Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Mastering Professional Development Keys first entered the realm of meeting planning by volunteering at her church to organize meetings and events. She joined the Potomac Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPI). It was there that a friend suggested she pursue event management professionally.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

With all the news coverage of “planetary health diet” —a set of guidelines designed to promote eating habits that are good for the planet and for our bodies—sustainable food is back in the spotlight. Wellness and eco-friendly eating aren’t just fads any more; they’re a crucial shift in the way we engage with food.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Meeting planning always seems to have another trick up its sleeve no matter how prepared you thought you were. With this and ever-changing rules and regulations about Covid-19 safety, what is a meeting professional to do? Here we will touch on one aspect: post-Covid site inspection preparedness.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. Our kitchen staff, led by Executive Chef David Hollands, is a leading force in repurposing food for the needy and recycling our excess. Figure Skating Championships).

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

When it’s time to meet, attendees will enjoy spacious and modern meeting facilities that have been purposely designed, are equipped with the latest technology, and can accommodate gatherings of almost any size. Plan with Confidence. Plan with Confidence. Hyatt Ziva and Zilara Rose Hall.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Although the fast food chain is conveniently located all over the state, if you’re busy in meetings, wouldn’t it be way easier for the restaurant to set up shop at the convention center? Meeting professionals can hire the In-N-Out Cookout Trailer to park on-site and bring the popular eatery to you. Well, good news!

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What about the people who want to book a different hotel and just show up for the conference itself. Two Tips to Break Down Barriers to Booking Let’s focus first on the conference attendees. Or, offer a joint conference/hotel fee that provides an overall discount versus booking separately. Our quick save?

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2019

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has been particularly adept at creating event sponsorships that enhance experiences for guests in meaningful ways. But the expense for food and beverage at events can be a steep one. “How to manage all of the products and the planning.”

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Break down every single item you will be paying for.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

She previously held the position of head of sales, and will be promoted to vice president of Incentive Conference & Event Society Asia Pacific (ICESAP) in South East Asia. Chris Ferrier Chris Ferrier will become director of food and beverage for Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Prior to joining the OLC, Lisé was the global event strategist for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), where she managed a virtual team for the organization’s annual conference that experienced rapid growth during her tenure. OLC Education & Conference Center. Meeting Professionals International.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2016

From books that take an irreverent approach to meeting planning to comprehensive guides on everything from meeting design to green events , this reading list has everything the modern meeting planner needs for a relaxing day of poolside reading. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today there always seems to be someone stating that they have they latest and greatest conference planning guide to help you do your meeting planning job. Of course, many of the larger conferences have planners that know their way around a convention center – or at least they had better know their way around.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 12, 2017

Even though my mother is a doctor, not a meeting planner , she has endured quite a bit of stress and mayhem in her time, enabling her to impart some very valuable lessons that can be applied to meeting planning. At events, it can be difficult to resist all of the wonderful food and beverages on display.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In Chicago, at McCormick Place, convention center operations and sales staff created new tools to better communicate their sustainability capacities to clients early in the meeting process, said Doug Bradley, vice president at SAVOR, the center’s F&B provider. But it takes time and planning.”. from Fast Company.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Jamie Blick, 35, works in Pittsburgh as m arketing and conference administrator at Association for Iron & Steel Technology. What I do: I am responsible for planning three midsize meetings a year and manage registration for our annual conference and exposition, which attracts over 8,000 attendees each year.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 16, 2018

When you consider the industry, that should be obvious, but when the topics for a given issue range from technology and security trends to food and beverage and negotiating strategies, it can be difficult to remember that those things are only effective when they put the human element first.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Attendee engagement is just as important as the venue or food and beverage Click To Tweet. Social Media.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are two gears for nearly every meeting and event manager: extremely busy and “it’s 11 p.m. It’s one filled with meetings, conference calls and advance planning for the next event. Then it’s off to keep the delivery of food and beverage running smoothly and on time. and I still haven’t had breakfast!”.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2017

With more groups heading out of the boardroom and into creative locations , why not schedule an event in a cozy space with great food and a wine tasting guided by a sommelier? These seven wine cellar meeting venues prove that groups don’t have to head to Napa or Bordeaux to gather among grapes. Casa de Uco. The Wine Cellar.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel. She has a decade of experience and previously served as catering and conference services director at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Michaela Foley .

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

As an airline spokesperson indicated, we got used to the menu add-ons in the food and beverage industry and now many customers are content with airline add-on fees. Transportation is a Large Component of an Event Planning Company’s Services Transportation is one of those logistical components to an overall conference or event.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

We wrote a lot about AI, VR and AR , but the technology that brought everything together was the almost universal use of apps at events large and small, with many integrating registration, meeting scheduling, surveys and social media into the mix. The Custom Food Craze. Light, Casual and High Buildings.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Here are just a few ways a CVB can help you (free of charge) to overcome challenges and make your meeting planning easier. Your meeting date makes a huge difference when it comes to attendance and what is available to you. What if there is another conference in town? Picking a Date. Again, all for free.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We are preparing for fewer European attendees as a result of new European regulations restricting the sponsorship of physicians to attend conferences in the U.S. NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. We’re lowering guarantees and budgets to account for the decrease.”. Eleven percent were vice presidents, and 11 percent were CEOs.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. But, hey, it’s Friday and you deserve a cheat day, anyway. Doughnut Wall. Doughnut Pool Float.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

I of course am biased (extremely biased) when it comes to the event and meeting planning industry. I am one of the lucky ones that have been able to plan events, meetings and conferences for many years and make a living at it too. Handling Event Planning Online Reviews – New Year New Trend!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Decor such as custom street art and bathtubs splashed with neon paint impart a lively and irreverent vibe, while a menu of elevated comfort food bites and signature cocktails stands ready to refuel competitors. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. Interactive Acrobatics.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Will Jones Montage International named Will Jones hotel manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff, where he’ll oversee rooms, food and beverage and the spa at the Bluffton, South Carolina resort.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin was previously Benchmark’s general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. VisitPITTSBURGH David Bueno The Jefferson Hotel appointed David Bueno general manager.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Cooking classes, community service projects that benefit the local community and cultural food tours are all great options to boost camaraderie. Healthy, local food and beverage. The post What’s In and Out for Meetings in 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Outdoor activities.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

She most recently worked at Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center of Georgetown, Texas. Lorena Chappell Benchmark Resorts & Hotels appoints Lorena Chappell director of sales and marketing for Hotel Contessa in San Antonio, Texas.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2016

One of the big meeting stories coming out of San Francisco this week is the lawsuit filed by people who attended an NAACP California-Hawaii conference two years ago at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City. Many conference-goers were sickened by a norovirus outbreak, reportedly from ingesting tainted salmon. Have a plan!

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