Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2014, Westin, then part of Starwood, introduced its “six pillars of health.” A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces. The same year, MGM Resorts and Dr.

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APRIL 26, 2021

From 2014 to 2018, Caesars Entertainment invested $250 million in its AC resorts, including construction of the East Coast’s largest event facility, Waterfront Conference Center , and renovating Harrah’s Coastal and Harbour towers.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 27, 2014

The post ITB Asia 2014 to be carbon-neutral event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post ITB Asia 2014 to be carbon-neutral event appeared first on Travel Daily. This year’s ITB Asia will be held at Marina Bay Sands.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2023

His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. He also previously worked as executive sous chef at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa in Honolulu.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

Formerly known as Allseated , the company started in 2014 as a tool for wedding planners to model seating charts and, after being used for some 500,000 events and significantly adding to the cataloged inventory in the U.S. and Europe, evolved into an efficient 3D spatial design and management resource for business event professionals.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 2, 2013

The post Abu Dhabi to play host to GTAC 2014 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The German Travel Association (DRV) will hold its 64th annual congress in Abu Dhabi in 2014, which attracts around 1,000 key German tour operators and travel agents. German Travel Association (DRV).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

She has worked at Sea Island since 2014, first as spa, fitness and tennis director, then as director of rooms. She will oversee all aspects of the spa, salon, fitness center, racquet sports and athletics to lead treatment and program development, as well as the expert staff of therapists and trainers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Before he joined Rosewood in 2014, he worked in managerial roles for Les Thermes Marina de Monte Carlo in Monaco City and MAIA Luxury Resort & Spa on the southwest coast of Seychelles’ Mahe Island. Vidal joins Rosewood Hotel Group as vice president of operations for the Americas. Richard Alexander.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2023

His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. He also previously worked as executive sous chef at Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa in Honolulu.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Sweeney joined ECE as an agent in 2014 and became manager of the agency’s Philadelphia location in 2017. In her new position, she’ll work closely with Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) on marketing and programming. Kaitlin Sweeney Full-service entertainment agency EastCoast Entertainment (ECE) has named Sweeney managing partner.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

First launched in 2014, the SwissSkills event is constantly evolving. Lastly, the event has received significant support from the city of Bern in the past, where the event has been held every year since its launch in 2014. New elements will be introduced this year at SwissSkills. How does the Bern Convention Bureau support the event?

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 9, 2024

In 2014, she conducted a research study on panels, and now, a decade later, she is launching a new survey about the state of panel discussions at meetings, conferences, and conventions, in partnership with corporate event company Unbridled. In 2014, 63 percent of survey respondents thought panels were merely okay or worse.

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MPI

APRIL 25, 2024

I began volunteering for MPI on my local chapter board in July 2014. Having returned to my home country Finland two years prior, joining the board helped quickly expanded my network across the industry.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 26, 2023

My 2014 post on RSQP gives a clear example of how it works (and my book Event Crowdsourcing includes full details) so I won’t repeat myself here. The 2014 and the recent conference each had around 200 participants, so the process and timing (around 25 minutes) were pretty similar. But there were two significant differences.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From my viewpoint, the platform’s popularity and usefulness reached a peak between 2014 – 2017. While my followers on Twitter have been stagnant since 2014, new people continue to find my content on Mastodon and follow me. Since then, Twitter began a slow decline. See the graph of my monthly website pageviews below.)

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

and internationally, where he has served as the organization’s CEO since 2014. Skeith will join UFI from the AEO (Association of Event Organisers), an association for event planners in the U.K. Skeith will succeed Kai Hattendorf, who has been with UFI since 2015.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman joined Boulder CVB in 2014 as operations and financial manager, her most recent position. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Charlene Hoffman and Angela “Fig” Wirkler, CMP.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Hoffman joined Boulder CVB in 2014 as operations and financial manager, her most recent position. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization. Charlene Hoffman and Angela “Fig” Wirkler, CMP.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2024

and internationally, where he has served as the organization’s CEO since 2014. Skeith will join UFI from the AEO (Association of Event Organisers), an association for event planners in the U.K. Skeith will succeed Kai Hattendorf, who has been with UFI since 2015.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

Editor’s Note: This post was originally posted in 2014 and updated on August 19th, 2021. Feel free to talk to us , the Einsteins of Events – we’re experienced and keep calm even in the direst of situations.

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MPI

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

MPI's European Meetings & Events Conference Returns to Türkiye for the First Time Since 2014

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2024

She earned her CMP in 2014 and has served in leadership roles with the Heartland Chapter of PCMA. She brings over 20 years of meeting planning experience, most recently serving as senior meetings and event planner for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

The number of people killed in mass shootings has risen from 272 in 2014 to 692 in 2021. Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. As of July 4, 2022, there have been 320 mass shooting deaths already this year.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Editor’s Note: This blog post was originally published in April 2014 by Kaitlin Colston. Whether you pursue formal education or not, you should really consider working events in your local community. Build a portfolio that will eventually help you get a job in event planning or event management.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

He joined Will Rogers Memorial Center in 2014 as an entry-level service attendant. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator. Pete Beach, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Personal information from as many as 500 million Starwood guests dating back to 2014 may have been stolen, Marriott International announced Friday. The cybersecurity theft affected reservations made up to September 10, 2018.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 12, 2024

I learned about them when I presented at The Religious Conference Management Association annual conference in 2014, and I’ve written about what meeting designers can learn from religious services. Religious meetings are a small, fascinating subset of the meeting industry.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: This post was originally written in February 2014 and updated by Anja Grcar for clarity purposes. . Make sure your event adheres to privacy laws and protects your attendees’ data. Need help with your event? Contact us , we will make sure it is not only amazing but also safe!

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 20, 2020

Being Schooled: Inside a Conference That Works “Mad blogger” Sue Pelletier of MeetingsNet has written an excellent article on her experiences at the four-day Conferences That Work format edACCESS 2014 annual meeting I convened in June.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Interprefy has essentially been a hybrid events service since the company’s genesis in 2014, long before the pandemic turned the industry upside down. Based in Zurich, Switzerland, Interprefy is another successful interpretation software company and virtual platform.

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AIME

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

First up, we hear from industry leader, commentator and AIME Industry Person of the Year in 2014, Joyce DiMascio … The post Joyce DiMascio Shares Her #AIMEMoments appeared first on AIME. In the lead up to our 30th Anniversary, we spoke to a few of AIME’s longtime supporters about their #AIMEMoments.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 19, 2024

” The post The Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2024 appeared first on Brand TD.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 23, 2023

Established in 2014, Thai Vietjet has been cooperating with Vietjet Group to extend its flight network and provide more opportunities for travelers to discover Thailand and many other countries with its hospitable and enjoyable service.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

That is really what changed it for me in 2014” “In 2014, I hit rock bottom and ended up in the emergency room the night before”, she continues. It’s about setting boundaries based on what your balance is, what you’re trying to get to and then creating habits and non-negotiables.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 2014, she became vice president of convention sales and services, her most recent position. McClain joined Destination DC is 2011 as director of communications and was promoted to senior vice president in 2017. She has also worked with Marriott International as a sales representative.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 7, 2024

Additionally, her literary debut ‘Yes Please’ topped the New York Times Best Sellers list in October 2014, staying there for over 23 weeks. In 2015, Poehler’s return to SNL alongside Tina Fey resulted in an Emmy win for “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series”.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The MEET TAIWAN promotional event has been held annually in Malaysia since 2014, attracting numerous media, businesses, and MICE professionals each year. This year marks the first return to Malaysia for MEET TAIWAN since the pandemic.

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