Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The beverage has become nearly as symbolic of the tennis tournament as the matches themselves, and this year marked the 15th anniversary of its debut. More on Sports Sponsorship: How Seven Sponsors are Serving up Fan Experiences at the 2021 US Open. Five Ways the Sports Sponsorship Landscape Will Evolve for Brands—and Fans—This Year.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The platform, which launched in 2014, is returning to the slopes after a two-year hiatus to meet the pent-up consumer demand for outdoor recreation, to maximize the winter experience for brand devotees, and to evoke an “emotional connection” with 25-34-year-old outdoor adventure seekers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Most recently, he was director of food and beverage at Atlanta’s Culinaire, an F&B management company. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Rich Ainsworth.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno has recently undergone a renaissance with many meeting venues having upgraded their facilities, alongside citywide improvements guaranteed to inspire.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. of meeting space. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

The most recent tool being embraced by meeting professionals looking to safely bring groups back together while protecting sensitive data is third-party health verification. But meeting professionals are still tasked with designing the level of screening required and communicating expectations appropriately. It takes a village.”.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2023

From the US Open Archives: How evian Cruised into the US Open with a Floating Tennis Court Sports Sponsorship Q&A: How American Express Keeps it Fresh at the US Open Fan Engagement: Five Brands That Aced the US Open 1. Kate Schoff, Executive Director, JPMorgan Chase & Co.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

That was the message from author and Superbowl-winning executive Michael Lombardi at Smart Meetings Northeast Experience in Boston this week. Be in the room at a future Smart Meetings Experience. of its own flexible meeting space. Michael Lombari and Smart Meetings TV Host Mike Lyons. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. The full-floor fitness center is complemented by a virtual sports simulator. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings. Thompson Austin. With 799 sq. Hotel Per La.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Learn More Especially at hotels and convention centers in the top 25 cities in America (known as “first-tier” destinations), the costs for labor, food and beverage, energy, and other items have gone up between 20 and 30 percent over the past four years—far above the rate of general inflation.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Jennifer Beindorf Research over the past two years shows that event attendance continues to increase—from business/industry events to music festivals and sporting events. The post 5 Ways to Build Community Loyalty appeared first on Smart Meetings. Jennifer Beindorf is senior vice president of client services at Impact XM.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. Molly Crouch, corporate sustainability director for Sodexo, Virginia Beach Convention Center’s food and beverage supplier and parent company of Centerplate. That’s helping with our carbon emission reduction.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

He will oversee the department’s daily operations and continue to manage ACVB’s efforts to secure large-scale sporting events with Atlanta Sports Council. He has a track record of providing exceptional leadership in guest services, food and beverage and hotel operations while improving revenues from the top to the bottom line.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

After joining the team in 2023 as sports and special events coordinator, Simo has demonstrated immense passion and dedication for her projects. She brings over 20 years of experience in meetings and events industry sales and business development. Louis, Atlanta and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Holidays, historic occasions, themes, fruits, vegetables, sports, animals and all types of food are celebrated by costumed people marching down a street. Celebrities, sports figures, and movie stars are a coup to the sponsor whose name is attached to the parade but can be a nightmare for the organizer.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2022

How Meeting Planners Can Use It: Nobu Caesars Palace refurb includes the Hakone, Sake, Nobu Penthouse and Nobu Villa suites—all prime accommodations for VIPs and CEOs. of meeting space nearby. of conference space have been updated, including flexible meeting rooms and the Terrace and Plaza ballrooms. The property’s 31,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

With more than 25 years working in the meeting and event industry, I’ve seen many trends come and go, but one thing that remains constant is the importance of team building to drive bonds and connections. I’ve seen groups work together to prepare extra meals at a welcome reception which are then donated to a local food bank.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

Throughout his years in the industry, he has worked across many departments including front desk, housekeeping, food & beverage, accounting and more, and has established a reputation for collaborative work budget creation, improving service scores and building strong cultures.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including an array of quirky, unique spaces for more intimate gatherings, including The Shag Room and The Manor. Name badges will be mailed in advance, InHouse Physicians will conduct temperature checks and barriers will be in place for meeting spaces. Elia Beach club is primed to open this month.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

After all, attendees spend much of their time indoors as it is, so taking a break from enclosure may be welcomed; technically it’s still work for them, but taking the meeting outside will take the pressure off and remind everyone that it’s supposed to be fun. The post Team Building: Make It Unconventional appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest. He spent six years as group sales manager at Hotel Monaco, handling largely corporate, sports and traveling entertainment markets.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2018

The slow death of expo revenue is not an indicator that meetings don’t mean business any more. B2B buying is a team sport — an average of 5.4 Based on our deep analysis of dozens of shows, the former are the event business models being disrupted most. From our view, most industry mega-shows continue to thrive.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

She was co-owner and senior vice president of a Chicago software company, vice president of sales and product marketing at Spatial Corp, a Dassault Systèmes company, CFO of Sports Garage Cycling and a Boulder retail shop, among additional roles. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

She was co-owner and senior vice president of a Chicago software company, vice president of sales and product marketing at Spatial Corp, a Dassault Systèmes company, CFO of Sports Garage Cycling and a Boulder retail shop, among additional roles. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Following the infrastructure frustrations with November’s Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix , Super Bowl LVIII was another test for Vegas to show it could handle big-time sporting events, and the consensus on the ground was that the city was right on the money this weekend and that the game-related experiences lived up to the hype.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In order to carry out a targeted search for a venue, it is first necessary to determine the general conditions and criteria that a given venue must meet. Food and beverage. Food and beverages. Separate sales of food and beverages are recommended, especially at large events. These include: Budget.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. The post Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Chandra Allison.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2024

Book with Confident Especially at hotels and convention centers in the top 25 cities in America (known as “first-tier” destinations), the costs for labor, food and beverage, energy, and other items have gone up between 20 and 30 percent over the past four years—far above the rate of general inflation.

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Expo Pass

AUGUST 18, 2022

Fall sports and pumpkin carving contests can add friendly competition, while outdoor activities such as scavenger hunts and picnics play a huge part in creating those feelings of camaraderie. Harvest themes may sound corny (yes, there will be puns), but they do provide a bounty (see) of Autumn foods and activities to choose from.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Higgins is now vice president of business development at Visit Oceanside , including its Oceanside Sports Commission division. Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Dana Porter Higgins.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Higgins is now vice president of business development at Visit Oceanside , including its Oceanside Sports Commission division. Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Dana Porter Higgins.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. 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. Scott Craighead. Patrick Lacassagne.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

Event catering company, Amadeus, has posted its best food waste figures to date as it puts an emphasis on sustainability at its venues. Research suggests that 4,110 portions of surplus food has been redistributed in the community, while 3.5 tonnes of CO2 emissions have been averted through the partnership.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Local venues prioritise: Local sourcing: Many venues source food and beverages locally. For event planners, the museum offers three meeting rooms, with the largest accommodating up to 350 seated guests. The venue’s distinctive concept centers on a rotating display of privately owned vintage and sports cars in glass boxes.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

There is its automotive history, of course, that made it known worldwide—what Silicon Valley is to tech, Detroit is to the car—but there’s also the Motown Sound, its fabled pro sports teams, and, most of all, the proud spirit of Detroiters. Speaking of rivalries, the other Detroit food staple sounds like it’s from Brooklyn.

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