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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

of indoor-outdoor meeting space. The Loutrel , Charleston, South Carolina. of meeting space, which includes a rooftop terrace and The Clubroom on the property’s mezzanine level. of meeting space are seven event venues and an all-weather greenhouse terrace. HarbourView Inn , Charleston, South Carolina.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Water Quality Association staff used the Go-To-Meeting platform to deliver virtual sessions from their headquarters. The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Seasonal events around the world celebrate years’ end Need to be inspired for your upcoming holiday event? Smart Meetings gathered together a roundup of several events happening around the world to celebrate the holiday season and the New Year! of event space, 26 meeting rooms and 383 guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner. Ty Brassie.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The revamped IACC-certified meeting space features spacious set-ups and functional floor plans that accommodate everything from small groups to conference-size events. Read More : Headed South? Convention Center.

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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. The post 9 Smart Moves in London, Dallas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Roger Huldi.

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OCTOBER 25, 2022

of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The revamped IACC-certified meeting space features spacious set-ups and functional floor plans that accommodate everything from small groups to conference-size events. Read More : Headed South? Convention Center.

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JUNE 16, 2023

She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri. Dawn Spann Spann is director of spa for The Charleston Place in South Carolina. Spann previously worked at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, as director of spa and wellness.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Viewers can look at it as a travel show, while meeting professionals can get inspiration for locations to hold meetings and events. The 1,000-acre vineyard and estate offers four event spaces, including Camp Cabernet, which can accommodate up to 300 people. The space can be rented for a buy-out to host your next event.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Viewers can look at it as a travel show, while meeting professionals can get inspiration for locations to hold meetings and events. The 1,000-acre vineyard and estate offers four event spaces, including Camp Cabernet, which can accommodate up to 300 people. The space can be rented for a buy-out to host your next event.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2020

Takeaways: Meeting planners should look to their food service partners for ideas on donating leftover food from events canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak or other reasons. At that moment, fears over COVID-19 escalated, and the team decided to err on the side of caution and cancel the three-day event, scheduled to run from March 3–5.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Venues along its path are hosting special events and hotels are offering promotional rates for this astronomical phenomenon. Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Pop the cork on a great meeting held at Brooks Winery.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

NEXT Events, an emerging leader in design industry networking and matchmaking experiences, is proud to announce the addition of Megan Baughman as Events Director. I’m excited to start a new chapter with NEXT Events; I bring extensive experience in customer service, organization, and time management to this role,” said Baughman.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These spots offer top-of-the-line amenities, conference centers, and event facilities, making them ideal for professional development. The experienced event staff at UT truly lives up to their name of The Volunteers – they will go above and beyond to make sure your event runs smoothly from beginning to end!

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Unique Venues

MAY 13, 2024

Not only does the season offer brighter, longer days, but it also opens up opportunities for more vibrant and engaging events. If you’re an event planner or a professional looking to host a standout conference this summer or next, you’ve got some fantastic venues to consider.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Callie Carr of Callie Carr Events today! Business Name & Location: Callie Carr Events (Warner Robins, Georgia). Business Name & Location: Callie Carr Events (Warner Robins, Georgia).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thompson is catering sales and event manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rachel Thompson. Thompson comes from Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, where she worked in multiple roles, most recently as its concierge.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

All too often we attempt to glean some semblance of an explanation or understanding when confronted with an understaffed hotel or event venue and you have probably strategized about all the ways you would “fix” the situation if you were in charge. The post How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2016

There’s a lot to be said for readers’ surveys about travel even if those surveys aren’t specifically about the meetings and events industry. We’re proud to say that some of our favorite meeting cities made the cut. Smart Meetings has had this mountain enclave on its radar for a while. New Orleans.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Skinner joined Makeready hospitality company’s Emeline hotel in Charleston, South Carolina as general manager. Mahaffey was appointed executive vice president of show and event services at INSPIRE , a Dallas event tech company. The post Smart Moves in Charleston, Nashville and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JULY 19, 2021

This marks a return to this property for Sharpe after having leading positions with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, JW Marriott, and Wonderful Weddings and Events. Hubbard previously worked as vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Samuel Thomas and Chinyere Hubbard. Mishaal Eid.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. The global event tech and production company Encore welcomed Duffy as director of external communications. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Danna Lilly. Jeremy Sadler.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 18, 2020

So successful, in fact, that the association kept it going, turning a one-off event into a 24-hour online platform complete with a permanent expo, social gatherings, and on-demand education. For example, many scheduled offline Zoom meetings or mailed out physical product samples and other materials to prospective buyers. John Toner. “We

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 27, 2020

Planning the perfect event can be stressful and so can picking out the perfect location. This week, we are highlighting a few of the Special Places for Special Events. Not many things personify luxury and a special place to hold an event quite like Midtown Manhattan. 3 WEST CLUB. LONE STAR PARK.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2017

As you take in all the action, consider the eight first- and second-round host cities as potential destinations for your next meeting. Since 1996, more than 11 million spectators have attended live events at the 19,200-seat venue. Greenville, South Carolina. Buffalo, New York. Overall No. Salt Lake City. After a Sept.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 2, 2019

While the four-day event was known for having strong educational content, including panelists who are award-winning journalists, attendance was dropping. We had to look at innovating to meet our members’ needs in an affordable, efficient way.”. I would absolutely plan a similar event in the future,” Raskin said.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Photo Credit: MPI.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2021

Green has also worked in a handful of roles with Denver Marriott Westminster, including general manager and director of event management. Palma is chief sales officer and Byes is director of meeting partnerships for Face2Face. The post Smart Moves in Boston, Los Angeles and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lisa Arias.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 8, 2017

As mental and physical fitness become more important to Americans, those preferences are seen in the meetings industry, as well. Incorporating health and wellness into the agenda has never been more important for meeting planners. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Below is the full list of U.S.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. Keep reading to find out how flagship hospitality conferences and hospitality mega-events are preparing to tackle the industry’s most important topics. . HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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PCMA Convene

JULY 8, 2020

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina addresses the online audience for the virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. There was no chance that the event — REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, scheduled for May in Washington, D.C. The event is held each year over six days in D.C.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. It seems that special events are as much a part of these treasured venues as the dates in which they first broke ground. of meeting space. of elegant event space.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 27, 2018

MeetingsNet, the meeting industry’s premier resource for news, business intelligence, ideas and more, today launched Risk360, a new one-day conference focusing on risk management for meetings and events professionals. The speaker lineup for the inaugural Risk360 conference includes: Tyra Hillard, Esq.,

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

If you’re in the industry of planning meetings or events, it’s a collection worth noting whether it’s for destination inspiration or just to keep on top of what’s new and exciting. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space that includes a rooftop pool and breath-taking views of the city.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 5, 2017

Take a look at what’s new and notable for meeting planners. The glass structure accommodates meetings for up to 5,000 people and be connected via an enclosed walkway to the recently renovated Renaissance Albany Hotel, a plus for groups planning events there in winter.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. New and renovated meeting spaces and hotels debut with immersive experiences in mind. Virtual Reality takes center stage in Orlando, where attendees can meet and celebrate like never before. As a whole, the resort offers 240,000 sq.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In the heart of South Carolina, tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly in Columbia. Accessible and affordable with big-city amenities and a small-town feel, Columbia is the ideal place for small to mid-size events. as well as tons to see and do year-round, event attendees will feel right at home.

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