Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Read More : Weaponization of Travel: Navigating Cultural Obstacle Courses Not long thereafter, they cofounded SocialOffset—the prototype launched at ASAE Annual Meeting in August 2022 and the pilot soft launch was this past January—a nonprofit that provides a socially conscious alternative to event and destination boycotts.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Read More : Orlando: A Meetings Destination for the Ages. Head is general manager for The Laurel Hotel & Spa in Auburn, Alabama. Head came from Orchestra Partners in Birmingham, Alabama, where he worked as director of hospitality. The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Virginia and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 31, 2018

When 300 certified meeting professionals arrive in Birmingham, Alabama, the second week of November for CMP Conclave , they will be greeted by three days of immersive education on every aspect of event planning—all of which counts toward continuing education units for recertification, of course. More: The Ultimate Road to CMP.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama is “well run,” says Hank Isenberg, president of IronMountain Solutions. Claudia Hardy, program director at UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, has few ideas where to stay in Alabama: Renaissance Ross Bridges in Birmingham; Hyatt Regency Birmingham—the Wynfrey Hotel and Renaissance Mobile.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2019

Known for its Southern hospitality and revitalized downtown, the riverfront capital city of Montgomery is the ideal destination for groups of all sizes to book their next meeting or event. Downtown Montgomery offers meeting space and venues to fit every style and budget. With nonstop air service from Dallas, Charlotte, Washington, D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2021

White has received the Marriott Service Excellence Leadership Award, Hotelier of the Year by Alabama Hospitality Association, and Hilton’s Developer of the Year and Connie Award. Face2Face Meetings & Incentives in Las Vegas named Pencak director of meeting partnerships. Alex Francis. Ashley Pencak, CMP, VEMM.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2017

So here are eight striking beauties in top destinations for your meeting or event, or to simply enjoy time off while visiting! Dauphin’s (Mobile, Alabama). The post 8 Scenic Restaurants in Top Meeting Cities appeared first on Smart Meetings. Bertrand at Mister A’s (San Diego). Brunch from 10 AM to 2 PM | @patelrr6.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Before moving to the California hospitality and wellness scene, Flora was owner and operator of The Retreat Day Spa in Birmingham, Alabama, which she opened in 2016. The post Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Laguna Beach and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Rachel Kaiama.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

I schedule meetings with clients and vendors in the afternoon when I am not working on timelines and design layouts. I contacted the Georgia State Manager at the time and found out the information for the next meeting. My husband and I are both small business owners and work from our home, so our free time is very flexible.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2017

He survived the grueling profession for 25 years—a lifetime for some people—including 14 years at the University of Alabama. Forced to reinvent himself, Staley has become a towering figure in Alabama events. Now back with the Tuscaloosa CVB, Staley will concentrate on more than sports in the home of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

What are the takeaways from the annual reunion of certified meeting professionals ? A message of inclusion that goes beyond checking a box was particularly relevant in Birmingham, Alabama, a city where the national struggle for civil rights was fought a half-century ago. We thought you would never ask. Celebrate What Makes You Special.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Modify your menus: It’s sad but true that food is often wasted at meetings. Food and Beverage.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Al Hutchinson is a friendly face to many in the meetings industry no matter where he is. Next up is Baltimore, where he’ll officially take the reins as president and CEO of Visit Baltimore next month after a two-year run in Mobile Bay , Alabama.

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JULY 9, 2019

Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. 37 • Director of Education and Meetings. 35 • Director, Meetings & Conventions. 34 • Meeting Planner. Alena Frey.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 6, 2017

The Hurricane National Hurricane Center issued a storm surge warning for Morgan City, Louisiana, to the Alabama-Florida line, as well as for the northern and western shores of Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana. The post Gulf Coast Prepares for Tropical Storm Nate appeared first on Smart Meetings. Evacuations could be needed, he said.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 11, 2017

A website in Alabama speculated state-funded California collegiate sports teams might not be able to travel to recruit athletes in banned states or attend major sporting events such as the 2018–2019 NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game planned for Dallas. On June 22, Alabama, Kentucky, South Dakota and Texas were added.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2017

Roughly 1 percent of bags fail to meet owners at the carousel. Unclaimed luggage is taken to Scottsboro, Alabama. store is located in Scottsboro, Alabama. The post 4 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Lost Luggage appeared first on Smart Meetings. It is extraordinarily rare to lose your bag forever. Their 40,000 sq.

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JULY 29, 2022

Experience Columbia SC in South Carolina promoted Lilly to vice president of the convention and visitors bureau, including its meetings and conventions sales teams. Sadler is now general manager of 106 Jefferson Huntsville, Curio Collection by Hilton , the first boutique to arrive in Huntsville, Alabama. Jeremy Sadler. Jeremy Sadler.

