SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

During 2016, Smart Meetings shared lots of tips for healthy meetings and personal self-growth. Our motto here is healthy meetings equal healthy ROI. Here are 8 strategies for healthy meetings and a healthier you in 2017. In order to perform at their peak, meeting planners must be sharp and well-rested.

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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. Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. percent compared to +4.9

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 15, 2024

Armed with limited-edition bottles of OJ featuring the “AI” dropped from its name (“Tropcn”), the brand showed up in Sin City and doled out free juice to celebrate its natural ingredients and underscore that its beverages have no artificial additives. Or as Tropicana put it: “Sure, we love STEM. 17, timed to Samsung’s annual Unpacked event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

In 2016, ASAE presented him with the Key Award, which honors CEOs who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a commitment to voluntary membership associations. Read More: Smart Moves in Chicago, Atlanta and More The post Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 27, 2016

So, as we — Convene ‘s five on-staff writers and editors — looked back over 2016, we asked ourselves this question: What’s one meeting trend we’ll be keeping an eye on next year? . Watch for us to follow up on the ways our industry makes futuristic elements part of the meetings landscape in 2017. Coffee Goes Craft.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Among other properties he has worked for are Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara and The Setai, Miami Beach, as director of food and beverage at both.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 17, 2017

In fact, this is such a consistently recurring challenge and issue for meeting and event planners that many of us simply expect to do more with less at the onset of planning any event, and we’re almost astonished when someone says “Go for broke.” ” The Great Recession is at least partially to blame for this new norm.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 30, 2017

Plan a meeting or event in the Big Apple and enjoy the very best of these quintessential autumn dishes. A post shared by Grub Street (@grubstreet) on Nov 16, 2016 at 8:47am PST. happynewyear #2016 #hangover #newyearnewme #coffee #latteart #12corners #outwiththeold. Where’s the best place to indulge? grubstreet : @melissa_hom.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

She was always eager to learn every aspect of the industry over the years, taking on several positions ranging from food and beverage to guest services. greatwolf.com/meetings. The post 2016 Industry Leaders: Amy Hildahl appeared first on Connect Association. Career Accomplishments. Twyla Tharp. 608-662-4700, ext.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 23, 2018

Note: Parents traveling with toddlers can carry aboard infant formula, baby food and juice. Note: Beverages with 70 percent or more alcohol content (140 proof) are banned. Note: New to the banned list in 2016 was the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, which has issues with battery defects that spark fires. ounce-sized containers of liquid.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2017

This will also be a great tool for meeting professionals to utilize. The past two years have been a transformative process that has reinvigorated gaming, food and beverage and will now include the complete redesign of our hotel rooms. They’ll be able to communicate with attendees to send updates and alerts about the itinerary.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

The Convene editors have each chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. Convene previously reported about a Second Home co-working and meeting space in Los Angeles that includes 6,500 trees and plants in what was once a parking lot. I want to meet the farmer.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Kaufman and his team developed new revenue streams including food and beverage sales, spa usage and recreational offerings. The post 2016 Industry Leaders: Larry Kaufman appeared first on Connect Association. My first job in the hospitality industry was… a busboy at a country club. 909-937-3000. discoverontariocalifornia.org.

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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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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, a suite of galleries and meeting rooms opened as part of the growing MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology). The attic of the former Armenian church in Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt neighborhood has been converted into meeting space by MMousse, a genre-defying Amsterdam design collective — and it certainly inspires.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In 2016, a suite of galleries and meeting rooms opened as part of the growing MAAT (Museum of Art, Architecture, and Technology). The attic of the former Armenian church in Amsterdam’s Nieuwmarkt neighborhood has been converted into meeting space by MMousse, a genre-defying Amsterdam design collective — and it certainly inspires.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2017

Each year a new crop of buzzy ingredients and culinary novelties lands on food and beverage menus to tempt diners eager to try the hippest new dishes and drinks. The well-worn fashion maxim “Black goes with everything” also applies to the food world, where the results prove more bold than basic. Veggies in the Limelight.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2017

