Skift

AUGUST 19, 2019

Cvent Connect 2019 at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cvent / Flickr Skift Take: Most planners still have a hard time sourcing and booking the right venue for an event. High costs and rude salespeople are only a couple of the obstacles they face despite new technology aimed to help ease the process.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

This is your guide to all things green meetings, from sustainability efforts to tips on making your meetings more eco-friendly. MGM Resorts International took a major step in its own battle against climate change with the launch of its 100-megawatt solar array in the Nevada desert, enough to power an average of 27,000 U.S.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The year 2019 is almost upon us. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. This is no longer going to fly this 2019. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Business meetings and similar events are quite grueling, with goals and deadlines to be met at every turn.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Medical Conferences in 2019. This article highlights the biggest and most influential healthcare events of 2019, the expected attendees and the major benefits of the events listed. This is a place where many top-class professionals from all around the world meet and exchange their knowledge. January 2019. February 2019.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

“We have not been [here] before,” said MGM senior vice president of MGM Resorts International Mike Dominguez, in a recent Smart Meetings webinar , referring to the state of the hotel industry going into 2019. As 2018 comes to a close, Dominguez shared some insights into what he sees for the future of the meetings industry.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? In 2019, customer success is a big deal. But you'll have to attend in 2020 as the 2019 event has already wrapped. While the 2019 event has already concluded, you can sign up to receive updates on next year's conference. Look no further. Adobe Summit.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Las Vegas felt almost pre-Covid over the long holiday weekend as pandemic restrictions eased in Nevada and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance on domestic travel to low risk for the fully vaccinated. That would be a 60 percent increase from the same weekend in 2020, but still 6 million fewer than in 2019.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Grassroots Appeal.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 18, 2019

In this article, we'll explore the top 30 SaaS conferences happening in 2019. The 2019 gathering expects to receive more than 170,000 attendees all gathering to listen to keynote speakers and participate in the 2,700 breakout workshops that will be offered. Date and Location: March 29 - April 2 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dreamforce.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 7, 2019

Ready to attend a fintech conference in 2019? Below we list the 30 biggest and best fintech events for 2019 along with reasons why you should attend each one. Attendees to the 2019 event will learn about the "emerging business models, technologies, risks, and the changing face of financial services competition.". May 25, 2019.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Discover some of the top can't miss events in 2019 for AI and cybersecurity. We've compiled a list of the 20 can't miss events you should consider in 2019. 20 Can't-Miss Cybersecurity Events for 2019. Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit 2019. 2019's U.S. One of the larger sectors of AI is cybersecurity.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New leaders and a renewed commitment to the power of meetings was on display. One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. Some groups are smaller than they were in 2019; others are larger.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

After a postponed 2020 annual event for more than 700 people, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) brought its World Education Congress (WEC) back to Las Vegas this week with more than 1,200 people live for a series of firsts. The post MPI WEC Marks Return to Large Industry Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

International Literary Association Intensive: Nevada. For the ILA Intensive: Nevada — which drew K-12 educators, literacy specialists, and administrators from throughout North America — the challenge was to deliver an inspired and exceptional professional development experience with a limited operational budget. Amy Taylor.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 16, 2021

business events industry, including meetings and business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) exhibitions, has been drastically impacted by the pandemic. GDP in 2019. The $396 billion U.S. It has a tremendous overall economic impact on the local, state, federal levels.

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Decibel Management

MAY 24, 2021

To put this in perspective, we rounded up some other extravagant events that didn’t cost nearly as much as Apple’s week-long business meeting. . In 2019, during Donald Trump’s presidency he hosted an over-the-top 4th of July event featuring tanks, fireworks, and a military flyover at the Lincoln Memorial. Fun fact: they spend $1.4

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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 company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jennifer Patino and Kurt Paben.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 19, 2020

In September, Nevada Gov. Nevada implemented new guidelines that allow gatherings of up to 250 people or 1,000 total in four separate spaces under strict rules. In 2019, the firearms and ammunition industry was responsible for as much as $60.02 Taking Aim.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

2019’s power career conference hits Las Vegas on May 7-8 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and Paris Las Vegas Hotel. This event celebrates all women in the meetings industry (and the men who support them) with powerful opportunities for education, leadership and camaraderie. Welcome to the 4th annual Smart Woman Summit!

