Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Scott joined Rosewood in 2003 and has held positions with the company in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Wooden has nearly 20 years working in Las Vegas’ hospitality scene, beginning his career in 2005 at Wynn Las Vegas as executive vice president of food and beverage, and later, principal executive officer and president.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Hotel Xcaret Mexico is a hidden gem in the middle of the Mayan Jungle. Brought to you by: For your meetings and events, you can enjoy the admirable natural wealth of unparalleled views of the turquoise sea, white sand beaches and underground caves and rivers. Printer-friendly version.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She most recently served as events and operations manager at The Brew Creek Centre. He is dedicated to engaging wholeheartedly with guests and offering them a perfectly unique Mexico experience. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Previously, Dipalma was taskforce manager of food and beverage at Hyatt’s Thompson Savannah property.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Hotel Xcaret Mexico is a hidden gem in the middle of the Mayan Jungle. Brought to you by: For your meetings and events, you can enjoy the admirable natural wealth of unparalleled views of the turquoise sea, white sand beaches and underground caves and rivers. Printer-friendly version.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Following her addition to the team as reservations agent in 2020, DiBernardo quickly rose through to the roles of event manager, then sales manager, before her most recent role as senior sales manager. He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. Craighead most recently worked for both International Association of Exhibitions and Events, where he was vice president of exhibitions and events, as well as Center for the Center of Exhibition Industry Research, as vice president of events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her hospitality career a decade ago in events at Marcy Blum Associates Inc. Cattini brings over 25 years of food and beverage and hotel management experience to his new role and has held leadership roles at Corinthia London; Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, and more.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. Shafi is director of operations for the AC Hotel Miami Dadeland , and Salinas is now the hotel’s food and beverage manager. Megan Martin.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. He brings 22 years of events and hotel operations and management experience to his new role. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico appointed Espina resort manager. Derek Douglass Drew.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. She will oversee all catering and planning for locally catered events. In her new role, she will oversee all sales for the hotel’s group events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

All-inclusive Hyatt Zilara and Ziva luxury resorts line the most spectacular shores in Mexico and the Caribbean and have each been designed to deliver extraordinary events and guest experiences for savvy planners and their participants. Plan with Confidence. Locations include: Jamaica: Hyatt Zilara and Ziva Rose Hall .

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 23, 2023

Red-carpet premiere events are a dime a dozen. The experiential program offered more evidence that in-world immersions and superfan events are back with a vengeance. And after a year of planning, from RFP to execution, the brand delivered. And after a year of planning, from RFP to execution, the brand delivered.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2022

Green Events & Innovations Conference ( GEI ) is presented by A Greener Festival ( AGF ) in partnership with the International Live Music Conference ( ILMC ). Aurora is experiencing success as far from home as Australia, Mexico and Brazil, and is selling out larger venues abroad than in Norway.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. The Mexico-native also spent time in Cancun as director of sales and marketing for Nizuc Resort & Spa in and director of leisure sales position for Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort & Spa.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A lot has changed since Conrad Hilton’s parents turned their general store into a hotel for traveling salespeople in San Antonio, New Mexico, in 1919. We see ourselves as partners in creating ‘wow’ events,” he said. “It His mother cooked homemade meals for guests and his father managed the front desk.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

Jillian Stevens Jillian Stevens Broken Sound Club appoints Stevens as director of event sales. She will lead the events team in their efforts to create dynamic programming for residents and front large-scale events in the club’s renovated ballrooms and outdoor spaces. Chatman is the director of sales for Discover Santa Clara.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

Jillian Stevens Jillian Stevens Broken Sound Club appoints Stevens as director of event sales. She will lead the events team in their efforts to create dynamic programming for residents and front large-scale events in the club’s renovated ballrooms and outdoor spaces. Chatman is the director of sales for Discover Santa Clara.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 4, 2017

Cinco de Mayo has arrived—it’s time to pull out those sombreros and infuse your event with the spirit of Mexican culture! The traditional lime, salt and tequila combo will get any fiesta going, but these Mexican-inspired cocktails will add a little more flair to your event. Feliz Cinco de Mayo, salud! Ingredients. mezcal or tequila.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

Erica Hegarty Pacific World, a global destination and event management company, announces the promotion of Erica Hegarty. She previously held the position of head of sales, and will be promoted to vice president of Incentive Conference & Event Society Asia Pacific (ICESAP) in South East Asia.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas. Daniel Jones and Shelby Christensen.

