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AUGUST 2, 2021

I think for large conferences, in rooms full of people traveling from all over … yeah, mask AND vaccinations ought to be required,” replied Robert Mahon, Should our professional organizations have vaccination and masks requirements at our fall in-person meetings? The poll results, she tweeted, “are not what I had hypothesized.”.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The events team at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida wanted to make that experience even more powerful. Read More : Essential F&B: 2022 Catering Trends. Bonus points if the chef and sommelier come out to explain the meal’s taste and the science behind why it works together. The Beginning.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role. She joined ACVB in 2022 as a data and reporting specialist to assist with updating and refreshing reports.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

In 2022, he was recognized as a Top Performer by Marriott. Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. Petersburg, Florida, and Orange County Convention Center and Addition Financial Arena in Orlando.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Reopened in spring of 2022, the 100-year-old property is made up of a series of beachfront cottages with amenities, entertainment and dining. It is the fifth ROOST apartment hotel and the first in Florida. The conference rooms and lounges can be reserved for business gatherings as needed. Cambridge Beaches.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 12, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

University of Florida. How to apply:- The interested candidates can apply through the University of Florida website or through any educational consultancy platform such as IDP in India. Course:- Hospitality Management ( conference and event planning management). Course: BSc in Event Management. Duration:- 4 years.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Stanfield is managing director for Waldorf Astoria Cancun in Mexico, scheduled to open November 2022. Neal is a member of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners and Religious Conference Management Association. Goldberger has also worked with Hyatt Centric Las Olas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as opening general manager.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 11, 2022.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2022

In late 2021 and early 2022, as case numbers due to the Omicron variant broke new COVID records, many public health experts like Quilty have become more vocal about the need to switch the focus to rapid antigen testing. But the backstory that makes this photo — posted Dec. It’s “a demo of how fast you can turn positive,” Quilty tweeted.

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JULY 8, 2022

How Walmart and Sam’s Club ‘Connected Together’ at 2022 Associates Week. Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. How Walmart and Sam’s Club ‘Connected Together’ at 2022 Associates Week. Case Study: How to Plan a Great Conference, from Start to Finish.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

Alison Brooks, director of destination experience and advocacy at Visit Mesa , and Julie Pingston, president and CEO of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB ) , proactively addressed the issue at Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, last month. Representation is Key. What’s Next?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2022

We took a 72ft motor yacht from Florida round through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles. Since opening our doors, we’ve hosted some incredible events including the UK Space Conference, International Golf Travel Market (IGTM) and the Independent Schools’ Bursars Association Annual Conference.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 12, 2022. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2020

The International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was set to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, until the pandemic changed those plans. that her conference was not going to happen as planned. Instead of five days in Auckland, the AAMAS annual conference ran entirely online from May 9-13. Miles Holden).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

— JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 12, 2022. Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 11, 2022.

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JULY 28, 2021

We are also seeing a dramatic increase in 2022 bookings from a wide range of groups from small executive retreats to full buyout opportunities. Tim Bugas, director of sales and marketing, The Henderson, A Salamander Resort , Destin, Florida. And while we are seeing a range of inquiries, our loyal, repeat groups are returning.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

If approved, Mayor Eric Garcetti would like the projects to be complete by 2022. New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. Remember, Los Angeles is hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2028. Sacramento.

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MARCH 29, 2022

When 112 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl 2022 pre-game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February, they were treated to a reminder to Dream Big as a flying “Alex” floated up and down the state. Marketing conferences is more complicated now than it was two years ago.

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MARCH 29, 2022

When 112 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl 2022 pre-game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February, they were treated to a reminder to Dream Big as a flying “Alex” floated up and down the state. Marketing conferences is more complicated now than it was two years ago.

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OCTOBER 4, 2021

He predicts 2022 will be “strong in general,” and 2023 “the ultimate, the golden age for incentives.”. Key West, Florida: December 10, 2017: Walt Disney Cruise line ship departing in Key West, Florida. Many newer ships have dedicated conference centers, boardrooms and other flexible spaces. Nearly 40 percent of U.S.

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MAY 17, 2022

That decrease in daily face-to-face interactions could result in increased demand for team and company gatherings that previously happened informally or in the conference room. That is how Flok CEO Harris Stolzenberg describes what his year-old company will be providing for about 150 companies in 2022.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Leaving the comfort of your own city and venturing out in the great big world for a conference is exciting. Renovated in 2022, Orlando Lake Buena Vista has three ballrooms and 42 breakout rooms. For some, however, the unfamiliar can create anxiety about whether there will be barriers that keep them from fully participating.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Just when it seemed we would not be able to have an in-person meeting in 2022 things abruptly changed… Excellent communication was instrumental for us being able to keep those dates reserved and quickly put our plans into action,” said Julie Schallert, Marketing Manager for Bruker Scientific.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

From the beaches of Florida to the deserts of Arizona, there is sure to be a domestic destination wedding location that is perfect for your clients. billion by the end of 2022! Attending industry events, conferences, and workshops. Attend workshops, conferences, or webinars. Perks of a Destination Wedding. Networking.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Clearview AI , an American facial recognition company, maintains a database of 20 billion matchable facial photos, many scraped from social media networks, which until 2022 was available not only to government agencies but also private companies. Over a dozen U.S. cities have banned police use of facial recognition.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

For example, this past spring, Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) hosted Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated’s 69th South Atlantic Regional Conference, a gathering of 8,000 members from Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. .

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MAY 11, 2022

carriers dropped the mask mandate several weeks ago when a Florida judge questioned the legality of the Biden administration extending it. Power 2022 North America Airline Satisfaction Study, released on May 11, point to high load volume and low approval ratings. Airlines Passengers Are Not Happy, Says Survey. Results of the J.D.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

The resilience of the tourism and meetings industries in the Caribbean and nearby Florida quickly overcame the fallout left in the wake of Hurricanes Ian and Fiona in the early days of October. The Sun is Shining in Florida” Campaign Launches. Time-stamped image of Clearwater Beach, Florida, Credit: Visit Florida.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

He’s worked in hotels in Dallas, Cleveland, Florida, and joined the Endless Events team a year ago. Speaking of great strategizing practices, Keaton wants to talk about one of the hottest event trends of 2022: the 365 community model. That’s a wrap on the very first episode of #EventIcons in 2022! Let alone pivot!

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Smart Meetings jumped on a plane to experience one of these custom-fitted productions ourselves at an Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Executive Women in Leadership showcase event at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. William McBroom, director of conference sales with St.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We wanted PCMA to expand and to be more proactive in the convention industry,” said Nichols, speaking from her home in Florida, where she is retired. The people aspect of conferences will always be an important part of the equation. The so-called Tailhook scandal in 1991, in which more than 100 U.S. Navy and U.S.

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