Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

Chief Strategy Officer of Membersuite and Co-Founder of Event Farm, Jennifer Ross, the Founder and CEO of JHR Global Events, and Amanda Gayle, Director of Conferences and Meeting Services for the American Nurses Association. Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

Convention centers and other venues hosting 5,000 or more will need attendees to be tested or show vaccination proof. The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately. billion in direct spending and $130 million in state and local taxes.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

Arizona Biltmore. When approaching Arizona Biltmore, you immediately know that luxury is the resort’s forte. McArthur Ballroom, Conference Center, Grand Ballroom, Aztec Room and Patio, Gold Room, Valley Room and Terrace Court. Related: Arizona Biltmore on Full Display During Smart Event. Historic Park Inn.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Consider these additional challenges for the meetings industry: The new criteria for business and event-related travel now includes health-related risks, complicating the decision to approve conference attendance. There is no substitute for being there in person.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees. A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2019

And the Phoenix Convention Center sits in the middle of a walkable downtown filled with independent restaurants, craft brewpubs and live music venues. And, with a diverse portfolio of conference-friendly resorts and access to medical innovation campuses, Phoenix emerging as a cutting-edge destination for medical meetings. Mayo Clinic.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

With offices in Tucson, Arizona, Denver, Colorado, and London the event tech company has supplied to events all over the world including Bio International Convention, Forrester Events, the Phocuswright Conference and Secure World Expo. Conferences. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Exhibitions. Event Tech.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

Evaluating Events: Square Footage – Number of guests on the dance floor, number of guests at each table, matching up new events: guest count with venue square footage What we need from our vendors – what precautions are they taking? What we need from our venues – what precautions are they taking? we are all planning without parameters.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted. Talk with your venue and supplier partners to ensure they are aligned with your position on event guidelines and that they, too, are prepared to mitigate risks. At the time I am writing this article in early April, in Washington, D.C.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

Nearby Arizona Center hosts Omoide Sushi and Noodle , a quick casual restaurant with fresh nigiri and specialty sushi rolls. Read More: New and Renovated: Beachfront Bling and Innovative Venues. The Study, the Pool Room, the Vine Room, the Cinema and Conference Room B make up more than 4,300 sq. and 35 suites.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are many reasons to consider Tempe, Arizona for your next meeting. Downtown is adjacent to the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, one of the largest universities in the country. Tempe’s hotels and meeting venues are perfectly suited for groups ranging from 10-500 attendees.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences. This 40-million-dollar purpose-built vessel designed by internationally acclaimed yacht designer Luis De Basto, is the largest commercial operation ship in the Intercoastal waterway and the ultimate venue for your next event. By: Brian Finn. Bear Down in the Desert.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

Choose Your Location Wisely Venue and location have always been significant pieces of the event puzzle; that hasn’t changed. choosing a venue that will support that effort is even more important. Here are the takeaways from the panel discussion. Missed Part VI of the Pandemic Compliance and Safety at Live Events panel series?

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 13, 2018

of event space in a ballroom, terraces, plaza, suites, cabanas, concourse and more for trade shows, conferences and social functions. In Arizona , Scottsdale Stadium is the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. of meeting space to the venue. Steinbrenner Field has more than 60,000 sq. A new team store added 2,600 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Romane is now general manager of Sheraton Phoenix Downtown , the largest hotel in Arizona with over 110,000 sq. She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Richard Romane. of meeting and event space. Robin Flanz.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. Well, less than two years ago, almost every conference had an event app of some kind. So how do you find new venues?

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Social Tables

APRIL 1, 2021

How to get the most out of U-shaped seating: To get the most out of U-shaped seating, consider how you’ll strategically use the center and sides of the venue or room that the arrangement is located in. Hang temporary fabrics, LED pendant lights, or oversized crepe paper flowers above the tables with removable hooks if the venue allows it.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2021

