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DECEMBER 1, 2022

Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Acevedo is the first-ever chief operating officer for live event company Streamline Event Agency in Franklin, Tennessee. Before this, Barnes ran her own consulting business, Event Advisors. Wagner Muhly.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Group deals are also available, along with the option to choose from private events and pre-show rental space. On the 40-yard Line in Tennessee Ever wanted to sit on the 40-yard line of a football game? T he Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, can make that happen. of event space, 10 meeting rooms and 245 guest rooms.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Should the event industry embrace facial analysis — a technology that promises to offer new analytic data to event stakeholders? So it’s not surprising that companies have developed facial technologies to provide new forms of data to event owners. In this post, I’ll explain why I’m concerned.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. Here are some of the biggest events to come in 2022. Haute, the marketing, sales and event services company in Cedar Park, Texas, is taking 80 professionals to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas for a week-long event on a brand-new industry metric.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 25, 2024

Having launched its Ranch Water hard seltzers in April 2020, initially in Brown’s home state and in Tennessee, Lone River has spent the last few years cultivating its fanbase online. Lone River leveraged experiential marketing to introduce its hard seltzers and margarita-style beverages in new markets, like New York and L.A.,

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Smart Meetings was in attendance and brought back this report on how to blend the richness of a destination into the agenda for a meaningful event. Smart Tip: When the event champion is dedicated to the cause, everyone is invested in whipping up the best outcome possible. A Personal Mission.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Event is excited to announce that we are now live across 13 Lakeway Publishers newspapers! Lakeway Publishers is a multi-state publisher of newspapers, magazines and special publications operating in Tennessee, Missouri, Virginia and Florida. Since then, Lakeway Publishers, […].

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Unique Venues

JULY 26, 2022

In search of a unique location for your upcoming corporate social event? Want to impress your guests with a memorable event that everyone will enjoy? We have some venues that will end your search and dazzle your guests – check out our list of Top Pick venues for your next corporate social event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. Most recently, Dorney worked as director of the Blues Hall of Fame Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Josh Delgado.

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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 University of Tennessee First on our list is The University of Tennessee , situated in Knoxville, TN. experience for all event attendees! In need of lecture halls?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Women are Making Events Industry History in Leadership Roles Access —the largest destination management company in the United States, and the only woman-owned and led National DMC—makes history with its appointment of three women as Co-Chief Executive Officers: Jennifer Miller, Danielle Phippen and Heidi Brown.

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APRIL 13, 2022

Sina is a Certified Meetings Professional (CMP) with extensive knowledge in organizing hybrid, online and in-person events. She organized the ICCA Congress 2020, a global hybrid event with 8 hubs around the world that attracted 1500 delegates, featured 220 speakers and over 100 hours of content. Who has inspired you in your career?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Melis joined snöball event marketing, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, as head of growth. Melis has previously been director of North American operations at key4events, a French hybrid event and digital tech company, vice president of business development at Showcare event services and more. Tony Melis. Luis Arturo Aguilar.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Why not inspire your leadership team with an event at a hotel with ties to historical leadership? Read House, Chattanooga, Tennessee. of renovated event space. Winston’s on the Beach is the hotel’s nod to their famous artist in residence, and is one of the many choices available for events at Four Seasons Surf Club.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

The below is the most recent information we were able to gather on event restrictions in New York and New Jersey in order to stop/slow the spread of Covid-10. If elevators are necessary at an event, only one individual is permitted at a time unless all individuals are wearing face coverings. Photo by Lindsay Madden Photography.

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JULY 27, 2021

White is general manager for Hu Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Before this, White was general manager for The Chattanoogan Hotel in Tennessee. Greenwald also was account director of new business development for Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ six Boston properties. Based in Washington, D.C., Andre Brose.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

2022 welcomed the launch of New Intent, an organization focused on promoting diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) and environmental advocacy with destinations and event planners. New Intent’s plan is to create educational sessions, white papers and knowledge sharing by partnering with events industry supply chain and speaker services.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2017

Companies, services and events wanting to attract this group will need to make a conscious effort to succeed by providing high-quality and sustainable products. The wine too has been building a word-of-mouth buzz by appearing at tastemaker music-industry events, including recent shows with Jack Garratt, Arty, MGK, and more.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Brands are the mark that organizations leave on their audiences, and when it comes to producing a compelling and impactful event, effective brand management is key. A skilled event management team will be able to purposefully apply the following general points to create a winning branded experience that lasts far beyond the event dates.

