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JUNE 16, 2023

Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Elvira Velez and Rob DeCanter Elvira Velez (left) and Rob DeCanter (right) Velez is director of catering and conference services and DeCanter is senior director of group sales for Fairmont Dallas.

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Unique Venues

MAY 22, 2023

Do you want to add a unique twist to your next event in Dallas? We’re featuring some of the most unconventional event spaces and party venues in Dallas. University of Texas, Dallas Looking for a space that strikes the perfect balance between academic and chic? Look no further than the University of Texas, Dallas.

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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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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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DECEMBER 4, 2018

From aerial performance spaces to the world famous AT&T Stadium, there are plenty of Dallas event venues to choose from. Take a look at this list of 20 Dallas event venues for some great ideas. We've scoured the internet for the best event venues Dallas has to offer and narrowed the list down to 20 top options.

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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. Pacific Hospitality Group named Rasnick director of sales of AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria. Ashley Johnson, CDME. Thuy “Twee” Vuong.

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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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JUNE 8, 2022

Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas city council has approved plans for a new 2.5-million-square-foot million-square-foot convention center located adjacent to the current Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre in ??Christchurch,

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JANUARY 13, 2017

Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Sandwiched between Dallas and Fort Worth , Arlington offers many big-city amenities with small town attention to detail and genuine care for clients and guests, says Jon Hixon, vice president of sales and services for Arlington Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. This small city has a big heart.

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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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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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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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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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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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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. Turcotte is now general manager of W Dallas – Victory. Chris Rynkiewicz. Julia Turcotte.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Dallas hospitality management company Makeready added Hafer to the team as director of global group sales. With two decades of marketing and management experience with DMOs, Foster enters her new directorship following her tenure at Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau in Texas as director of marketing and brand management.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 24, 2022

The dedicated team in the Housing and Residence Life Conference and Event Department will ensure a successful gathering and help attendees feel welcome. Residence halls are available in the summer months for overnight accommodations when planning multi-day conferences, meetings, or events. South San Francisco Conference Center.

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AUGUST 17, 2023

The Austin, Texas-based company, launched in 2018, allows users to procure buses, track payments, and manage riders. 1,130: Balloon Therapy Launched in 2019, this Dallas-based balloon-garland fabricator and installer specializes in designs for large and small events. 4,155: Conference Catalysts The Gainesville, Fla.,

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OCTOBER 1, 2018

Dallas Marriott Las Colinas Within a master-planned community in Irving, Texas, a multimillion-dollar renovation is wrapping up that includes all 364 guest rooms and 27,000 sq. The style incorporates of-the-moment design with the rustic Texas heritage of the area’s ranching tradition and the region’s rolling hills.

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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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JANUARY 27, 2023

Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services. She previously worked as the property’s assistant director of catering and conference services.

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APRIL 29, 2019

Senior Director of Conference and Events Management. Houston, Texas. Shreveport/Bossier, Louisiana. Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE. Executive Vice President & COO , International Association of Exhibitions and Events. CEO, Center for Exhibition Industry Research. Michael Downs, CAE, CMP. Director of Conventions & Meetings. Tiras, CMP.

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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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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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AUGUST 2, 2017

They stayed at Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel , which has eight conference rooms that can accommodate 800 attendees. Its largest conference room, Meyersalen, seats 180 people. Conferences can also be held at Beach Hotel Marienlyst in Helsingor, Denmark, where Bachelorette nation slept. Copenhagen. Sciez-Sur-Leman, France.

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AUGUST 2, 2017

They stayed at Scandic Holmenkollen Park Hotel, which has eight conference rooms that can accommodate 800 attendees. Its largest conference room, Meyersalen, seats 180 people. Conferences can also be held at Beach Hotel Marienlyst in Helsingor, Denmark, where Bachelorette nation slept. Copenhagen. Sciez-Sur-Leman, France.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Prior to joining the OLC, Lisé was the global event strategist for the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), where she managed a virtual team for the organization’s annual conference that experienced rapid growth during her tenure. OLC Education & Conference Center. What was great, what was challenging?

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NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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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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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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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 22, 2016

A second location at Tanglewood Resort & Conference Center in Texas (between Dallas and Oklahoma City) opened in April. It’s an unusual place to bring your team together (customizable packages for 10 to 100 people are available), develop problem-solving skills and give adults some playtime.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. 23 • Conference Services Coordinator. 38 • Conferences Manager. Wylie, Texas. Explore Gwinnett.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

And as we rise in the workforce, planners of conferences and events will need to connect with us. Let’s start by saying traditional conference formats are highly unlikely to appeal to us. To truly capture the attention of Gen Z, conferences must create even more unique and engaging experiences. Creating Unique Experiences.

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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. The business meeting ended with a gala dinner honoring those who have advanced the field.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Most recently, Codianne was director of operations at Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center. Hotel Emma , a luxury boutique property in San Antonio, Texas, promoted Sakshaug to general manager. Max Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, appointed Codianne director of operations and Radford director of sales and marketing.

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