MeetingsNet

MARCH 6, 2023

The partial return of office workers to downtown districts is leaving gaps in restaurant demand that meeting planners can leverage. cities have seen annual spending in or near the workplace drop by more than $2,000 per office worker compared to 2019. One result: The 12 largest U.S.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Charlene Lopez Lopez will be executive vice president and chief sales officer for Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau , effective Jan. She joined the team in 2012 as sales manager of national accounts, and was later promoted to director of citywide sales in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He brings experience in religious, fraternal and ethnic meetings segments to drive new conventions and meetings to Cincinnati and establish it as a top national meetings destination. Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Stanfield previously worked as general manager at Hilton Buenos Aires, during which the property was awarded national and international awards, including Argentina’s Best MICE Hotel in 2020 and the World Travel Awards in 2019 and 2020. Jerusalem and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Angeles Moreno. Denise Harris and Jennifer Day.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The longtime Cincinnati CVB executive takes the reins at the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. NCBMP also inked a partnership in July 2020 with Meeting Professionals International, which provides MPI-member benefits to NCBMP members, and vice versa. based organization.

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Eventory

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Social Media conferences in 2019 . With the end of 2018, we naturally seek to find out what will 2019 have for us. To help you save the dates, this article highlights the list of the 25 best Social Media conferences in 2019. Meeting with the best minds. Top 25 Social Media conferences to attend in 2019.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities. percent state sales tax, individual travelers and meeting groups will soon pay a total of 15.25 And we lose out to Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, Orlando, and New Orleans, who offer better, more modern facilities.". Combined with the 9.25-percent

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

He has also worked as senior sales manager for Atlanta Marriott Marquis and front desk, catering and sales roles at New York Marriott Downtown. She had been the interim director of sales since August and worked on the sales and events management team since 2019. Victoria Berwick. Berwick is global marketing director for CWT.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 17, 2023

At least 11 meeting and event-related companies are featured in this year’s Inc. companies based on revenue growth, is led by a healthcare management company, but a close second is a group-transportation platform that meeting and event planners may want to know about if they don’t already: CharterUp. 5000, an Inc.

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Ins'Tent

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When you look at a list of the top expos of 2019, it becomes obvious that Americans love cars. You can start your search by learning about the top 2019 largest exposed in the U.S. If you are seeking private label programs, to meet growers, producers, and more, this expo is the place to be. New York International Auto Show.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Airports affected include LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Denver International Airport (DEN), Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL). Airports, United Beefs Up and Business Travel Grows appeared first on Smart Meetings. airports Monday morning. airlines combined.”.

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Smart Meetings

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. She was the first hire at the Omni Hotel at Battery Atlanta and was on the property’s opening team in 2018. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

De Tessan was most recently director of events at Grand Hyatt Denver and, in 2019, was named Hyatt Hotels’ Director of the Year for her feat of achieving 109 percent of the event sales yearly quota and customer service excellence. The post Smart Moves in Monterey, Denver and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Before moving to Colorado, Avery worked as regional director of revenue management for Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Atlanta. In 2019, Yousfi was awarded the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Top 25 Award. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 6, 2018

A recent survey at IBTM World finds planners expecting wider adoption in 2019, while a facial-recognition product won the show's emerging-technology award. Here are a few of the findings: • Sixty-nine percent said they will spend more on technology in 2019 than in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2018

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has received a patent for its “guest room of the future ,” which is designed to help meeting professionals and other business travelers enhance their productivity in a space that fits their lifestyle. Sofa nook, a multipurpose space for working, meeting with colleagues, reading and watching TV.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Cody joined the company as director of golf operations at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas, where, in 2019, he hosted the PGA Cup, the Inaugural Women’s PGA Cup and the Senior PGA Professional Championship with Professional Golfers’ Association of America. Matt Connelly.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2019

Dexter Warrior Warrior has been elected chair of the board of directors of Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau for 2019, a board that he’s served on since 2012. Dallas Smith & Company in Atlanta. He’s served as president of the Greater New York Chapter for Meetings Professional International.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 16, 2019

She is the former Senior Event Lead, Atlanta Botanical Garden, and Conference Center Manager, Atlanta Technical College; where she served on the President’s Leadership Team. She was featured in the Connect Meeting Intelligence Magazine’s article, entitled “How I Work: Tess Vismale on Executing Events.” Best (and worst?)