In addition to data about quantifiable things like the size, frequency, costs, and types of meetings, our Annual Meetings Market Survey also captures a wealth of data in the form of comments in response to a series of open-ended questions. Last week we published comments about the meeting industry’s biggest challenges.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 26, 2017

The experience would not be what it is if not for the exquisite food, drinks, décor, and of course the swag bag. A post shared by LuMee (@lumeecase) on Dec 23, 2016 at 9:12am PST. Food & Beverage. The H20 brand also debuted the first in a series of three movies about food, design, and fashion.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 9, 2017

In honor of National Rosé Day on June 10, the airline is offering a sneak preview of their seasonal beverage service. A post shared by JON & VINNY (@jonandvinnydelivery) on Jun 13, 2016 at 5:26pm PDT. A post shared by Empty Nestopia (@traveling_donna) on Sep 2, 2016 at 5:00pm PDT. Sip Rosé On Your Way. wrud for dinner?

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2017

After all, who can resist joyful music, sugary beverages and glittering lights. A post shared by Inbal (@thegourmetgoddess_official) on Dec 25, 2016 at 4:43pm PST. A post shared by Sari (@s_weintraub) on Dec 25, 2016 at 12:22pm PST. A post shared by Kandice (@kandicenicole_) on Jul 22, 2016 at 11:03pm PDT.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of meeting space. appeared first on Smart Meetings. of event space. .

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A meeting package—also known as a day meeting package, day delegate rate or 24-hour rate—is a concept where the components provided by a conference venue are included in a per-person package. Food and beverage enhancements lead the list of inclusions, and culinary teambuilding activities are a hot trend.

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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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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

When Kimberly Smith was reviewing attendee feedback following the 2016 Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Conference & Expo, she kept coming across the same complaint: The event’s F&B options had left attendees with a bad taste in their mouth. The feedback, she said, “was a wakeup call.

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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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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2017

In 2016, the WWII Museum was named the No. Elizabeth Pearce, author of “Drink Dat New Orleans: A Guide to the Best Cocktail Bars, Neighborhood Pubs and All-Night Dives,” and the former senior curator at the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, has just the right mix of drinking stories to share. The National World War II Museum.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2017

Smart Meetings participated in this week’s Wine Country Hospitality and Event Trade Show, hosted by Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma ( CANVAS ). The second-generation winemakers opened Liana in 2016. The on-site English Equestrian Center is currently receiving its final touches, but meeting professionals take note.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

“The biggest shock for me was in Chicago, when one hotel came to me and said, ‘It’s going to be $110 per gallon,’ and then other [Chicago] hotels began to follow,” said Yvonne McLean, coordinator of meetings, AV, and catering for the American Library Association (ALA). I’m like, are you crazy? THE UNFILTERED TRUTH. The second?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

He has worked in various leadership roles at Four Seasons since 2000, such as assistant food and beverage manager, director of sales in multiple locations and director of marketing, among others. Most recently, Giang was executive assistant manager of food and beverage at Alma Resort. Glaucia Canil. Kelli Donahoe, CMP.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2017

The annual study polled 63,000 guests between June 2016 and May 2017 to determine overall satisfaction on things like reservation, check-in/ check-out, guest room, food and beverage, hotel services and price. Go Meet program allows meeting planners to earn rewards for booking group events. Trade in for gift cards.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. She has been with the company since 2016, previously working as assistant director of the spa. Chandra Allison.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

For meetings attendees with little time to venture outside the hotel, it means they can experience local flavors such as Little G’s Ice Cream, handmade deliciousness created by teenage owner/founder Grace Conner. In January 2016, she walked through a snowstorm to deliver her first batch for sale at a specialty grocer in Boston’s South End.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

CWT Meetings & Events has named Rafael Sueiro senior director, chief financial officer for Meetings & Events. He first joined CWT in April 2016 as chief financial officer for Spain, and was appointed Spain Country Manager in April 2017. Schnoeller will oversee all of the property’s food and beverage outlets.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2019

Charlie returns to the Barbican, where he worked as an account manager for two years between 2016 and 2018. Other experience includes time developing sales skills at both Dreamland and HMS President. The Barbican is going from strength to strength,’ comments Jackie Boughton, head of business events at the Barbican.

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