technology.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. If your group is taking advantage of public transportation, regularly checking for updates can help avoid surprises. What can planners do? Move it inside.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tips for doing your part at IMEX include: Walk or take public transport around Las Vegas. “It is a fun way to educate guests on how IMEX is doing on sustainability so they could take those learnings back with them,” said Riggs. Bring your reusable water bottle and keep cup. Choose climate-friendly, water-wise food.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tips for doing your part at IMEX include: Walk or take public transport around Las Vegas. “It is a fun way to educate guests on how IMEX is doing on sustainability so they could take those learnings back with them,” said Riggs. Bring your reusable water bottle and keep cup. Choose climate-friendly, water-wise food.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Transportation. Also, if you are relying on multiple limos to transport your group, it is difficult to coordinate arrival time, and the more vehicles on the street, the more congestion. This parking and transportation model was used by the Golden Globes at The Beverly Hilton.

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Planner WIre

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For event organizers, this highlights the need to ensure seamless transport logistics for attendees. Key Insights for Planners: Travel Experience Comparable to DMV Woes: A striking 60% of recent air travelers equate their air travel experience to the often tedious experience of visiting the DMV.

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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. Pricing and Value While budget is always a consideration, don’t choose a pharmaceutical meeting planning company based solely on the lowest bid. It is not for commercial purposes.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Creative wine encasings offer a more versatile range of options, often providing transportable or durable packaging. Traditional wine bottles have become a bore, now that there are a slew of creative new ways to hold the red, whites and pinks. Moringa.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

She previously worked for MGM National Harbor, where she was managing transportation operations. Christine McDaniel Christine McDaniel was appointed to the role of director of operations at Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. She has over 15 years of experience in hospitality management.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 10, 2024

It’s a question that I often ask of meeting planners. Whether or not they use meeting planning software. While I have to admit most meeting planners do use some type software to assist them with their meeting planning, you would be surprised at how many meeting planners aren’t using any specific software at all.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

The eight-lane establishment has beautiful wooden finishes and will transport your guests back to the Prohibition-era; it’s available to rent for private events of up to 400 guests for a full buy-out. Established in 1927, Los Angeles’ oldest bowling alley— Highland Park Bowl —was restored and reopened in 2016.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 10, 2017

Accessibility within the city makes for stress-free transportation. Meeting space: 584,000 sq. A work hard, play hard motto fits well in Dallas with more than 12,000 dining options, 200 golf courses and 20 entertainment districts. Dallas rated well in low traffic congestion and offers great 4G LTE coverage.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2017

If possible, choose a venue that is accessible by foot or public transportation. Whether you partner up with a popular ride-sharing app such as Uber or Lyft or coordinate your event’s own system, promoting a communal system is important. You might even encourage attendees to carpool together. Eco-Friendly Signage.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

Meeting Profs Travel: Southwest in the Crosshairs, Buttigieg Responds Southwest Pilots Union Vice President slams airline and its manager as a “cancer” on the company. Pete Buttigieg says they will be held responsible by the Department of Transportation. Airline itself responds by saying it will do better.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2017

This can be accomplished by booking meetings at hotels located near popular offsite locations or near public transportation. One of the key goals in the study is to reduce the event-hosting industry’s CO 2 footprint by 10 percent.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Velvet Chainsaw — Time Capsules, Time Machines And Evolution Of Traditional Meeting Planners . The article here has covered the essence of conference and meeting planning depicting it in two forms — time capsule and a time machine. Let’s have a look at the top 10 picks from the month of September: 1.Velvet

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

Accessibility : The venue should be close to public transportation to make things easier for the delegates. Provide vital information like the schedule of local trains and buses, how to obtain a visa, and the availability of transportation that’s around. Don’t forget to remind them of the conference motto and purpose.

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Master the Event

JANUARY 9, 2024

Planning an event , conference or meeting can be a hectic and demanding experience. Security, transportation, meeting space, oh my. Monthly you can find not only our experts opinions but advice and suggestions that can really be put to use when planning any kind of event. Meeting new people.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 17, 2017

The city boasts of the world’s best public transportation system to get people from destination to destination. Paris proposes that all Olympic action take place in two zones—central Paris with its historical backdrop and metropolitan Paris. There are 90,000 hotel rooms within roughly six miles of these two areas.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

Fewer options, no time — With an impromptu conference or meeting planned by event professionals, it gets difficult to book one of the best venues because of highly unlikely availability. . . Although event planners enjoy a little change and challenges, short lead times can prove to be quite intense for them.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2017

The expert cast members lend a hand in transporting groups of up to 10 guests to the parks and securing them seats on their favorite rides. The post 5 Ways Disney World Can Be a Meeting Planner’s Paradise appeared first on Smart Meetings. Take a V.I.P

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

A lot of traditional DMC’s migrated their services and began offering online searches to help these meeting and event planners. Event Planning Online Has Changed the Way the Industry Sources Suppliers When I first started in the meeting planning business I was with a full-service destination management company.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. So it’s very important in the planning stages that each and every small item is addressed. Look for Substance in a Conference Planning Guide. Are they free?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. When a city is preparing to host a sporting event, they invest in improving their infrastructure, building and renovating hotels and expanding their public transportation routes.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

Transportation and Lodging. – Will there be patrol around the perimeter of the venue? – Are the hired personnel from a reputable organization with training on how to confront an unruly individual or crowd? If your attendees come from farther out, are there nearby hotels?

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

There are some softwares available that can help you plan your entire conference, every little detail, from a to z. It`s almost like meeting planning for dummies. They (figuratively) take you by the hand and walk you through planning your event step by step, ensuring no details or deadlines are left unattended.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. I am one of the lucky ones that have been able to plan events, meetings and conferences for many years and make a living at it too. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Over the last couple of decades the event, conference,meeting planning industry has exploded. In every major city (and smaller ones) there are hundreds, if not thousands, of companies that specialize in event planning. They do airport meet and greets, oversee the transportation, cover registration desks and so much more.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The third dividend is to those serving throughout your meeting, from arrival at the airport, to the hotel/resort, through departure—people working for the bell staff, housekeeping, culinary talent, banquet set-up, A/V support, transportation, decor, etc.

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