Conferences that Work

MAY 30, 2022

So when I took a deep (masked) breath and decided to accept an invitation to design and lead a two-day meeting industry leadership summit in Puerto Rico, I decided to bring my CO 2 meter with me. Ground transportation. We held the summit in four meeting rooms with high ceilings. At SJU I saw readings between 650 – 800 ppm.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

As Shawna McKinley notes in an article for the Event Manager Blog , “Even with a good composting and recycling program at the venue, a mid-sized corporate trade show with around 5,000 attendees will still go through tons of waste.”. On a related note, try to book your event at conference centers that are well-served by public transportation.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Best Corporate Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While it’s natural for workers to want to get out of the office and enjoy the fresh air, outdoor venues are usually not the best setting for team building (with the obvious exception of scavenger hunts or other activities specifically designed to be held outside). Focus on the—hey, squirrel! But nature doesn’t always accommodate.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members. Anna Doran, sales and distribution director at Avanti West Coast, said: “We are thrilled to partner with the Meetings Industry Association.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. Venues and experiences linked with world changing corporate history and the sense of pioneer spirit await delegates.

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Attendease

MAY 30, 2024

Even with a good composting and recycling program at the venue, a mid-sized corporate trade show with around 5,000 attendees will still go through tons of waste,” shares Shawna McKinley, Events Sustainability Specialist. This includes air travel and ground transportation, the energy used by hotels and venues, catering, and more.

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Attendease

MAY 30, 2024

Even with a good composting and recycling program at the venue, a mid-sized corporate trade show with around 5,000 attendees will still go through tons of waste,” shares Shawna McKinley, Events Sustainability Specialist. This includes air travel and ground transportation, the energy used by hotels and venues, catering, and more.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

However, APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards or ASTM Green Meeting Standards (the short form) was conceptualized in order to help other event planners to understand the kind of practices that should be put to use to organize a sustainable meeting and reduce event waste. Meeting Venue. Transportation .

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EventMB

MAY 31, 2022

Simply asking the hotel or venue if they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other equivalent government regulations is far from enough, according to Evans. Compliance means the bare minimum of requirements of the law, but it doesn’t necessarily ensure an equitable experience for those at the meeting.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How many people can the venue hold? This is also a good way to motivate purchase of add-on items, such as meals, transportation, accommodation, activities, parties, and more. That means you focus on selling the tickets for your event, and contact them later to up-sell other items, such as meals, transportation, accommodation, etc.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Choose venues where this networking angle can be explored. Event Planners must create sufficient opportunities for attendees to network in face-to-face meetings. Find a venue that can accommodate your event, find some attractions - such as a dj or a local band - and plan the bar and food options that will be available.

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Attendease

APRIL 3, 2019

We’re also going to skip mostly avoidable circumstances, such as choosing the wrong venue size or underselling your event (fix it with a better marketing plan ). To a certain degree, you can limit potential problems by visiting potential venues in person before signing your contract to get a complete understanding of their parking situations.

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Event Farm

JANUARY 5, 2023

Dead spaces in venues will be reimagined to interactive areas, such as photo booths, art galleries, networking hubs, or virtual reality gaming zones. . More usage of unusual venues like rustic warehouses or historic buildings to deliver more unique and memorable events. . Don’t forget the transportation.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conveniently located with excellent transport links and full DDA compliance, it’s the perfect setting for events that inspire creativity and connection. Owned by the LGBTQIA+ community and proudly green-accredited, Underwood offers exclusive hire options across six versatile, light-filled spaces. Each space is […]

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Attendease

OCTOBER 4, 2022

With sessions, breakouts, panels, discussions, networking, and more – it can be challenging to squeeze it all in, especially when you are managing a complex event, with multiple venues, simultaneous sessions, or even speakers who are joining multiple sessions. 1- Have the event goal in mind. 4- Keep it on schedule and on time. Conclusion.

