Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Renovated hotels enjoy warm light all year round As we head full speed into fall and begin to gear up for winter, it’s likely that we feel some nostalgia for the warm months past. The recently renovated Hawksbill Conference Room can be arranged as a boardroom, conference room, theater, classroom or trade show exhibition.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Read More : This Las Vegas Bar Wants You to Horse Around Also within the venue is a food market serving up gourmet street food, like pizzas, burgers and wings, along with sandwiches and salads. With a recently opened Voco Hotel, and Bedford and Moxie hotels opening up soon, the island is investing heavily in its tourism focus. “It’s

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

The chief commercial officer role has been a staple in large hotel operations, but its presence in a DMO is a newer development. He will now oversee the 545-room hotel’s conference services team. Louis appoints Skapinok as chief commercial officer for the DMO and operator of America’s Center Convention Complex.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Hotels are raising rates for both leisure and group business as they are currently experiencing strong demand in many markets. Expenses for exhibitors at association trade shows have increased significantly while corporate marketing budgets have remained flat. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 8, 2021

On Thursday, April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day featured several in-person and virtual events that highlighted the importance of the meeting, incentive, convention, and trade-show industry, while also educating planners on the new landscape they will operate in going forward.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From redesigned event spaces and innovative technology resources to inspiring food and beverage options with thoughtful presentations, EventReady with CleanStay provides rigorous cleanliness protocols, book-to-billing flexibility and safe, socially responsible solutions for the most discerning safety and service-conscious event professionals.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

From redesigned event spaces and innovative technology resources to inspiring food and beverage options with thoughtful presentations, EventReady with CleanStay provides rigorous cleanliness protocols, book-to-billing flexibility and safe, socially responsible solutions for the most discerning safety and service-conscious event professionals.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Prior to that, he worked as general manager for The Knickerbocker in New York and Marriott International hotels in Washington, D.C.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 10, 2021

Hotel sales, banquet and private event managers know what it’s like to work under pressure. Olivia Isquith, Event Manager at Hotel Salem (part of the Lark Hotels group), knows this well, having worked in hotels that didn’t have a smooth system for managing event bookings and sales. Planning Pod can help.

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Bizzabo

MAY 15, 2019

Have you considered exhibiting at a trade show? This list of 30 trade show ideas from brands like GE, Amazon, and more will help your company successfully attract visitors. Trade shows have been around for quite a long while and just about every industry has at least one worth attending. 30 Trade Show Ideas.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Trade shows are one of the most lucrative ways to launch new products, increase brand visibility, and move customers through your marketing and sales funnels. However, the costs of organizing a trade show exhibit adds up quickly. These are the fees trade show organizers charge to register space at a venue.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

When we built Planning Pod, we set out to solve a big problem that many event venues, restaurants and hotels face … juggling too many applications, emails, documents, spreadsheets and even notes, folders and whiteboards to manage their event bookings. Or to add updated food-and-beverage items to both an invoice and a BEO.

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Guidebook

APRIL 23, 2025

Define Your Event Requirements Before you start hunting for venues, you have to get clear on: Your events target audience Your event goals (both for yourself as the planner and for attendees) The event type (conference, gala, trade show, and so on) Space requirements for your event Questions to ask yourself: How many attendees will you have?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Seriously— Coffee Fest , the B2B trade show for coffee professionals, is coming to Indianapolis in May 2019. Nearly adjacent to Durham Convention Center is The Durham , a boutique hotel serving the tech companies and academics that come to meet in the university-framed Research Triangle Region. But not at The Durham.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

The 2024 categories were once again split across three distinct criteria groups: Hotels Other suppliers Tech Providers Following a scoring review by our independent judging panel , the winners of the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards have now been confirmed. More Information HOTELS Category: Best Hotel Chain (Outside the U.S.)

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 27, 2021

From redesigned event spaces and innovative technology resources to inspiring food and beverage options with thoughtful presentations, EventReady with CleanStay provides rigorous cleanliness protocols, book-to-billing flexibility and safe, socially responsible solutions for the most discerning safety and service-conscious event professionals.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 4, 2022

One that all businesses look forward to are trade shows, which are a fun and a great way to promote quality products and services to the public and other businesses. . If you’re looking to attend or exhibit at a trade show this year, here is a list of the 11 Top 2022 trade shows in the US that you want to watch out for: .

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 9, 2024

On the Food & Beverage front, a gallon of coffee is $54. The Expo Center’s open layout offers groups ample natural light and an opportunity for complete event customization – a blank canvas ideal for large-scale trade shows as well as team building activities, banquets, and theme parties.

