Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events. of meeting space. of event space and a permanent art collection. The $241 million project was first proposed in 2011, designed in 2014, approved in December 2016 and finally broke ground July 19.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2017

The meetings and events industry isn’t all business. In celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 6, Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) compiled 10 incentive travel facts to help planners orchestrate their next incentive excursion. Since fall 2014, the average per-person spend has risen 5 percent annually.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

Mirror mirror on the wall who is the fairest of them all @wackybooth #magicmirror #photobooth #photoboothfun #events #party #funtimes. Top brands including NBC, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Fox Sports and Visa have enlisted TapSnap photo booths for their events. regram from @mattsland at the #TOloveChicago event… I HAD A BLAST!

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Eventinterface

MARCH 27, 2017

Meeting professionals always ask what sets Eventinterface apart from other meeting and event planning software solutions. First and foremost, Eventinterface has been created by meeting planners for planners. Meeting professionals now have a multitude of choices. plus $0.99 per ticket sold.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2017

This week, we’re announcing the marquee event that honors these exceptional women: Smart Woman Summit. The summit is a very special opportunity for women in the meeting-planning industry to unite for an empowering event. It’s no coincidence that the event comes on the heels of Equal Pay Day, April 14.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. A post shared by Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (@goldennuggetlv) on Jul 8, 2014 at 2:57pm PDT. Give your event the Midas Touch at Golden Nugget. Golden Nugget—Las Vegas, Nevada.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Photo Credit: MPI. Photo Credit: Edlen.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

She previously served as task force director of events, sales and marketing for Benchmark. She is also a Dale Carnegie graduate, and the recipient of numerous awards of excellence, including Manager of the Year, BOMA Chairman’s Award, JD Powers Team Leader Technology Award, and Outstanding Executive Meeting Manager Award.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. It was the first time since 2014 that the economy had experienced a growth of 3 percent or more for two straight quarters. Thinking ahead — The average booking window for large meetings is 2.2

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

He’ll oversee business development, train and mentor the sales team and assist with creating and developing revenue plans. He relocated to the San Diego property in 2014 as sales manager. Engstrom spent time in event marketing for Bolthouse Productions/SBE as well. Photo Credit: PRNewsfoto/Davidson Hotels & Resorts.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Five days later, The Golden Globe Awards followed in Beverly Hills, California, and the ceremonies will keep on coming, leaving event planners and hotels mighty busy straight out of the gate. Staging an awards gala requires substantial planning, and in many ways it is similar to planning a meeting or an event.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Get neck-deep in valuable events industry resources. We've combed the internet for the best blogs on event trends, agencies, associations, marketing campaigns, experiential activations and more. Event Trends & News Blogs. Endless Events. Event Manager Blog. Plus they always have a fun, new take on event ideas.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Cities that devote funds and square footage to building, maintaining and expanding state-of-the-art meeting facilities reap rewards in the form of increased meetings and conventions bookings, room night sales and visitor spending. “During that period,] events in our facility generated $1.1 Despite the presence of the 2.6

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Yuhi joined Edlen in 2014 with five years of hospitality experience. She quickly moved into the role of event manager, then senior event manager before her promotion to assistant general manager. Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2016

The DMAI Hall of Fame award was created in 2014 to honor individuals who have changed the future of destination marketing for the better, made significant contributions to the advancement of the industry and shaped travel marketing. I look forward to celebrating these true leaders even beyond the DMAI Annual Convention.”.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

Matthew Marcial, CAE, CMP – Vice President of Education & Events. Marcial previously served as MPI’s Senior Director of Events and has been with the association since 2014. He now has oversight of MPI’s global events portfolio and the MPI Academy educational products, experiences and professional certificate programs.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 23, 2017

Michael Tiseo Marriott Marquis Chicago welcomed Michael Tiseo to the Windy City as the director of event management. The new hotel, which is scheduled to open next month, will have more than 90,000-square-feet of meeting space. Most recently, she served as general manager of the Northern Mid America Sales Office.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

“I definitely think that sometimes we don’t trust the interns,” said Liz King, CEO of Liz King Events as well as the techsytalk event-technology platform. “So So many people hire interns and then let them stand around at an event. In 2014, the U.S. So the interns should learn how you negotiate that type of situation.”.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

The Special Event Company, a North Carolina-based event and meeting management company, named John Kurtzweil chief financial officer. In 2014 and 2015 he received the Four Diamond Award and was nominated for the Marriott International Rising Star Award. John Kurtzweil.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. HOLLY LAMMERT. The people!

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2017

Visualize looking up at the dark night sky and seeing your event or brand logo bursting in color. Now imagine looking at the expression of awe on the faces of your event’s attendees. Incorporating fireworks into a meeting can be impactful, but there are several boxes to check before pressing start. Inclement Weather.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In 2014, Maritz Global Events became the first meetings and events company to sign ECPAT-USA’s Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct (The Code), which formalized the company’s commitment to help stop human trafficking and raise awareness of the role the meetings industry can play in ending these human-rights violations. .

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Nichols’ pioneering writing in the field — she edited the first version of Professional Meeting Management , published in 1985 — turned her into a teacher, she said. She was invited to speak at industry events, where she met a number of planners who were new to the profession. The More Things Change. “It From Old Boys to Young Women.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In 2014, Maritz Global Events became the first meetings and events company to sign ECPAT-USA’s Tourism Child-Protection Code of Conduct (The Code), which formalized the company’s commitment to help stop human trafficking and raise awareness of the role the meetings industry can play in ending these human-rights violations. .

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. Where else will 35,000 fascinating creatures in nearly 200 exhibits welcome your event? 831-648-4916 | Contact: Christine Russo Robertson | National Sales Manager Events. of indoor and outdoor event space.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Remarkably, some metrics in 15 key areas have held steady during the past decade — for example, meetings and conventions have consistently contributed to around one-third of their organizations’ total annual revenues — regardless of the economy. 28 percent expect to plan more meetings in 2017; only 3 percent expect to plan fewer meetings.

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