Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

It reopened as a venue and hotel in 1985, and has remained a mainstay of downtown St. Events and being a venue help make that more welcoming and open. ” The post Train Stations Blend History and Art to Make Unique Events Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings. Louis ever since.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

This isn’t to place blame at anyone’s feet; with the already chaotic nature of event planning—absent these four potentialities—it’s easy just to push these into the background, as there are simply more pressing matters at hand. And this goes beyond meeting planning. Make it part of the planning process.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Step 1: Understand your Venue Marketing Discoverability Influence. Times, they be a changin’. And really, who doesn’t like thinking about pie?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Green Miami Hotels and Venues Greater Miami boasts a number of LEED-certified healthy, efficient and cost-saving hotels. The renovated venue sees “fins” along the perimeter of the building to keep the interior cool and reduce energy consumption. They don’t have the time or resources, so they’re looking to the vendor to do it for them.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If attendees and staff follow precautions, traveling to and from meetings is not as high-risk as the following activities. As described below, very few hotels (and venues) seem to have implemented ASHRAE’S building readiness standards for air quality in their properties. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2025

Take a moment to appreciate a sunrise on your way to the venue. Celebrate Small Wins In the fast-paced world of meeting planning, we often move straight from one task to the next without pausing to celebrate. Find Joy in the Simple Things Its easy to get caught up in the chaos of logistics, timelines and demands.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. He has 20 years of experience in a variety of venues, including hotels and convention centers. The post Win at Negotiating AV Services with Hotels appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. Most modern venues offer outdoor terrace spaces attached to indoor meeting rooms or use meeting spaces that have windows overlooking nature. My current venue, for example, is next to more than 50 forested acres with walking paths.

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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

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. after being named No.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2017

Here are five of the main benefits of holding meetings at unique venues. Memorable meetings: Attendees are more likely to remember a meeting if they are fascinated by where it was held. Up your planning game: It’s not always easy to hold your event at an alternative venue. Venue Ideas . Movie theater.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah. Giveback programs are very important to clients.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

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. Seek venues that have embraced mobile check in, online ordering and other technologies, and where the staff-to-guest ratio remains high. Sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Small meeting planners must reach out to the property for a customized approach so that meeting goals can still be achieved while managing costs. Is it helpful to hold a small meeting in a larger venue that may have more resources? . Resources to support larger venues would be primarily driven by significant business.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Event professionals engaging AMEX M&E will have access to venue sourcing from Cvent and Lanyon, online registration from Cvent and Splash, and mobile app software from DoubleDutch, Attendify, GoEngage and EventsMobileApp—plus experts who can help choose the right solutions and integrate the flow of information.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Although you may have worked in that city or at that venue just a few years ago, things may have changed and gone from fabulous to funky (and not in a good way). Site inspections are an important part of the corporate meeting planning industry. Corporate Meeting Planning – A Big Round of Applause for Site Inspections!

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Read More : Seeking Sustainable Venues One of the most progressive ideas was the call to action for management to set an example of “normalizing well-being.” A n opening medley by The Water Coolers reminded the assembled that they are not alone.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2022

Planners who are also lovers of the Jurassic franchise will want to see the newest installation, Jurassic World: Dominion, then consider planning a dino-centric meeting at these paleontology-focused venues around the country. Read More : Need an Event Venue That Wows? These 7 Will Blow Your Group Away.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

With the extreme advancement of tech capabilities, planners are finding more unique ways to incorporate tech into their meetings, from augmented reality maps of a venue to chatbots to assist with customer service or to customize the event experience per attendee.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

It’s now easier than ever to shop around for exactly the right venue, with exactly the right price point, on the dates that you need. With more and more companies embracing a remote work culture , the logistics of planning corporate retreats have become that much more challenging. The Fastest Way to Bring Remote Teams Together.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Many organizations want to host conferences at expensive venues but do not want to pay the price or are unaware of how expensive hotel venues and banquet food are,” Pappas said. On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2017

Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. Fire pits, a wooden boardwalk and 500-person capacity make the outdoor venue a summertime delight. The venue can fit up to 200 standing or seated. The post 8 Dreamy Summer Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2018

On the east side, a 200,000-square-foot, multipurpose venue will be constructed. Guests can step from Convention Way through a grand entrance into an 80,000-square-foot ballroom, located on the west side of the North/South Building. This column-free space promises to be flexible and divisible. It will accommodate up to 20,000 guests. “As

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2019

Each year, the meeting industry’s premier awards program salutes outstanding properties, venues and destinations in multiple esteemed categories. Do you have a favorite property, venue or destination that helped make your event a smashing success?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 26, 2017

If you’re interested in throwing a bash in a patriotic locale, Smart Meetings has hand-picked star spangled venues to consider from “sea to shining sea.”. Take a crack at planning an event in the City of Brotherly Love. The venue can be configured to meet your needs for anywhere from 10 to 200 to 300 or more guests.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

When you’re on site for an event, you never know what might happen, because despite months and months of meetings, plans and timelines, some unknown thing will inevitably pop up that you didn’t even dream you needed to prepare for. Depending on the venue, whether you’re inside or outside, it never hurts to have your own extension cord.

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Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Our curated and complimentary directory of services, venues and vendors supporting the event and meeting planning industry is now open for business. Eventinterface MARKET launched, featuring a diverse list of resources for Meeting and Event Planners. Eventinterface MARKET is live. ABOUT EVENTINTERFACE.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 31, 2018

On this episode of Event TALK, I am speaking with John Di Lemme, high-end marketing consultant, strategic business coach and international speaker about extreme customer service, and how this applies to service provided by meeting and event professionals. How to audit customer service behaviors.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 12, 2017

The organization was not in a position to refund sponsorship funds, but we worked with the sponsor on a compromise that ended up costing the organization an extra $25,000 at the venue. With a bit of planning knowledge this could have been prevented. Workshops include worksheets and tools that can be implemented immediately.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Large venues and events tend to generate an unnecessarily large amount of waste in a short period of time. 5 Tips to Greenify Your Next Meeting. Plan your event out well in advance so that you have time to incorporate environmental considerations. This is not only expensive but also harmful to the environment. Food service.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. If you want to keep your meeting at a bit of a dryer and more conventional venue, many hotels host “dive in” movies. Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week is upon us.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2022

Planners have more on their plate than ever before and venues are challenged with staffing and bandwidth to execute events to the expectations and standards we’ve always held for our industry, which is where your DMC comes in. I, personally, looked long and hard at many options.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Plus, its central location near 20,000 hotel rooms and major attractions means less fuel and logistical energy burned because no one will have to be bused to the off-site venue. The post Sneak Peek: Opening of Moscone Expansion in SF appeared first on Smart Meetings. Even the hand soap in the restrooms is environmentally friendly.

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