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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Most recently, Mardell worked as opening hotel manager for Thompson Austin and tommie Austin in Texas. Chandra Allison.

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MAY 21, 2018

Known as the city’s new epicenter of dining, entertainment, and more, Avenida Houston is quickly becoming an integral part of meetings and conventions in the Greater Houston area. The Hilton Americas-Houston has 1,200 rooms, an onsite spa and health club, and a FedEx Office in the hotel.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

As Houston residents seek refuge and assistance from Tropical Hurricane Harvey , assistance from the city’s most popular meetings venue, George R. Dozens of Houston police officers walked the floor. The post Houston Convention Center Turns Evacuee Shelter appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Your favorite venues in the central U.S. Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc. Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, Hyatt Regency Green Bay and Lodge Kohler are recommended venues from the Green Bay CVB. New Venues. Convention Centers.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Lobby. Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Four Seasons Hotel Bayou & Bottle Houston. Dressed up like a living room, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Houston has several books that people can read and enjoy while waiting for a meeting to start. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

One group at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe | Houston, for example, recently booked a nine-hole golf scramble. As teams reunite, they are looking for venues that support a restart of their business goals while ensuring participants feel at ease. Read More: Team Building Made Adventurous.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Your favorite venues in the South represent some of the best facilities in the country. Brown Convention Center in Houston hosts some huge events, making it a perennial favorite. Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, got the love from Kat Sanford, chief fun officer at Kat Sanford Events. Galveston, Texas. Frisco, Texas.

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JULY 22, 2022

Marriott Marquis Houston . A post shared by Marriott Marquis Houston (@themarquishou). Not only is this venue connected directly to the George R. Brown Convention Center via a sky bridge, but it also features a one-of-a-kind Texas-shaped lazy river. View this post on Instagram.

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Located in the heart of downtown Houston and one of the top 100 New Hotels in the World by Condé Nast Traveler Magazine, the Magnolia Hotel Houston , a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is located near many points of interest including the George R. Brown Convention Center, Minute Maid Ballpark.

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JULY 10, 2017

Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. Everything really is bigger in Texas, including Houston. Modern venues paired with exciting nightlife and outdoor adventures give Cleveland a top spot in the ranking. Meeting space: 4.2 million sq. Guest rooms: 30,577. million sq. Meeting space: 1 million sq.

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JANUARY 27, 2017

This week, the epicenter of the sports world shifts to Houston, site of Super Bowl LI. As a Super Bowl host, Houston is no rookie, but a lot has changed since the must-see sporting event last drew crowds to the nation’s fourth-most populous city. The post Houston’s Super Bowl Showcase appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 21, 2022

Dawson joined Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel as director of sales for this c entral California coast venue. Bukhari is now director of guest relations at Blossom Hotel Houston. Jaclyn Dawson. Tasir Bukhari. Most recently, Bukhari was concierge at Peninsula New York in Manhattan. Jane Cunningham.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

Successful meeting and conventions start at Avenida Houston , the city’s newest epicenter for art, dining, entertainment, and fun. Avenida Houston is a $175 million initiative that included renovations of the George R. There are nearly 3,000 hotel rooms within walking distance of the GRB and over 7,700 rooms in downtown Houston.

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JULY 31, 2018

Known as Houston ‘s new epicenter of art, dining, entertainment, and more, Avenida Houston is quickly becoming an integral part of meetings and conventions within the Greater Houston area. The Hilton Americas-Houston has 1,200 rooms, an onsite spa and health club, and a FedEx Office within the hotel.

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APRIL 21, 2022

In addition to the Olympic venues, London cleaned up and rebuilt its canals, extended and built new transportation, and invested in its hospitality infrastructure. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece. million visitors. Copenhagen.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

According to the report, The Economic Impact of Super Bowl LI on Greater Houston , prepared for the Houston Super Bowl Host Committee in May 2017 by Rockport Analytics, 337,000-plus hotel room nights were booked in connection to the game. The Super Bowl is one of the biggest money-makers of them all.

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DECEMBER 29, 2016

Houston convention district. Houston, Texas. Houston’s downtown convention district is undergoing a $1.5 The most noticeable change is the new five-block, pedestrian-friendly Avenida Houston, which can host outdoor gatherings for convention attendees. Avenida Houston is adjacent to George R.

