Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Hold a Meeting in Destinations Known for Warmth As spring draws near, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the increasingly sunny days. of flexible, customizable meeting and event space feature new and enhanced amenities, and groups have access to unique catering options. After a meeting across the property’s refreshed 6,374 sq.

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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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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Who could have predicted a year ago that Zoom would be a major disruptive influence in the meetings industry? Now, conventional wisdom suggests that hybrid groups, which combine teleconferencing with person-to-person meetings, will be prevalent for the foreseeable future. But how will it affect 2021 budgets? But what will it cost?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When it comes to Eat Well, guests have a choice of five diverse restaurants, bars and culinary venues, from an open-air Mediterranean dining experience to an artful Caribbean-Asian restaurant. of meeting and event space and will soon host Smart Meetings’ own Incentive Experience Dec. of meeting and event space.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2019

As a meeting professional, you have many choices of destinations to choose from in the Southwest. But have you ever considered Tempe, Arizona ? Tempe is a great choice for meetings for 10 to 500 attendees, and the Tempe Tourism office is offering the “ Choose Tempe and save $500” promotion in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 15, 2021

In one statement, Hyatt wrote : “When we learned that CPAC 2021 stage design had been compared to a symbol of hate, we promptly raised this concern with meeting organizers who strongly denied any connection to such symbols. We understand and respect the opinions of those who might disagree with that decision.”.

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EventUp

JULY 3, 2020

Here is a comprehensive list of restaurants that you can enjoy dine-in eating now in Phoenix, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Since its’ founding in Austin, TX, Z’Tejas southwestern grill in Texas and Arizona has been serving Southwestern cuisine with bold, flavorful twists. Now open for lunch & dinner. Olive & Ivy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2023

Before this, Middleton worked in the United Kingdom with Wolseley Hospitality Group, where he worked as head chef of several of its venues, Bellanger, The Delauney and Colbert. Before this new venture, Nygren worked as director of food and beverage for Gila River Resort & Casino in Chandler, Arizona.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. of meeting space.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

What gives Tucson , Arizona, its edge? Savvy meeting planners choose Tucson for its wealth of experiences that go beyond the ballroom. It’s easy for groups to jump from the ballroom to go biking or hiking through unique landscapes such as Saguaro National Park and to explore attractions including the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. Paul Turner Paul Turner San Diego Convention Center appoints Turner as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 5, 2019

Looking for an event venue in The Valley of the Sun? If you’re looking to plan an event in this growing metropolis, you’ll definitely want to take a peek at these 30 great event venues in Phoenix and the surrounding neighborhoods. They market themselves as the meeting place for the culturally curious. The Trunk Space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. For meeting professionals looking for places that can accommodate this growing population, WalletHub recently released a survey ranking the most vegan-friendly cities in America. Los Angeles: Meetings Meets Foodies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She will promote Fort Myers as a top destination for meetings and group travel to the MICE industry in her assigned region. Most recently, he served as director of venue and events at the East Montgomery County Improvement District. She comes from VISIT Milwaukee, where she spent 15 years, most recently as associate director of sales.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Miracle Pop-Up Bar and its spin-off company Sippin’ Santa have opened several pop-up bars in popular venues around the Bay Area in Northern California. Between the private event options of the venues and the playful spirit of Miracle Pop Up Bar and Sippin’ Santa, your holiday event will be something to celebrate. Miracle Pop-Up Bar.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2017

There are many reasons to consider Tempe, Arizona for your next meeting. But, there’s even more appeal for meeting and event planners. Downtown is adjacent to the Arizona State University Tempe Campus, one of the largest universities in the country. To learn more, go to MeetInTempe.com.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whatever you seek, look no further; here, you’ll find the perfect location for your next autumn meeting. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. To celebrate this renovation, the resort is offering two new meetings packages available for groups that book before September 30 th , 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A fall 2021 survey by The Conference Board of Canada found that while sunny destinations are still favorites—Florida, California, New York, Arizona and Hawaii are the top 5, Florida and Arizona are down from their previous highs. Meetings are similarly crucial north of the California border. and Canadian meeting planners.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2021

Who could have predicted a year ago that Zoom would be a major disruptive influence in the meetings industry? Now, conventional wisdom suggests that hybrid groups, which combine teleconferencing with person-to-person meetings, will be prevalent for the foreseeable future and a permanent part of the new normal. But what will it cost?

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. A premier B2B event in the Baltic Sea Region for the meetings industry that will accelerate the interest in, and demand for, holding meetings, incentives, and conferences in the area. Phoenix, Arizona.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

The connection to nature, quality craftsmanship and calming lines he became famous for are the same elements that will elevate the thinking at your next meeting. Arizona Biltmore. When approaching Arizona Biltmore, you immediately know that luxury is the resort’s forte. Photo credit: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 13, 2018

If you hold a meeting in a spring training city, here are six ways to hit your event out of the ballpark. Group tickets are available to games, and meeting professionals can book behind-the-scenes stadium tours. In Arizona , Scottsdale Stadium is the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants. Additionally, George M.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 13, 2019

Top 5 reasons to book medical meetings in the heart of healthcare innovation, biomedical advancement. And the Phoenix Convention Center sits in the middle of a walkable downtown filled with independent restaurants, craft brewpubs and live music venues. In Phoenix, meetings are our specialty. University of Arizona Cancer Center.

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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?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

The $4 million refresh of the meeting and event spaces and addition of the Sheraton Club mark the total transformation of Arizona’s largest hotel. Meeting attendees at Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will find new lounge-style seating in the pre-function spaces. of meeting space a clean, modern finish. The Westin Indianapolis.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

There seems to be a direct correlation between awesome suppliers and top-notch meeting planners when it comes to amazing events. The three-day Smart Meeting Event at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort , in Phoenix Sept. The three-day Smart Meeting Event at Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort , in Phoenix Sept.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

People are eager to meet face to face and step out from behind the camera. If, however, your event will be one of their first trips in months, or even a year, then the prospect of getting on a plane and meeting others face to face may make them uneasy. While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2022

Meeting attendees, who are often traveling to warm and humid climates, should make the most of the amenities a hotel has to offer. Here are ten hotels to host your meeting that are home to fabulous #instaworthy pools. of meeting space and the largest lagoon-shaped pool on the island. View this post on Instagram.

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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. Additionally, Zerista’s hosted buyer platform has been seven years in the making. Areas of interest.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2018

And Arizona State University recently announced that they are relocating the Thunderbird School of Global Management to downtown. When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meetings and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. Downtown Phoenix is pedestrian-friendly.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Editor’s note : One of the best ways to learn how to host a pandemic-era meeting is to learn from others who are doing it. 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. Meeting sets appropriately distanced.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” Romane is now general manager of Sheraton Phoenix Downtown , the largest hotel in Arizona with over 110,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

In this role, she will manage culinary teams across the resort’s dining venues and will design dessert menus for large-scale events and daily dining. Matthew Levy Matthew Levy Levy joins Spanish-inspired restaurant, Prado , as chef de cuisine at The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

In this role, she will manage culinary teams across the resort’s dining venues and will design dessert menus for large-scale events and daily dining. Matthew Levy Matthew Levy Levy joins Spanish-inspired restaurant, Prado , as chef de cuisine at The Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia, in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

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