Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Before joining Conrad Nashville, Koh worked as general manager for The Darcy Hotel in Washington, D.C. Gregory Hotel and Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C., She has also worked as general manager for Eivind and Hans of Georgetown Salon and Spa in Washington, D.C.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2023

Annotti previously worked for the hotels as senior sous chef since 2019. He has also worked as executive banquet chef at MGM National Harbor Hotel & Casino in Ox Hill, Maryland and Marriott Marquis Washington, D.C., Before The Banneker, Silva opened and developed the menu for ilili Restaurant at the Wharf in Washington, D.C.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2022

Members of PCMA’s Capital Chapter meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. in 2019, the last year the chapter’s Hill Day was conducted in person. Hill Day — in which Capital Chapter members used to meet with politicians or their representatives in person on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. Outgoing president Marty MacKay, president of Hosts Global Alliance in Washington, D.C.,

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

15-19 The World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting takes over the small Swiss town of Davos during the third week of January for collaborative, public-private discussions on global challenges. Now, marketers are in the mix, too, taking over real estate on the promenade below the convention center where the meeting takes place. 28-29 D.C.’s

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Smart Meetings

MAY 10, 2022

On May 4, Washington, D.C., While there was plenty of great news about D.C.’s Department of Commerce found that in 2021, D.C.’s decrease from 2019—and supported 57,933 local jobs. We’re focused now on making sure people know D.C. Travel, overseas visitation will likely not reach 2019 levels until 2025.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Consider these 20 new or refurbished hotels to host your meetings. While business should boom right away, wait until 2022, when the Washington State Convention Center expansion project is complete. Conrad Washington, D.C. The post 20 New Hotels to Know in 2019 appeared first on Connect Association.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Last Updated November 29, 2019. Ready for the most authoritative list of 2019 women in tech events on the internet? We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. Washington D.C.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

She worked as area director and director of revenue management for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants before working with Davidson Hospitality Group to oversee the topline revenue management strategies for numerous hotels, from Washington, D.C. He has worked with the Shashi Group since 2019, first as director of food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

That was the key takeaway from a broad coalition spanning the business and travel community at a virtual media conference broadcast today from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Representatives of the Let’s Meet There Coalition , the U.S. jobs in 2019. to the U.S. Travel Association.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

Smart Meetings got a sneak peek at the Event Leadership Institute’s (ELI) opening general session of their upcoming Business, Design & Strategy Summit on June 3, The State of the Industry: Where We Are With In-Person Events. For the next 3-6 months, many corporations aren’t holding meetings due to company travel restrictions.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

Moore has more than two decades of association management experience, most recently working for American Geophysical Union (AGU) in Washington, D.C. 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. Pendry Washington D.C. –

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 30, 2021

Top meeting professionals and dignitaries met this week at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Loudoun County, Virginia, to celebrate the return to business at Smart Meetings’ first face-to-face event of 2021, Mid-Atlantic Experience. Commissioner Phyllis Randall explained that the county 45 miles from Washington, D.C.,

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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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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Wakefield discusses her passion for the events industry. . How I got here: I graduated with an architecture degree and was introduced to association meetings early in my career while working in an academic setting. When I moved to the Washington D.C.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Before his role in Bangkok, Harlander worked with Park Hyatt in managerial and senior F&B positions that took him to properties in London, Washington, D.C., In 2019, Yousfi was awarded the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International Top 25 Award. Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Tokyo and Seoul.

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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. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC).

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Just as every meeting holds the potential for great advances in understanding, relationships and wealth, every event professional could be the next superstar. Guests at Smart Meeting Midwest at Convene Chicago this week actively worked to join that top tier of performers. Growing Meeting Resources. Boston and London.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. In 2019, Wheeler was awarded the Sales Leadership Award by Choose Chicago. The post 10 Smart Moves in Nashville, San Antonio and London appeared first on Smart Meetings. Thomas was senior vice president and general manager for Walter E.

