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Smart Moves in Berkeley, Hollywood and More

Smart Meetings

In his most recent role as general manager of Calistoga Motor Lodge, he spearheaded a construction project that added 39 rooms, reduced food and beverage costs and skillfully managed finances. He has received numerous awards, including the Kimpton Shoptalk Team Award in 2015. Pete/Clearwater.

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Be the Talk of the Town: Launch Party Ideas in 2023

Nunify

What’s even better is that our guests will likely share their experiences on social media, creating an Instagram-worthy moment that can attract more attention to our launch. That’s why I think it’s a great idea to integrate your brand or product launch with food and drinks at your event.

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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

Immersive events also attract media attention. After all, social media hinges on the hand-held self-creation of and participation in virtual realities. And planners know, social media attraction also means exposure, ticket sales and company growth. Le Petit Chef; Düsseldorf, Germany.

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3 Ways to Engage Your Audience at Your Event

Social Tables

Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Social Media. According to a survey conducted by Hubspot and Constant Contact, 40% of non-profits, B2B, and B2C companies who responded noted using social media as a form of event marketing.

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Hotel Guest Satisfaction Plateaus

SmartMeetings

Seven key measures are examined in each segment to determine overall satisfaction: reservation; check-in/check-out; guest room; food & beverage; hotel services; hotel facilities; and cost & fees. While satisfaction with cost & fees improved by 25 points between 2014 and 2015, this year it has improved by only 1 point.

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5 Trends Worth Watching

PCMA Convene

Given the overflow of new ideas, information, and opinions stuffing our social-media channels and inboxes, that almost sounds manageable now. Attendees have already shifted their preferences for beverages at evening receptions to microbrews and locally distilled spirits.

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Journey of an Event Influencer Towards the Wellness of Events Industry?-?QnA with Helen Moon

Hubilo Blog

– Top 10 of the UK Event Planners Social Media Top 250 ( Eventopedia ). Helen Moon founded the EWL Club in 2015 , which is a non-profit educational club meant exclusively for event professionals. Food and Beverage are light years away from the often-bland menus you would be offered 20 years ago.