SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

To supplement the growing meeting, convention and event demands, Riviera Nayarit is opening two new, state-of-the-art convention centers. of indoor and outdoor space, making it the largest event space in Riviera Nayarit. Further Reading: A Meeting Planner’s Guide to Mexico’s Pacific Coast. Riviera Nayarit.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

New spots for business meetings and events are also opening up across Canada. of event space in three sizable rooms, and the location features a waterfront terrace. Mexico’s borders, on the other hand, never closed. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Mexico has continued to allow international travel. At 2,155 sq.

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Smart Meetings

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 Industry News

JANUARY 26, 2021

Tarsus, the global B2B media group, has announced that it has acquired a majority interest in the Mexico-based event, EXPO TENDERO. Launched in 2019 by Pedro Fernández, CEO of Multipav, EXPO TENDERO is the only event in Mexico specifically focused on the “Tenderos” sector; the ubiquitous corner shops located throughout the country.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2023

In addition, Alaska Air has reduced its seat capacity into and out of California cities by nearly 25 percent, while flying more frequently to leisure destinations in Mexico and Central America. percent lower than they were in June 2019.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 15, 2023

First, MPI took the event outside of the U.S. and Canada for the first time, going to Barcelo Maya Riviera Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, 48 miles south of Cancun International Airport. WEC has taken place outside the U.S. Previous MPI conferences had fewer general sessions and keynotes.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She most recently served as events and operations manager at The Brew Creek Centre. He is dedicated to engaging wholeheartedly with guests and offering them a perfectly unique Mexico experience. Since then, he has shifted into more sales roles, and worked as senior catering sales executive in 2019.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about 2019 resolutions. Setting Realistic Resolutions for 2019. Each of us brings a different perspective to the table — we have each worked on different events and faced unique challenges throughout the year, so it allows us to all share what has and hasn’t worked.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

News & World Report’s 2019 Best Hotels rankings. Esperanza, an Auberge Resort in Cabo San Lucas, was named Best Hotel in Mexico, while Le Blanc Spa Resort in Cancun was selected Best All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico. We also rank resorts [including all-inclusives] in Mexico, Canada, the U.S. Jade Mountain.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 8, 2020

AMR’s methodology has focused on three factors – event cancellations, event postponements and the contraction of events. As the following graph illustrates, the Globex 2019 estimate of market size (based on proforma revenues) was US $29.7bn. 70% contraction. UFI members receive a 20% discount.

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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. Before her time at ACVB, Zackery held the role of event coordinator at Georgia State University.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For 2021, we forecast the market to be valued at $14.8m, still 49% lower than 2019. Looking ahead, AMR forecasts that by 2023, the global exhibition market should rebound to 96% of its 2019 size.”. Others are still planning to rely solely on traditional events and revenue streams in the medium term.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A lot has changed since Conrad Hilton’s parents turned their general store into a hotel for traveling salespeople in San Antonio, New Mexico, in 1919. Related : Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups. We see ourselves as partners in creating ‘wow’ events,” he said. “It Hilton and his brother, Carl, manned the store.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Resorts and organizations partner to solve an ecological disaster The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, otherwise known as the massive seaweed blob, is currently heading for the coastline of South Florida, and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and is guaranteed to be problematic every time it washes ashore.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

Alex Pace, managing director with Visit California Mexico also stressed the importance of California’s focus on safety. In mid-February, occupancy was 66%, down only 9% from the same week in 2019. ADR was 10% higher than the same time in 2019. Visit California’s Outlook Forum. However, revenue was up.

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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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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 20, 2018

What’s clear is that brand recognition and simple, sophisticated product design matters more than ever across all industries, and the event technology space is no different. Here are the top 6 best event app designs of the year. ” Overall, our favorite feature on EventMobi’s event app is the widget layout.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Stanfield is managing director for Waldorf Astoria Cancun in Mexico, scheduled to open November 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.

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Event Industry News

MAY 14, 2019

Lime Venue Portfolio have uncovered a series of trends that could dominate this year’s summer events programme. The trends for 2019 summer parties are as follows: Custom Signage. Boozy enthusiasts have turned this childhood memory into a fun refreshment for summer events. Canned Wine. Milkshake IPA. VR Experiences.

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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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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 18, 2019

We analyzed event data from thousands of events over the past seven 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 annual “Gender Diversity & Inclusion in Events Report.” Almost Two-Thirds of All Event Speakers are Male.

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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. 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. Personnel to work at the event.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 2, 2019

IBIE, held every three years at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is billed as the global grain-based food industry’s largest trade event in the Western Hemisphere. The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), held every three years, is one industry event that’s on a roll. More than 20,000 bakers attended IBIE 2019, held Sept.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Freeman Company sold its Encore Event Technologies unit to national event production company PSAV while its Freeman brand experience division is focusing on a problem many planners and companies have struggled with—event data analysis. Data Design , a team that grants event planners insight on how to drive growth.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

A post shared by (@sannevandebeek) on Jan 28, 2019 at 11:12am PST. The site offers many meeting areas, including outdoor venues, multifunctional event spaces, exhibition areas and terraces with panoramic views. A post shared by EPIC Irish Emigration Museum (@epicmuseumchq) on Feb 13, 2019 at 1:51am PST. Mexico City.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 30, 2020

As the 2019 winner of Best Venue for Locally Sourced Catering, the certified one-stop-shop Conference and Event Services team can handle all of your culinary needs and ensure every detail related to technology, registration, rentals and lodging is cared for. Looking for something your guests will never forget?

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

As part of an ongoing partnership with IMEX Group, MPI produced Smart Monday education content for 900 people, close to the number of people who took advantage of the programming in 2019. Maryann Smith, Disney Meetings & Events. Since April 2020, MPI Foundation has given back more than $1.1

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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DECEMBER 28, 2018

Looking for a memorable place for your group to stay, meet and enjoy in 2019? For example, State Theatre in Portland, Maine, a former movie house built in 1929, underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and now can accommodate private catered events as well as an outdoor summer concert series. Hotel X Toronto.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

As someone who learned the meetings and events industry from the lofty skyscrapers of Las Vegas, Danielle Babilino, senior vice president of global sales and marketing at Hard Rock International, is a self-proclaimed hotel brat. There are three that are the licensed model: Maldives; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and London in Q1 of 2019.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 7, 2020

Discover this year's best virtual events focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion and learn how you can support and amplify the voices of those who need to be heard. Many companies are pivoting to virtual events. More than 90% of event marketers plan to make virtual a key part of their strategy going forward. Source: Twitter.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

s 2019 Concierge of the Year, joined The Stafford London as executive head concierge after 13 years as head concierge at The Berkeley Hotel in London. Prior to joining Visit Tucson in 2004 as its vice president of community affairs and Mexico marketing, Garcia was economic development specialist for the City of Tucson. Alan Noone.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, an ongoing series of looks behind the scenes at how events are being produced today, we asked Paula Mettler Marketing and communications manager with Leo Events to share a look at a recent production for a major retailer. Read More : How Leo Events Nails Immersion.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 15, 2019

Albans, United Kingdom, was established in 1965 and features more than 30 business-to-business events in 14 countries, including Germany and the United Kingdom, serving nine industry sectors. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory consents and is expected to close during the first half of 2019.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Transcend your event with a visit to America’s most future ready city – San Jose, California. San Jose’s Airport recently added new non-stop international service to London and Mexico and domestic service to Detroit, Tucson and New York City. Located just 3.9 The post San Jose: City of the Future appeared first on Cvent Blog.

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