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. The Club at Kukui’ula.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Hans Ritten Loews Hotels & Co announces Hans Ritten as the new general manager of Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. He blew over from another Windy City property, Omni Hotel Chicago, where he was general manager. He also serves on the Board of Directors for Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. It was a hot button in last year’s strikes against hotel companies in several major U.S. The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. Say Hi to Hal.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Spinning slowly in a grandiose ballroom or stepping inside a hotel suite, the ocean view through the doors to the balcony—the next generation of virtual reality (VR) can deliver so much more than pretty worlds through clunky goggles. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc.,

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pharmaceutical meeting planners handle it all – from venue selection and food and beverage to HCP attendee management, content creation, and more. It is not for commercial purposes.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel. She has a decade of experience and previously served as catering and conference services director at Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora. Michaela Foley .

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Freeman has worked at New York venues such as Windows on the World and Russian Tea Room before serving as vice president of public relations and strategic partnerships for Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants. That restaurants and hotels need to be prepared, be nimble and be on their game. Food City Of The Year: To Live & Dine In L.A.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Your destination’s convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is ready to serve as an official point of contact for meeting and convention planners — offering a more streamlined way to plan any size event. CVBs are the local experts, with comprehensive contacts and relationships with hotels, event spaces, service providers, and more.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Luxury hotels. Don’t lump items together.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

Availability of big-box hotels. Budget — hotel and F&B costs. Increasing prices from hotels is killing me!!! Contract negotiation when dealing with India hotels. Finding adequate hotel available to accommodate large groups. Finding affordable properties that have the meeting space I require. 6 mentions).

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Will Jones Montage International named Will Jones hotel manager of Montage Palmetto Bluff, where he’ll oversee rooms, food and beverage and the spa at the Bluffton, South Carolina resort. He previously worked at The Ritz-Carlton in Cancun, Jamaica and Caribbean and the Peninsula Hotel Company. Photo Credit: Montage.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. Cooking classes, community service projects that benefit the local community and cultural food tours are all great options to boost camaraderie. Healthy, local food and beverage. What’s In. What’s Out.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2017

With more groups heading out of the boardroom and into creative locations , why not schedule an event in a cozy space with great food and a wine tasting guided by a sommelier? These seven wine cellar meeting venues prove that groups don’t have to head to Napa or Bordeaux to gather among grapes. Casa de Uco. The Wine Cellar. The Apiary.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning? This session data was shared with the sales team in real-time.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2016

One of the big meeting stories coming out of San Francisco this week is the lawsuit filed by people who attended an NAACP California-Hawaii conference two years ago at Hotel Sofitel in Redwood City. Many conference-goers were sickened by a norovirus outbreak, reportedly from ingesting tainted salmon. Have a plan!

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 17, 2019

There are two gears for nearly every meeting and event manager: extremely busy and “it’s 11 p.m. It’s one filled with meetings, conference calls and advance planning for the next event. Then it’s off to keep the delivery of food and beverage running smoothly and on time. and I still haven’t had breakfast!”.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

We are preparing for fewer European attendees as a result of new European regulations restricting the sponsorship of physicians to attend conferences in the U.S. I am finding it difficult to find venues that meet our needs and stay within budget. I feel that I am being pushed out into less desirable locations/hotels.”.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. But, hey, it’s Friday and you deserve a cheat day, anyway. Doughnut Wall. Doughnut Pool Float. Doughnut Clothing.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

Its annual industry convention and competition will be heating up ovens next month at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. Located next to the Orange County Convention Center, the hotel offers more than 150,000 sq. of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. Key West Marriott Beachside Hotel has 13,123 sq. Bananas in Minnesota?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

On the first day of the conference, Lyons also treated attendees to a special rendition of the song “The Best Is Yet to Come,” customizing the lyrics to fit Smart Meetings’ mission. Metaphorically speaking, meeting planning requires juggling and, at times, feels like a three-ring circus. Fun, Food and Friendship.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Decor such as custom street art and bathtubs splashed with neon paint impart a lively and irreverent vibe, while a menu of elevated comfort food bites and signature cocktails stands ready to refuel competitors. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. Interactive Acrobatics.

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Maritz Global Events

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

On the last day of the conference, let them know if they sign up and pay for the next meeting on that day, they will receive a significant discount. Book their hotel room. Identify any special food requirements. Scarcity creates an opportunity to close the deal sooner. Give attendees a deal on your next event.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Decor such as custom street art and bathtubs splashed with neon paint impart a lively and irreverent vibe, while a menu of elevated comfort food bites and signature cocktails stands ready to refuel competitors. Food and beverage options catering to all tastes mean there’s no reason to leave. Interactive Acrobatics.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

The circle got considerably bigger in 1987, with a vote to open up membership to professionals in the fields of science, education, and engineering, and bigger still in 1990, when all nonprofit association meeting professionals and CEOs were invited to join. “We A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As Heart Attack on a Plate.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. This is a bit of a joke, but they may very well have expectations regarding food and beverage that you may be unaware of unless you ask.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

We wrote a lot about AI, VR and AR , but the technology that brought everything together was the almost universal use of apps at events large and small, with many integrating registration, meeting scheduling, surveys and social media into the mix. The Custom Food Craze. Light, Casual and High Buildings.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Number of Meetings Planned. More than one-third of respondents (38 percent) plan more than 20 meetings per year, while more than two-thirds (68 percent) plan at least six meetings per year. 32% 1 to 5. 18% 6 to 10. 12% 11 to 20. 38% more than 20. Average change: +1.5 percent compared to +2.3 Booking Window.

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