Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Most recently serving as hotel manager at the same property, Okuna was a driving force in elevating guest experiences at Pink Palace of the Pacific and leading key multi-hotel initiatives across Marriott’s Waikiki Collection. She brings over 25 years of experience in hotel sourcing, meeting planning and onsite meeting assistance.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Green Miami Hotels and Venues Greater Miami boasts a number of LEED-certified healthy, efficient and cost-saving hotels. 1 Hotel South Beach 1 Hotel South Beach achieved LEED Silver certification under the LEED for New Construction rating system. Some rooms even include eco-friendly sinks and toilets.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. In reality, the real sticking point was a matter of hotel reluctance.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Although the Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect in 1990, the spirit of the directive—to accommodate for everyone—is still sometimes lacking at hotels and venues, even if the letter of the law is fulfilled. It also ignores the needs of a growing, aging community that still wants to participate fully in travel and meetings.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If attendees and staff follow precautions, traveling to and from meetings is not as high-risk as the following activities. As described below, very few hotels (and venues) seem to have implemented ASHRAE’S building readiness standards for air quality in their properties. Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2017

Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. Formerly a working farm, Fearrington Village is now a AAA Five Diamond hotel, restaurant and spa that fully accommodates meetings, celebrations and incentive trips. Gansevoort Park Hotel (New York City, New York).

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? What about the people who want to book a different hotel and just show up for the conference itself. Or, offer a joint conference/hotel fee that provides an overall discount versus booking separately. Our quick save?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2018

Thankfully, Ron Fariss, sales manager for the internet services division of meetings and events company PSAV , and the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host, had several suggestions for how planners can ensure they know what they are paying for with hotel internet. There is only so much room on the highway, as Fariss put it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. Read More : Sustainable Hotel Certification, Explained. “As Event Service Professionals Association’s Certification.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Step 1: Understand your Venue Marketing Discoverability Influence. Times, they be a changin’. And really, who doesn’t like thinking about pie?

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

John Cannizzaro accepts the position of director of catering for the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas. Don Jacinto was appointed to the role of director of brand at Journal Hotels. He will serve as general manager for both The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles and Hotel G in San Francisco. John Cannizzaro . Rene McCoy.

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Eventory

AUGUST 7, 2018

You don’t know the agenda, the venue plan, you have no idea how to get a ride to the hotel, and where the heck are the hotels. For example, you can check how people walked around the venue. In other words, you can book your hotel or take a taxi with just a few taps on your mobile device.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

It reopened as a venue and hotel in 1985, and has remained a mainstay of downtown St. The number of hotel rooms at the station has grown from 75—when the building debuted—to 567, with St. Louis Union Station Hotel now part of the Curio Collection by Hilton. Events and being a venue help make that more welcoming and open.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. Cvent has ranked the hotels by region, with lists for the United States; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific (APAC). The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 5, 2017

As an event professional, you have likely seen your fair share of hotel AV contracts. But, you shouldn’t always default to what the venue has to offer, as you might […]. Often, it’s tempting to just sign on the dotted line, especially since it means you don’t have to hunt down your own equipment and technicians.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2024

Dent joined Nemacolin in August of 2023 and played an instrumental role in establishing the resort as a luxury destination as vice president of development through his visionary leadership as he oversaw the successful completion of multiple openings of key venues across the property. in 2023 under his leadership.

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Master the Event

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

And as we all know, and we have definitely blogged about, there are literally thousands of traditional meeting planning companies out there to help. But what about the not so traditional … Corporate Event Planning – Have you heard the Latest? But now they offer so much more, especially to the meeting planning world.

