Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Since choosing a destination that welcomes everyone is one of the top responsibilities of an event organizer, a closer look at what makes a city accessible is in order. We zeroed in on the destinations listed in The Valuable 500 ’s new survey of the most accessible cities in the world and asked what these places are doing for groups.

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OCTOBER 28, 2021

9-11 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. After news that the United States would open to vaccinated international travelers starting Nov. Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director for Business Events at Destination Canada, reported that the country will be hosting the largest contingent ever this year.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

IMEX America in Las Vegas returned to pre-Covid numbers this week. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. Fontainebleau Previews New Miami Beach, Las Vegas Properties. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. — Louis (STL).

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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. She will lead the design and development of OVG’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, slated to open in 2026.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. One thing is for sure – the United States is full of breathtaking cities filled with spacious and one-of-a-kind event venues. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

An event for destination management company professionals to learn and network. London, United Kingdom. London, United Kingdom. Las Vegas, Nevada. Las Vegas, Nevada. This event includes venue executives, managers, and personnel from a spectrum of public assembly facilities around the world.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

You also need a venue that has knows how to handle big crowds and has the kinds of features that make your job easier. Some of the other features that make McCormick Place a tremendous venue are: 170 meeting rooms. Arie Crown Theater (a 4,249 seat venue). Sands Expo and Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2018

This highly esteemed award salutes excellence in service and amenities among meeting hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Also recognized is exceptional service by destination marketing companies and CVBs from across North America. Those winners are as follows: Hotels & Venues.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Unique Venues is loaded with amazing locations across the United States and Canada to host your 2021 Corporate Holiday Party, and below are some of our Top Picks to host this year’s gathering. million square feet in parking lot and recreation space, making it the perfect destination for groups of any size.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

IMEX America in Las Vegas returned to pre-Covid numbers this week. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. Fontainebleau Previews New Miami Beach, Las Vegas Properties. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. of meeting space, including a 105,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

Las Vegas, New York City, Paris and other perennial favorites were among the world’s top meetings destinations in 2016, but several other locations significantly enhanced their appeal largely due to major expansion and renovation projects. travel destination for business and leisure this year in the J.D. Los Angeles.

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Social Tables

MAY 7, 2019

Featuring dozens of excellent wedding planners across the United States, you’re sure to find the people you need to pull off this extra special event. Whether their a multi-departmental team or an individual, a local specialist or a destination diva, you’ll find something that suits your wedding below.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 18, 2018

“What’s happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is taking on a whole new meaning. Multiple casinos and resorts—including heavyweights MGM and Caesars—in the meetings capital of the United States are in various stages of expansions. Central Park Terrace provides an outside venue, while the 30,000-sq.-ft. The 4,300-sq.-ft.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. Cvent has ranked the hotels by region, with lists for the United States; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Asia Pacific (APAC). Its 85 meeting rooms offer a total of 757,478 sq. of meeting and event space. “We

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Travel search engine KAYAK calculated its 10 most-searched destinations based on more than 1 billion user searches. These cities are not only popular travel destinations, but also ideal settings for meetings and conventions. But it wouldn’t feel quite like a trip to Las Vegas without a little gambling.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2017

This crown jewel of the city’s park system unites two of Minnesota’s most cherished resources—its parks and its cultural life. A partnership between the Walker and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, the garden is must-see destination for visitors of all ages. s prized Southwest Waterfront. s prized Southwest Waterfront.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2020

Big companies such as Google and Facebook announced cancellations of major conferences in the United States, as did Mobile World Congress and travel trade show IBT Berlin in Europe. For example, Mark Herrera, director of education and life safety with International Association of Venue Managers, faced his choice in early March.

