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MAY 17, 2024

Migliorini will serve as director of food and beverage, bringing an extensive hospitality background with a career that began with Walt Disney World in Orlando, rising through the ranks to become assistant director of food and beverage at Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort. Helena, California and the U.S.

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OCTOBER 18, 2023

Meet at these bright new and renovated resorts in San Diego, Oahu and Barbados that enjoy sunshine and the ocean breeze nearly every day of the year. The resort draws inspiration from its island location to host tranquil yet highly motivating meetings and events. When you hold your meeting in the 1,500 sq.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 16, 2021

And it made me think about meeting design. 132 at the 2021 Marlboro Music Festival. And, me being me, I thought about what Marcy had just said in the context of meeting design. And meetings are no exception. But when we are fully engaged in a meeting, we are just there , immersed in and responding to what is happening.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

In the last five years Pantone has made this interesting, including ‘ultraviolet’ and ‘greenery’ and for the complexities of 2021 they have addressed it with two colors. This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. In 2021 the only thing we are touching is our own device. How will we need to respond?

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AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire.

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AUGUST 21, 2023

A meeting professional veteran share tricks for managing inflation, expectations and savings Money moves mountains. Up, Up and Away If you’ve been in the business the last three years you may have noticed prices have substantially risen since 2021. One example is providing festive alcoholic beverages.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

That was the message from author and Superbowl-winning executive Michael Lombardi at Smart Meetings Northeast Experience in Boston this week. Be in the room at a future Smart Meetings Experience. of its own flexible meeting space. Michael Lombari and Smart Meetings TV Host Mike Lyons. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright.

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JANUARY 13, 2023

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. A lot of it is new meetings.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The beverage has become nearly as symbolic of the tennis tournament as the matches themselves, and this year marked the 15th anniversary of its debut. More on Sports Sponsorship: How Seven Sponsors are Serving up Fan Experiences at the 2021 US Open. Five Ways the Sports Sponsorship Landscape Will Evolve for Brands—and Fans—This Year.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

September 2021 — Are in-person events COVID safe? Make no mistake; I love to design and facilitate in-person meetings. Articles are already appearing in meeting publications ( 1 , 2 ) that highlight the one-line summary of the Freeman announcement above. 1—Freeman’s overall conclusion is misleading.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with Dr. Richie Karaburun , Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of HI Hub Incubator of NYU School of Professional Studies, to explore the entrepreneurship hub designed to support up-and-coming hospitality business ideas. The idea emerged as a way to “minimize food waste in the hospitality industry.”

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MAY 5, 2021

More : Navigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings. The collective push by the travel industry that the CDC release the sails is no wonder, as prebooking for cruise travel is booming for late 2021 and beyond. The post CDC Will Allow Cruise Travel to Resume This Summer appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MAY 19, 2023

Before this, Flanders worked at National Independent Automobile Dealers Association as director of dealer development and Leedom and Associates LLC as executive meeting planner/general manager. Her previous role began in December 2021, when she worked as director of sales and marketing for The Vinoy Renaissance St.

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JULY 26, 2024

Mahon is also a 2021 Smart Woman in Meetings: Innovator award winner. Phoenix Porcelli and James Frankis Phoenix Porchelli (left) and James Frankis (right), Convene Convene , a hospitality company that manages and designs meeting, event and office spaces, promotes two senior leadership team members.

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MARCH 22, 2024

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. He began as hotel manager in 2021, and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! And how will the COVID-19 pandemic continuously impact us in 2021? Through extensive research, the Endless team compiled the most comprehensive 2021 event trends guide you’ll find. So, 2020 was…a year.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Four Best Venue Management Software Solutions of 2021. #1 Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO. Add and manage tasks and appointments (for things like walkthroughs or client meetings). Sign up for a free trial. 1 – Planning Pod. Primary Focus. Which leads right into….

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

Bottom line for meeting planners : Short-haul flights are not a likely source for the spread of monkeypox. Unhappiness with prices, added fees, food and beverage, and in-room amenities. Highest rates of complaint are for costs, fees, as well as room cleanliness and staffing issues (always a hot topic for meeting planners).

