Best of 2018: 10 Most Notable Orlando/Central Florida Venue Openings of 2018
BizBash
DECEMBER 27, 2018
In Orlando and Central Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.
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Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2021
Liedholm is general manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. In Mata’s 25 years with Hyatt Hotels, he has worked in directorial roles at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Florida, Grand Hyatt Atlanta and Hyatt Regency Miami. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market.
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BizBash
JANUARY 10, 2018
Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues. Looking for a new venue for your next event?
BizBash
JANUARY 2, 2018
Here are the most anticipated Miami/South Florida restaurants, corporate event venues. Looking for a new venue for your next event?
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 29, 2018
Keeping track of renovations and the emergence of important new properties is a fundamental part of a meeting planner’s work, and the task has become more challenging recently with the huge upsurge in construction. Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. New & Renovated: File Under ‘Florida Upgraded’.
Smart Meetings
MAY 25, 2023
Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Getting everyone gracefully from point A to meeting B is one of the challenges event professionals wrestle with every day, even if those points are simply from airport to venue and back again. Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile mile extension serves as a Metrorail link between downtown D.C.
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 29, 2019
Florida alone has thousands of resorts scattered throughout both east and west coasts. Here, we’ve rounded up the top-of-the-line accommodations for meetings, conferences, conventions and retreats along Florida’s beautiful southern coastline. Meeting space: 83,000 square feet. Meeting Space: 45,000 square feet.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 27, 2018
They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. Here’s a roundup of the latest meeting developments at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. .
Connect Your Meetings
AUGUST 3, 2018
Wilkins, 34, works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as events manager at e-Builder. As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Wilkins discusses her passion for the events industry. The post 2018 40 Under 40: Richelle Wilkins appeared first on Connect Association. Richelle D. Connect with Wilkins on Twitter and Instagram.
SmartMeetings
JUNE 5, 2017
of indoor and outdoor event space; Esterra Spa & Salon; fitness center; guest bicycles; heated pool; business center; gift shop; Florida Green Lodging award-winner. of flexible meeting space; located in historic downtown Fort Myers, along Caloosahatchee River; great views; within walking distance of shops, restaurants, entertainment.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Here’s my article “ Five Reasons to Change Conferences “ , published in the December 2018, NSA Speaker magazine. But our conference programs still focus on lectures, where a few experts broadcast their knowledge to passive listeners.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 4, 2022
Plan your next meeting in cities like Greensboro, Kansas City and Tulsa to experience while indulging in the antiquity that accompanies these historic cities. Here are the 10 best hotels to meet at when venturing below the Mason-Dixon line. . Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Ponte Vedra, Florida. of meeting space. The 9,125 sq.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 21, 2018
From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.
Connect Your Meetings
AUGUST 3, 2018
They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. No wonder they are worthy members of the 2018 40 Under 40. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas. 33 • Meeting Planner. 35 • Meeting Planner.
Smart Meetings
MAY 26, 2022
Four of the top 10 airports where you can fly on the cheapest airfare are in Florida, according to data from the U.S. Smart Meetings has compiled these top five airports and added nearby hotels with ample meeting spaces and ocean views. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. There are plenty hotels along the coast for meetings.
Bizzabo
AUGUST 9, 2019
Discover the top 20 event venues for public and corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida! Here's a surprising stat for you: Jacksonville, Florida is the most populous city in the Southeastern United States. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 20 event venues in Jacksonville, Florida. Source: Visit Florida.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 27, 2023
Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. The post Smart Moves in Colorado, Utah and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 8, 2017
A culinary theater featuring world-renowned chefs is among the attractions planned at an upcoming 12-story hotel in Fort Myers, Florida. The new Florida hotel will be connected to Harborside Event Center , which consists of more than 4,000 sq. Kazemi said that city officials would discuss the issue at the first city meeting in March.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 13, 2020
Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. What does the constant struggle for budget by destinations mean for meeting professionals who rely on their services? trillion in gross domestic product in 2018 and employed 5.29 million people.
