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SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

To wit, the wow destination is San Francisco. In 2018, his Pinoy Heritage won Best Pop-up from the San Francisco version of the website Eater. The post Authentic Experiences 101: A Hot New Hotel and Restaurant in San Francisco appeared first on Smart Meetings. But what if you can plan for both?

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JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. Forward Looking.

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OCTOBER 4, 2018

Nearly 2,500 Marriott hotel workers at seven downtown San Francisco properties walked off their jobs Thursday morning, threatening to disrupt the city’s busy fall convention season. According to San Francisco Chronicle , several dozen picketers marched outside The Westin St.

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MARCH 4, 2024

California Zephyr From the Midwest metropolis of Chicago to California’s Bay Area and back, the California Zephyr has daily departures that pass through some of the most scenic destinations of the West. California Zephyr route from Chicago to Emeryville.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sunshine, warm weather, and unique attractions await you when you choose a California college or university as your next event space. These gorgeous California colleges and universities are located all over the state and near some of the larger cities that compose it. ” California State University, Northridge.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Operating since 1993 by the nonprofit organization Foodwise, the Farmers Market provides visitors with a taste of a sustainability-focused culinary scene San Francisco has become famous for. Connecting the urban city environment and local ingredients is the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

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MAY 14, 2020

There’s a reason why California is one of our nation’s most popular states. California is perfect for any sort of event-- with literally something for everyone. Though it was challenging, we were able to come up with a list of Top Picks for Event Venues in Northern California. Check them out! What could be better?!

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Hornblower Cruises & Events ship near the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco. San Francisco, known for its June Gloom of summer fog, was brilliant white under blue and sunny skies. We did a quick walk-through of The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Museum’s Visitors Center, located inside Argonaut.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

The Sciences of San Francisco California Academy of Sciences San Francisco has a wide range to explore in its roughly 46 sq. But if guests find themselves exploring Golden Gate Park in the Richmond District, they may want to check out the California Academy of Sciences. Marriott Marquis offers 102,829 sq.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Planners looking for somewhere new to eat in the San Francisco Bay Area need look no further. About an hour’s drive up the coast from San Francisco sits a beautifully renovated farmhouse on 166 certified organic acres overlooking Tomales Bay. The Straus name is revered in California agricultural history.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

There will soon be lines around an old gray granite bank just off Union Square in San Francisco. For sure, Instagrams will begin flooding cyberspace as a rotating cast of mostly local creameries offer visitors a “scoop of the week,” and a mochi ice cream-tasting experience is provided by California-based My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream.

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OCTOBER 8, 2018

San Francisco is an amazing city with a ton of exciting and unique venues to choose from. We've compiled a list of the top 15 San Francisco event venues to help you, National Historic Landmarks and retired 1924 Federal Reserve spaces included. This amazing event venue is in the heart of San Francisco, overlooking it all.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Flora and Robert renewed their vows on September 17th, aboard the California Hornblower in San Francisco. Yacht: California Hornblower. Hornblower San Francisco Weddings. The post A Sweet San Francisco Vow Renewal appeared first on Hornblower Cruises & Events Blog.

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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AUGUST 2, 2023

The Sound of Music in Fremont, California The Bay Area has a lot to offer meeting professionals within a relatively short distance, except for traffic of course. For planners looking for fun activities to offer their attendees near Fremont, California, Bay Philharmonic is an experience worth checking out. Planners will have 21,663 sq.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Vanessa Mina W San Francisco appointed Mina as W Insider. In this role, she’ll elevate guest experiences and the property’s brand standards by curating activities that embody San Francisco’s culture and vibe. Tugaoen previously worked as director of sales and marketing for The Westin Long Beach in California.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

When it comes to planning a wedding in California, one of the most critical decisions you’ll make is choosing the entertainment. But before you start envisioning the dance floor packed with guests grooving to live music, you may wonder, “How much does a live band cost for a wedding in California? Band vs DJ Cost?

