Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here are 12 of our top destination stories from 2018. For example, State Theatre in Portland, Maine, a former movie house built in 1929, underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and now can accommodate private catered events as well as an outdoor summer concert series.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

Planning an event in the City of Trees? Then take a look at these 20 amazing Boise event venues. Boise, AKA the City of Trees, is the capital of Idaho and the state's most populous city with just over 200,000 residents. Given all this, we weren't surprised to learn that it has many amazing event venues. Capacity: 1,397.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, is known for its prickly pear margarita, but the pastry chef would be happy to custom-make the pie version for a catered event. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. Idaho: Huckleberry Pie.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT. Shawna Suckow.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. If an attendee is from a state in which marijuana is legal but the event is in one with stricter laws, then the attendee must comply with in-state laws— even for medicinal use. Just make sure you communicate that clearly to attendees before the event.

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