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GEVME

APRIL 25, 2018

When organising a successful party or a business meeting for one of the most demanding category of event-goers, corporate staff, you need a well-laid-out plan. Discuss company improvements or project outcomes or motivate your team (business dinners or board meetings). Board meeting. How do you manage your event team?

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 19, 2018

Convention participants find an assortment of entertainment in the city after meetings. The Theatre District downtown offers musical and theatrical performances in restored historic settings such as the Alabama and Lyric Theatres. To plan your next convention in the place where business meets pleasure, visit inbirmingham.com.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

s National Mall is prime meeting real estate, especially with the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Washington, D.C.’s > Fashion-Forward. > The Right Notes. The Music and Performing Arts collection showcases influential artists over the course of time, including radio, film and television leaders.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 25, 2018

Senator Al Franken is arguably the most well-known of a large number of politicians affected—a group including former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore. It’s a sobering fact that has forced meeting and event professionals to practice introspection in their own field. Fox , co-founder and president of the Association for Women in Events.

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TicketBud

AUGUST 28, 2023

FAIL 1 – Not Living Up to the Brand In January 2019, the Clemson University football team was scheduled to be honored with dinner at the White House after their National Championship win against The University of Alabama. Official White House Photo by Joyce N.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Professional planners can get into the spirit by organizing a meeting or an event in a haunted venue. of meeting space and 200 guest rooms. Sloss Furnaces (Birmingham, Alabama). of meeting space. The post Spooky Venues for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. It also has 24,000 sq.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2018

What’s one memory from Meet Puerto Rico that you’ll look on fondly? I’m going to be meeting with the stakeholders, the political leadership in Jackson and especially with the staff, which has been doing a great job, and we’ll take it from there. In the last five years, Puerto Rico went through big challenges.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with PR Manager for Unclaimed Baggage Store and Museum Sonni Hood to talk about the process, the purpose, and the exciting world of Unclaimed Baggage. A: Fun fact – we actually have the largest laundry operation in the state of Alabama. That makes us one of the top tourist attractions in the state of Alabama.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 18, 2019

12–16 in San Diego, pre-registration numbers were up 3 percent over 2018 and the meeting was on pace to set an attendance record, said Darrin Scherago, CEO of Scherago International, who manages the PAG event. In the end, the absence of government attendees left the meeting’s attendance down 2 percent from 2018. “I

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OCTOBER 10, 2016

Hutchinson brings more than 24 years of experience in the hospitality and destination marketing industry to Baltimore , most recently serving as president and CEO of Visit Mobile, where he was recognized as the 2016 Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Alliance’s ‘Tourism Promoter of the Year.’

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 11, 2023

And I think what [attendees] really appreciated is Dr. Weil was there to meet them.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 24, 2019

Rubber Meets the Road. Washington Convention Center this past January during the 2019 TRB Annual Meeting, where student teams gave five-minute “Shark Tank”–style idea pitches to judges and a larger audience. Over the last few years, pedestrian and cyclist fatalities and accidents have gone up consistently,” Watson said. Brian Watson.

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MAY 1, 2017

He challenged me and others within our leadership team and sales organization to say, ‘What are you trying to get out of the meeting?’” My argument to the organization was, if we are going to make this a meaningful meeting and we want to invest in content, we have to bring the two brands together,” Williams said.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Le Majestic can accommodate up to 400 people in one meeting room. Even though we meet at the same location every year, we make the event new every time.”. Nancy Mann Jackson is a freelance writer in Birmingham, Alabama. We interact with participants in a way that is very respectful but also very friendly.”. Keeping It Fresh.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Alabama Cities Receive Economic Boost for Tourism Growth. Florence, Alabama, received an EDA grant of $1.7 Similarly, Colbert County Tourism and Convention Bureau of Tuscumbia, Alabama, has received a $1.7 I’m glad that this new center will help even more people explore this culturally rich area of Alabama.”.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Street Stunts Give New Yorkers a Taste of Alabama. Even Mayor Van Johnson made an appearance and took selfies with attendees who were excited to meet Savannah’s mayor. More Experiential Strategies from the Tourism Sector: Five Steal-Worthy Strategies From the Tourism Industry.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 10, 2023

Each year, the agency produces PRGN’s bi-annual meetings together with the designated host agencies, executive director, and network president—rotating member city and country locations from the Americas to EMEA and APAC.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 31, 2019

States in which you need an ABC license : Alabama, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming. Make their jobs easier by letting them set up tables or even design apps for the meeting. The Volunteers! Call Volunteers.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2018

of meeting space, seven exhibition halls, 77 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and a theater that holds more than 1,200 people. It’s a perfect getaway after a full day of meetings. Notable conference center: Along with Doral Arrowwood: Luxury White Plains Resort’s general meeting rooms, the Westchester Wing has 30,000 additional sq.

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