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SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A post shared by Briggo (@drinkbriggo) on Aug 13, 2018 at 6:55am PDT. tinkercoffee) on Jul 8, 2018 at 10:26am PDT. Nearly adjacent to Durham Convention Center is The Durham , a boutique hotel serving the tech companies and academics that come to meet in the university-framed Research Triangle Region.

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AUGUST 30, 2018

Read more about small meetings in her story, “Size Does Matter: Small Meetings’ Impact on Planners, Destinations and Hotels Belies Their Size,” in the September issue of Smart Meetings. Chefs and Planners Weigh In on 2018 F&B Trends.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

A post shared by Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (@loumalnatis) on Aug 19, 2018 at 5:40pm PDT. A post shared by Pats Pizza (@patspizzachicago) on Aug 9, 2018 at 10:32am PDT. A post shared by Forno Rosso (@fornorosso) on Aug 18, 2018 at 11:22am PDT. A post shared by Bonci • Chicago, IL (@bonciusa) on Aug 16, 2018 at 2:58pm PDT.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? Attending the ESN Encounter ‘18 meeting in Palm Springs.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Purple is an awesome color that’s well-deserving of its 2018 honor. So how can meeting and event planners make the most of Ultra Violet this upcoming year? If you’re planning for spring, big windows or outdoor space might be a huge plus as they’ll enhance the violet scheme. It’s established. We have a few ideas.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

“The best way to have a great Oscar-type gala is to serve fork-friendly foods from a buffet station along with bite-sized passed hors-d’oeuvres,” says Barbara Brass, vice president of culinary sales at Wolfgang Puck Catering, who leads the planning for the notable Oscars Governors Ball. View this post on Instagram.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. That said, the city is still a hub for the meetings and events industry, and its change in position says more about enhanced activity in other states and cities than it does about Las Vegas falling behind. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

A post shared by Palazzo Versace Gold Coast (@palazzoversace) on Dec 20, 2018 at 12:57am PST. It has been rumored that IKEA has its hospitality eyes set on expanding outside of Sweden—to New Haven, Conn. View this post on Instagram. That’s just the retail industry.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 5, 2018

A post shared by International Expeditions (@ietravel) on Feb 27, 2018 at 3:42pm PST. A post shared by MoliCheetah (@molicheetah) on Mar 5, 2018 at 2:50am PST. The post Awe-Inspiring Swag Bag Items from the 2018 Oscars appeared first on Smart Meetings. Star Safaris. ” Everyone Has a Sweet Tooth.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

5000 (Greenleaf, 2018) , is president of PRA New Orleans, a business event management firm creating unique experiences for corporate groups. Join them and you’ll find that the path just gets smoother and better for everyone.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018. When planning your event next time, go outside of the box. The teams must travel around, find items and landmarks, and document their adventures (or misadventures), with the use of text messaging, GPS and FaceTime to help complete challenges.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

A post shared by Peerspace (@peerspace) on Jul 8, 2018 at 9:16pm PDT. In October, the company announced that it would partner with Syte, a visual artificial intelligence company behind Kim Kardashian’s app, to create image recognition technology for customizable preference searches. View this post on Instagram.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. This will greatly impact the event and meeting planning industry because planners will now only have 1 technology option at hotels, limiting options for flexibility in their venue selection process. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical, LTD. January 2019.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

What do you hope 2018 IMEX America will achieve? How does IMEX America differ from other meetings industry events? The enthusiasm, passion and energy people bring to the IMEX shows is incredible. For us, it is amazing to help provide a global platform for this and to be a part of it! Great business, great spirit and great innovation.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Kimpton’s Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast for 2018 predicts an emergence of fish and colorful ingredients such as carrots, beets and cabbage. A post shared by Carina Palma (@carinaapalma) on Jan 9, 2018 at 10:40am PST. A post shared by Simplistic_food (@simplistic_food) on Dec 8, 2017 at 1:52pm PST. Matcha is so 2017.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 15, 2017

Andrew Friedman, founder and partner at af&co, delivered a well-received, engaging Smart Meetings webinar on Dec. 5, “2018 Industry Forecast: Strategies & Tips for the Year Ahead.”. Smart Meetings followed up with Friedman after the webinar to glean some additional insights into his annual forecasts.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Even if your 2018 events made an incredible impression, in 2019–2020, you should learn how to make these experiences even more memorable and impressive. The top 10 event planning trends in 2019–2020. The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020. Engaging technology.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Menu selection can be one of the most inspired , and fraught, decisions you make when planning an event. Culinary planners at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games are not keeping it safe—in a good way. A post shared by Jared Parfaite (@lower9thaudio) on Jan 30, 2018 at 5:45am PST. manbory) on Feb 20, 2018 at 10:04am PST.

