Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman joined Boulder CVB in 2014 as operations and financial manager, her most recent position. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at an AMResorts property in the Dominican Republic.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality 2014 Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman joined Boulder CVB in 2014 as operations and financial manager, her most recent position. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at an AMResorts property in the Dominican Republic.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality 2014 Hotels 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2022

Heu is now area director of food and beverage for Highgate Hotels Hawaii. Smith has also been assistant general manager and director of food and beverage at The Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, Massachusetts, and director of service at The Hammond Kitchen and Craft Bar in Camas, Washington, her most recent position.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2004 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . of meeting and event space and has undergone renovations to add modern amenities to the classic aesthetic. It features 130,000 sq.

Venues 147

Venues 2014 Hotels Food and Beverage 147

PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

In 2014, venture capitalist Ron Shah was deep into a month of internal meetings when the pipes burst in. He worked the phones in a rush, trying to clinch local hotel meeting rooms on short notice. Surely, he thought, there must be a less aggravating way to book small meetings. Bizly in action. his building.

Meetings 97

Meetings 2014 Food and Beverage Contracts 97

Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

Bringing 30 years of hotel and food and beverage management, Roy most recently served as Hilton Boston Logan Airport’s general manager. He is also presently diversity, equity and inclusion chair for Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Global. Most recently, Flint was general manager of The St. Regis Beijing.

Food and Beverage 130

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels 2008 130

Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Grassroots Appeal.

Meetings 81

Meetings Food and Beverage Trade Shows 2014 81

Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2022

Meet the Person Behind the Magic. Hanapin Marketing first started using EventMobi’s Event App technology in 2014 after experiencing how it worked at another event. Hanapin Marketing is a leading US-based advertising agency. Why Hanapin Invested in an Event App. ” — Attendee Feedback.

Marketing 195

Marketing Event Apps Advertising Speakers 195

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. 33 percent expect to plan more meetings in 2018; only 6 percent expect to plan fewer meetings.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. Here are 15 of the leading meetings cities in 2016. of event space. It features 2.6 million sq.

2016 78

2016 Meetings 2015 Hotels 78

SmartMeetings

APRIL 24, 2017

Three years later, a late 2014 opening was delayed. Food & beverage offerings are plentiful, with a variety of onsite restaurants, bars and lounges. Baha Mar also includes a noodle bar and authentic Chinese food; a live-jazz club called Blue Note; and a rum-and-cigar lounge that pays homage to Nassau and Winston Churchill.

Food and Beverage 76

Food and Beverage 2005 2015 2011 76

Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Choose Chicago (@ChooseChicago) December 28, 2014. casesmc pic.twitter.com/o3A6ZcPJ7E — Christine Tempesta (@ctempesta) November 7, 2014. BizBash Live (@BizBashLive) October 28, 2014. Social Media.

2014 60

2014 Food and Beverage Social Media 2015 60

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. She is now assistant general manager.

2014 40

2014 Food and Beverage Meetings 2012 40

SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Staging an awards gala requires substantial planning, and in many ways it is similar to planning a meeting or an event. Here are six similarities to help inspire meeting professionals. Meeting Spaces. Food & Beverage. Photo credit: The Beverly Hilton . 28) at Madison Square Garden. 28) at Madison Square Garden.

Transportation 78

Transportation Food and Beverage Hotels 2006 78

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

And last May, IWBI launched the WELL v2 pilot, the second iteration of the WELL Building Standard, intended, Cooper said, to make sure that WELL is feasible for all project types, “whether it’s an office, school, leisure facility, or meeting venue.”. Natural light floods the 12th floor lounger and meeting rooms at the Hyatt Hub in Chicago.

Food and Beverage 95

Food and Beverage 2014 Venues Sustainability 95

PCMA Convene

JULY 30, 2019

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

2008 77

2008 Meetings 2011 2014 77

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When it comes to special requests, Strader has pretty much seen it all — and since the National Academies helps write national food policy, Strader “almost always has a healthy food option” for guests, he said. Strader’s catalogue of special food requests probably comes as little surprise to planners. Chef Andy Strader.

2008 74

2008 Meetings 2011 2014 74

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. Yuhi joined Edlen in 2014 with five years of hospitality experience. The post 5 Smart Moves from VisitPITTSBURGH, Benchmark, The Jefferson Hotel and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services.

Hotels 40

Hotels Food and Beverage 2014 Hospitality 40

SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

She will target two primary markets: corporate group meetings and international tourism travel trade. Westgate Park City Resort & Spa, a premier Utah resort, announced that Ivan Ruiz is now serving as food and beverage director and executive chef. Jim Koutsky. John Kurtzweil.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Financial Tourism Hotels 40

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Lopez attributed high attendance during an ongoing pandemic to the fact that participants were eager to meet again in person — even if they were physically distanced — and the critical importance of the climate treaty negotiations. There is a digital dialogue going on all of the time,” Hattendorf said, but “we meet when it matters.

Negotiating 98

Negotiating Sustainability 2030 Government 98

Bizzabo

MARCH 19, 2020

As it turns out, there's a lot more to Iowa than initially meets the eye — especially in Des Moines, its capital city. World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. When it comes to event venues in Des Moines, IA, it's hard to beat the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. When you think of Iowa, what comes to mind? Location: Downtown.

