Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Select your venue, virtual platform, and major vendors. After your set your goals and know your event’s vision, your venue should be one of your first selections to secure your event dates. What type of an event is it?

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MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events.

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AUGUST 12, 2024

A Benchmark Event: The 2017 InterContinental Hotel Group General Managers Conference at InterContinental Berlin Maria told me about one of the most memorable events for InterContinental Berlin. In 2017, the InterContinental Hotel Group General Managers Conference took place at InterContinental Berlin.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. Establishing the conference fee, contracting with the venue and locking the dates will require some effort. For example, consider using a third-party A/V rental provider for your conference as compared to the venue’s more costly in-house service.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Runkle is venue manager for etc.venue s’ first U.S.-based 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. Jack Runkle. based location in New York City. Cristian Teusen and Nicole Coghlan.

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APRIL 21, 2022

In addition to the Olympic venues, London cleaned up and rebuilt its canals, extended and built new transportation, and invested in its hospitality infrastructure. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 Read More : Roundup of Post-Event Life for Olympic Venues. million visitors. Concentration. Barcelona; and 10.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

The challenge is that as demand for meetings rises, so will the cost of finding and renting the perfect venue. The post Event Budget Trends 2017: Cloudy with a Chance of Inconsistency? Organizations that have seen the value of events (and event budget trends) are ready to invest further, but that’s not the case for everyone.

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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 passage of SB-1137 comes as reassuring news to industry profs who have been at the forefront of combating climate change.

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MARCH 27, 2023

The museums and venues under the umbrella of the Smithsonian Institute in the Nation’s capital illuminate the imagination of visitors through history housed in elegance. of event space and is an ideal venue for hosting dinner or an opulent cocktail reception. The Youngs opened the first physical location for their bookstore in 2017.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Patty’s Celebration Dropkicked into High Gear Meanwhile, in Bean Town, The Dropkick Murphys will perform at MGM Music Hall at Fenway —the first time the band will belt out their raucous, Celtic-themed punk at the stunning new venue located adjacent to Boston’s storied Fenway Park. The Dropkick Murphys launched their St. Patty’s Day proper.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

8, 2017, turned into an inferno when winds picked up that night. However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. Napa Valley Film Festival 2017 photo by Bob McClenahan. The Show Must Go on. Helena hotel has 5,480 sq.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2018

MTV’s 2017 Video Music Awards would be the perfect inspiration. This interview with Superfly co-founder Rick Farman dissects the anatomy of a music festival from its themes to the evolution of its venues, including the reaction of festival sponsors to the growth and changes within the events.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features. Know a venue that would be a great fit?

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JUNE 14, 2021

In 2017, Pierce earned the Rising Star award with the property. 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. Before joining The Curtis, Pierce was associate director of sales for Embassy Suites in Denver. BJ Mazmanian.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

One of the simplest is to conduct a walk-through of the venue before the event. Some venues allow open access, and without clear identification, it’s hard to know who belongs in the room. Next, communicate with the venue about their emergency procedures. What are some of the low-cost things we can do to protect our meetings?

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It was converted to a boutique lifestyle hotel in 2017. Housed in the historic Gray & Dudley building which originally served as the headquarters of the neighborhood’s Gray & Dudley Hardware Company, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking. The venue itself should be something representative of the city, while also sharing the same ideas as your brand. The Stress behind Event Management.

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DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the expansion was announced in 2017, the convention center was known as Washington State Convention Center, but the new name and differentiated buildings better reflect the location, funding and profile of the venues, Jeff Blosser, president and CEO of Seattle Convention Center shared.

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Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. You will want to make sure the materials included will provide sufficient volume for the size of the venue. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Event technology and even the choice of venue itself will all contribute to making everything smoother and friendlier both to the event professionals and their audience. Video was one of the greatest movers in 2017, and it’s no wonder its use is still on the rise this year. Event Professionals Go Back to the Lab. Click To Tweet.

