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Will Constant Mask Wearing Save the Meetings Industry?

SmartMeetings

The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Bird Flu broke out in 1997, followed by SARS in 2003 and Swine Flu in 2009. You get the picture. Vastly different from today.

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Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More

Smart Meetings

He began working with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica as travel sales industry coordinator. Hanna previously worked at Marriott IndyPlace in Indianapolis, where she worked as market director of catering sales. Before this L.A.

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Convene’s 27th Annual Meetings Market Survey

PCMA Convene

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. In November, the economic recovery since the 2007–2009 recession was in its eighth year, and “showing little signs of fatigue,” according to Reuters. and those that travel to international markets. 2012 Registration.

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Smart Moves in Vail, Niagara Falls and More

Smart Meetings

Valley Forge Casino Resort , a gaming and entertainment resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, welcomed Bailey as vice president of marketing. Bringing 18 years of entertainment and hospitality experience, Bailey enters the new role after serving as vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Ben Fairchild. Charles-St.

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A Guide to Serving F&B on the Exhibit Floor

PCMA Convene

From the threat of tipsy attendees, to wrappers and discarded plates cluttering booths, serving food and drink samples on the exhibition floor can be tricky business. He found this out a few years ago while managing a meeting of the American Wholesale Marketers Association. “I NO TOPPING OFF.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Pharma meeting planners are experts in social media marketing, email campaigns, media partnerships, and more to maximize HCP attendance and participation. ITA Group designs events that meaningfully connect with attendees.

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Destination spotlight Bern, Switzerland: Site visit from 28–30 August 2020 for Event Planners Talk e-conference

The MICE

The SCIB has a presence in 14 markets. Between 2009–2011, the property was completely refurbished and reopened in 2011. It is a MICE-oriented property in the city portfolio, and the renovation allowed the hotel to position itself in a clever way in the Bernese market. There’s a reduction of food waste that we are engaged in.

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