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Social Tables

JUNE 15, 2023

If you’re looking for a way to get your loved ones together but don’t know how to plan a family reunion, we can help. In this guide, we teach you how to plan a family reunion. How to plan a family reunion in 10 simple steps 1. Before diving headfirst into the planning process, consult the family.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Hotel and Casino. of meeting space; accommodates 850 people; seven restaurants, including Sushi Kai; South Shore Room/Peek Nightclub. of meeting space; accommodates 1,100 people; home of Lake Tahoe Outdoor Summer Concert Series; four restaurants, including Cabo Wabo Cantina. meeting space by 2023.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The first thing to consider is leisure demand at your host hotel over your program dates. If that demand is high (as it is in so many destinations right now, and always will be at peak holiday periods), you may be able to get more space than you normally would as hotels know those extra rooms will sell to leisure guests.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Hotels are now less likely to negotiate rental fees and other typically negotiable line items. Top Tips for Navigating the Healthcare Meeting Landscape. Plan (Much Farther!) Venues are booking up quickly and the preferred options are likely not going to be available—or what’s left will cost a premium.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Photo Credit: Visit Indy Cindy Zimmerman Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans hired Cindy Zimmerman as director of sales and marketing. She joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Zimmerman previously worked at the Helmsley Hotel in New York City. Photo Credit: Le Pavillon Hotel.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. A post shared by Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (@goldennuggetlv) on Jul 8, 2014 at 2:57pm PDT. This unique hotel is located in downtown Las Vegas on what is considered the old strip, Fremont Street.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Groups under 50 people that book the Small Groups, Big Inspiration Package enjoy breakfast, lunch, meeting planning services and more, starting at $95 per person. of flexible meeting space. of outdoor space, made up of 25 separate meeting rooms and ten garden and event lawns. The resort offers over 100,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city. With these new venues, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area offer more than 360 special event facilities in addition to the city’s impressive Moscone Convention Center.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest! What is the situation?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2017

Take your meeting offshore! If you’ve never considered holding a meeting aboard a cruise ship, now is the time to start. Hotel demand is growing, causing nightly rates to rise. Why not consider this out-of-the-box solution to your venue selection woes? The post Looking for Green Meeting Venues?

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

According to a new survey of 405 corporate, association, government and independent planners, team building is a key consideration when choosing a destination and venue for meetings, especially as more millennials become attendees. Earlier this year, Destination Hotels and Commune Hotels merged to become Two Roads Hospitality.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. The top pharma event management companies offer: Strategic planning: They will work with you to determine the event’s objectives and the best ways to achieve them. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Read More: It’s Gen Z’s Way or the Highway Spencer Glazer, event coordinator for Wolters Kluwer, who started on the hotel side, had a supervisor who offered a helpful push in the right direction. “I On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

We have the expertise to know what resorts and venues will work best for their specific needs, as well as our negotiating clout and global connections. Prepare to Research : When looking for the “perfect” boutique property or unique venue, traditional search methods may not be enough.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

Working with the hotel during the planning and execution of the event can save you money for your next meeting. Hotel catering typically drives 35 to 40% profit. Venues offer discounted menus for nonprofit, veterans or educational groups—some extend seasonal specials to offer groups lower price options.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 8, 2020

Metrock is set to announce next week a change in venue for the event — a location “down the street” from the Martin Center, he told Convene. He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

She has been working for a local meeting planning company and as she said “so far so good”. Whenever event and meeting planning you want to select the just right location, the complete package, the venue that will set the tone and accommodate all your needs, wants and must haves.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 31, 2020

Faced with a haze of uncertainty, the meeting planner has to make the “go” and “how to go” decisions, but the responsibility to do the right thing is shared by venue, community and guest alike. Start with trustworthy information,” advised Russ Simons, chief listening officer and managing partner with Venue Solutions Group.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

The event is preceded by Association Focus , a full day of networking and education at Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel and Frankfurt Marriott Hotel where International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) will be returning to in-person gathering. Read more about IMEX America 2021. Behind the scenes, the emphasis is on measuring.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

So, in Boston we are fully aligned with the Meet Safe moniker and I know my colleagues across the country can insure the same. How is Boston faring for meetings now? Our hotels are now recording a great deal of interest and the numbers are starting to work in our favor. I’m asked quite often to make Covid-19 predictions.

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