SmartMeetings

JANUARY 27, 2017

5, the Super Bowl will again take its place as America’s biggest sporting event. Just how big is this event? billion chicken wings and more than 14,500 tons of chips were consumed on Super Bowl Sunday in 2016. As with any event, one of the most important factors is food and beverage.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Before you get swept away in the whirlwind of holiday parties , New Year’s events and the usual year-end festivities, it’s important to get ready for the upcoming year. The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Healthy, local food and beverage.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 31, 2017

A similar disconnect exists in the meetings industry, according to a new Wellness in Meetings and Incentive Travel Study from the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). The study measures the prevalence of wellness initiatives in incentive travel and meeting programs.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone. Chris Skelding.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Don Bugito (@donbugito) on Jun 4, 2016 at 9:23am PDT. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. Hugo’s offers off-site catering and can host special events.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Remarkably, some metrics in 15 key areas have held steady during the past decade — for example, meetings and conventions have consistently contributed to around one-third of their organizations’ total annual revenues — regardless of the economy. percent. › 2016 attendance vs. 2015 attendance : +3.6 In last year’s survey: +2.9

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2017

Meeting attractions include: – A walkable downtown district that focuses on providing easy access to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland’s 225,000-square-foot exhibition hall, more than 14,000 sq. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of event space. of meeting space.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

1986: Food can reinforce psycho-social behavior patterns, including the feeling of being caged with no escape. Nichols’ pioneering writing in the field — she edited the first version of Professional Meeting Management , published in 1985 — turned her into a teacher, she said. A Meeting Runs on Its Stomach. “As

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