Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 20, 2017

It’s time to take your conference full frontal! It’s time to challenge and encourage your conference stakeholders to focus on engaging their brains at a higher level. It’s time to develop conference experiences that help your stakeholders think smarter. So how do we put full frontal into practice in our conferences?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you’re planning on hosting your next event in Texas this winter season, you can leave your mittens at home. Dallas, Texas: home of the first 7/11, NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and the MLB’s Texas Rangers. Kennedy or wander through the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden. The Other Sunshine State.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In his 40 years of experience, Sanders has managerial roles at convention hotels in New Orleans, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and New York. Johnson is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Newport Beach & Company in California. Ashley Johnson, CDME. Mike Pearce. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Josh Delgado.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Joining the podcast from Dallas, Texas, Holmgreen talks host James Dickson through MPI’s method behind its live events ahead of the European Meetings & Events Conference […]

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Joining the podcast from Dallas, Texas, Holmgreen talks host James Dickson through MPI’s method behind its live events ahead of the European Meetings & Events Conference […]

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 18, 2017

A new upscale hotel is being built in Allen, Texas, to accommodate meetings and events. Benchmark, a global hospitality company, announced it will operate the new Delta by Marriott Hotel and Watters Creek Convention Center north of Dallas. The hotel will feature 300 guest rooms and is scheduled to open in late 2018.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Cowboy boot company Miron Crosby founders and sisters have been named inaugural PlaceMakers at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. As PlaceMakers, the sisters will design activations and programming for guests highlighting Dallas through their fashion- and design-centric expertise. Chris Niederschulte and Stephanie Summerall.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. Usually, the cities best suited for large, multi-day conferences are those that boast popular tourist and local attractions. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States. Dallas, Texas. Orlando, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. Chris Rynkiewicz. Melea Runyon. Julia Turcotte.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Allen, Texas, has always been a great place to hold a meeting or event, and over the years, it has welcomed thousands of groups seeking its small-town charm and metropolitan choices. Nearby, the Courtyard Dallas Allen at the John Q. Allen is located just north of Dallas off U.S. Modern Design, Local Inspiration.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Dallas hospitality management company Makeready added Hafer to the team as director of global group sales. Hafer has served in sales and event management and marketing for the past 15 years, most recently as director of group sales at The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel in New York City. Tiffany Alves Hafer. Bree DiBernardo. Ryan Grande.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

He’ll work remotely out of the nation’s capital, where he’ll focus on booking conferences requiring more than 550 rooms. Trevina Height Benchmark, a global hospitality company, appointed Height director of catering and conference services at Delta Hotels Marriott Watters Creek Convention Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 7, 2017

Helping hand Employees at VisitDallas worked closely with members from the American Council of the Blind for their annual conference, held in Dallas in 2015. The D&I team also held trainings for volunteers to prepare them for the conference. Going the Extra Miles. And restaurants were accommodating to all seeing-eye dogs.”.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, got the love from Kat Sanford, chief fun officer at Kat Sanford Events. Hilton Americas , Omni Dallas , Gaylord Texan and Hilton Anatole were also among Texas hotel favorites.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles welcomed Suescun as regional director of sales and marketing. Simmons joined THesis Hotel Miami as its director of sales and marketing.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For Tina Wehmeir, president and CEO of AMC Institute at Bauder College in Arlington, Texas, the solution to rapidly changing restrictions across the country was to adhere to all CDC guidelines strictly. The week of the conference happened to be an away week for MLB’s Padres, so the stadium was available for set-up and tear-down time.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 39 • Director of Marketing. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 39 • Senior Vice President of Marketing. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. 38 • Conferences Manager.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 8, 2017

Helping hand Employees at VisitDallas worked closely with members from the American Council of the Blind for their 2015 annual conference. The D&I team also held trainings for volunteers to prepare them for the conference. Going the Extra Miles. And restaurants were accommodating to all seeing-eye dogs.”.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to an SAP Concur study , Millennials are the most common bleisure travelers taking 38 percent of trips but Baby Boomers and Gen Xers aren't far behind making up 31 percent of the bleisure market each. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Rita Moore ConferenceDirect, a West Hollywood-based, full-service, global meetings solution company, added Moore to its team as director of conference management operations. Most recently, he was general manager for several Crescent Hotels & Resorts, including The Adolphus in Dallas.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company, took home Best Destination marketing Award for The Superbowl of FAMs. Excellence Recognized.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin managing director of Delta Hotels-Marriott Dallas Allen & Watters Creek Convention Center scheduled to open in Allen, Texas, in January of 2019. Martin was previously Benchmark’s general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Martin Benchmark named Stacy T.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Event Marketer | Kitchen Magic, Inc. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Emeryville, CA. Emeryville, CA.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. Fernando most recently served as the director of sales and marketing for Catalonia Hotels & Resorts in Barcelona, Spain. Fernando has a strong history of driving sales and marketing strategies while managing and motivating his team.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

In her previous position, she served as director of market sales for Residence Inn in Topeka and Fairfield Inn Topeka. He’s held his fair share of senior management positions in locations across the globe, including the Maldives, Shanghai, Singapore and Austin, Texas. opening team in 2012 as director of database marketing.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Exhale deeply upon entering this oasis of sophisticated luxury from the hustle bustle of Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Terminal D. Fairmont Dallas. fairmont.com/dallas. 5401 | Contact: Marco Paramo, Director of Sales and Marketing. Best Airport Hotel. Best Attraction/Theme Park.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Senior Event Marketing Manager | McDermott Will & Emery LLP | Chicago, IL.

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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

It's also known for hosting incredible events and experiential marketing. In this article, we'll look at 12 imaginative event marketing examples from Salesforce (and its subsidiaries) and discuss the key takeaways we can learn from each. Everything about the conference is huge and well done. Tableau Conference.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Marketing Event Coordinator | Barefoot Networks | Santa Clara, CA. Special Event Planner / Marketing Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Boca Raton, FL. Event Marketing Coordinator | Viking Services | Grand Rapids, MI. Director, Event Marketing | Entrust Datacard | Shakopee, MN.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Event Coordinator / Event Marketing | Mammoth Marketing | Denver, CO. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Senior Marketing Events Manager | Hennessey Industries | Bonita Springs, FL.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

What started as a small outpost for Spanish colonists in the 1700s has blossomed into Texas' fourth most populous city and the fastest growing city in all of America. Oasis Texas Brewing Company. Choosing the right event venue is never easy — unless you're planning an event in Austin, TX and Oasis Texas Brewing Company are available.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 10, 2023

The World’s Local Public Relations Agency Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) is the world’s local public relations agency—a network of more than 50 independently-owned public relations firms servicing key markets worldwide. Sandy previously served as secretary and Wendy has chaired the conference and site committee since 2009.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 7, 2019

Ready to attend a fintech conference in 2019? 30 Fintech Conferences. The Future of Fintech conference brings together over 1,400 people from 31 different countries to learn from executives at incredibly successful companies like Stripe, Affirm, Credit Karma, and more. Date and Location: May 22 - 23 in Dallas, Texas.

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Looking to take your conference to multiple territories this year? They're amazing event marketing tools. A roadshow event series that also hosts gatherings in, say, Austin, Texas, and Boston, Massachusetts gives these folks much more viable opportunities to attend. Event roadshows are growing in popularity in 2019.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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