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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. Washington Auto Show.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Forbes Travel Guide released its 2019 Star Awards on Wednesday, bringing 21 Five Star, 49 Four Star and 62 Recommended new properties into the limelight from around the globe. A post shared by The Peninsula New York (@thepeninsulanyc) on Feb 1, 2019 at 8:23am PST. Find out which cities are on the rise for your next meeting.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2023

PCMA’s Convening Leaders gathered 3,300 meeting professionals in Columbus, Ohio, for three days of education, networking and some transformative ideas. Smart Meetings was there for a backstage view of what went into the production and brought back tips for planning even more intelligently in 2023. Discomfort, Don’t Dos and Uncertainty.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2018

When far from home, traveling through airports, and trying to get to meetings with as little fuss as possible, convenience takes on an all-powerful meaning for attendees. With modern design and a seven-story atrium, it brings a touch of style to down-to-business meetings. Along with 3,000 sq. of event space and lobby.

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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.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 13, 2021

President, 2019-2020 Meeting Professionals International Southern California Chapter. What Martin didn’t know was that he was about to become a therapist to clients from Berlin to Washington, D.C., See also : How Will Hybrid Meetings Hit 2021 Budgets? Joe Martin. Partner, BDI Events. Pivot to Virtual Therapist.

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Unique Venues

JULY 18, 2019

Beginning in Alexandria, Virginia, the Carlyle Club is the go-to venue if you’re searching for a location only a few miles from Washington, D.C. With a wide range of meeting spaces, up to 350 guests will be able to fit comfortably while celebrating the holiday season.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 14, 2022

After closing the show in 2019, the club renovated and reopened in 2021 with a new contemporary circus collective, the 7 Fingers. Plan your next private concert, banquet, reception, live performance, corporate meeting or even a wedding at this one-of-a-kind space in the Golden Gate City!

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 15, 2022

After closing the show in 2019, the club renovated and reopened in 2021 with a new contemporary circus collective, the 7 Fingers. Plan your next private concert, banquet, reception, live performance, corporate meeting or even a wedding at this one-of-a-kind space in the Golden Gate City!

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 8, 2021

The in-person floorplan for the hybrid Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum 2021 will look a lot different than the ECEF 2019 space (above) at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. In 2019, we had a jewel-box setting — everyone facing the stage seated in long tables and a program with long networking breaks.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

The expanded facility allows Louisville, home of Connect 2019 , to reach new groups that couldn’t consider the destination in the past due to space constrictions. ballroom, a 175-seat conference theater and 52 meeting rooms. and Chicago, as well as expand its foothold in the medical education and sports markets.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2019

Best in Show 2019: The Council Academy/The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers. July 30–31, 2019 The National World War II Museum, New Orleans 20 attendees. The Washington D.C.–based Best in Show 2019: More Inspiring, Creative Ideas for Events. Derrick Johnson.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

Smart Meetings named Johnson a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame Award winner in 2019 and after her book came out last year, she agreed to share the inspiration behind her journey and a chapter of the book that follows. The post Sheila Johnson: A Hospitality Legend Born Through Resilience appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Streamers at BlizzCon 2019, one of the biggest annual events for esports. Over Presidents’ Day weekend, for $75, sports fans could get a seat at the Washington-versus-Philadelphia matchup in the City of Brotherly Love. That’s not the NBA’s Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers, though. Photo Credit Carlton Beener).

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

PCMA Foundation celebrated the business events industry and honored 21 outstanding professionals for their dedication, innovation and passion at the 2019 Visionary Awards in Washington, D.C. The 2019 event was held in partnership with Visit Austin and Austin Convention Centre. Finalists for the award: Heather M.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Research found that National Parks Adventure , Brand USA’s first IMAX and giant-screen film, will spark $700 million in incremental spend from fiscal year 2017 through fiscal year 2019. This new film premiered in February in Washington, D.C., and has opened to warm receptions in key markets internationally.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 24, 2019

At the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference , held May 23 in Washington, D.C., The level of focus on economic development has increased year over year, with 74 percent of mayoral speeches covering it in 2019 vs. 58 percent in 2018. mayors from across the U.S.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Creating meeting environments where every individual feels valued, accepted, and connected. “As Bryant, PhD, in a message to members about the theme of APA 2023, the association’s annual meeting. “As Bryant’s theme reflects the direction where many think meetings are headed. APA 2023’s theme is ‘You belong here.’”

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