SmartMeetings

APRIL 24, 2017

On April 24, Topgolf announced that it will exclusively license its concept in Mexico to Ventura Entertainment, a privately-owned company that operates amusement parks in Mexico. Topgolf features special year-round events for children, families and social leagues, along with tournaments and golf instruction sessions.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International’s leaders outlined a strong 2024 for the association’s educational and networking efforts. A certificate program called Event Wellfare Champion is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2024 in conjunction with The Neu Project and EventWell.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. What does the constant struggle for budget by destinations mean for meeting professionals who rely on their services? The health of destination organizations is critical to the health of an event,” he says. trillion in gross domestic product in 2018 and employed 5.29 million people.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Before Convene, he worked as assistant director of event operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. -based location in New York City.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

We analyzed event data from thousands of events over the past five years and discovered that events still have a long way to go when it comes to gender diversity. We recently released the results of our first ever “Gender Diversity & Inclusion in Events Report.” Almost 70% of All Event Speakers are Male.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. The post Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Learn More. California .

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. The Mexico-native also spent time in Cancun as director of sales and marketing for Nizuc Resort & Spa in and director of leisure sales position for Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Resort & Spa.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Stanfield is managing director for Waldorf Astoria Cancun in Mexico, scheduled to open November 2022. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Neal is a member of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners and Religious Conference Management Association.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Learn More.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

He most recently worked as director of operations for JW Marriott Nashville, where he played a large part in its opening in 2018. She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Meeting professionals are left wondering about the very foundation of their missions. That sense of comfort will require meeting, or even exceeding, health guidelines , so attendees can be confident they are as safe, maybe even safer, on a planned and tightly managed incentive trip than they would be at home.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2022

Team members from SA Expeditions take part in a kayak excursion during a team summit in Merida, Mexico. SA Expeditions’ tours focus on conserving important cultural and natural resources, like a shamanic ceremony in Merida, Mexico. We do boutique, high-end travel and our events are small gatherings of 20-50 people.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2018

How can you truly enjoy an event when plagued with sleep deprivation and stress? We’ve compiled a short list of top hotels from Jetsetter’s 2018 Best of the Best Hotel Awards that have mastered the art of kicking back after a successful day. With 89 rooms, 11 suites, two ballrooms and three meeting halls, the space totals 7,857 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

Several of the top 15 hotel brands also are great meeting destinations. Auberge Resorts has meeting facilities in Napa Valley, California ; Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos, Mexico; Costa Rica; Aspen and Telluride, Colorado; and Anguilla island. of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. of event space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Richmond and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Trisha Grisko. Scott Lane. The post Smart Moves in D.C.,

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Globex 2018, to be published on 5 November 2018, will show that 2017’s global exhibitions market growth was boosted by continued high growth in emerging markets, while mature markets continued to trade in an improved macroeconomic environment. 5% CAGR to 2022, above GDP growth. Global market – 2017 highlights. 70% range. •

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

International hospitality group Accor appointed Erney executive director of global sales for meetings, incentives and industry relations. She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 11, 2018

Esponda points out that the Level 2 Travel Advisory issued for most of Mexico calls for exercise of increased caution and contains no restrictions for travel in Baja California Sur, which includes the tourist areas of Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and La Paz. Los Cabos is the fastest-growing area in Mexico, and 1.8

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Meeting rooms are intimate spaces with original artwork and arched floor-to-ceiling views of downtown. Hotel Amapa, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Hotel Amapa Opening in the vibrant and historic Zona Romantica in early February 2018, this Design Hotels property fuses traditional Mexican aesthetic with a spirited vision in contemporary design.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Santa Fe , New Mexico, has a long history of being an art destination known for its turquoise jewelry, Western paintings, and bronze sculptures, but The City Different has a surprise for you. Meet Different in ‘The City Different’ appeared first on Blog. Santa Fe ranked No. The post Ready to Be Surprised?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2019

Each year, meeting professionals are surveyed for their predictions on meeting industry trends. As a smaller destination known more as the Real.Fun.Beach. , Visit Panama City Beach (PCB) is fast becoming a familiar option for meetings and conventions. Transformational Experiences.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

When booking your next event, why not book near a museum that colors outside the lines? A post shared by Steven Esperanza (@thecamerakidd) on Feb 27, 2018 at 6:58pm PST. Stay at Caesars Palace and host an extravagant event in its 300,000 sq. of meeting space. Museo Subacuatico de Arte, Mexico.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Smart Meetings asked incentive leaders what trends they are seeing out in the wild and found that event professionals in all capacities are getting creative about making travel activities more memorable—and therefore, more effective. Event tech company Aventri acquired ITN International, TapCrowd and Zentila.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2019

If you have been waiting to get something in bulk for your upcoming event or something to make your next trip easy, this day is for you. Prime Day is an annual one-day shopping event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. The 2018 Prime Day sale lasted for 36 hours, starting at 3 p.m. What is Amazon Prime Day? on July 16.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Venues play a key role in hosting an event, and sometimes it can tricky to find a place that is attractive, fun, and accommodates large meetings. Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Must-See Cities for 2018 helps to pinpoint great places for your next event. of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Are you one of the more than 1,000 association meeting professionals attending the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Holiday Spectacular at Sacramento Convention Center this week? You can even go online to meet the farmer providing the eggs, tomatoes and lamb shanks that will end up on your plate. Walk the Floor.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Whether you are a corporate or independent planner or a DMC, you are all searching for the same thing; fresh, inspired and one of a kind resorts for your clients and events. Venue rates are no longer the determining factor in deciding which hotel to pick for your next meeting or event. A welcome touch upon arrival.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 15, 2018

Whether you are a corporate or independent planner or a DMC, you are all searching for the same thing; fresh, inspired and one of a kind resorts for your clients and events. Venue rates are no longer the determining factor in deciding which hotel to pick for your next meeting or event. A welcome touch upon arrival.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2018

Located 45 minutes outside of downtown San Antonio, the historic Don Strange Ranch is a working longhorn cattle ranch that’s perfect for corporate events. Vermejo Park Ranch, Raton, New Mexico. An 800-square-foot meeting space can hold up to 50 people. But before they play, they can meet in the many breakout meeting rooms.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Lexington Glassworks is one studio that welcomes groups for classes, demos or private social events. Meet the Shell Love Bug, covered in more than 20,000 seashells! When not welcoming visitors from around the world, the Shell Love Bug cruises to local beaches, wildlife preserves and outdoor events.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

In the world of business events, VR is already transforming how some destination marketing organizations work with meeting planners, from saving time and money on sites visits, to creating jaw-dropping experiences at shows. Next I wanted to isolate those experiences and events. MobiManage developed the Meet L.A.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Heflin did get the call, and when he entered the simple, low-ceilinged ball-room of the Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he found a podium surrounded by vinyl banners. The board is considering taking the set in a new direction for ICON10 in 2018. That was what you expected,” Heflin said of the no-frills setup.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Heflin did get the call, and when he entered the simple, low-ceilinged ball-room of the Eldorado Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico, he found a podium surrounded by vinyl banners. The board is considering taking the set in a new direction for ICON10 in 2018. That was what you expected,” Heflin said of the no-frills setup.

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