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 16, 2020

Below are several tech tools to help pivot your event and meeting planning in the COVID-19 era. This list isn’t comprehensive—just a small sampling of all the available event management and planning technology!). Planners create a seating chart of accepted guests using the platform’s Drag-and-Drop Seating Chart feature.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Here are some highlights of the results: Size of 2017 convention/meeting budget vs. 2016 convention/meeting budget — -1 percent compared to +1.7 2018 attendance vs. 2017 attendance (projected) — +3.2 Number of 2018 exhibitors vs. 2017 exhibitors (projected) — +1.4 NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. percent vs. 1.5

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MeetingPool

JANUARY 16, 2018

While most events feature numerous breakout sessions, speakers, and floor demos, ensuring attendees have the ability to connect with other professionals and suppliers for one-to-one meetings is becoming a must.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

How I got here: I spent the last four years of my hotel career involved in different organizations such as Society of Government Meeting Professionals and MPI. My board positions involved meeting planning responsibilities, so I decided to take all my volunteer work and make a new career out of it. Family time is the best time.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

California (retail sale beginning January 2018). Maine (retail sale beginning February 2018). Massachusetts (retail sale beginning July 2018). The states which are not listed have no broadly recognized laws on the matter. Marijuana Legalized for Recreational Use. Washington state. Washington, D.C. Medical Use Legalized.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 24, 2019

With attendees from all over the world, the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) uses a variety of strategies to create new and valuable meeting experiences. At AAO 2018 , more than 23,000 ophthalmologists, health professionals and industry personnel from across the globe met in Chicago to learn, network and grow in their careers.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Marketers “get it” when it comes to the power of events to meet their goals and they are willing to put their budgets where their meetings are according to a new survey by Bizzaboo. The majority plan to invest even more in collective gatherings next year.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Few of his awards and recognitions include Hall of Leaders, Event Industry Council 2018, Top 30 CMP Influencers by Convention Industry Council, September 2015, The 25 Most Influential People in Meetings Industry, Successful Meetings, January 2012 and many more. 1990: The invention of room diagramming software (Meeting Matrix).

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

of meeting space to its convention center in response to increasing demand from its luxury clientele. Construction on the space began in 2016 and is scheduled for completion in February 2018. of meeting space in its LEED Gold-certified convention center area. Aria then will boast 500,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

This announcement got us thinking outside of the toy box with creative ways to incorporate the toys featured in the films and park into meetings. A post shared by Leslie Mark Designs York , ME (@lesliemarkdesigns) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:11pm PST. A post shared by Disney da Boo (@disneydaboo) on Feb 20, 2018 at 7:53am PST.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

A post shared by Rasta Rita Margarita Truck (@rastaritamargarita) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:15pm PST. A post shared by Voodoo Doughnut (@voodoodoughnut) on Feb 1, 2018 at 2:33pm PST. Here are some mobile catering stars across the country. Rasta Rita Margarita Truck, Southern California. Their menu also includes vegetarian options.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

In 2018, the event heads to Churchill Downs in Louisville, the storied home of the Kentucky Derby. Planners in need of incentive trip inspiration should keep these marquee events on their radar for 2018. Super Bowl 52, Feb. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018. Jane, in Chicago, appointed Emily Cornelious director of sales and marketing. Emily’s resume includes The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Morgans Hotel Group and The Peninsula Hotels. Jeyakaran Hector M.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Open until April 16, 2018, these igloos are typically first-come, first serve, but they can be reserved for private events for two hours. The 4,000-square-foot Lookout Rooftop and Bar is adorned with six intimate heated igloos for eight to 10 people apiece.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2018

When Susie Ellis, chairman and CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, sent an email announcement about the 2018 edition of the event — being held in Cesena, Italy, Oct. The summit only accepts C-suite participants (approximately 650 are expected to attend the 2018 summit), and the price tag is approximately $3,200.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Lindsay Cagley Limelight Hotel Snowmass, which is slated to open November 2018, appointed Lindsay Cagley as general manager. Previously, Sanders held the position of senior broker at Avison Young in Dallas. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. Previously, Cagley was the director of sales and marketing for Limelight Hotels.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Featured on Forbes as a “Top 20 Influencer of Chief Marketing Officers” – 2018 #1 Global Content Marketing Influencer – 2018 Listed on Forbes as one of the “Top 20 Influencers of CMO’s” – 2017 Ranked by Apollo Research in the “Top 20 Influencers of Digital Marketers in the USA” – 2016 Where to Find him? Where to find him?

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