Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Dina Belon Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels, Inc. Belon takes on the role of president of Staypineapple Hotels, Inc. Husbands brings three decades of experience in a diverse set of positions, from international director of finance at the Golden Tulip Hotel group to many other general manager positions.

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Event Marketer

JULY 9, 2024

For years, Taco Bell’s answer to these activities has taken shape through clever and generous fan campaigns—2017’s FOMO-inducing “Secret Test Kitchen” dinners come to mind, as does 2019’s Taco Bell Hotel that oozed with superfan hospitality. 9, 2024, within a custom-built, pop-up tented venue next to Fashion Show Mall on the Strip.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 2019, the pop-up event market is exceeding expectations for growth and projected to bring in $10 billion. Although just about any public place can be converted into a venue, when planning the location having an element of surprise is important. Provide Food and Beverage Service. Why are pop-up shops so successful?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Attendease

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

In 2019, the pop-up event market is exceeding expectations for growth and projected to bring in $10 billion. Although just about any public place can be converted into a venue, when planning the location having an element of surprise is important. Provide Food and Beverage Service. Why are pop-up shops so successful?

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

According to the Fall 2019 Pulse Survey, conducted by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), only one-third (33 percent) of planners planned to grow the size of their meetings in 2020, and just 14 percent planned to expand their incentive programs. Work with Partners—and Haggle. Maybe a three-hour event is 2.5

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

The Venetian is one of seven hotels within Sands Resorts. “We We have held our events in various hotels throughout Japan, so the benchmark we hold for Macao is high,” Shiga says. “We The hotel was very supportive in handling last-minute requests such as securing a photo shoot and other unexpected surprises.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

During the second half of 2019, I spoke to more organizers asking for an app so they could reduce their paper consumption and waste,” said Conor Zindroski, a member of Guidebook’s sales team. . From choosing a mobile app to reduce paper waste to selecting green venues – in 2020 sustainable options will remain a hot topic. .

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center represents the first dual-brand concept for Marriott International. Located at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s busiest airport, it is also one of the largest airport hotels in Europe.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 16, 2019

To help meeting groups mitigate cancellation-related costs, Amsterdam-based CXL-Events.com launched this week as an online marketplace for reselling and purchasing contracted elements of meetings and special events, including guest rooms, venue rentals, catering and audiovisual services, group tours, transportation services, and other items.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Covid surges will be short-lived,” predicted Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) during this week’s webinar on what the hospitality industry can expect from the new year. There’s been a lot of bumping of meetings and events, Dominguez reported. Dominguez projected the end of surges in 2022.

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Bizzabo

MAY 31, 2019

It all starts with the perfect venue. In this article, we'll look at the top event venues in Germany. Whether you're looking for an intimate restaurant vibe or need space for thousands of rowdy music lovers, there's a venue on this list that will perfectly suit your needs. 30 Berlin Event Venues. Source: TripAdvisor.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Hotel sales teams are barraged with automated forms, lean staffs and limited information to determine what the customer really needs. We are seeing more hotels being included in RFPs,” he said. In October, the average number of hotels copied (8.1) More, Faster, Pricier. An Automated Future . “As

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Event Industry News

JULY 30, 2019

Ed Hoskins also joins this month from the hospitality and food and beverage industry. Sophie Parratt joins as project manager, leading in logistics and delegate management for global client events, and Joanna Davis joins from Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group as personal assistant to managing director. Areas of interest. Event Tech.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Beyond the convention center, Minneapolis is home to eye-catching venues for both tight-knit and sizable groups. Mill City Museum , for example, was once a flour mill and is now not only an architecturally aesthetic venue, with brick, steel and wood facades, but is also a place where groups can learn the history of the milling industry.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

In the AIM Group International white paper titled “How to Create a Truly Unique Destination Experience and the Latest DMC Trends,” AIM’s Bob Novak looked at whether DMCs can keep adding value in the current market as well as what trends are emerging for 2019. Ethical Food. Does that mean that DMCs are no longer needed?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

the event venue : a huge piece of the budget cake goes towards renting ballrooms, f&b, and room blocks. the event venue : a huge piece of the budget cake goes towards renting ballrooms, f&b, and room blocks. After all, it could even be argued that platforms have become the new venues ! Two birds with one stone!