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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. Codianne has 30 years of experience in hospitality and food and beverage management. For 15 years, McMillan has held roles in events and hospitality sales. Tony Ovalle.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Silva brings 17 years of leadership experience in food and beverage operations and hotel management to his new position.

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Event Marketer

MAY 9, 2022

Months of pent-up energy was unleashed at the event, which notably dropped its mask and vaccine mandates, where thousands of fans gathered to catch performances by the likes of The Weekend, Billie Eilish and Megan Thee Stallion, and experience a range of large-scale art installations. Agency: MKG. Photo credit: Marissa Joy Photography.

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JUNE 7, 2021

So begins the overview of R3: The Rocky Mountain Reskill Roadtrip , setting the tone for a hybrid/hackathon event organized by the PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter and held on April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day. We’ve pursued that very passionately — how are we getting back to business and how can we make events happen? Daniel Stones.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 25, 2019

All-inclusive properties may seem like the holy grail of venues to meeting planners, and while they can make the planners job a lot easier, they don’t automatically guarantee a high-quality event. Maritz Travel works with a handful of the many companies that offer all-inclusives in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

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EventUp

JULY 1, 2020

We are just as excited as you to get out of our own messy kitchens and back into a restaurant enjoying food and drink crafted by someone else along with new and old friends. Cutting edge design, stellar service, and world-class food by Top Chef Alum Jamie Lynch are all to be expected. Restaurants open in Charleston: 5Church.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Transcend your event with a visit to America’s most future ready city – San Jose, California. San Jose’s Airport recently added new non-stop international service to London and Mexico and domestic service to Detroit, Tucson and New York City. Located just 3.9 The post San Jose: City of the Future appeared first on Cvent Blog.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. She’ll be holding promo events worldwide in Frankfurt, Barcelona, Mexico City, Chicago, Orlando, Las Vegas, Toronto and Montego Bay, Jamaica. Photo Credit: MPI.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2018

In the world of events, technology has helped everyone to become more organized while keeping vendors and clients on the same page. No longer is there a need for on-site meetings and the virtual reality experience makes clients feel as though they are really there in person, assisting greatly with planning destination events.

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MARCH 14, 2019

San Jose is a beautiful city full of amazing event venues. Keep reading and we'll show you the 30 San Jose event venues you should be considering for your next get together. Choosing the right event venue can be difficult — especially in a city like San Jose where there are so many amazing options. 30 Event Venues.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

When booking your next event, why not book near a museum that colors outside the lines? Stay at Caesars Palace and host an extravagant event in its 300,000 sq. Museo Subacuatico de Arte, Mexico. Head two minutes north and stay at The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas and Spa to host an event on the beach.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Many pieces have to fit together perfectly when planning a flawless event. We’ve done hundreds of events in hundreds of cities and locations. We’ve done hundreds of events in hundreds of cities and locations. At this stage you’ll also want to do research including potential competitive events that could impact attendance.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2023

With hundreds of events and activations taking place throughout Austin over the 10-day SXSW 2023, it’s no wonder that the brands that brought a bite to eat, a sample to sip, or a product to try quickly stood out from the pack. Each person was asked to complete the phrase, “4 Moments of _,” by adding in their own passion or interest.

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EventUp

JULY 22, 2020

We are just as excited as you to get out of our own messy kitchens and back into a restaurant enjoying food and drink crafted by someone else along with new and old friends. A Roadside Gastro-Diner with fresh, creative comfort food, full of modern influences, and scratch cooking. Restaurants open in Orlando: Ace Cafe Orlando.

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