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. . of meeting space.

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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.

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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.

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JULY 2, 2018

George Aguel, Visit Orlando. In May, Visit Orlando announced that the destination became the first in the U.S. George Aguel, who celebrates his five-year anniversary heading up Visit Orlando in 2018, weighs in on what’s new and what’s next for the destination. to surpass 72 million visitors.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions. Union members in Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Sacramento and Detroit held a press conference on Monday, Nov. UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union representing Sodexo Live!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

Smart Meetings has compiled these top five airports and added nearby hotels with ample meeting spaces and ocean views. There are plenty hotels along the coast for meetings. of meeting space. of meeting space, a connected 800-room Omni hotel and LEED Gold certification. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Last Updated May 4, 2018. Here's a look at some of the top 2018 education events. Summits - Summits are often meetings with high level professionals to discuss the newest findings in a field. 2018 Education Conferences. APRIL 2018 CONFERENCES. EUA 2018 Annual Conference. OLC Innovate 2018. Start Date.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve got a friend in meetings! 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. Toy Story Mania! Photo credit: Disney .

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Hilton is investing heavily in the future of meetings and events with the creation of a new hotel brand focused on the needs of meeting planners and business travelers. Cities with signed contracts for a Signia Hilton include the meeting hubs of Indianapolis and Orlando, and there will be a property adjacent to Atlanta’s 3.9-million-square-foot

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 15, 2021

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Hyatt came under fire earlier this year because of the event stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. When the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) met at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Feb. Video screen grab).

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All Seated

DECEMBER 27, 2018

As 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to reflect back on our top blog posts and highlights from the year. In our event spotlight, we featured the Orlando Science Center’s Inspiration Innovation Gala. Orlando Science Center gala honoring Dr. Peter Pritchard, photo by Roberto Gonzalez. Happy New Year!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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AUGUST 4, 2023

In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. His over 25 years of experience include leadership roles at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, Omni Orlando Resort at Champions Gate, and the Wyndham Grand Resort in Rio Mar Puerto Rico.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person conference designed to serve up content and networking experiences “that matter most to you.” Emphasis on the you.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

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. Klinkenberg is hotel manager for Caribe Royale Orlando. Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages. David Cirincione.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

He’s also worked in leading roles with Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Washington Hilton in D.C. 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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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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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Orange County Convention Center in Orlando drew the support of William Blue, director of Director Potter’s House International Pastoral Alliance. Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Also receiving votes were John Q. Galveston, Texas. Frisco, Texas.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

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. The post Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. Simply divine, indeed!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel. Its 85 meeting rooms offer a total of 757,478 sq. of meeting and event space. “We million sq.

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MAY 20, 2018

Orlando’s premier event venue, 3NINE at Rosen Plaza, offers organizers a space they truly can make their own. 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. Photo Credit Rosen Plaza.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Grisko joined the company in 2018 as a divisional sales manager and became corporate director of sales and marketing last year. Costa served on the board of directors of Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) Northern California chapter from 2006 to 2007 and remains an active member of MPI. Trisha Grisko.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Sharp held multiple executive positions at Travelport before joining CWT in 2018 as senior vice president and global managing director of meetings and events. She remains a member of Meeting Professionals International and was president of its New Jersey chapter from 2022 to 2023. Kelli Donahoe, CMP.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

More : PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards. The post The Bangkok Manifesto Embraces Social Responsibility appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C., Richter-Piraino most recently worked as sales manager for group meetings and events at the Westin New York at Times Square. The new Santa Barbara resort will open Summer 2018 and have 12,000 sq. of indoor/outdoor meeting space.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. 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)? .

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2017

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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MARCH 7, 2019

Altizer joined the organization in May 2018. Dunn joined the CVB in 2004 and has since led efforts to enhance business with the national multicultural meetings market. He will also help grow Boston’s market share of visitors. Jay Altizer and Jason Popp. Jason Popp has been promoted to president of GES EMEA. Dan Douglas.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Our plan is to have all three hotels open and operational by the winter season of 2017–2018,” Davis said. The post Traditional Brands Inject New Features appeared first on Smart Meetings. Recipes were dictated by the individual culinary history of the hotel’s distinct location. “We The remaining rooms will open in phases.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

Bring your ap-PIE-tite to meetings today! Its annual industry convention and competition will be heating up ovens next month at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. of meeting space and 551 guest rooms. of meeting space and 144 guest rooms.

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AUGUST 13, 2018

and Canada, including Universal’s 600-room Aventura Hotel, the sixth hotel in partnership with Comcast NBC Universal; it’s opening in August 2018. . by Loews in Arlington, Texas, will open in summer 2019 and feature 302 rooms and 35,000 square feet of meeting space. operates 24 hotels and resorts across the U.S.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

Learn more, and be informed when it’s published in 2018. Related posts: The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

The Orlando area, home to Walt Disney World, has more than 30 Four Diamond hotels. The projected opening will be in 2018. of meeting space. Construction will start in 2018, with a slated opening in 2021. The post Updated: Anaheim Luxury Hotel Projects Get Green Light appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Las Vegas Every planner knows Las Vegas is one of the top destinations for meetings in the country. In 2018, the city saw more than 5 million convention visitors. The recently renovated Hilton Orlando, directly connected to OCCC, now has an additional 13,000 sq. of meeting space that accommodates up to 500 attendees.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Date and Location: August 20 - 22 in Orlando, Florida. First off, the conference is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. Attendees have the chance to meet with both best-in-class analysts and peers. June 22, 2018. Disney Customer Experience Summit. Source: Disney Institute. Atlassian Summit. Did you hear?

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