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FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The refreshed South Street Seaport offers waterfront relaxation where you can enjoy live music and seasonal farmers’ markets. Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. The historic Bell Federal Building conversion and the dynamic 111 W.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. WalletHub recently released a study highlighting the best cities for New Year’s Eve celebrations based on entertainment and food, costs, safety and accessibility. The post New Year, Great Venues for Meeting Planners in 2023 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Venue Fees. The event venue is one of the most important—and most expensive—factors of the event budget. In addition to your venue minimum, you will want to keep a separate, more detailed F&B budget where you break out each individual meal function to factor in taxes, service charges and quantities of each item. Mobile App.

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JULY 10, 2020

Well, very simply put, a hybrid event is an experience that brings together people at a physical venue, where everything is taking place, with a virtual audience. Everything you’d have to consider for an in-person event is still relevant – the venue, the speakers, the entertainment, the catering, and so on.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

This “city within a city” will be a hub of entertainment, food and Southern California lifestyle and is expected to become the beating heart of Anaheim. BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results. What Is Event Marketing? Ready to get started?

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FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Big name entertainment in town helps sell event tickets, simplifies VIP experiences and adds that wow factor. Stephanie Byrd, marketing specialist at Caesars Entertainment , who spoke with Smart Meetings about both corporate and entertainment events returning to Caesars’ Vegas venues, explained the connection.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Selecting a venue. Scheduling entertainment. After all, you can’t market an event without a venue, and you can’t hype an audience if you don’t have presenters or entertainment. They are your in-house ideators and implementers of the media, marketing, attendee engagement, and more. Choosing a caterer.

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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. Where do they hang out?

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JULY 26, 2024

Angela Blackstock Angela Blackstock, Limelight Boulder Limelight Hotels ’ forthcoming property, Limelight Boulder, has appointed Blackstock as director of sales and marketing. Chandra Allison Chandra Allison, Sphere Entertainment Sphere Entertainment welcomes Allison as executive vice president, sales and service.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. The Rise of Energy Costs .

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. Paul Turner Paul Turner San Diego Convention Center appoints Turner as general manager.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms. We call such an event ‘the Star’ This venue can host a smaller amount of attendees (typically 10-50) who enjoy a VIP, behind-the-scenes experience. A ‘hybrid event’ is quite an umbrella term.

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MAY 19, 2020

They have breakout tracks where there are suggested sessions for each track such as a marketing and customer service tracks. With 377 sessions this year spanning everything from entry-level marketing, software deep-dives, leadership, and inspirational chats the options were limitless allowing attendees to get the value they desired. .

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FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Even though there are now more than 100 event platforms on the market, many event planners still choose Zoom in its limited form for their virtual experiences. But event gamification is not just about engaging and entertaining the audience. A virtual venue. Zoom is just a video call, while the event platform is a virtual venue.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

While shifts in consumer behavior have been one of the biggest concerns for marketers over the past few years, never before did event profs have to pay so much attention to it. But as the market became saturated with poorly delivered experiences, a new phenomenon in consumer behavior emerged – webinar fatigue.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Helios Grand Hotel’s restaurant and lounge options include Flora Taverna, which features a breakfast buffet and Mediterranean comfort foods; Lotus Lagoon, a pool bar and grill; Aurora Market, the property’s grab-and-go area; and Bar Helios, a rooftop bar that will lend incredible views of the park. Royal Pacific features 85,000 sq.

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JUNE 15, 2024

Read More: What to Expect at Cvent Connect in San Antonio Attendees experienced the culture with a “Neon Rodeo” at Smoke Skybar, indoor-outdoor venue featuring BBQ, beer and live music, and Lone Star Jam at The Espee live entertainment venue a block from San Antonio’s Pearl restaurant and brewery district.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

They have breakout tracks where there are suggested sessions for each track such as a marketing and customer service tracks. With 377 sessions this year spanning everything from entry-level marketing, software deep-dives, leadership, and inspirational chats the options were limitless allowing attendees to get the value they desired. .

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Premium venues, artisanal experiences, and one-of-a-kind activities all chip away at profit margins. In addition, market dynamics and global factors can significantly impact how far a client's budget stretches. In addition, market dynamics and global factors can significantly impact how far a client's budget stretches.