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 8, 2020

The most coveted amenity in the meetings and hospitality world right now is…confidence. Confidence is turning out to be a scarce commodity as the weeks have dragged into months and meeting professionals are rebooking the rebookings. The meetings landscape is uneven. Meetings are so missed,” he reported. Kevin Edmunds.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Maddox guided the company during the licensing in Massachusetts and the opening in June 2019 of the Encore Boston Harbor. The post Matt Maddox, Wynn CEO, to Hand Reins to Craig Billings appeared first on Smart Meetings. Satre said in a press release. Maddox will continue serving as a board member for Wynn Macau Ltd.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The 3,000-room Cosmopolitan will extend MGM’s presence on The Strip after its sale of Bellagio, MGM Grand and Mandalay Bay properties to Blackstone in 2019, and Aria and Vdara properties to Blackstone in 2021. “We The post Cosmopolitan Sold, MGM to Take Over Operations, in $5.65B Deal appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Bauer is looking forward to a long future at Mandalay Bay, which is planning a renovation of the meeting space that will be complete by the 2023 IMEX America show. The post Lessons from IMEX Frankfurt to Look for at IMEX America appeared first on Smart Meetings. Even the biggest conferences are always looking for ways to improve.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Imagine if attending a meeting in a different city, or even a different state, required nothing more than a quick afternoon trip. 24 the company announced a deal to begin construction on a commercial hyperloop in Abu Dhabi in the third quarter of 2019. Virgin Hyperloop One’s DevLoop Test Site in Nevada. Likewise, on Oct.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

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. Read More : Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A newly released Incentive Research Foundation 2019 Trends Study showed that incentive travel is an increasing priority in a world where acquisitions are creating bigger companies, and getting teams producing together quickly is essential to making the deal pencil out. Meetings at sea are a dream for lots of people.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. of meeting space. New exhibition halls, meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace, banquet space and cafe and bar were also added. After adding 215,278 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

For the first time since 2019, partygoers can enjoy 16-ounce drafts of green beers for only $10.95 Patrick’s Day with Special Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. The tradition of serving up emerald suds will be flowing through O’Sheas Pub at LINQ Hotel + Experience on the Vegas Strip ringing in the luck o’ the Irish. at the pub.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Lisa Vanderpump is opening Vanderpump Cocktail Garden inside the Las Vegas hotel in early 2019. “It The post Caesars Palace Gets ‘Vanderpumped’ appeared first on Smart Meetings. Caesars Palace is partnering with reality television royalty.

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Bizzabo

MAY 22, 2019

Atlassian Summit takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada annually and is the company's biggest event of the year. The 2019 conference featured three full days of product training, certification opportunities, keynote speeches from top industry professionals, and plenty of chances to network with folks from all over the globe.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Skip the line at the Stars of Magic Theater and see the Magic of Christmas Show in Reno, Nevada. The Saint-Barthelemy hotel opened in 2019, but this is its first Cyber sale. The post Holiday Events and Cyber Sales for Company Celebrations, Gifting appeared first on Smart Meetings. 26-29 for stays until Oct.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Posted by Smart Meetings on Tuesday, October 16, 2018. As part of a partnership with Meeting Professionals International (MPI), 850 people arrived a day early to attend educational sessions at Smart Monday. Posted by Smart Meetings on Thursday, October 18, 2018. More : 2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

IMEX America’s biggest gathering ever propelled full-speed ahead on Day Three in Las Vegas, fueled by meeting planner and supplier energy and the usual steady supply of news and demos by properties and destinations. Smart Meetings kept pace with the biggest happenings. 10–12, 2019. Upcoming WEC Locations. 15–17, 2020.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Fake meetings are not fake news,” he writes. That is to say, fraudulent conferences exist, and they are becoming a real problem for the meetings industry.”. These dodgy meetings are a real danger to our industry’s hard-won reputation.”. Earlier this year, a judge in Nevada handed down a $50.1 Senthil Gopinath.

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Bizzabo

MAY 17, 2019

Settled in 1905 and officially incorporated in 1911, Las Vegas (which is Spanish for "the meadows") is now the largest city in the state of Nevada and the 28th largest city in the United States. The Bellagio also employs a full-time event crew to help you organize every aspect of your wedding, business meeting, or conference.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. In 2019, he receives the ACM A.M. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Where to find him?

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