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Changing the culture throughout the hotel has been a key priority and we have spent a great deal of time over the years working on the business’s values, brand and strategy; building on our passionate people, excellent service, innovation and sustainability. In my 18 years as director of Stonehouse Court, innovation has been vast.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. Food waste is a big problem at events. So how can you make a difference and select more sustainable food choices?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Meeting planners can choose from one of seven Team San Jose managed venues and cultural facilities including the San Jose McEnery Convention Center and four historic theaters. Combined these venues offer 550,000 square feet of meeting space. The post San Jose: City of the Future appeared first on Cvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Whether you opt for finger foods or a multi-course, seated meal, go all out. Public Kitchen & Bar, the signature restaurant of the boutique hotel, will serve house-made cavatelli, pan-roasted diver scallops or morel mushrooms, wagyu beef tenderloin or winter root vegetable risotto. Feed to Impress. View this post on Instagram.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

To help keep costs low for attendees, room blocks were in three “very nice but more budget-conscious hotels, like Hampton Inn,” Sumner said. Best in Show 2019: More Inspiring, Creative Ideas for Events. Additionally, outdoor seating spaces were created. Valerie Sumner. And shuttle buses ferried attendees to the event. Becky Fetterolf.

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TicketBud

MAY 3, 2019

Lacy manages event budgeting; managing the bidding processes and RFPs for audio visual, food & beverage, and venue selection; logistics; speaker and sponsor coordination; all day-of event logistics execution, and registration. Ticketbud is excited to have been nominated for the 2019 Austin A-List Awards.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 8, 2019

That’s why the Tempe Tourism Office is offering the “Choose Tempe and save $500” promotion in 2019-20. In a city that is always changing and growing, planners can expect updated meeting venues and, coming soon, new hotels. This hotel offers more than 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Great food, great wine, and the greatest people. Upon arrival to the private cottage in chartered limousines, guests enjoyed a refreshing, artisanal alcoholic slushy beverage provided by Sweet Ice Company. As Ricarda’s | The Atrium is a larger venue, we opted to introduce a more intimate layout and divide the space in two.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2019

Tempe is a great choice for meetings for 10 to 500 attendees, and the Tempe Tourism office is offering the “ Choose Tempe and save $500” promotion in 2019. Nearby, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe offers a beautifully landscaped, resort-style property with 272 guest rooms and more than 25,000 square feet of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2018

A post shared by Hotel Villagio (@hotelvillagio) on Aug 13, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT. The big reveal of The Estate at Yountville transformation occurred in November when Hotel Villagio threw open the doors on 112 cozy guest rooms as part of a larger property makeover of the former Groezinger Winery that includes 80 guest rooms at Vintage House.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 29, 2022

Is it any wonder that, as of 2019, his net worth is $4 million? Let’s just say that their client list includes: Oprah, Jennifer Aniston, Elton John, Kim Kardashian, American Express, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Hard Rock Hotels and more. Her services include: Venue Selection and Layout. Food and Beverage. Entertainment.

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Planning Pod

JANUARY 12, 2021

Opening an event venue comes with a long checklist of items that must be in place for a successful launch … and chances are, as a new event space entrepreneur, you’ve probably already read a dozen or so articles that have run you through the basics. Sign up for a free trial today!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

From 17-18 August I visited seven venues that are centrally located around the city centre, either accessible by foot or under 30 minutes by public transport. The city promotes public transport by offering free tickets to attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing.

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Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Personnel and vendors – For coordinating staff, clients, contractors and volunteers as well as selecting and managing vendors , venues, speakers and other content providers. Every event professional plans events in a slightly different way (as do event venues run their businesses in their own unique ways).

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Check out the top 20 venues the city has to offer. But it does go to show that the "live music capital of the world" is a vibrant metropolitan area with a lot to offer its residents — including a host of remarkable event venues. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 20 Austin event venues. Planning an event in Austin?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 25, 2021

At a time when many marketers begin returning to in-person events and venues start to reopen, they’re being confronted with a supply and labor shortage that affects their ability to execute the kind of events they want. COVID-19 is the single worst economic event in the history of the American hotel industry.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

In Maslow’s famous pyramid of the hierarchy of human needs, the most basic is food, shelter and clothing. Accordingly, at PCMA EduCon in Los Angeles in 2019, organizers staged a “hackathon” focused on how the events industry can help the unsheltered. Don’t wait for someone to organize something.”–Jamie Jamie Murdock.

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