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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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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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. Learn More.

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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. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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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. She has also worked with Kenichi Aspen, Matsuhisa Aspen, Hotel Jerome and W Hotel Aspen.

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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. Event Manager | Apple | Cupertino, CA.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

How did you get into events? That’s when the events side really caught my interest. I joined the C&E team at Grosvenor House, which is a venue that personifies the glamour of events. I was also very fortunate to be involved in the design process for ICC Wales from the outset and in 2018 took on the role of Venue Director.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

This segment has only come back 20 percent since its decline during the pandemic – one reason officials were happy to host MICE WEEK , a first for Argentina comprising a series of events from May 10 to 12 to woo international buyers. The event was a year in the works. In 2019, about 127 ICCA recognized events were held in the city.

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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. Upcoming Courses.

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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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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

This segment has only come back 20 percent since its decline during the pandemic – one reason officials were happy to host MICE WEEK , a first for Argentina comprising a series of events from May 10 to 12 to woo international buyers. The event was a year in the works. In 2019, about 127 ICCA recognized events were held in the city.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018. A post shared by SB Hotels (@sbhotels) on Dec 14, 2018 at 8:45am PST. The site offers many meeting areas, including outdoor venues, multifunctional event spaces, exhibition areas and terraces with panoramic views. Mexico City. View this post on Instagram.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The Association for Women in Events? AWE), a not for profit organisation supporting gender equality and diversity in the events industry, has announced its 2019 board members and executive committee. 2018 AWE Co-founder and President. The association received a significant number of applications for 12 open board positions.

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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. He comes from The Peninsula Bangkok, where he worked as hotel manager since October 2018. George Stanfield.

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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. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Chris Jennings Jennings is general manager at The Lake House on Canandaigua in New York.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

Velas Resorts makes a Stay Safe Commitment at its six properties in Mexico with a hygiene program based on World Health Organization guidelines that includes thermal testing of guests and staff. With all incentives or meetings, there is a big high after the event. This normally lasts a month or so.

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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

APRIL 13, 2020

Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. The health of destination organizations is critical to the health of an event,” he says. It isn’t helping anyone, he says, pointing to the disruption a travel ban can impose on an event. trillion in gross domestic product in 2018 and employed 5.29 Personnel to work at the event.

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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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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Event AV design isn’t just about adding color and music to your events. That’s what one Grammy pre-event party just did using event AV design, as you can read below. That’s what one Grammy pre-event party just did using event AV design, as you can read below. Should I Gamify My Events?

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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. perfect for boutique events. Riviera Maya, Mexico. At 62,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

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. The promotional Regroup & Retreat package includes 50 percent off facility fees and is available mid-week from December through April 2018. 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. Trisha Grisko. Scott Lane. Lane is now general manager for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

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. Meeting rooms are intimate spaces with original artwork and arched floor-to-ceiling views of downtown.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. He brings 22 years of events and hotel operations and management experience to his new role. Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita in Mexico appointed Espina resort manager. Derek Douglass Drew.

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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. Museo Subacuatico de Arte, Mexico. The Neon Museum, Las Vegas. of meeting space.

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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.

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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.

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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

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. Market Driven.

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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. For future events, consider hosting at Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel and Casino.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

You read the story in the December Smart Meetings magazine; now hear the trend watchers and ask your questions about what happened in 2017 and what we can expect for 2018. Walk the Floor. More than 150 exhibitors will set up shop on the expo floor to answer your burning questions about everything from venue ideas to tech solutions.

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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. We’re talking art parties lasting into the early hours of the morning and secret, invite-only gallery openings. Santa Fe ranked No.

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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. A post shared by Alisal Guest Ranch & Resort (@alisalguestranch) on Jan 23, 2018 at 11:02am PST. Don Strange of Texas.

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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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