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New and Renovated: Convention Stays and Premium Lounges

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The $4 million refresh of the meeting and event spaces and addition of the Sheraton Club mark the total transformation of Arizona’s largest hotel. Meeting attendees at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will find new lounge-style seating in the pre-function spaces. of meeting space a clean, modern finish. Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge.

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Bespoke Food Symposium Tackles Tough Issues in Food

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In the meetings industry, many conversations about food and beverage center around food allergies , healthifying menus and working with your venue’s catering team to develop a delicious meal while staying on budget. But if you think of the food industry as an onion, we’re only peeling off the very first layer.

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Wellness and Sustainability Top Agenda for Accor Reorganization

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After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. We have seen a rise in corporate travel,” he said.

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Smart Moves in California, Oregon and More

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She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. of meeting and event space. of meeting and event space.

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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?

Eventmobi

By using Livestreaming tools and collaborating with Virtual Event Providers, we are able to host small to large scale events, meetings, and conferences including weddings. Many of the more experienced tech teams, online speakers, moderators, hosts, and panelists are booking up well in advance. Valerie Bihet, Director, VIBE , Miami, FL.

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20 Palo Alto Event Venues That Your Attendees Will Love

Bizzabo

Although the OPAL Event Center requires all of their guests to be 21+ (even for private events), they offer flexibility in the form of amenities, catering, and beverage options. A malleable space, the OPAL Event Center can be transformed into a banquet hall, an auditorium, and any other floor or seating plan that meets your needs.

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Harnessing Momentum: How Marriott is Helping Meeting Profs Lead Events Forward

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Meet with Momentum Boston, the second installment of a new event series by Marriott that began this June, continued the brand’s mission to educate meeting and event planners in its redevelopment projects—from convention resorts to spaces to food and beverage—and to empower planners amid a booming return to meetings.