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

This guide is full of examples, case studies and best practices for planning an event roadshow in 2019—and beyond. One of the biggest event trends of event of 2019 is the event roadshow. Ensuring that your goals meet this criteria will help you to give definitive structure to the planning process. Source: EXHIBITOR Online.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

Meetings professionals can infuse the Olympic spirit into their next event by selecting a venue that has hosted the world’s greatest sporting competition. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Atlanta, Georgia (1996).

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2017

But while planning its 2019 meeting in New Orleans — its first move outside Atlanta since 1957 — SECO International has discovered that exploring uncharted territory has its perks, too.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

In 2019, Marriott launched Homes & Villas, its rental platform company, with more than 55,000 homes across the globe, some of which have up to 15 rooms. The post The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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TicketBud

AUGUST 28, 2023

FAIL 1 – Not Living Up to the Brand In January 2019, the Clemson University football team was scheduled to be honored with dinner at the White House after their National Championship win against The University of Alabama. TomorrowWorld 2013 in Chattahootchie Hills, Atlanta Georgia.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

The new standards, launched in September 2019, are a central initiative of EIC’s Centre for Sustainable Events. Formerly the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards, the EIC Sustainable Event Standards maintain the same level of rigour while improving their ease of use and adoptability. Atlanta, Ga.,

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 30, 2019

Fast forward to 2019: CreativeMornings now has more than 200 chapters that meet weekly in more than 65 countries — and ultimately working to reverse the trend of loneliness around the world. “I Petersburg, Florida area, relied on the CreativeMornings chapter in Atlanta, Georgia, to help her connect when she was a student.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 26, 2018

2019 Marketing Conferences. January Conferences 2019. Affilliate Summit West 2019. February Conferences 2019. March Conferences 2019. Conductor C3 2019. Pubcon Florida 2019. Marketing Festival 2019. January Conferences. February Conferences. March Conferences. April Conferences. Start Date.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 9, 2019

Not Miami, or Atlanta, or Washington D.C. Rent one of five spaces for your next business meeting. They also come to attend a wide range of events including business meetings and anniversary parties. The stadium offers boxes and meeting rooms for both corporate and private events as well. but Jacksonville. Capacity: 5,550.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

Summits - Summits are often meetings with high level professionals to discuss the newest findings in a field. 2019 Conferences. International Conference Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA. That is why AMLE has created a multifaceted conference to meet the needs of every educator—no matter how they learn. 2019 CONFERENCES.

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Bizzabo

JULY 3, 2019

cities in 2019: Dallas, Texas and Los Angeles, California. So why not be like Salesforce and meet your audience where they already are? In 2019 the conference series will visit six cities: Atlanta, San Francisco, Sydney, Chicago, New York, and London. Oh and did we mention that the entire conference is free?

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Plan Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Throughout this year, Andy Johnston, president of the Atlanta-based Idea Group, has published an informative series of posts regarding event emergencies. Until recently, he says, the topic of guns at meetings and events simply hasn’t received much attention. Match Your Culture. Review gun laws on a state-by-state basis.).

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

Previously, Hyder Hock was founder and CEO of Papilia in Atlanta, a company designing diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for travel and hospitality organizations. Appley-Epstein is national sales manager at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB). Sophia Hyder Hock.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

city for meetings , conventions and trade shows for many years now, Atlanta has no intention of resting on its reputation for its excellent variety and quality of hospitality offerings for groups. 3, 2019 and the NCAA Men’s Final Four basketball tournament April 4–6, 2020. Further Reading: Guide to Atlanta.

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Eventory

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

This is why I’m coming to you with the list of TOP 25 women in technology events for 2019! Women in tech events are a great opportunity to meet fellow colleagues in the industry to exchange ideas, views and share experiences. Where: various locations (Luxemburg, Rome, Israel, Phoenix, Atlanta, and much more). 4 #BLOGHER Health.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. BCD Meetings & Events. Atlanta, GA. Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? Look no further. San Diego, CA.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

Check Out Our SXSW Archives: Big Bets in Experiential at SXSW 2019, from Netflix to Sony to Lululemon. Ahead of the highly anticipated return of FX Networks’ unconventional comedy series “Atlanta,” the brand hosted a trippy two-day SXSW 2022 activation designed to highlight season three’s European narrative. ALLY FINANCIAL.

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Bizzabo

MAY 2, 2019

Event roadshows are growing in popularity in 2019. They allow companies to take their brand and message out into the world and meet both customers and prospects face to face beyond their normal territory. But there's still something special about humans meeting other humans face to face, in the flesh. Why shouldn't they be?

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