Consider these additional challenges for the meetings industry: The new criteria for business and event-related travel now includes health-related risks, complicating the decision to approve conference attendance. More : How Will Hybrid Meetings Hit 2021 Budgets? There is no substitute for being there in person.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Whereas we originally created Best in Show to honor some of the most innovative and acclaimed things in the meetings and conventions industry — venues, technology platforms, CSR programs, destination videos, etc. Becky Field, CMP , Meetings and Events Manager, Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass, Chandler, Arizona. Nominated by Vicky H.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. The Las Vegas venue offers space for parties of 3,000 and 32 lanes for bowling. At IMEX 2017 in Las Vegas , SITE Nite North America was held at Brooklyn Bowl on The Linq’s promenade. The Spare Room, Hollywood, CA.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” meetsmart pic.twitter.com/ZHSNc85djI — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 19, 2023 A Sense of Balance Yigit Segin When it comes to sitting in a conference room, less is more at events.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

Arizona: Prickly Pear Pie. The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, is known for its prickly pear margarita, but the pastry chef would be happy to custom-make the pie version for a catered event. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues.

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The Event Concierge

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Is your ride request competing against a local conference in town; is there a major event that needs to transport masses of guests, or is it a major holiday? Here in warm and sunny Arizona, if you waited on a corner for a cab to drive by, you would probably miss a week of work.

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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. Plus, you can often find some amazing deals on venues and vendors when you opt for a destination wedding. For example, you can often find great deals on venues and vendors.

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Unique Venues

JULY 9, 2020

Striking and Memorable Events At Scottsdale Private Event Venues. Your event guests will be wowed by the heart pumping performances by the Arizona Aerial Extreme Skydiving Team. Your event at Scottsdale Private Event Venues is only limited by your imagination. • Make Your Event CLASSIC! It’s ALL About the Food!

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

FareStart also operates catering and event services — venues where FareStart has provided catering include a glass-blowing studio, the Seattle Sounders professional soccer team headquarters, and a whiskey distillery. The network links 60 member programs around the country, from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Tucson, Arizona, to Burlington, Vermont.

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Nuila Events LLC

MAY 30, 2017

I’m not just talking about the venue, although that’s definitely important. Not that we profess to be mind-readers, but we do know that Meeting & Conference organizers choose their event destination based on a number of contributing factors and have detailed the most common ones below: 1. Are there any restaurants close by?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Despite the increasing number of events held yearly, many still feel like copycats of other successful conferences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Of course, the venue itself can make or break a bleisure event. Phoenix, Arizona. Your Audience Craves Authenticity.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Special-Event Venue. Whether it’s an intimate reception, black-tie gala or a corporate evening affair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers an inspired venue for one-of-a-kind gatherings and celebrations. The Westin Grand Cayman is perfect for relaxation, adventure and memory-making meeting venues.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Winners received complimentary PCMA membership along with registration to both PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 this month and the 2018 PCMA Education Conference in June. I’ve had many great moments, but if I have to mention one in particular, that would be the last day of our conference in Japan this year. Alexandra Adsit.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 9, 2018

Incentives love beach resorts, and conferences are big at big-box hotels in the bustle of busy cities. Tanque Verde Ranch, Tucson, Arizona. But isn’t it time for a change of scenery? Why not head up into the mountains, into the woods and into the wide-open plains? Need convincing?

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 12, 2018

Nestled on 125 acres in Paradise Valley, Arizona, the legendary JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa is celebrating the opening of its new 15,000-square-foot Paradise Ballroom, which includes an additional 17,000-square-foot scenic outdoor terrace.

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SmartMeetings

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. He looks for destinations that are within an hour of a major airport, warm weather and rich in unique venues.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Fairmont Scottsdale Princess in Scottsdale, Arizona Michael-Baxter/Fairmont-Scottsdale Princess Go for the gold at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, where you can skate in the middle of the desert. The cliffside venue offers such beautiful views of the city, it has been featured in films and is a popular, romantic proposal site.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Venue Logistics Manager | FIRST | New York, NY. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR. Event Venue Coordinator | Westphal Staffing, Inc. German Speaking Project Manager (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events) | Dublin, Ireland.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

DMCs, CVBs, and other industry partners–about 30 percent of the typical size for this conference. The group was comprised of 170 sales executives from HPN Global, hotels from across the U.S., Director of Meeting Services Kiersten Perry and I went to great lengths to plan and showcase what a safe meeting looks like for the current time.

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