IMG

JANUARY 16, 2024

Bringing the Future to Your Events (Technology): More Than Just Virtual Meetings Now, let’s talk tech. But let’s think beyond virtual meetings. Sustainable events are like the Prius of the event world – eco-friendly, efficient, and leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

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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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2020 2019 Negotiating Technology 219

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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2019 Meetings Hotels Venues 167

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Pick your battles.

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Meetings Trade Shows Contracts Sustainability 98

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2019

In a Smart Meetings exclusive webinar , Catherine Chaulet, president of Global DMC Partners, shared eight safety tips for your next intercontinental meeting. Whether you are planning a domestic or international meeting, attendee security is the top priority. Negotiate Carefully. Put Safety First.

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Meetings Negotiating Travel Contracts 85

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury hotel sales director, youve seen how increasingly sophisticated meeting planners are becoming in their venue selection. Takeaway Tip: Suppliers who embrace these trends and market them effectively in their RFPs, proposals, and promotional materials will stand out as trusted partners for meeting planners.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely, our call for speakers is seeking fresh voices to educate and spark new ideas for meetings and conventions.

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Education Meeting Planning Food and Beverage Meetings 79

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

And amid it all, sustainability watchdogs are championing corporate policies that are focused on monitoring their organizations’ overall business travel emissions. A number of organizations, event properties and venues are using sustainability campaigns and air emissions tools to help track and offset activities.

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2024 Travel Trade Shows 2023 129

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. But the phone-tag negotiations moved at the speed of molasses. A SUSTAINABLE MODEL. his building. He called it Bizly. “It

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Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. Hotels, CVBs, and destinations looking to attract more group business, need to understand the top pain points of meeting planners.

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Meetings Sustainability Contracts Tech 52

Attendease

APRIL 4, 2024

In this post, we’ll explore how to thoughtfully and sustainably expand your events. Use these insights to modify programming, activities, and logistics to better meet your attendees’ shifting needs. Negotiate ongoing partnerships with venues and vendors to secure bulk discounts.

Event Management 195

Event Management Management Sustainability Corporate Events 195

SpotMe Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Strategic meetings management is a concept that’s over 20 years old but has recently taken on a new form. The meetings and events industry has evolved, and planners now have a seat at the omnichannel table, where data-driven insights and attendee experiences are top of mind. The time for strategic meetings management is now.

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Management Meetings Risk Management Technology 130

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. See “Glasgow’s Sustainable Head Start” at the end of this story.) “We

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Negotiating Sustainability 2030 Government 98

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The UK’s meetings industry is looking towards 2019 with optimism following a successful summer and an uplift in enquiries for the year ahead. The figures continue the growing trend for meetings with the overall number up 25% over the last two years.

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2019 Meetings 2017 2015 77

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

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Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 95

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A 7-Step Process A true process will go beyond RFP sourcing and site selection, contracting and negotiations. Read More : Year of the Sustainable RFP Let me connect the dots for you.

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Conference Site Selections Negotiating Contracts 98

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 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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Insurance 2024 Financial Negotiating 97

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

6 tips for budget-friendly, memorable rewards programs that are easy on the meeting prof Smart Meetings Vice President JT Long sat down with Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, to discuss some key elements of planning a smooth and successful incentive trip.

Food and Beverage 95

Food and Beverage Negotiating Contracts Meetings 95

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

by Stephen Fearnley, General Manager at Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa As the General Manager at Billesley Manor Hotel and Spa, I have seen first-hand the transformative power of sustainability within the hospitality industry. Revamp culinary offerings Prioritise sustainability in your menu. It’s a mindset.

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Sustainability Hotels Negotiating Transportation 59

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort directors share their trends and wishes for 2025 Technology will remain pivotal, not just for operations but for creating immersive experiences, says Louisa Watson, Marketing Director & Sustainability Lead. Marketing efforts will need to emphasise genuine sustainability practices.

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2025 Technology Sustainability Financial 103

Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2022

Hertz, one of the leading rental car companies, sold nearly half of its stock to repay creditors, and is having a tough time meeting the sudden spike in demand as a computer chip shortage is slowing down the manufacturing of new cars. The launch of this feature comes on the heels of Hertz making a $4.2

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Transportation Travel 2022 Sustainability 97

Attendease

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

When building out a corporate events program, several critical factors must be considered to ensure the organization’s long-term success and sustainability. This is best done by scheduling a planning meeting with company leadership and other key stakeholders for the event. Build in buffer time for inevitable delays.

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Corporate Events Food and Beverage Social Media Event Management 195

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” This helps balance the hesitation on the clients’ part for meetings that are farther ahead, but it means the team has to be ready to commit quickly. This article appears in the January/February 2023 issue.

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Contracts Negotiating Food and Beverage 2023 98

Planning Pod

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

By addressing your business’s pain points, you can enhance performance, increase profitability, and better meet the needs of your clients. Conversely, if you see an increase in costs, analyze your expenses to identify areas where you can cut back or negotiate better deals with suppliers.

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Negotiating Sustainability Marketing 88

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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Ecommerce Hospitality Hotels Site Selections 106

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. In fact, Best finds this to be “a triple threat,” noting the increasing number of in-person meetings, higher costs to host and feed guests, and expected annual hikes for speaking fees. With the U.S.

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Cvent , a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, published the latest instalment of the Cvent Travel Managers Report: Europe Edition , which provides in-depth insights into current corporate travel trends and activity. Travel managers also source for meetings and events. · About the Study.

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Travel 2019 2022 Management 110

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

The wait is almost over – The Meetings Show 2024 kicks off at ExCeL London next week, and final preparations are in full swing for what promises to be THE must-attend event for #eventprofs this summer. Other meetings industry professionals are welcome to attend by purchasing a non-buyer visitor ticket.

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2024 Meetings Sustainability Education 59

SmartMeetings

MAY 30, 2023

After all, it’s a two-way street with you and your supplier-partners, and it works best when the parties involved share the responsibility of making meetings work. As meeting professionals, there are a million moments of truth involved in your many roles, from initial conception of your events to paying the final invoices.

Contracts 98

Contracts Negotiating 2023 Sustainability 98

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 29, 2022

Though, as the premier, global sustainability event, in which environmental issues were discussed on the world stage, the carbon credentials of the event itself were somewhat questionable. Large-scale political events like COP, where sensitive negotiations must be concluded, will always need an in-person element. Environmental Impact.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Though, as the premier, global sustainability event, in which environmental issues were discussed on the world stage, the carbon credentials of the event itself were somewhat questionable. Large-scale political events like COP, where sensitive negotiations must be concluded, will always need an in-person element. Environmental Impact.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Negotiating 2021 2019 52

Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

She started in mobile tours with Chobani more than 12 years ago, driving an F-350 with a 26-foot trailer around the country, and learned from the ground up everything from negotiating contracts to developing event partnerships and executing programs. At Oatly, sustainability is a big part of our mission. We don’t want to produce waste.

Trade Shows 105

Trade Shows Negotiating Contracts Hotels 105

SpotMe Blog

MAY 31, 2023

Congresses, medical standalones, cycle meetings, speaker training, town halls – the possibilities for in-person events are endless in the pharmaceutical industry. Casual conversations, chance meetings, and unplanned activities expose you to new ideas and help you stumble upon valuable discoveries. Get more people to attend your events.

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2023 Technology Event Apps Social Media 130

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2020

“Our attendees are cancer nurses,” said Jen Krause, the Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) director of national conferences and meetings. Karen Bradley Burnett, CEM, senior director of conference and meetings for the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), reports similar struggles among her membership. They work long hours.

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