Thu.Jul 18, 2024

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What One Thing? Deborah Gardner on Building a Winning Mentality

Smart Meetings

Insights on creating success and leading with heart In this episode of the What One Thing? Smart Meetings welcomes Deborah Gardner, a former swimming champion and performance expert known for her competitive mentality and dynamic presentations. Gardner shares her unique journey from crashing weddings to becoming a key figure in the hospitality industry.

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Why Meetings in Aurora are Bigger and Better than Ever

Convene by PCMA

A lawn space at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center is just one of the many spots to gather and take in the stunning views. Aurora, Colorado, known as the Gateway to the Rockies, is more than its stunning views and vast opportunities for outdoor adventure. The city is fast becoming a go-to meetings destination thanks to its accessibility and gracious venue options.

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William Fogler, Veteran Planner, Looks Back On 20 Years

Smart Meetings

William Fogler, founder and CEO of Atlanta-based WM Events, has come a long way from planning his mother’s 50th birthday party, when he hired a stripper from the Yellow Pages. He was 12 years old then. Today, his award-winning events company, which has a lengthy roster of household-name clients, including professional sports teams like MBL’s Atlanta Braves and corporate giants such as Microsoft and Delta Air Lines, is marking two decades of success.

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The 10 Hottest States in the U.S., Ranked

Redfin

Hot weather can be a nice change of pace from the gloom of winter, and is often welcomed in particularly cold and rainy parts of the country. Many people look forward to the warmth and sunshine all year, and even migrate to find it. Too much heat, though, can be a problem. Unfortunately, if you were to describe this summer so far in one word, it would be hot. 2023 was already the hottest year in modern history , and 2024 is shaping up to be even hotter.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Reminder: Your Event Could Be a Gala Recipient!

Special Events

Submit your event to be entered for our annual Gala Awards!

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A Night Out in the Arts District: Las Vegas’ Creative Hub

Redfin

The Arts District of Las Vegas, located a few miles north of the iconic Strip, offers a unique blend of creativity, culture, and community charm. Known affectionately as 18b, this neighborhood is a haven for artists, foodies, and anyone seeking a break from the bustle of the main tourist areas. The Arts District is a veritable mecca for art enthusiasts in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Incentives on the edge: St John’s, Newfoundland

Pádraic Gilligan

by Pádraic Gilligan, Founder, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Stay Strange St John’s I saw a t shirt in the window of one of St John’s many independent retailers that said: “Stay Strange St John’s”, a variation on the inspirational “Keep Austin weird” tagline. Following my week in Canada’s most eastern provincial capital, I’m.