Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Peter Ambros Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) announces the appointment of Ambros as general manager of Four Points by Sheraton in Little Rock, Arkansas. The post 7 Smart Moves at Hilton Quebec & Velas Resorts appeared first on Smart Meetings. Aqua-Aston Hospitality.

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OCTOBER 13, 2016

Less familiar Southern locales are enjoying a spur of activity as of late, adding to their appeal for meetings and conferences. Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Fayetteville, Arkansas, both turned heads this year with high rankings on the U.S. For example, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, just welcomed a sprawling IBM campus and is undergoing a $1.25

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APRIL 30, 2018

Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. WaterColor Inn has “sweeping gulf views and multiple meeting space options perfect for your small meeting getaway,” Olivia Wells, marketing coordinator at St. Also receiving votes were John Q. Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L. One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L. One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

There are a number of options within easy driving distance of major meeting cities. Wow your group by using America’s backyard as an awe-inspiring backdrop for your next meeting or offsite event. The post National Parks: A Natural Choice for Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings. Shenandoah National Park.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Lessons from a Harmonious Return to Meeting in Anaheim. Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. The pivot to digital events over the last year revealed that a lot of value delivered at face-to-face meetings can effectively be online. Case Study: Cisco IMPACT.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Meet the Shell Love Bug, covered in more than 20,000 seashells! With a variety of accommodations and meeting venues minutes from the airport, the value for attendees is clear. Let the Shell Love bug welcome your next meeting! It is the perfect place to catch a show or performance, or host a convention or meeting.

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JUNE 25, 2021

There are old friends to catch up with, new friends to meet, sessions to see, projects to pitch, deals to lock down, and maybe even some vacationing to do, if we’re lucky. This year’s Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit is considering creating a hub of “watch parties” for their event. Join a watch party (or even make your own)!

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Endless Events

JULY 29, 2020

Also, allow the audiences to meet each other. As we say, audience meets audience. So you want the in-person attendees to be able to meet the virtual audience. And let’s say you have a meeting scheduled to meet someone virtually, you walk into one of those pods and boom – that person virtually pops up on the screen.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Four of the main meeting venues in Avalon are the Catalina Casino, Catalina Country Club, Catherine’s Terrace at Descanso Beach and Descanso Beach Club. A popular meeting venue is Heritage Queenstown’s Icon Conference Centre, which boasts lake and mountain views from the ballroom and rooftop terrace. above the Arkansas River.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. First job: My first job within the meetings and events industry was an internship within the marketing and events department at the United States Olympic Committee. Gretchen Hall.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 10-percent increase in the number of meeting-and-event-planning jobs by 2024. Peggy Marilley, founder of Alexandria, Virginia–based Precision Meetings & Events, thinks working with students keeps her ahead of the curve. “At In 2014, the U.S. THE FUNDAMENTALS. Ogbeide, Ph.D., Ogbeide, Ph.D.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 20, 2018

Meeting professionals often plan an outing on the water to enjoy the sunset or see the sites. According to WCVB-TV in Boston, 13 passengers were killed when their boat sank near Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1999. The post Boat Safety Tips in Wake of Disasters appeared first on Smart Meetings. Safety First.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2024

In addition to the walkthrough experience, the activation also housed five meeting spaces—three on the second floor and two on the first—where those interested in learning more could meet with Walmart executives. Its next stop is Arkansas, where shareholders will get to enjoy a viewing.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. First job: My first job within the meetings and events industry was an internship within the marketing and events department at the United States Olympic Committee. Gretchen Hall.

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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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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. The post Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. So what precautions should planners take? Be Aware of State-by-State Rules.

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AUGUST 23, 2016

While in front of the audience of meeting and hospitality officials, Clinton took a moment to talk about the role the travel and tourism industry plays in the economy.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2017

Meeting professionals are already accustomed to coordinating and implementing minute-by-minute schedules, so by incorporating approved cultural activities into the daily plan, Cuban travel might still be a viable possibility for them. ( This might be a great alternative for meeting professionals to consider. Cruises remain unaffected.

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