Virtual Meetings

The topic of Virtual Meetings is sizzling! Meeting professionals play a vital role in orchestrating the details. You will be hearing more about this component and how it is changing the way we meet.

Even the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association has experienced impressive results by adding a virtual component to their first hybrid event.

Industry: Association

Location: McLean, VA

September 2011Results -

Digital Extension:

• 279 Registrants

• 228 Attendees

• 82% Attendance Rate

• 818 Unique Views of Live Session Content

• 97% enjoyed participating in HSMAI’s MEET On first digital extension

• 59% of digiatl attendees are more inclined to attend HSMAI’s MEET in person the next year

Here are several other articles you may find interesting. A2Z Meetings & Events would enjoy putting all the details together when you decide to incorporate this technology.

 

Hybrid Meeting Strategies and The Conference Center

http://i-meet.com/public/blog/Blog_Kevin_Iwamoto_1851.aspx

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 7 ~ Results September 7

This exquisite venue is elegant and very memorable.

Venue 6 ~ The Longboat Key Club and Resort

Recognized among the top 1% of group meeting venues in the U.S. by Successful Meetings Magazine, our Fourth consecutive Pinnacle Award, The Longboat Key Club and Resort offers flexible meeting space for executive retreats and small groups ranging in size from 10 ~ 150 attendees. What makes our AAA Four Diamond Florida Resort the perfect place? Some say it’s because Golf Digest names us one of the ”Best Places to Play” or because the USTA gave us and “Outstanding Facilities Award” for our new Tennis Gardens. Others insist it’s our luxurious 9000 square foot Island House Spa, our six unique restaurants and our exclusive private white sand beach. All 218 suites are newly renovated with private balconies offering spectacular views of the beach, bay and golf course. So when planning a meeting, you just need to remember ~ it’s all here. And it’s all yours.

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 6 ~ Results August 19

Perhaps you are seeing a pattern in many of these wonderful hotels. Superb accommodations, unique meeting space and and stunning location ... I was here last week! Can you Name that Hotel ~ Venue 6?

Don CeSar on St. Pete Beach, FL

Venue 5 in Name that Hotel was the historic Pink Palace rich with history and warm hospitality.  

Situated on 7 miles of powdery white beachfront, the legendary Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel offers pampering spa treatments, 2 pools, 3 award winning restaurants and lounges, 40,000 sq/ft of  indoor/outdoor meeting space and Camp CeSar for the younger guests ages 4-12.  Florida s  Pink Palace  is a radiant reminder of what it means to escape the ordinary!

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 5 ~ Results July15

Entertain your guests with magical sunsets, sparkling  water and sugar sand beaches. World class elegance ... one of a kind ... truly special!

Name That Hotel ~ Venue 4 ~ DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore

DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore is among the largest hotels in Tampa offering over 16,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space including 14 meeting rooms and a 9,100 sq ft ballroom.   We’re a favorite for event planners, as all function space is located on the first level, providing a great flow for events and convenient load in.  Our function space includes a permanent registration counter with lockable office/storage, spacious pre-function areas and our ballroom includes a permanent, recessed stage.  Attendees enjoy great savings with complimentary airport shuttle service, complimentary parking and other great amenities such as our 24 hour business center, outdoor pool and 24 hour fitness center.  489 contemporary guest rooms and 17 luxurious suites include flat panel HDTV’s, Sweet Dreams by DoubleTree bedding and most rooms offer a balcony.  At DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa Airport-Westshore, the little things mean everything!
Tune in Monday for Venue 5!