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GEVME

JANUARY 27, 2020

And everybody loves enjoying a day, an evening or perhaps a weekend with lots of food, drinks, discussions, connecting with other people, exchanging ideas, workshops and/or other activities. . This component includes everything – right from hotels, motels, hostels or any other setup which can provide sleeping rooms to the attendees.

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IMG

AUGUST 25, 2023

From the luxurious charm of bougie hotels to the edgy appeal, and everything in between, these venues are sure to make your occasion truly unforgettable in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles. The opportunities are endless, from concerts and festivals to corporate meetings and trade shows to weddings and holiday parties.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

This practice has been implemented by most—if not all—hotels, but using VMS could help hoteliers identify high-touch areas not previously thought about. What Meeting Planners Should Ask Hotels. According to Cartotto, before booking a hotel, planners should ask several questions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

“The idea of being able to host all of our attendees at one site and not have to worry about transferring attendees to different hotels was one of the many benefits to selecting Butlin’s”. Delegates don’t ever need to commute to various sites because everything is on location, including accommodation, ranging from private chalets to hotels.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Located on a quiet floor of The Sky Suite at the Bisha Hotel sits Canvas. Impress your guests with authentic, locally sourced cuisine prepared by their hotel’s culinary experts. The Drake Hotel ( 0 ) EventSource.ca The Drake Hotel boasts 19 hotel rooms that are conveniently located just steps away from the meeting spaces.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Located on a quiet floor of the Bisha Hotel Toronto sits Canvas. Impress your guests with authentic, locally sourced cuisine prepared by their hotel’s culinary experts. The Drake Hotel ( 0 ) EventSource.ca The Drake Hotel boasts 19 hotel rooms that are conveniently located just steps away from the meeting spaces.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2022

The report often used the standard trade-show booth as a simple example of how the traditional events industry model — take, make, use, and dispose — is ripe for change. The key sectors that are ripe for rapid innovation were identified as food production and service, venue/hotel design and mobility.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

As we move into the peak season for meetings , conventions and trade shows, event planners should keep in mind that in the United States, good times have brought a historically low unemployment rate and a fierce demand for workers. Ask to See Hotels’ Customer-Satisfaction Surveys. Provide the Hotel with Details ASAP.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2023

One final case for using fragrance in meeting spaces, according to Goodyear: “Your event is not in a hotel lobby, so it should not smell like one. Match the scents you use with your food-and-beverage offerings and you’ll create deep memories of the experience.”

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 18, 2018

It took place on the spectacular grounds which were transformed into a glamorous indoor and outdoor party for an evening of gourmet dining (over 20 food and beverage stations), intermittent curated entertainment and dancing under the stars. An example of this is the McMichael Canadian Art Collection’s, Moonlight Gala. in Toronto.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

Hotels want all guests to be safe and happy and don’t want anyone to be left out in the middle of a life-threatening storm. “We Usually when a storm like this hits, you have cancellations too,” Steve Cunningham, complex general manager of Wyndham’s Hotel Galvez & Spa, The Tremont House and Harbor House in Galveston, Texas explains.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2017

Smart Meetings participated in this week’s Wine Country Hospitality and Event Trade Show, hosted by Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma ( CANVAS ). Artesa is known for food and wine pairings. CANVAS participants experienced “Taste of Artesa,” a sampling of finger foods and sparkling, white and red wines.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 13, 2018

To make it a bit easier, here are 10 tips for choosing a great venue for your next corporate event, conference or a trade-show. Lodging Accommodations: If the venue is not located within a hotel, there needs to be suitable lodging accommodations within a reasonable distance of the event. Food and Beverage: Parched throats?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 21, 2019

What negotiating with hotels boils down to is synchronized value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and beverage revenue), and they have what you want (a great hotel at a desirable location). Food and beverage. Food & Beverage (F&B).

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin managing director of Delta Hotels-Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center scheduled to open in Allen, Texas, in January of 2019. Martin was previously Benchmark’s general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The Club at Kukui’ula.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 12, 2025

The NHC combines a sleek, modern aesthetic with multiple large spaces, making it ideal for trade shows, conferences, and social events. Its strategic location provides easy access to transportation and nearby hotels. Learn more about hosting your events at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Whether you’re hosting a global conference, an extravagant gala, or a trade show, finding the perfect venue in a major city, including modern business centers , can make all the difference. The venue also boasts stylized bars and catering spaces, ensuring that food and beverage services are as sophisticated as the venue itself.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2019

Prior to working at the Barbican Jenny spent four years developing industry knowledge and expertise at Park Plaza Hotels. These include major corporate and association events due to take place over the coming 24 months. Charlie returns to the Barbican, where he worked as an account manager for two years between 2016 and 2018.

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