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Eventinterface

AUGUST 20, 2017

Companies, services and events wanting to attract this group will need to make a conscious effort to succeed by providing high-quality and sustainable products. The wine too has been building a word-of-mouth buzz by appearing at tastemaker music-industry events, including recent shows with Jack Garratt, Arty, MGK, and more.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Castle’s Role in PRGN Castle lends expertise in public relations and is one of four agencies specializing in event management. Washington, DC (USA) The post The Castle Group: PRGN’s PR and Event Management firm in Boston, MA, USA appeared first on The Castle Group. .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this new role, he will all event management, venue operations, public safety and guest service at the 2.6 Garcia will work to further elevate the company’s reputation as a leader in the experiential event and entertainment industry. He most recently worked with Summit Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Nothing tops the location of the southern United States as a place to hold events. Event venues in cities with stunning architecture and event teams with southern charm ready to meet yours and your guests’ every desire. It can accommodate your social or business event for up to 2,200 in their 100 meeting rooms.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Skip to content Menu Solutions Interactive Floor Plans Collaborative event sales software that increases qualified leads and drives direct revenue. Event Diagramming Collaborative event management software that saves time, boosts revenue and drives loyalty. One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Throughout the month of August, Shipt visited The University of Alabama, Georgia Tech, Purdue University, Ohio State, Florida A&M University and an event for the Atlanta University Center Consortium, which includes HBCU member institutions Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Spelman College.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Currently, she serves as vice president of the Global Business Travel Association Tennessee Chapter and on the global association’s Government Relations Committee.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2019

Join us for the launch of new study findings from the EIC, in collaboration with IAEE and SISO, on the extent of deceptive practices, consumer fraud and scams affecting the events industry, with an emphasis on attendance list scams and room block poaching and piracy. Meetings and exhibitions continue to be impacted by room block poaching.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Did you know that you can rent your favorite team’s home turf for events? From fancy feasts to game day fare, your next event can be as casual or sophisticated as you choose. Typically, there are packages that you can book or create your own event package for a successful party, gala, dinner, fundraiser, training, meeting, and more.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

McAninch has also held leadership roles for Hyatt Regency Knoxville in Tennessee, plus Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, both in California. Woodley is area director of events and event operations of Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino ; and Resort at Squaw Creek in Incline Village, Nevada.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

meetings and events industry be volume for March. Year-over-year comparison: March 2023 event volume increased 79.6 Top five markets (by event volume): Washington DC-MD-VA was in the lead hosting National Associations, followed by Education and Healthcare. MD-VA market is leading the U.S. percent over March 2022.

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AUGUST 5, 2022

of indoor and outdoor event space that can host up to 200 guests. Historic Beaux Arts lobby retains its characteristic hand-painted glass ceiling, ornamental plasterwork and Tennessee marble. In The Hermitage Hotel Ballroom, the biggest of four event spaces at more than 2,000 sq. Events can also utilize more than 17,000 sq.

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MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. Nashville, Tennessee 3. Las Vegas can often be found within the Top 10 because it’s a city built for meetings and events.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2018

safe environment is crucial, not only because of attendees’ expectations but also because every phone, tablet and laptop is an entry point for potential harm to planners, delegates and their events. Understand the types of attacks that we currently face individually and at business events. Explore approaches to reduce cyber risk.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Providing a successful and amazing experience for event attendees can often feel like an award-worthy performance for meeting professionals, and rightfully so, as the smiling faces of attendees funnel out of the venue chatting about the performance.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 11, 2020

Now is the best time since the epic efforts of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s to take action, say industry leaders like Faith Morris , chief marketing and external affairs officer with National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. This is the time for black voices to be heard, social commentators say. Support Black Businesses.

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JULY 19, 2021

Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. 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. Mishaal Eid.

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MARCH 27, 2020

With hotels closed, events postponed and financial strains increasing anxiety levels, a little bit of time from list-making pros can go a long way toward helping a community cope. Plus, an opportunity to put your planner skills to work in the fight against the virus. Destinations Lend Support During Coronavirus Slowdown.

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