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Coterie Spark

APRIL 3, 2024

Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. One great example of how we powered through: our crew told us the freight elevator at our NYC venue was sluggish. Contact us to learn more!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Venue Reading & Venue Henley is part of the University of Reading offering a range of venues across our campuses. Venue Reading is situated just outside Reading town centre with the Whiteknights and London Road campuses in prime locations with excellent transport links.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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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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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. While some planners look for all-inclusive venues with contracted vendors on site, others prefer to find particular vendors that match their event style and message. Some of the most sought-after event vendors include: Venue managers.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 15, 2024

During the 12-hour educational marathon hosted by Meeting Professionals International on April 11—Global Meetings Industry Day—one session presenter touched on a delicate issue that surely had all the business-event planners in attendance nodding along: Yes, change is essential and inevitable.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 12, 2020

Like a sales meeting to train and motivate your sales force. Where would be the ideal location for these attendees to meet? Step 5 – Book a fitting venue and event date. First the venue. Or a customer appreciation dinner to thank your current customers and pursue repeat business. Event Income.

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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. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The demand for corporate event venues that inspire creativity, connection, and rejuvenation has never been greater. As businesses move away from traditional meeting spaces, they seek locations that foster innovation and provide a true sense of escape. million […]

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2021

Venues and Platform Budgets: Zero to Gazillions. Just as an in-person event can take place in a cornfield for free, or in the very pricey ballroom of The Ritz off Central Park, costs can vary wildly depending on your venue, and your choice of an in-person venue depends greatly on your audience. Same goes for our digital venues.

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EventMB

MAY 24, 2022

In the long term, decarbonization initiatives may lead to innovations in engagement and connection that ultimately will be easier on corporate travel and meeting budgets. The lack of actionable targets in meeting and travel programs is a result of a lack of tools for tracking emissions.

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EventMB

JUNE 21, 2022

For many meeting planners, staff shortages and supply chain issues are testing their ingenuity to the max these days. While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. It was a bit chaotic, but we pulled it off. The hotel was very grateful.”.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While there are many destinations where you can host your next business meeting or event, Irvine, California, should be at the top of your list. With nearly 190,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, beautiful weather and endless things to do , Irvine is a hub of innovation and productivity.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

Water waste, not to be confused with waste water, is a big offender at events, particularly meetings and conferences. Finally, look for venues that offer infrastructure efficiencies, like low-flow toilets and sink faucets, which can result in significant conservation. Develop a Green Transportation Strategy. Reduce Water Waste.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Future meeting environments to increase event innovation. Let the sponsors choose the environments, provide you with the technical means and meeting environments, arrange zones for interacting with customers, or even offer something on their own. . Strategic meeting management is introducing more and more organisations into their work.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Smart Meetings selected a few of the top mentions to highlight initiatives and event spaces that are working to keep the Earth clean and green. of event space, which includes 62 meeting rooms and a 58,000 sq. of meeting space and 1,054 guest rooms. The Summit totals 563,770 sq. column free and divisible ballroom space.

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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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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

Making Event Travel & Transport Greener and More Affordable. With that in mind, the future of events needs to take multiple transportation options into consideration. You really don’t need a car in Baltimore,” Finney, who also lives in the area, told Skift Meetings. Bureau of Labor Statistics recently revealed an 18.6

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Conveniently located with excellent transport links and full DDA compliance, it’s the perfect setting for events that inspire creativity and connection. Owned by the LGBTQIA+ community and proudly green-accredited, Underwood offers exclusive hire options across six versatile, light-filled spaces. Each space is […]

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PCMA Convene

JULY 29, 2022

The transportation and travel costs have prompted suppliers and planners alike to think critically about smarter ways of moving AV resources. We’re able to know where the equipment is, how long it’s going to be used, when it needs to be at the next venue,” Rissi said. I just did a meeting in Orlando in May.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

About 75 percent of respondents to a recent Meeting Professionals International survey said they were seeing increases in AV costs—and about 25 percent of them said the increases were more than 10 percent. Maggie Kearney, meeting & publications manager, International College of Surgeons–U.S. if the venue allows it, suggests Cole.

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