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APRIL 24, 2017

Overall satisfaction with the conference, venue, breakout rooms, accommodations, staff, and food, all measured separately. " Emily Kratt , Managing Director at INNOVATX Events in Austin, Texas shares: “Success can be measured by surveys, made much easier with mobile apps. Were these objectives met completely, partially, etc.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Grapevine, Texas , has always been a popular spot for meetings. Ask General Sam Houston. In 1844, he brought leaders from several tribes to the fine city to negotiate a peace treaty that would open up northeast Texas to the world. Unique Venues and Event Spaces. Texas Hospitality and Historic Charm.

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DECEMBER 28, 2016

Striking properties complement key meeting destinations: Marriott Marquis Houston. Opened in November in the Houston convention district, Marriott Marquis is an example of a hotel that is coming online during a city’s game-changing renaissance. Brown Convention Center. It adds more than 100,000 sq.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

These properties span the globe, from Houston and Shanghai, to Vienna and Charleston and will join more than 650 properties in 85 countries under the Preferred quality standards and rewards program umbrella. The Post Oak at Uptown Houston. Everything is bigger in Texas. Photo credit: Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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JULY 28, 2017

The cities with the most growth in supply on the horizon (more than 6 percent) are: Austin, Texas. In fact, 39 markets have average hotel-supply growth forecast for greater than 2 percent. Charlotte, North Carolina. Not Luxury, but Not Economy, Either.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Who knows, you might end up enlisting one for catering, using them as a venue or even stopping by for a bug bite. Hugo’s—Houston. Compared to the meat industry, entomophagy leads to more efficient feed conversion, less greenhouse gases, better water conservation, improved animal welfare and reduced risk of disease.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Last week saw headlines about the destruction and flooding due to Hurricane Harvey in Texas and the monsoons in Mumbai. File the participant list, venue and emergency contacts with the local embassy. These events are an important reminder for event planners that disaster can strike at anywhere and at any time. On July 31st.,

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Special-Event Venue. Whether it’s an intimate reception, black-tie gala or a corporate evening affair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers an inspired venue for one-of-a-kind gatherings and celebrations. The pillar-less, 40,000-square-foot grand ballroom is a venue that challenges your imagination. Best Golf Resort.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

With a variety of accommodations and meeting venues minutes from the airport, the value for attendees is clear. It brings together all major aquatic sports: competitive swimming and diving, water polo, synchronized swimming and other unique sports, all in one venue. Let the Shell Love bug welcome your next meeting!

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MAY 22, 2018

When Hurricane Harvey struck last year, Riggs saw a startling post on the PCMA Catalyst listserv from a meeting planner in Houston. They wanted to rush to Texas and help on the ground, but on such short notice, didn’t know where to go, what to do, or whether it was even safe to be there. Tourism Vancouver. Rachel Riggs.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Check out the top 20 venues the city has to offer. What started as a small outpost for Spanish colonists in the 1700s has blossomed into Texas' fourth most populous city and the fastest growing city in all of America. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 20 Austin event venues. Planning an event in Austin?

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JANUARY 14, 2022

In the same month 10 people lost their lives as a crowd of 50,000 descended into chaos at the Astroworld music festival in Houston, Texas. Event mapping software provides an overview of the geography of a venue or site and help you identify those risks and mitigate them. Staff, screening areas and checkpoints.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

The industry is now highlighting the importance of meetings in some very visible ways, including Live Events Coalition ’s #EmptyEvent demonstrations, where empty banquet setups, a stage and trailers are arrayed in public spaces like Capitol Mall in the nation’s capital, Long Center lawn in Austin, Texas, and Tom Lee Park in Memphis.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2019

The spring event held annually in Austin, Texas is a premiere film, music, and technology festival. Children’s Museum of Houston’s Spring Golf Fundraiser Springtime is perfect for leaving the office early and getting back on the green with a golf-themed event. SXSW is a great example of this.

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MAY 30, 2017

PYM LIVE Events are the fastest way for meeting and event planners to research meeting venues, network and learn from their peers, play with new event technology and establish important business relationships. September 20, Dallas, Texas. October 18, Houston, Texas. Highlights from the 2016 edition. GBTA Convention.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Joseph Babaian is a progressive leader and healthcare IT consultant hailing from humid Houston, Texas. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books. Where to find him? He has over 15 years of IT management and business development experience supporting the healthcare sectors. Where to find him?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Joseph Babaian is a progressive leader and healthcare IT consultant hailing from humid Houston, Texas. Over 200,000 event professionals downloaded his books. Where to find him? He has over 15 years of IT management and business development experience supporting the healthcare sectors. Where to find him?

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