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MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California welcomed Aguilar as spa manager. The post Smart Moves in Quebec, Baja California and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Luis Arturo Aguilar. Sue Stemley, CASE, DES. Visit Anaheim welcomed Stemley as meeting sales manager of the area’s eastern region.

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JULY 15, 2022

She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy. Brandon most recently served 21 years as general manager of Vintners Resort in Sonoma County, California. Kate Patay, CPCE.

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MAY 17, 2024

Pablo Salas Pablo Salas, Hotel Dena Hotel Dena , in Pasadena, California, welcomes a new partnership with Salas, a celebrated Mexican Chef. James McIver James McIver, W San Francisco W San Francisco appoints McIver as Executive Chef. Helena, California and the U.S. Grant Hotel in San Diego.

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JULY 17, 2023

San Francisco, California Even as a major metropolitan city, San Francisco has previously struggled with being as easily navigable on public transportation as cities like New York or London. Art and public transportation Visitors experience San Francisco’s elite public art program before even leaving the airport.

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MAY 14, 2019

Situated about 100 miles south of San Francisco, Monterey is a historic and picturesque town along California’s rugged central coast. The oceanfront Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary stretches along the central coast from San Francisco to Cambria and includes pristine beaches, tide pools and lush kelp forests.

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MARCH 11, 2019

Northern California is one of the most scenic and diverse parts of California with major cities of interest including Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose—memorable areas that merge mountains with metropolises and technology booms with the bounty of wine country. San Francisco, CA. San Jose, CA.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

As 2016 Major League Baseball draws to a close and convention season gears up in San Francisco, Nob Hill Connection held a reception yesterday in recognition of its year-long partnership between five of San Francisco’s finest luxury hotels. Louis Cardinals (which the Giants won by 6-2).

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JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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MARCH 25, 2022

Go Calipolitan with a Wedding in Walnut Creek, California. Walnut Creek, located just outside San Francisco, offers you, your beloved, and your friends and family the very best wedding experiences that the state of California has to offer. And it’s all located in one fabulous destination!

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

Archer is general manager for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite in California. Before beginning his position at Tenaya Lodge, Archer was general manager for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park in Three Rivers, California. Regis San Francisco. Brett Archer. Roger Huldi. Huldi is general manager at The St.

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JULY 15, 2021

Meet at University of California, Davis. Centrally located, the University of California, Davis has access to the city or the mountains in any direction, making it the perfect location for any guest to enjoy. The University of California has several locations, but UC Davis offers something unique from the other campuses in California.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States. Read More : These Two California Hotels Just Became 420-friendly. “I

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

From sandy beaches to lush gardens, the state of California offers a variety of beautiful backdrops for your nuptials. Palace of Fine Arts (San Francisco). The Conservatory of Flowers (San Francisco). Choose this San Francisco botanical spot for your event of up to 150 guests. Learn more here.

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AUGUST 23, 2021

Figuring out how to best recover and rebuild in Oakland, California , following the pandemic is how Peter Gamez, Visit Oakland ’s new president and CEO, will be spending his first 100 days. Gamez served as a board member for SF Travel and was chairman in 2018 and 2019 , so this partnership looks like one of promise.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. Rachel Kaiama.

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JULY 6, 2016

Nearly $200 million later, Marriott is rolling out the red carpet for groups at its premier properties in California. From San Diego to San Francisco to the heart of the Silicon Valley, Marriott is inspiring groups at nine newly enhanced hotels and resorts in picture-perfect destinations. Northern California.

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JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States. Read More : These Two California Hotels Just Became 420-friendly. “I

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AUGUST 30, 2022

San Francisco, California. With several dining options for private events and designated meeting and conference space, San Francisco’s STEM Kitchen and Garden provides farm-to-table cuisine in an urban setting with sweeping views of the city. STEM Kitchen and Garden. The Black Cat. Boulder, Colorado.

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