SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Here are six highlights from IMEX America 2016: Innovation & Technology.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Don Bugito (@donbugito) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:23am PDT. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. Don Bugito—San Francisco. Bug-Appetit—New Orleans.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Smart Meetings regularly offers free webinars that cover a range of valuable topics, from contract negotiation to sourcing strategies. These are a few of our most popular webinars from 2016. Meetings & Tradeshow Automation. Meeting tech expert Corbin Ball provides a detailed overview and comparative analysis.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. We crave connection, and food has always been a means to create those shared experiences that people can remember. According to the 2016 US Catering Industry Report compiled by IBISWorld Inc.,

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

txhillcountryoliveoil) on Dec 15, 2016 at 10:07am PST. The 120-minute connoisseur experience covers the history of Lucero Olive Oil, production techniques and how to pair olive oil with other foods. The post 5 Essential Olive Oil Tastings and Tours You Must Visit appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2018

Dining is the third largest expense for business travelers—some $77 billion in 2016 in the United States alone—behind only lodging and airfare. The differences between generations extends beyond the types of establishments food is purchased from. That’s a large piece of the pie! The older two categories tend to be avid Yelpers.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 27, 2017

billion chicken wings and more than 14,500 tons of chips were consumed on Super Bowl Sunday in 2016. As with any event, one of the most important factors is food and beverage. Some would argue that the Super Bowl is about the commercials more than the game, but Aramark might argue that it is actually about the food.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. In 2016, we wrote about the rise of destination-focused experiences in team building. What’s In.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

In Smart Meetings magazine’s July 2016 issue, featuring Warriors star Steph Curry , Selena Williams, a vice president at East Oakland Development Center, said, “The people of Oakland possess a certain resiliency and togetherness that I think is reflected in the Warriors.”.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

He improved booking pace in 2016 and 2017 during a $100 million renovation. Coburn has more than 20 years of hospitality experience, including a strong food and beverage background. Curtis holds more than 30 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing. Aaron Coburn.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Key performance indicators, such as 2016 attendance vs. 2015 attendance, show an increase, but at a lesser rate than last year’s survey. Here are some topline results from this year’s survey compared to last year’s: › Size of 2016 convention/meeting budget vs. 2015 convention/meeting budget : +1.7 In the 2015 survey: +5.3

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

The circle got considerably bigger in 1987, with a vote to open up membership to professionals in the fields of science, education, and engineering, and bigger still in 1990, when all nonprofit association meeting professionals and CEOs were invited to join. “We A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate.

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