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JUNE 1, 2018

That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. Creativity is a very crucial factor in the events industry, and it helps to have a venue where creativity can flow to inspire. B2B Event Marketing Reloaded.

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MARCH 25, 2020

What are your marketing and financial goals? Market research can be a powerful tool here. Because with virtual event planning, venue restrictions, rigging, and so on won’t be the things you’ll have to worry about. Find Entertainment. Having entertainment in virtual events is still possible!

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. She began at New York’s The Mark Hotel, where she later became director of marketing.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

11 in Vigo, Spain, to mark start of construction, the hospitality company’s position as a leader in the luxury meetings market will expand to include the seven seas. They will feature private terraces, multiple dining venues, tech-enabled meeting room space and, of course, Wi-Fi. When the keel-laying ceremony is held Jan.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Since its conception in September 2020, this venue has brought 40,000 sq. Now, Area15 just opened two new venues and unveiled news that it will soon expand by more than 450,000 sq. Now, Area15 just opened two new venues and unveiled news that it will soon expand by more than 450,000 sq. of otherworldly experiences to groups.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2023

But you need impactful and exciting speakers, an impressive agenda, and unforgettable entertainment. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid, or virtual, your choice of entertainment can make or break your attendees’ experience. If your entertainment is a hit, employees will be Slacking about the event for weeks and months.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Turn up Your Entertainment with These Ideas. But with some great entertainment, you could turn them into something awesome instead. The best approach to entertainment is also the same approach used in your content: make it as immersive as possible. Events are no longer just venues for networking. Click To Tweet.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Read More: Notes from the Road: Nashville For Oceanside Activations Pike Ballroom, Marriott Long Beach Downtown Marriott Long Beach Downtown opens its doors in the heart of Long Beach’s vibrant convention and entertainment hub. The hotel stands less than a block from the Delta Center and only moments from the Salt Palace Convention Center.

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MAY 6, 2024

“Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby sit at a unique crossroads of entertainment, sports and fashion with a global audience both in viewership and onsite guests,” said Casey Ramage, vice president of marketing and partnerships for Churchill Downs.

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MAY 23, 2023

The over 1,100-room Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort is owned by the Cherokee Nation with all services operated under the Caesars Entertainment brand in a partnership that helps the surrounding community thrive. Route 19 along the edge of the rushing Soco Creek. The Birch Boardroom. of meeting and convention space.

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MAY 22, 2020

This platform is the place through which you, your attendees, your speakers, the sponsors, and the entertainment will connect. Much like an in-person event needs a venue where everyone comes together, a virtual event is inevitably in need of a platform where attendees can gather.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

If your chosen venue is an architectural gem, then let it speak for itself. Projection mapping technology allows you to give even the mos t mundane venues a gorgeous makeover. The projections turn the venue into a beautiful billboard promoting your event and exciting guests. Our Favorite Grand Entrance Ideas .

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NOVEMBER 29, 2021

In a world of lockdowns and social distancing, virtual platforms took over the function of event venues (and then some). And so naturally, the market followed. T he virtual venue is one of the most important decisions you can make for your long-term event strategy. The Venue Map allows your guests to easily guide themselves.

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DECEMBER 6, 2023

From Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center to our most recent dynamic partnership with UAE powerhouse Ethara, OVG360 fuels the live sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences worldwide. Manchester, U.K. OVG360 is ready to host your next meeting or event!

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AUGUST 9, 2024

Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. This new infrastructure, along with additional air lift into the market and incredible pre and post opportunities to visit the Canadian Rockies, makes Calgary an exciting option for meeting planners,” says Pallotta.

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MAY 20, 2021

So far, he adds, this space has been used more for business and meeting groups than for live entertainment. Virgin Hotels LV also has two faux beach pools and Elia Beach Club (opening June), a day club venue which will present musicians; there’s also a spa and 24-hour fitness center. and Kassi Beach House.

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MARCH 6, 2024

Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. Adopt Sustainable Practices : Implement eco-friendly initiatives, from digital event materials to selecting venues that prioritize sustainability.

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