SmartMeetings
JUNE 2, 2017
Explore the Paradise Coast waterways and get closer to the manatees, dolphins, birds and even alligators that call Florida home. Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples offers kayak tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Naples Kayak Company provides kayak and kayak fishing tours of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 31, 2018
One day after Smart Meeting East National wrapped up at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida, David Burke, the resort’s executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer died unexpectedly. Smart Meetings TV host Mike Lyons conducted Burke’s final interview on Aug. Posted by Smart Meetings on Monday, August 27, 2018.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club , Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida—Free Golf. Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. of total meeting space. 27, 2018–Jan.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? A post shared by Botanical Inks (@botanicalinks) on Sep 4, 2018 at 6:27pm PDT. University of Central Florida, Orlando. A post shared by UCF Rosen College (@rosencollege) on Jul 24, 2018 at 5:01am PDT. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine.
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. Pete Beach, Florida, and The St. She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri. Pete Beach, Florida.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 30, 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. He comes from The Peninsula Bangkok, where he worked as hotel manager since October 2018.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
The 122-room Hotel Trio in Healdsburg, California, has had Rose the Robot since 2018, though it transitioned from “novelty to necessity,” as a result of the pandemic, according to a statement. WATCH: Meet the robots serving at the Winter Olympics in #Beijing2022 pic.twitter.com/j8GFpy83fU. What’s New for Robot Delivery?
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. Before this, he was director of rooms for Hyatt Regency Seattle, where he worked on the opening team in 2018, as well as director of food and beverage for Grand Hyatt Denver. Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages. Vanessa Williams. Jason Baer. David Cirincione.
Plan Your Meetings
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
Knowing this, groups throughout the meeting and event industry have banded together for years to help ensure knowledge and advancement is a reality. Academic Scholarships are available for students of the Rosen College at the University of Central Florida and universities in Toronto. million in scholarships since its founding in 1984.
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. Mark Goeman.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 14, 2023
In 2018, he worked as hotel manager for Sheraton Grand Doha. Dale comes from The Diplomat Beach Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in Hollywood, Florida, where she worked as senior sales manager. The post Smart Moves in Qatar, London and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Event Leadership Institute
APRIL 2, 2018
Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Meeting Planner | Stanford University | Stanford, CA. Meetings / Event Coordinator | Randstad | Lanham, MD. Event Solutions Designer | CWT Meetings & Events | Minneapolis, MN. Convention Management Lead | Ashfield Meetings & Events | East Hanover, NJ.
Event Leadership Institute
JANUARY 31, 2018
Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Meeting & Event Manager | Koncept Events | Fort Lauderdale, FL. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Meeting and Events Coordinator | CWT Meetings & Events | Ohio, IL. Learn More.
Connect Your Meetings
APRIL 30, 2018
Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Susan Russell, executive director at HD Plan-IT, votes for Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta, as well as The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, and The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia. Also receiving votes were John Q.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 10, 2022
Chadwick has numerous accolades, including Maine’s 2022 Chef of the Year Award, New York City’s 2018 Guest Chef at The James Beard House Outstanding Manager of the Year from Massachusetts Lodging Association. The post Smart Moves: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings. Fleetwood Covington.
Event Leadership Institute
DECEMBER 31, 2017
Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Meeting & Events Planner | Carlson Wagonlit Travel | Hartford, CT. Meetings & Events Manager | Marriott International | Bal Harbour, FL. Meeting & Event Manager | Koncept Events | Fort Lauderdale, FL. Learn More. Westminster, CO. Connecticut.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 2, 2019
Conde Nast editors have some suggestions for where to host your next meeting. A post shared by Sunset Tower Hotel (@sunset_tower) on Dec 28, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. A post shared by Farmhouse Inn (@farmhouse_inn) on Dec 8, 2018 at 2:12pm PST. Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Surfside, Florida. Sunset Tower, Los Angeles.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
You’ve got a friend in meetings! In anticipation of the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a Slinky Dog rollercoaster car created a buzz in New York’s Times Square last week as a promotional stunt. Toy Story Mania! Photo credit: Disney .
PCMA Convene
MAY 20, 2018
Self-expression is increasingly top of mind for event organizers and attendees — it made PCMA Convene ’s top-five list of trends to watch in 2018. Also onsite at Rosen Plaza is Jack’s Place, an upscale restaurant serving Harris Ranch Prime Steaks and fresh Florida seafood, which planners can utilize when bringing groups to the property.
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. Julian Cable-Treadwell.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 5, 2019
We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office. More : Natural Disasters Create New Challenges for Meetings Industry. The post How New Orleans Recovered after a Natural Disaster appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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