Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise across various sectors of the tourism industry, including convention and meeting sales and destination partner relations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

She brings over 14 years of experience in the hospitality, tourism and sales industry and is known for her success in designing and implementing innovative campaigns. She has served in many global tourism management positions, including at FMTG Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group, Sacher Hotels and Marriott International.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Visit Greater Palm Springs welcomed Foster as director of Palm Springs tourism.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. With over 20 years in sports tourism and management, Helman helped to launch the sports division of VBCVB in 1999. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Salt Lake City and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Louisville Tourism promoted Lloyd to senior housing services manager. C Beverly Hills welcomed Burdette as assistant general manager.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center. Marin Bright, Smart Meetings CEO.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Garcia will work to further elevate the company’s reputation as a leader in the experiential event and entertainment industry. She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023. main event floor and 10,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

population to the meetings industry and the world is something that needs to be done year-round. In my 30-plus-year journey creating memorable hotel events for stakeholders as an event service professional, my initial conversations with meeting planners all begin with the universal language of travel and music.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Since joining Visit Anaheim in 2023, he has seen numerous successes, including redeploying Visit Anaheim’s meeting sales team to better service local hotels and launching several new programs, including an incentive program for hotels to generate group business.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

With up to 60 live events planned each day, it will be an incredible experience for explorers, foodies and culture enthusiasts, young people, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, businesses and government representatives,” Nagdev said. Read More : Lessons from the Front: Covid-era Med Meetings. Lessons for Meeting Professionals.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

– Series Underlines the Nature, Landscape and Scenery of ‘Destination Wales’ – Meet In Wales has announced the next evolution of its Sector Strategy campaigns, this time focusing on the destination’s creative industries.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Are you thinking of starting your own event planning business this year? This is a great time to enter the industry, as the demand for event planners continues to grow (especially post-pandemic). How Do I Make My Event Planning Business Stand Out? What is a Niche in Event Planning?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

You have heard of craft beer, craft cocktails and even craft stores, but how about craft events? His goal is that the 2,000 people expected at the conference will feel like they are at a boutique event built just for them. Meet some new people.” Act accordingly. That’s my one real desire. Breakfast is served all day.

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QC Event School

JUNE 20, 2022

When it comes to finding the right event planning school, there are a lot of things to consider. How can you tell if an event planning academy is reputable or not? In this article, we’ll show you how to choose an event planning school that’s right for YOU and your career goals!

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QC Event School

JULY 23, 2021

As such, you’ve decided to enroll in a reputable event planning school for your certification training. Event Planning School: 11 Specialties You Can Hone In On. The following list is based off of Foundational, Advanced, and Specialty Courses offered by QC Event School. Private Event Planning.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

At several points of the day a long line could be seen stretched across the aisle with meeting professionals eager to have their headshot taken. In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Recognition for venue There was also well-earned recognition for Wyboston Lakes Resort which was Highly Commended for Sustainability Initiative of the Year – accommodation and meetings venues. The results of the Awards were announced at the Greengage Insights and Sustainability Awards at The Marylebone Hotel in Central London.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Wells serves as senior catering sales manager, bringing extensive experience in catering, conference services and wedding planning. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. Marchetti will also oversee &More by Sheraton and the rooftop Breeze Bar.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Meeting for a Good Cause Mattered. Tanal’s team had prepared by stockpiling water and fuel, setting up meeting spots in advance and relying on apps to coordinate rescue work, but the hit to the hospitality sector was painful. The meeting industry was down 80 percent for 16 months,” he said. Humor Helped Overcome Negative Images.

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Smart Meetings

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. Tisch Center of Hospitality (HI HUB) aim to support business savvy entrepreneurs.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Our curated and complimentary directory of services, venues and vendors supporting the event and meeting planning industry is now open for business. Eventinterface MARKET launched, featuring a diverse list of resources for Meeting and Event Planners. ABOUT EVENTINTERFACE.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Starting a new business in event planning can be a very profitable venture. In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to start an event planning business from scratch in 6 easy steps! So, if you’re ready to start planning some amazing events, keep reading!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Another question is, “What does this mean for corporate event planning?”—if Read More : Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix. Read More : Mark Zuckerberg Weighs in on Future of Virtual Reality Tourism. appeared first on Smart Meetings. if it means anything at all.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 4, 2025

Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the most historic and dynamic cities in the United States, making it an ideal location for hosting large conferences, expos, and corporate meetings. As a city rich in history, innovation, and culture, Boston offers an unparalleled experience for event planners and attendees alike.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Under the theme of ‘New Business, New Tech, New World’, IBTM World Barcelona will focus on quality one-to-one business meetings, inspiring educational content and rewarding networking opportunities to help attendees re-connect and thrive in the next chapter in meetings and events. Further details will be released in due course.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Clover has over 20 years of event management experience and has held the role of director of venue operations and customer service at Queen Elizabeth II Centre, venues operations manager at MWB Business Exchange and several similar additional directorships. Souksanith was appointed executive meetings manager at Fairmont Dallas.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Cvent’s annual hospitality conference brings together professionals from the hospitality, meeting, and event industries that are interested in engaging with the latest in hospitality technology. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the San Diego State University (SDSU) L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management have announced that they will create the first graduate-level meeting and event program in the United States for mid- and senior-level professionals.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Editor’s Note : Created in 2019, San Diego State University’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s Program was created in partnership between Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and San Diego State University’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Deanna Roberts.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. In this guide, we walk you through the process of planning a nonprofit event step-by-step. Master nonprofit event planning in 10 simple steps 1.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Michael Begley, CEO of venuedirectory.com, explains: Venuedirectory.com is the only platform in the UK to detail each venue’s range of sustainability credentials and has partnerships with accreditation programmes including: ECOSmart (Greengage), Green Meetings, Green Key, Green Tourism Standard and Quality in Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Starting in August 2019, a new graduate-level program offering a degree in meetings and event management will be added to the courses at San Diego State University. A low-residency program meant for working professionals, it will be the first meetings management master’s degree program offered in North America.

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The MICE

AUGUST 12, 2024

The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events. Located in Central Berlin, the hotel emphasises its commitment to providing expansive, state-of-the-art facilities for meetings and events.

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