Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

I am proud of my colleagues in the hospitality industry—even my otherwise competitors—who remain committed to rebuilding and sustaining the jewel that is our beloved city. We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For meeting professionals tasked with answering questions about the security concerns when sourcing a city such as Portland, Mayor Ted Wheeler has answers. Next-level Meeting Venues. of meeting space across a total of 33 meeting rooms, boasting the 14,144-square-foot Oregon Ballroom—expanding the options of hosting east of the river.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

He previously served as GES executive vice president since 2011 and in various global leadership roles since 2004. Dunn joined the CVB in 2004 and has since led efforts to enhance business with the national multicultural meetings market. Jason Popp has been promoted to president of GES EMEA. Jason Dunn. Dan Douglas.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2021

In fact, research from Ipsos Retail Performance tracked the surge in vegans from 2004 — a period of “obscurity” when just 290,000 Americans considered themselves vegan — to 2019 when 9.7 The Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) is a registered trademark of the Events Industry Council. Mark Banahan. What’s behind this change?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Smart Meetings asked Michael Smith, general manager of Hyatt Regency New Orleans and 2019 Supplier of the Year for his secrets to effective change-making. “We Related : New Orleans: A Meeting Planner’s Dream. District of Columbia Taxi Cab Commission – Commissioner, 2001-2004. Michael Smith. Board and Committee Memberships.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. Exhibition Place is a premier green venue, recognized with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

A version of this post first appeared on Meetings & Conventions online: Urgent Wakeup Call: Mass Shootings and the Meetings Industry . See Can We Keep Guns Out Of Meetings? ). The same can be said of incorporating sustainability and inclusiveness practices. Sign The Petition. We have a voice when we want to use it.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Started in 2004, UCCN now totals 180 cities in 72 countries in seven fields — Crafts & Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Music, and Media Arts. Cities must go through a lengthy application process to show how they nurture their specific field in a way that evolves and sustains it. cities, can have a similar effect.

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Canadian Special Events

MARCH 15, 2023

TORONTO, March 15, 2023 – Exhibition Place has signed the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, joining a global movement of businesses committed to creating a sustainable future for the tourism industry. “We greatly value having a venue partner like Exhibition Place, which boasts a longstanding dedication to sustainable practices.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Plan with confidence Toronto is more than a meeting place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. The center is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

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MPI

AUGUST 24, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022

Meeting in Toronto puts you at the innovative and cultural heart of Canada.No Sustainability is a top priority for Toronto’s convention centres, venues and meeting spaces. of exhibit space, 77 meeting rooms, multi-purpose ballrooms, and a fully equipped theatre. other destination has Toronto’s unique DNA.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Plan with confidence Toronto Is More Than a Meeting Place Toronto is North America’s fourth most populous city, making it Canada’s largest and most visited destination. The center is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

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Canadian Special Events

AUGUST 11, 2023

Exhibition Place , Canada’s premier destination for conventions, exhibitions, events and entertainment, will return to the 2023 Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) and launch its immersive Virtual Reality (VR) Tour of the Beanfield Center. To learn more about Beanfield Centre’s offerings, visit: explace.on.ca/venue/beanfield-centre.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JUNE 6, 2018

As with any career, setting competitive, but sustainable prices is not an easy task. At the time being, this was practical and sustainable based on the startup costs, my area, and my experience. In fact, in 2004, I started my event planning business from my kitchen table with less than $500. Click here to learn more.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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