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JANUARY 10, 2025

Conway joined the team in 2010 at vice president, communications and public relations, before moving into the executive leadership team in 2017. Mauricio Patino Mauricio Patino, Velas Resorts Patino joins the team at Velas Resorts as regional sales director for meetings and incentives. metro area, where she will be based.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

If you are an event or meeting planner you’ve heard of PSAV. The news makes for shaky ground and uncertainty for meeting and event planners nationwide. October 2017. So why should event and meeting planners care?What It could also mean a lack of choice for event and meeting planners and more. January 2018.

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MARCH 16, 2022

The company, which began as a pop-up concept in 2017, is rebranding under the name Placemakr to “better reflect its business divisions of hotels and mixed-use apartment buildings,” reads a press release. ” The post WhyHotel Gets $90 Million Investment, Rebrands to Placemakr appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 9, 2018

Smart Meetings turned to the experts to compile a list of smart tips for this action-packed destination. Since IMEX 2017, the destination has added an incredible amount of new shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, along with impressive hotel upgrades and renovations.”. Juliet Funt, IMEX America 2017. Smart Monday.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

Get Ready for the Top Meeting Trends in 2018. Meetings have always been more intimate affairs compared to events. But with recent trends focusing more towards personalization and customization, meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year. Meetings are definitely getting a big tech upgrade this year.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2021

The post Destinations International Announces 2021 Inductees appeared first on Smart Meetings. Destinations International (DI) unveiled its 2021 Hall of Fame inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipient. Marion Frances Szurek, former executive director of the San Angelo Convention & Visitors Bureau (Deceased).

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MAY 31, 2023

Before this position, Patterson was executive chef of the property since 2017, after joining the team as executive sous chef in 2013. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. David Patterson Patterson is vice president of food and beverage at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

Before Choose Chicago , Whitaker was president and CEO for Destination Toronto (formerly Tourism Toronto), during which the DMO was voted North America’s best CVB and convention center in a poll of more than 650 meeting planners. of meeting space and a 60,000-square-foot ballroom. He is coming back to an expanding Miami.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The personal touch attendees expect from meetings is now largely being delivered with the help of machines. Smart Meetings covered all the must-have tech advances this year to help you stay at the top of your game. The post 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Park MGM Ideation Studio.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Torres moved to the United States in 2017 and has since held several pastry roles before entering her first executive pastry chef role at LondonHouse Chicago. Acosta joined the team in 2017 as a cook and helped open the restaurant; she was later promoted to sous chef in 2019. Daniel Benavidez. Yulissa Acosta.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? A post shared by Army West Point Athletics (@goarmywestpoint) on May 27, 2017 at 2:35pm PDT. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine. The post How to Master On-Campus Meetings at Top University Venues appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

hotels located in historic buildings and locations unveil new meeting rooms and renovations. It was converted to a boutique lifestyle hotel in 2017. Located in downtown Nashville’s art district, the hotel includes its own onsite art museum, which groups can book for meetings and social events. and 1,400 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

Placemakr, formerly WhyHotel , started as a pop-up in 2017 but later became a hotel brand with long-term plans designed for long-term stays. The post The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings. The project is scheduled to develop 50 Echo hotels.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game. Because of that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. labor force , at 35%.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. has named Diamond senior meeting manager.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Improve Event Engagement Yes, it will cost you money. Usually, your major budget items are F&B, A/V, and meeting space. Create a zero-waste meeting. Optimize each for SEO. Get rid of swag bags.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

Meetings are happening more frequently than ever before. The challenge is that as demand for meetings rises, so will the cost of finding and renting the perfect venue. Overall the future looks promising for a large segment of meeting and event planners. The post Event Budget Trends 2017: Cloudy with a Chance of Inconsistency?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2023

Before this position, Patterson was executive chef of the property since 2017, after joining the team as executive sous chef in 2013. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. David Patterson Patterson is vice president of food and beverage at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. Here’s how the meetings industry is changing the game. With that, they’re also now the largest pool of potential meeting attendees. Control over the meeting agenda is moving to attendees. Millennials are the decision makers now.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

You’ll also learn how to work better by opting out of meetings and opting into the right workspace. MTV’s 2017 Video Music Awards would be the perfect inspiration. Virtual Meetings Need to Take It up a Notch. However, according to experts, holding a virtual meeting isn’t that easy.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions. Centerplate was purchased by Sodexo in 2017.”. The post TWT: Convention Center Labor Disputes, Holiday Travel Stats appeared first on Smart Meetings. Convention Centers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Regis Atlanta, and entered the digital side of things in 2017 when he got into Ethereum (or ETH [pronounced “eeth”]). Read More : Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix. appeared first on Smart Meetings. MH’s CEO Tommy Farr has been in hospitality and F&B for 14 years, starting at St.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Why are your venues a great place for groups to meet at or to tour? More : Los Angeles is the New Sports Capital of the World.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

In 2017, Choice Hotels International Inc., The post IHG Hotels Launches Vignette Collection, a ‘Conversion Brand’ appeared first on Smart Meetings. The conversion trend itself goes beyond just converting existing hotels into brands owned by hospitality conglomerates. for instance, began looking to convert vacant Washington, D.C.-

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. For a centennial event for National Automobile Dealers Association in January 2017, she created an authentic NOLA experience with a futuristic twist. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. With locations in more than 100 countries, there is a strong incentive for meeting planners to take advantage of all the benefits available to Rewards members. Since 2017, it has acquired or launched six brands to add to its portfolio.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

Measures in sustainability have been implemented across the board in tourism and hospitality industries, from more sustainable forms of travel to eco-friendly practices at hotels and meetings venues. The post California Passes Extensive Climate, Clean Energy Bill appeared first on Smart Meetings. Local Government Takes Action.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He served as vice president of sales for RSCVA since 2017 and is a third-generation Nevadan. Throughout his 20 years of experience in hotel sales, meetings and events, he has led award winning sales teams at large North American hotel brands. Cory Rosenberg Cory Rosenberg, PRA Rosenberg joins PRA as regional vice president.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 14, 2021

In 2017, Pierce earned the Rising Star award with the property. The post 8 Smart Moves in NYC, Los Angeles and Maui appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pierce has been promoted to director of sales and marketing for The Curtis, a DoubleTree by Hilton , in Denver; she previously worked as director of group sales. BJ Mazmanian.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” Meeting for a Good Cause Mattered. Tanal’s team had prepared by stockpiling water and fuel, setting up meeting spots in advance and relying on apps to coordinate rescue work, but the hit to the hospitality sector was painful.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Pereira’s hospitality career began with Westin Grand Cayman in 2017, when she began as pool and beach concierge. The post Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pereira is director of event management for Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa in the Cayman Islands.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. The post Smart Moves in Seattle, New York City and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events. Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: James Spellos of Meeting U ( @jspellos ). Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: 2017 Event Trends – #EventIcons Episode 40.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). Into the Heart of Meetings: Basic Principles of Meeting Design ( ebook or paperback ). In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2019

This was among the findings in the second phase of German Convention Bureau’s research project, Future Meeting Space. The results of the survey informed meeting professionals what makes events successful and how to please their attendees. and pulled the results from the data collected from participants that attend conferences.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Wellness trips are up 200 percent as compared to 2017. As a meeting planner, if you plan a beach cleanup CSR activity, don’t serve plastic water bottles at the luncheon.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

More than 220 million meetings are conducted in America each month. Because I’m an entrepreneur who’s providing the fastest-growing network of meetings and conference venues in the U.S., While this may be true, problematic meeting trends are still troubling the industry. Click To Tweet. Defining Meaningful Experiences.

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