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Cvent’s ‘Top Meetings Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ Returns: Nashville and San Diego Move Up

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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. Cvent’s Top Destinations data shows: Orlando remains the No. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 6) and (No.

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Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event

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A post shared by Rasta Rita Margarita Truck (@rastaritamargarita) on Feb 3, 2018 at 8:15pm PST. A post shared by Voodoo Doughnut (@voodoodoughnut) on Feb 1, 2018 at 2:33pm PST. Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida. Here are some mobile catering stars across the country. Rasta Rita Margarita Truck, Southern California.

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7 Toy-riffic Ways to Incorporate Toy Story Land into Meetings

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This announcement got us thinking outside of the toy box with creative ways to incorporate the toys featured in the films and park into meetings. A post shared by Leslie Mark Designs York , ME (@lesliemarkdesigns) on Feb 17, 2018 at 12:11pm PST. A post shared by Disney da Boo (@disneydaboo) on Feb 20, 2018 at 7:53am PST.

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3 Ways to Source Smarter in a Sellers’ Market

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Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . The best rates, dates, and space in 2018 have already been booked.

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5 Smart Moves at Kimpton, Art Ovation, Four Seasons and The Fairlane Hotel

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Previously, Thomas served as director of sales for Hyatt Place Orlando Airport, and more recently government senior sales manager at DoubleTree by Hilton Tampa, where she booked more than $1.6 is slated to open in early 2018. Thomas will be charged with managing all hotel sales, marketing and growth strategies. Beyond Content Agency.

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5 Smart Moves at Philly CVB, Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito & More

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The new Santa Barbara resort will open Summer 2018 and have 12,000 sq. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Photo Credit: Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Jared Mintz Rosewood Miramar Beach Montecito has named Jared Mintz director of group sales. Photo Credit: The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village.

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Traditional Brands Inject New Features

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Our plan is to have all three hotels open and operational by the winter season of 2017–2018,” Davis said. Recipes were dictated by the individual culinary history of the hotel’s distinct location. “We We will open [Baha Mar] in phases, with 200 rooms opening on April 21,” said Graeme Davis, president of Baha Mar.