Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Sir Chris Bryant MP, the Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, will open next week’s Global Policy Forum on behalf of The Business of Events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. Should you remove the event from the agenda?

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

billion value of the sector and its pivotal role in supporting local economies, driving business tourism, and creating jobs across the country. billion contribution to the UK economy but also help drive growth in sectors such as tourism, hospitality, and creative industries. This breadth and depth not only fuel the industrys 61.6

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). More Meetings. Read More : WTTC Survey Assesses Cities’ Sustainable Tourism Growth.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Romie Dr. Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts. Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry. Smart Meetings was also privileged to be a judge for IACC Americas Innovations Workshop.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

They discussed their perspectives on the evolution of tourism, including: Guests, including meeting attendees, are expecting more out of their vacation experiences. In a special fireside chat, Tisch brought New York City Mayor Eric Adams onstage to talk about the importance of tourism and travel in the city.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

With a deeper desire to understand the economic impact of the travel and tourism industry comes more of an appetite for partnership. The post Business Event Profs Are Better Together appeared first on Smart Meetings. The days of the “copy and paste” RFP have passed, and the “RFP of the Future” is upon us.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2022

Meeting profs are driven by a desire to create a memorable experience for their attendees. With the return of in-person events and new technologies developed for hybrid and remote platforms, meeting professionals have more opportunities than ever to engage and excite attendees. Use a Consistent Theme. Focused Hospitality .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

How the meetings industry is celebrating #GMID2023 Destinations across the United States are showing just how much #meetingsmatter. This year marks the sixth annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), hosted by U.S. It’s so vital that it’s worth celebrating, read below see ways meeting profs are doing just that.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 30, 2021

Top meeting professionals and dignitaries met this week at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Loudoun County, Virginia, to celebrate the return to business at Smart Meetings’ first face-to-face event of 2021, Mid-Atlantic Experience. In 2019 alone, meetings brought in $17 million in revenue to the area. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. As a meeting planner, if you plan a beach cleanup CSR activity, don’t serve plastic water bottles at the luncheon. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“Expo 2020 Dubai is an investment in a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy that will spur broader economic impact in key sectors—including construction, transport, storage, communications, travel, tourism, hospitality and business services—in the UAE, the wider region and beyond,” Nagdev said. Lessons for Meeting Professionals.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. Building new meetings infrastructure has long lead times, too. million people.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

At several points of the day a long line could be seen stretched across the aisle with meeting professionals eager to have their headshot taken. In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

Choose Speakers Wisely. The post The 1 Big Idea Worth Stealing from Day 4 of PCMA Convening Leaders appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh was the exclamation point on the message that business event strategists can and should be a force for good in the world. “No

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Thanks to all the vendors, sponsors, student volunteers & speakers.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The right speaker can put listeners in their shoes as they share their first-hand experiences of starting a company, overcoming a life-threatening disease or climbing a mountain. The winners of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s annual video competition are examples of compelling storytelling at its finest. Show the story.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days. billion in 2024, surpassing 2019 values.

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The MICE

MARCH 27, 2025

To bring this strategy to life,embedding the associations member meeting within a creative and dynamic event format requires thoughtful planning. The focus was on addressing current tourism challenges and providing targeted training for participants. AER aimed to strengthen the industry and create an inspiring event for its members.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

When a special events manager position opened up at FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, Sosa jumped at the chance to return to her alma mater. Sosa says the hospitality school brings the industry in to meet the students where they are, offering an invaluable impact to their career development. “I

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Cvent’s annual hospitality conference brings together professionals from the hospitality, meeting, and event industries that are interested in engaging with the latest in hospitality technology. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Inspiring and taking a fresh perspective were top of the agenda at the Meetings Industry Association’s (mia) first miaSummit last week. Opening the event with a virtual welcome address, Tourism Minister Sir John Whittingdale congratulated the mia for its ongoing counsel to government.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Reuniting, energising and inspiring the business meetings and events sector will be high on the agenda next month, at the Meetings Industry Association’s first miaSummit. She added: “We hope that the miaSummit will enable delegates to take that all-important time to ‘pause’ from the day job.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

Henry, president of NCBMP, speak during a session of NCBMP’s Be Inspired Speaker Series: A Night at the Museum. COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Henry and vice president Nicholas I.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

IBTM World 2023 , which returns to Fira, Barcelona from November 28 to 30 has announced Julius Solaris and Christine Renaud as its final keynote speakers, bringing innovation to the fore of its dynamic conference programme. Commenting on the session, Julius said: “We live in an era where the concept of meeting has never been more fluid.

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