Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook survey highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

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Marketing Marketing Travel Travel 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2024

million tuned in for the “most exciting two minutes in sports” at watch parties all over the world, many with mint julep at hand. It is the longest continually held major sporting event in North America and many of its traditions are sacred to fans; but that doesn’t mean the program forgoes new experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

An active member of industry organizations including PCMA, MPI and SITE, she has also served as the president of Destination Reps. She brings over 20 years in the meetings, events and incentives industry, most recently serving as the director of national accounts for the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA).

Promotion 162

Promotion Hospitality Public Relations Incentives 162

Advanced Travel and Tourism

APRIL 10, 2024

Our 2024 Travel Outlook highlights DMOs’ Marketing Priorities, with professionals from destination marketing organizations (DMOs) emphasizing brand awareness as their top goal for 2024, even surpassing the importance of increasing visitor numbers.

Marketing 238

Marketing Marketing Travel Travel 238

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative. With over 20 years in sports tourism and management, Helman helped to launch the sports division of VBCVB in 1999.

Hospitality 290

Hospitality Sports Management Communications 290

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Sports 130

Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Too many organizations view sales and marketing as two distinct and wholly independent departments. When marketing and sales teams work together, your organization can lower its cost per lead (CPL) while bringing in more quality leads. The truth is that by partnering with a marketing team, sales departments can benefit greatly.

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Benefits Marketing Marketing Social Media 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He joined the organization in 2015, and since then, has worked as sports marketing and special events coordinator, and operations manager. He has been with the organization for a total of 10 years, joining as program manager for IAAPA Europe in 2009. Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida.

Sports 246

Sports Banking Communications Communications 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Sports 130

Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Will has worked in travel & tourism for 6 years now, working through just about every level of it- he began at a Downtown Main Street Association (hyper-local tourism organization), worked his way up to the Tupelo, MS Convention & Visitors Bureau (mid-level DMO), then worked at the Tennessee Dept.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Sports Travel 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 1, 2021

PMEs have the additional advantage of being structured and well-organized large gatherings where mitigation factors can be enforced to protect the health and safety of those in attendance,” the document avers.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Meeting Sports 246

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The tourism industry can reach a community in a (literally) organic way! Although the volume of athletes was massive, edgefactory produced a channel with sports-related programs with a frame showing which athletes were up next for screening. Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Insurance Training 246

Motivation Excellence

MARCH 20, 2024

Adding diversity of thinking to your leadership team filters down through the organization. Sports Stars Moving over to recent sports feats, Caitlin Clark has broken some long-held records by women and men in NCAA sports, fittingly during Women’s History Month. Both women hold multiple other top achievements too.

Publishing 243

Publishing Sports Production Organization 243

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

This city has so much to offer visitors—vibrant arts, culture, museums, sports, recreation, beautiful hotels, dynamic meeting facilities and a mind-blowing culinary scene—but it’s about more than just things on a map,” Gamez said in a press release. I want to make Visit Oakland the best organization of its kind to work for in the country.

Hospitality 246

Hospitality Consulting Sports Culture 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Sports 130

Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Dillree has been with the organization since 2007 and has worked in numerous capacities, including as sales assistant, marketing communications coordinator, and most recently, digital marketing manager. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

Tourism 228

Tourism Tourism Consulting Sports 228

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 13, 2021

While an undergraduate at Columbus State University in Georgia earning a degree in communications, Martin got an early taste of the industry working as event assistant for the Columbus Sports Council. “We We recruited across the country to bring sporting events to the town,” Martin told Convene. How do I actually approach that?

Organization 105

Organization Virtual Events Events Online 105

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When Richmond, Virginia, hosted the 2024 Wheelchair Basketball National Tournament in April, Richmond Region Tourism teamed up with local organizations with expertise in disability etiquette to make sure the athletes had an inclusive and welcoming experience throughout the destination.

Sports 59

Sports Airlines Transportation Training 59

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Sports 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic showed destination organizations that we are ready and capable of handling the unexpected. Opportunities are endless.”. – Kayla Adams , sports sales manager, Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I’m The future of travel and tourism is now.

Tourism 246

Tourism Tourism Sports Technology 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Sports 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Sports 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That is a big “if” and the reason she is working with Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management along with professors from Purdue University, Penn State and San Diego State University to survey this growing resource as part of a study called “ Exploring the Motivations and Values of Gig Workers.”

Meeting 264

Meeting Events Planner Registration 264

Motivation Excellence

JANUARY 12, 2024

I don’t have that much excess time outside of school activities and sports for my kids, but I do enjoy family time with my siblings when we can all get together. This month, our theme for social media is Organization. I am not an organized person by any means, in fact, I’m rather an expert at organized chaos.

Social Media 245

Social Media Incentives Sports Organization 245

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Technology 130

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2021

Like everywhere, we in Australia have been hit hard by the pandemic, especially those of us who organize meetings for a living. ICMSA, one of the oldest and most established professional conference organizer in the country, has proven that over the past 16 months, we’re also one of the smartest. For us, a 4 a.m.

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Conference Sports Sponsors Government 246

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

He will oversee the department’s daily operations and continue to manage ACVB’s efforts to secure large-scale sporting events with Atlanta Sports Council. Taylor is passionate about the opportunity for stewardship of a people-first organization and for making a difference in the lives of her team, guests and the surrounding community.

Hospitality 264

Hospitality Platform Promotion Management 264

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Technology 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Technology 130

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Why Phones Aren’t as Bad as Show Organizers Think. People use their devices these days to discuss, share, and augment all kinds of experiences—from TV shows and sporting events to conferences and meetings. For example, show organizers can run presession trivia games to engage attendees with their housekeeping slides and their sponsors.

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Audience Social Media Attendee Platform 263

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Holidays, historic occasions, themes, fruits, vegetables, sports, animals and all types of food are celebrated by costumed people marching down a street. Celebrities, sports figures, and movie stars are a coup to the sponsor whose name is attached to the parade but can be a nightmare for the organizer.

Sponsors 203

Sponsors Production Entertainment Sports 203

Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Guests have the opportunity to experience local restaurants and stores, prominent historical sites, world-class museums and sporting events, all complemented by the oasis setting of our beautiful and expansive riverfront and close proximity to the area’s premier beaches.

Trends 246

Trends Meeting Planner Attendee 246

Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2023

in size and a 6,000-square-foot event space where meeting participants could listen to their chairman speaking on the video screen or watching a sporting event. Our CSI program has a number of organizations like the North Texas Foodbank which we work with. Frisco has the moniker of “Sports City, USA.” Golf is a new component.

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Planner Meeting Affiliate Retail 241

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Just south of the property is Belleayre Mountain, where winter sports such as skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing are offered; and there’s just as much to do for summer lovers, including hiking, mountain biking and swimming. Team building can help companies and organizations create a work team that functions together efficiently.

Sports 231

Sports Attendee Organization Technology 231

Endless Events

DECEMBER 5, 2019

David released a statement after the news broke, saying that “after nearly 20 years of building the BizBash brand, we are thrilled to be joining forces with Connect to create a next-generation event and media company to serve organizers and marketers of all type. Does BizBash really appeal to associations? Probably not. Probably not.

Publishing 234

Publishing Events Media Sports 234

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. of outdoor space for exciting private events.

Meeting 130

Meeting Retail Healthcare Technology 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

Clear’s program builds on the biometric data used to move millions through airport screening over the last ten years and millions more admitted to sports stadiums in partnership with the National Hockey League and National Basketball Association.

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Healthcare B2B Communications Communications 290