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Unique Venues

JULY 10, 2019

Are you searching for a venue that offers a breathtaking background for all of your wedding day pictures? Many of our non-traditional venues offer gorgeous views during each of the four seasons. Across the United States, cities are filled with venues that are postcard perfect, which, of course, make the best wedding venues.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 4, 2018

Planes travel in between private hangars in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Oakland, San Jose, and Concord, California. Through its artificial intelligence system, Sam, you can receive destination guides and sightseeing suggestions or book ride-sharing services. JetSuiteX offers semiprivate travel at lower-than-usual fares.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

It involves multiple venues networked together to offer scale and intimacy while keeping attendee numbers within safety guidelines. The main hub venue will act as the primary stage which will be the home base to the majority of presenters and leaders of an organization. But how, you may ask? Enter the hub and spoke method.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Beyond the marble monuments, planners have a plethora of memorable venues to choose from. Here are 5 unique event venues you won’t want to miss: The United States Institute of Peace. has a plethora of memorable venues to choose from Click To Tweet. Event Venues appeared first on The Social Tables Blog.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

February ADMEI February 2 - 4, 2023 – Tampa, FL The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is an annual conference that brings together Destination Management Companies (DMCs) owners, sales, and operations staff from around the world.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

If you’ve spent any time in the business-events industry, you know destinations like Las Vegas, Paris, Chicago, or Barcelona like the back of your hand. knew that if given the chance, the city could show that it offers just as much culture as a glamorous international destination. None of that is new to you.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Don’t throw away your venue budget; use it for your “new” venue—the online event platform—rather than pillaging the AV budget. He offers the example of United Fresh Produce Association, which created United Fresh Live! The venue opened on March 12 and closed on March 13. Elevate Your Game. A Sense of Place.

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Special-Event Venue. and it’s a star in the Lone Star State. 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. Best Golf Resort. Best Historic Hotel. Best Hotel Pool. Best Hotel Spa. The Mirage.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

This highly esteemed award salutes excellence in service and amenities among meeting hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. Also recognized is exceptional service by destination marketing companies and CVBs from across North America. Those winners are as follows: Hotels & Venues.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

The United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology opened the USCAP Interactive Learning Center in Palm Springs last May. When the Western Veterinary Conference (WVC) bought land adjacent to its Las Vegas headquarters about 10 years ago, the purchase was regarded as an investment. Oquendo Center in Las Vegas. “We

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. The upcoming conference, GSTC2024, aims to unite local and global travel and tourism professionals to advocate for continuing engagement in sustainable tourism, including eco-friendly events.

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Capterra Event Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Considering the fact that the first ten locations on Cvent’s Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the United States are major cities, this means that parking costs will be a factor for most events. Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas is historically famous for free hotel parking until recently. Orlando, Florida.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. It’s much the same story in the other destination that was targeted on Sept. Robert Yoffe. The Walter E.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. It’s much the same story in the other destination that was targeted on Sept. Robert Yoffe. The Walter E.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Previously relegated to basement recreation rooms, pingpong got a major venue upgrade in the form of Spin, a collection of pingpong clubs that counts Susan Sarandon among its investors. The Las Vegas flagship and the Nashville, Tennessee, location opening in late summer can accommodate even larger crowds. Old Games, New Tricks.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Walkability, value, and friendliness can be strong drivers for why planners choose certain destinations over others for meetings. And more and more, they’re asking questions about a destination’s local expertise and knowledge base. One thing unites all five destinations: They’re smart about their smarts.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Previously relegated to basement recreation rooms, pingpong got a major venue upgrade in the form of Spin, a collection of pingpong clubs that counts Susan Sarandon among its investors. The Las Vegas flagship and the Nashville, Tennessee, location opening in late summer can accommodate even larger crowds. Old Games, New Tricks.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2019

“So Black Hat and DEF CON happen to be back-to-back security-focused conferences, both taking place in Las Vegas. The venue would assume that the event brought it in, the event would assume that the venue added it, and meanwhile it’s nobody’s. It’s like, “Where did that come from?

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 25, 2019

They might see what were rundown buildings finding new life as pop-up dinner spaces or music venues or art galleries. “At The Gather Greene event venue and nature retreat in upstate New York is intended to blur the boundaries of indoor and outdoor spaces. At each stop, I’m also talking about the spirit of collaboration,” Morgan said.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Director of Communications and Member Services Washington State Association of Counties Olympia, Washington, USA. Opening morning (and the follow-ing days, too) of a conference in Las Vegas for 10,000 super-excited hair-dressers. Senior Meeting Manager, National Conference of State Legislatures Denver, Colorado, USA.

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