SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2019

Starting with our site selection, we can begin the process of helping to keep our attendees safer. As you’re checking out the meeting space and the guest rooms, ask which hospital is nearest, what police agency has jurisdiction and where the hotel’s access points are for fire trucks, ambulances and other first responders.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13. Smart Meetings recently went on a FAM trip hosted by Experience Columbus to scope out the area and make your site selection job that much easier. Get Touristy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Site selection often requires some give and take on both sides of the negotiating table. Negotiating Room. Hoteliers who responded to this survey say they’re less likely to negotiate audio/visual and Wi-Fi fees in 2019 than they have been in the past.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. The association views the latest toolkit as an evolving document that will use real-world observations from its members to fine-tune its advice for future editions.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Airplanes change the air 12 to 15 times per hour, which is somewhere between the levels of a hospital emergency room (12) and an operating room (20). Venue sourcers refer to the organization hosting the event as their “client” because that’s ostensibly who they’re providing site selection services for. Comms Are King.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: The proliferation of hotel brands has made planners’ jobs more confusing – and had little influence on their final choices for meetings. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Meetings and events expert opens up about innovative event execution Angele du Passage Angele du Passage has been a dedicated leader in the hospitality industry for over 30 years. I took one of those little personality tests and it basically told me I should be in the hospitality industry. So, I changed my major and changed my college.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Trademark SiteSelect will be led by hospitality industry professional Alison Jayne, who will serve as Global Sourcing Director. Trademark can identify spaces that are easily lent to design, creativity, and production yet offer form, flexibility, and function to tell important client stories.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

I’ve been in this industry for longer than I’d care to admit, and lots of fantastic people are creative and considerate, but for some reason Eddie’s thoughtfulness in finding me a second option and leaving a note taped to it really struck me as the type of hospitality we all should be striving for every day. Special Mentions. Laura Campbell.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Quick started ENTCO International and it quickly grew to include special event production, destination management, site selection, conference organization and contract negotiation. Conference Planning Seattle – Jewel Hospitality. Jewel Hospitality excels when it comes to Conference Planning Seattle, so be sure to check them out.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in 2019. The curriculum for the graduate program you are launching with San Diego State includes stakeholder management, finance fundamentals and demonstrating ROE (Return on Experience), but nothing on site selection or F&B.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

First, says Steve Enselein, senior vice president of events for Hyatt Hotels, planners should ask during the site-selection process about the training the service staff receives, as well as the average tenure of staff at the property.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Benchmark Hospitality International and Gemstone Hotels & Resorts have merged to become BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company with a new corporate identity and three distinct hotel collections. read more.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

From a labor perspective, the hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. To secure the best options, it’s important to start the site selection process early and /or be flexible with your dates and days-of-the-week pattern. Here’s our list and tips. Photo by @glenncarstenspeters on Unsplash.

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

Genuine hospitality and walkable experiences. For mid-sized cities, downtown and neighborhood experiences provide the best of both worlds: genuine hospitality provided by locals and numerous local entertainment and dining options. These airports also pride themselves on hospitality and a lasting first impression.

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Capterra Event Management

JULY 19, 2016

The blog from popular enterprise event software Cvent is divided into categories so you can peruse based on your interests: social media, site selection and budgeting, association tips, meeting and event intelligence, planning how-tos, and strategic meetings management. It also includes rankings of top meeting hotels and destinations.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Notable clients: AAA (Club Alliance), Florida Hospital, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Target. Notable clients: AAA (Club Alliance), Florida Hospital, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Target. They strive to enhance the way brands, retailers, attractions, institutions and hospitality businesses participate in our lives. Chicago, IL.

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

Select crowd management techniques. I: Site management. The buildings, rooms and outdoor venues you select to house your meeting or event are known as sites. Coordinate hospitality. Develop admittance credential systems. Coordinate accommodation and transportation. Manage protocol requirements. Determine pricing.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In the Convene survey, 24 percent of respondents said they take open-carry legislation into account when making site selections. They’re even making some planners think twice about meeting in a state that permits open carry of firearms. Andre Lico.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

In the Convene survey, 24 percent of respondents said they take open-carry legislation into account when making site selections. They’re even making some planners think twice about meeting in a state that permits open carry of firearms. Andre Lico.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 13, 2020

“One in nine people in Charlotte depend on us to create business for them,” Butts said, reflecting on what he told the head of the convention’s site-selection committee during the RFP process. “We With that in mind, the RNC crowd will be even more meaningful to the Charlotte hospitality community.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Avoid, Deny, Defend: Security Strategies Taught in Columbus Frontline Hospitality professionals updated their emergency response skills today in Columbus, Ohio, as experts shared how to confront armed attackers. 4 Top Tips for Picking a Safe, Secure Hotel Site As planners, we can prepare for bad things happening. Here’s how.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

On site visits, planners should ask hotels and venues about their crisis management plans. Are the hospitality staff informed, trained and well-practiced in case of an emergency? Are there staff available on-site who can perform first aid if necessary? Attendee safety should be a top priority for every planner.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

that February to present to the Republican National Committee’s Site Selection Committee. A month later, representatives from the selection committee visited Cleveland, and the city moved to the next round of the competition. “It Representatives from all eight cities traveled to Washington, D.C.,

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