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MARCH 3, 2023

Pereira joined The Westin Grand Cayman in 2017 as pool and beach concierge. It is not one hotel property trying to work autonomously, or one venue or restaurant working in a silo, it’s the entire industry coming together to make San Antonio a premium destination for both conventions and tourists. But life had different plans.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Have enough stations for the number of attendees and make sure they are placed at convenient intervals around the festival venue. Or strict parking conditions at your outdoor venue that you need to make sure attendees comply with. The beautiful outdoors is your venue after all! They ensure everyone can park safely and legally.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. Are you planning an event and the perfect speaker can’t manage to get to your venue at the right time? But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half! So, let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

While there, she received the Employee of the Month award in 2016 and Employee of the Year award in 2017. She previously worked as Moscone Center’s chef de cuisine in 2017. Marelli most recently worked at The Gwen, A Luxury Collection Hotel in Chicago, where, as the property’s pastry chef, she established its first pastry program.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. Lighting washes in blues and violets across the beautiful architecture add a sense of drama while highlighting the best features of the venue – the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. Notably, sections of Comb SuperWall were used around the rest of the venue too, to imitate columns for example.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

2017 was another big year for the group business industry, which we saw grow 4% over the previous year. We had to work fast in 2017 to ensure you always have the tools you need to create just the event your clients desire, or to find just the perfect venue. Let venues know how they’re doing. Claim your venue today.

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JULY 25, 2018

Guests want event concepts that matter to their unique selves, which means planners and venues have to focus on accommodating for each individual, creating personally fulfilling experiences that cater to all of these layered needs. Open 2017 uses live polling to engage and delight attendees. The result?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Louis Public Radio in May of 2017, when the prospect of a convention center upgrade seemed increasingly likely following a local election. “So, Louis’s renovations for years, often with the market gains of other cities lurking in the backdrop. We’ve lost ground,” Explore St. Louis President Kitty Ratcliffe told St.

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Skift Meetings

MARCH 22, 2022

The UK is moving forward with its Protect Duty legislation, a new set of rules requiring venues to assess and address the risk of terrorist attacks. In 2017, Figen Murray’s son, Martyn Hett, was killed in the Manchester (UK) Arena Terrorist attack. What will these changes mean for the UK’s event industry?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The stadium is going to be an entertainment venue in addition to a football stadium. This spirit of partnership was evident on a larger scale following the mass shootings in Las Vegas from a room at Mandalay Bay just before IMEX America 2017. How will the relocation to Mandalay Bay affect MGM in general? How did everyone come together?

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Realistically, the whole world isn’t at your disposal, and you already have an idea of where the limits lie when it comes to venues. So what’s going to work in your venue? Just check out the example below where the lighting really brought 2017’s COY Ultraviolet to life. to pull off? Don’t fret! The best part?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination. Dean shared that while the island is ahead of the national average for staffing due in part to the return of those who were displaced after Hurricane Maria in 2017, a lot of businesses still aren’t fully staffed.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

He passed away in 2017 before the final touches were added. The green initiatives are something we look for in a venue because it aligns with our goals at Oracle,” she said before heading up the escalator to see for herself. The post Road to SF’s Moscone Center Expansion appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. This leaves hotels and venues in a pickle, as taking these bookings could mean missing out on higher-value events later. Key Takeaway for Venues. Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet. city-block pop-ups).

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In 2017, we discussed this very question in two insightful episodes of the EventIcons podcast which you can check out here and here. When the squeeze is on for venue space, it makes sense to capitalize on events that are booked back to back. Don’t be worried about asking your venue this either. It’s tricky. Rigging points.

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

Event goers can let you know if the venue temperature is an issue, whether lighting is adequate for note-taking at a conference and if they are dissatisfied with the cleanliness of amenities. For example, if a venue evacuation was necessary, you could better help attendees in evacuating quickly and safely by monitoring crowd density and flow.

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