SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2017

Happy Global Meetings Industry Day ( GMID )! Today, April 6, marks the second annual GMID , led by the advocacy coalition Meetings Mean Business. From Asia to Africa to North America and Europe, more than 175 industry organizations and chapters have united to celebrate how awesome and impactful face-to-face meetings are.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Attending the ESN Encounter ‘18 meeting in Palm Springs. It’s such a privilege to attend these events because it’s a chance to meet others on the Experient team who I don’t normally see in my day-to-day world; others who make a huge difference for our clients. What were your favorite meeting and event moments of 2018?

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Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), a leader in luxury hotel sales for meeting incentives, conventions, and exhibition (MICE), welcomes the addition of Silvia Zamora to the ALHI executive team. With over 25 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, Zamora honed her skills with positions at Motorola, the Henry B.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 25, 2017

Winebelly (Austin, Texas). Spanish-Mediterranean style food and an internationally-curated wine list establish the laid back, bohemian atmosphere that the South Austin area is known for. The post 7 Coolest Wine Bars for Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 14, 2017

The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) Annual Meeting in Toronto opened bright and early Aug. As an organization, ASAE has a policy to not hold a meeting in a city where discriminatory laws are in effect , but he said he understood that some organizations don’t have a choice if that is where their membership lives. “We

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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2017

Mexican Martinis are hugely popular in Austin, Texas. The post 8 Cinco de Mayo-Inspired Cocktail Recipes for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. Ingredients. 4 watermelon chunks. triple sec. lime juice. simple syrup. cayenne pepper. Mexican Martini. Ingredients. Salt (optional, for rim). Reposado Tequila. triple sec. 2-3 olives.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 13, 2017

Camp No Counselors has locations in Austin, Boston, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Toronto and elsewhere. The post 5 Unique Team-Building Activities for the Summer appeared first on Smart Meetings. Corporate Survivor. But it’s up to the imagination of each team to simulate the horsepower to get the cart going.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2017

A post shared by Wynn Austin Events (@wynnaustinevents) on Oct 24, 2017 at 11:02am PDT. The post 7 Secrets to Tasteful Holiday Decor appeared first on Smart Meetings. When deciding on natural elements to incorporate, keep it seasonal with plants such as lush garland, cinnamon or pinecones.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 20, 2016

2, Austin at No. Traditional meeting powerhouses were still among the SmartAsset’s Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences. Smart Meetings is thrilled that several of the places we have recently visited made the cut. . Austin, Texas. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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TicketBud

MARCH 15, 2017

As an event planner, you know that no battle plan ever survives contact with the enemy. Or, in this case, no marketing or meeting plan ever survives contact with your potential customers and attendees. Same goes for South By Southwest, another Austin event. Some events just fail. As they get revealed, price goes up!

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

He’ll be tasked with growing the client base to book more meetings and conventions. He previously worked at the Renaissance Austin, Marriott International-Texas Sales Office and the Las Vegas Hilton. The post 5 Smart Moves at Omni Dallas, Pod Brooklyn, Chattanooga CVB & More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

With Vista’s financial strength to invest in Cvent now and in the future, we will be better positioned to deliver innovative solutions that transform the meetings and events industry, and to offer employees new opportunities for career growth.”. “This milestone is the next chapter in our 17-year history. About Vista Equity Partners and Cvent.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

Wilson previously served as the director of sales at Horseshoe Bar Resort in Austin, Texas, where she surpassed banquet goals by $1.4 GMR Marketing named Amy Zellmer as vice president of GMR Marketing’s Meetings + Incentives team. Prior to GMR, Zellmer was the director of operations at BCD Meetings & Incentives. Jim Curtis.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

She most recently worked at Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center of Georgetown, Texas. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI). The post 7 Smart Moves at Loews Hotels, Duke Energy Convention Center and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 23, 2017

Murphy has gone on to work at nine properties in eight states across the country, including Austin, Westlake Plaza, California and Lost Pines Resort and Spa in Cedar Creek, Texas. The new hotel, which is scheduled to open next month, will have more than 90,000-square-feet of meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

In this role, he’ll also be responsible for Fairmont Austin, Fairmont Pittsburgh, Pullman Miami and Sofitel Washington, D.C. The post 6 Smart Moves at Visit Sacramento, Fairmont, The Don CeSar & More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Photo Credit: Visit Sacramento Mark Huntley Fairmont Washington, D.C., Lafayette Square.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. First job: My first job within the meetings and events industry was an internship within the marketing and events department at the United States Olympic Committee.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

North American venues that participated include the Atlantic City Convention Center in New Jersey; Austin Convention Center in Texas; Boston Convention & Exhibition Center; Calvin L. The post Report Shows Convention Centers More Eco-Conscious than Ever appeared first on Smart Meetings. See the full report, here.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. Austin, TX. Notable clients: HBO, FOX, History, Disney, MATTEL. San Diego, CA. Notable clients: Coca-Cola, FedEx, Google, SONY, HP.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Dressed up like a living room, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Houston has several books that people can read and enjoy while waiting for a meeting to start. Guests may also be delighted to discover the discreet passageway that connects the lounge to Apt 2E, a meeting space. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Meeting professionals are tasked with making sure the audio of presentations is clear , that there’s no feedback and that it is at a comfortable volume—but what about the attendees who live in silence? The child was ecstatic after meeting the characters because he didn’t know they would speak ‘his language,’” a rep for the group told KABC-TV.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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