SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 20, 2016

Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. Madison, Wisconsin, is No. San Antonio.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Kalahari’s first property, Wisconsin Dells, opened in 2000. A funeral directors’ conference even brought hearses into the space. It’s that family-friendly nature of Kalahari that played into the hotel brand’s decision to plant its next resort in the family-oriented Round Rock, Texas. Kalahari Heading to Round Rock.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

That can work well for in-person events, especially for multiday events where participants stay in hotels, as they have a lot of time to interact during unscheduled time. 6Connex : Gamification, one-to-one, group chat and robust analytics make this popular for virtual conferences, town halls and trade shows.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

If you asked average conference-goers, prepandemic, why they attended, chances are, most of them would say two things: education and networking. On a whim, he called a contact at The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Jersey, a few minutes from his house. But for how long? It was May, and it had just reopened.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2019

When old man winter rears his ugly head, the best thing you can do to boost your conference attendance is to head to Florida—right? Meetings held between Christmas and New Year’s, when hotel occupancy drops, can often score great incentives, Bloemendaal says.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

® “ Attract a crowd with an unforgettable meeting in Wisconsin Dells. In addition to being a top destination for tourism, Wisconsin Dells is a top destination for meetings. Newer conference facilities at many of the area’s waterpark resorts and convention centers inspire business groups, making it easy to meet there.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Thomas three years ago, Jacuzzi’s then-new president and CEO had a question about the hot-tub company’s annual International Dealer Conference: Is that all there is? It was January 2014, and by every measure the conference had been a success — well attended and well received. This hotel was fine, but we’re 15 miles from the beach.’”

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

The Ultimate List of Conferences to Attend in 2023 Are you struggling to find which conferences are worth investing your time and money in? We’ve put together a comprehensive list of 200+ top in-person, virtual and hybrid conferences that you should attend in 2023.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Event Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | New Orleans, LA. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Director of Sales & Events | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Savannah, GA. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Connecticut.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Director of Sales & Events | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Savannah, GA. Event Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | New Orleans, LA. Albuquerque, NM. New York City, NY.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Event Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | New Orleans, LA. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR. Convention Services Coordinator | Omni Hotel & Resorts | Washington D.C. Wedding & Events Manager | Auberge Resorts | Telluride, CO.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

We are located within a five-hour drive from eight different states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin), making the commute to the Chicago Southland quick and easy. Unlike downtown Chicago, there is FREE parking at all hotels and most event venues and attractions throughout the region.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

There are also 2,200 committable downtown hotel rooms during peak times. The Joy of Nature in Madison, Wisconsin After a long day of socializing, attendees may feel inclined to dial it back a few notches. The Madison Concourse Hotel is 5 miles from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN). Merriweather Lake House Hotel has 12,492 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. McArthur Ballroom, Conference Center, Grand Ballroom, Aztec Room and Patio, Gold Room, Valley Room and Terrace Court. Wingspread Retreat and Executive Conference Center. Arizona Biltmore. Historic Park Inn.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The RFPs are flying in,” exults Kevin Edmunds, CIS, CITP, vice president of group sales for AIC Hotel Group and member of the international board of directors for Society for Incentive Travel Excellence ( SITE ). Many newer ships have dedicated conference centers, boardrooms and other flexible spaces.

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