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AUGUST 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Meeting professionals are still pivoting on the regular and can learn a lot from the experiences of their peers. The center was not going to be available for groups from March to August 2021. She said, “This isn’t ideal, but, I have a captive audience of customers and suppliers that want to meet.

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MAY 23, 2023

This region of the Tarheel State also offers meeting planners a plethora of activities perfect for any season from wading out into a cool stream for fly fishing to shooting dice in a state-of-the-art casino. Meet at the Gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains Harrah’s Cherokee Exhibit Hall. of pre-function space.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Whether they have implemented more traditional activation strategies or brand-new engagement tactics, the companies that have tested the waters in 2021 are leading the way to a renewed sports sponsorship landscape.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

The hottest hotel launch in London this year is confirmed to open its doors to guests in September 2021. Radiating from the lobby of The Londoner is The Stage , featuring an all-day programme of food and beverage menus centred around the luxury, glamour, elegance and sophistication of its headliner, Champagne. @TheLondoner.

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JUNE 21, 2024

Throughout his years in the industry, he has worked across many departments including front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, accounting and more, and has established a reputation for collaborative work budget creation, improving service scores and building strong cultures.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s ideal for meeting organizers—direct flights from almost everywhere, no need for transfer arrangements, and the ability to host large events, which is unique. When meeting planners stay with us, they experience firsthand how seamlessly an event can take place in a good environment. That caters to a larger client segment.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Smart Meetings spoke with Cartotto about what new security trends next year may have in store. Without taking deliberate precautions, meeting planners and their attendees’ data, including names, phone numbers and addresses, could be left vulnerable to hackers. What Meeting Planners Should Ask Hotels. Managing the Physical Space.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

As assistant director of sales for the Water Street Collection, she led her team to the South Sales Team of the Year in 2021. He has a track record of providing exceptional leadership in guest services, food and beverage and hotel operations while improving revenues from the top to the bottom line.

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

How 12 Brands Engaged Festivalgoers at the 2021 Governors Ball. Doja Cat herself stopped by to meet the BMW Road to Coachella influencer crew and shoot social content. As part of the brand’s efforts to fight food insecurity, the space featured a “What Do You Give A Crop About?” Agency: Duncan Channon.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

The American Hotel & Lodging Association reported that nearly 500,000 hotel operations jobs will not have returned by the end of 2021. Major events, conventions and business meetings have also already been canceled or postponed until at least 2022.”. You Might Also Like: Ticker: Regular Updates on Events Taking Place in Person.

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MAY 3, 2023

Security, training and follow-through crown best efforts of meeting producers The five-star Royal Lancaster London will welcome a number of VIP guests for the Coronation of King Charles III. Arrange for Personalized F&B Some guests may travel with their own private chef or order-in food from their favorite restaurant or the hotel.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

And almost a third were new since 2021. Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. —

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JUNE 2, 2021

of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including an array of quirky, unique spaces for more intimate gatherings, including The Shag Room and The Manor. Name badges will be mailed in advance, InHouse Physicians will conduct temperature checks and barriers will be in place for meeting spaces. Elia Beach club is primed to open this month.

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APRIL 20, 2021

2021 F&B Trends. But, what do the experts say about F&B in 2021? Take this opportunity to consider leaders in the food world who have embraced the alternative. 6 F&B Trends That Will Shape 2021 Events. Wolfgang Puck Catering says these six post-pandemic F&B trends are here to stay in 2021.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. of meeting space, a signature restaurant and maker spaces in the heart of the former Egg Basket of the World’s quaint downtown), Southern California’s Pacific Grove (225 guest rooms, 10,000 sq.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It commends practices in the field of Food and Beverage, Energy and Water Conservation, Waste Management and Recycling, Corporate and Social Responsibility, and rooms, facilities and consumables. We especially like the “Carbon Neutral Meetings” initiative, says Perolls.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall was board chair at Destinations International for the 2021-2022 term but has since stepped down from the position to fill her new role. Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Dana Porter Higgins.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall was board chair at Destinations International for the 2021-2022 term but has since stepped down from the position to fill her new role. Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Dana Porter Higgins.

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