Venues 62

Venues Food and Beverage Entertainment Hotels 62

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

As a Rhode Island native, Adamo knew that Providence was home to a rich food scene born of the city’s many ethnic groups—Italian, especially—as well as the waves of trained chefs who graduate from J&W and stay to open their own restaurants. So how could scrappy Providence claim its rightful place among America’s great food cities? “No

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage 2005 2006 2016 40

SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

On the edge of Centennial Olympic Park is the Center for Civil and Human Rights, a 42,000-square-foot facility that opened in 2014 to educate visitors about the American civil rights movement and its connection to the contemporary struggle for human rights around the world. Further Reading: Guide to Atlanta.

Venues 51

Venues 2011 2014 2015 51

SmartMeetings

JULY 13, 2016

Seven key measures are examined in each segment to determine overall satisfaction: reservation; check-in/check-out; guest room; food & beverage; hotel services; hotel facilities; and cost & fees. While satisfaction with cost & fees improved by 25 points between 2014 and 2015, this year it has improved by only 1 point.

Hotels 40

Hotels 2015 2016 Social Media 40

PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2016

Tell that to meeting professionals, however, and they might grumble. However, as an avid networker (Tate was one of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties honorees in 2014), she hears from industry colleagues how much time can be involved working with procurement. “On Possibly. “I

Negotiating 66

Negotiating Contracts Fashion Food and Beverage 66

SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

of meeting space. A post shared by Andi Alanis (@andi_uw_alanis) on Dec 5, 2014 at 1:14pm PST. of meeting space. Everyone enjoys ramen, the ultimate comfort food. InterContinental Yokohama Grand caters to almost any meeting size, from large events to intimate affairs. Museo Subacuatico de Arte, Mexico.

2015 40

2015 2018 2009 2014 40

Plan Your Meetings

JULY 18, 2016

Determining best practices for service charges, gratuities and tips continues to be an area of confusion in the event and meeting industry. The last Plan Your Meetings post about this topic, generated heated exchanges on LinkedIn. This mandatory charge of 15-22% is added to food and beverage bills. Who should be tipped?

Food and Beverage 28

Food and Beverage 2011 2014 Hotels 28

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2018

government–funded scientists made headlines yet again in December, when it was reported that there had been a 60-percent drop in participation by scientists from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), at the American Geophysical Union’s (AGU) annual meeting that month in New Orleans. Cuts in conference attendance by U.S.

Government 65

Government Travel 2017 2013 65

TicketBud

DECEMBER 13, 2023

It sounds like a nightmare, but that was the reality for DashCon 2014, an event where attendees paid witness to one of the most important lessons in event planning – don’t bust the budget. According to a recent Maritz Industry Trends Report , most meeting expenses are up over 20 percent since before the pandemic.

Negotiating 113

Negotiating Financial Food and Beverage Sponsorships 113

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Editor’s Note: This article is the second part of Smart Meetings December 2021 issue Dash of Smart column. . Frustration with the current state of sourcing meetings predates the global pandemic. He pointed to the company’s Proposal Assistant tool, which enables hotels to “auto-respond” to RFPs that meet certain criteria.

Hospitality 130

Hospitality Food and Beverage 2021 Hotels 130

Canadian Special Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

An opportunity to engage corporate donors and give them a platform for activations that help build a fun and engaging guest experience, while meeting their marketing objectives. Toronto Taste is one of the most celebrated food events in the city. A way to announce a transformational gift.

Food and Beverage 64

Food and Beverage Social Media Entertainment Hospitality 64

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.

2012 56

2012 Food and Beverage 2013 2009 56

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

WSCC had already had a taste of presidential-level security when it hosted Vice President Joe Biden in the fall of 2014 — an experience that was an unexpected boon two years later. “We My biggest concern was to get the food over there on time,” Chavez said. And with security, we weren’t able to run into the kitchen [for missing items].

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage Transportation 2014 Sustainability 40

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A longtime volunteer leader with SITE as well as a leading speaker and popular panelist, Delaney is a familiar face for many in the meetings and events industry. Abigail Fernandez Abigail Fernandez, INNOV8 Meetings + Events Fernandez joins the INNOV8 Meetings + Events team as manager, global accounts.

Meetings 244

Meetings Hotels Hospitality 2001 244

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Modernity and history entwined to welcome European meeting professionals The best ideas happen when diverse points of view come together. The post MPI’s EMEC 2025 Pursued Harmony in Turkiye appeared first on Smart Meetings. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S.

2025 223

2025 Tourism Food and Beverage 2010 223

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Modernity and history entwined to welcome European meeting professionals The best ideas happen when diverse points of view come together. The post MPI Pursued Harmony in Turkiye appeared first on Smart Meetings. The 5-star luxury hotel was the first Hilton built outside the U.S.

Tourism 223

Tourism Food and Beverage 2025 2010 223

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Every year, when we compile the latest Meetings Market Survey results, we compare them to the previous year’s survey. Those disclaimers aside, Convene ’s annual Meetings Market Survey continues to be recognized as an important piece of benchmarking research in the meetings industry. In last year’s survey: +2.9 percent. ›

2015 40

2015 Meetings Marketing 2016 40