Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing. Greg Redman Greg Redman Redman joins leading Hawaii-based destination and event management company MC&A as director of sales. In this role, she will personally oversee high-profile bookings from contract to completion.

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QC Event School

APRIL 22, 2021

Some things can’t be taught in event planning classes. Tamesha is a graduate and current student of QC Event School. Her business, Black Haven Events , offers clients everything from officiant services, wedding and event planning/coordination, virtual events, and much more! Budgeting is your friend!

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2022

Total Testing Solutions provides testing services at venues as well as pop-up testing sites for events. But testing just hours prior to travel or entry at an event presents huge logistical hurdles for both organizers and attendees. Courtesy Total Testing Solutions). Do LFTs *just* before meeting up. Logistical Hurdles.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The event planning sector is on a steep rise. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course. Which schools offer them?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2017

In our October 2017 issue, Convene spoke with three bustling North American convention centers and their most dedicated clients about the benefits of holding an annual event at the same location year after year. In fact, she suspects that the new location will not only feel comfortable for attendees, but will inject new life into it. “The

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Unique Venues

MAY 19, 2021

AEG Presents Special Event Venues (AEGSEV) Are Springing Back to Life. progresses forward in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, live event venues are getting ready to reopen. Live Event Venues Have Extra Perks. The show must go on – and finally after 14 long months, it will. As the U.S.

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Lasso

JUNE 5, 2017

and ATLANTA, June 5, 2017– LASSO , a leading provider of workforce management technology solutions, today announced they will be exhibiting at this year’s InfoComm show, June 14-16, 2017 in Orlando, FL. According to InfoComm, their show is the largest, most exciting event in the United States focused on the pro-AV industry.

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All Seated

MAY 28, 2019

With a location in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, elegant features like exposed brick, heavy timber columns, original hardwood floors, and even a Prohibition-inspired cozy lounge and panoramic rooftop terrace, Terminus 330 is the perfect in-town venue for corporate and social events, weddings, parties and more. .

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TicketBud

MAY 1, 2018

A key part of having a strong, successful event is having memorable brand assets. The first part, of course, is getting branding down for your event. Once you have your brand down, the next step is creating the actual event assets. Creating A Strong Event Brand. Building Strong Event Website Imagery.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Event Manager | Casino Del Sol | Tuscon, AZ.

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a2z Innovation Insider

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

A: Being on-site for Glassbuild 2018 in Atlanta during Hurricane Irma. A show organizer I am currently supporting used a2z’s online exhibits contract module for the first time during their on-site booth sales. Q: What do you think are some of the most exciting changes/improvements coming to the events industry in the future?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

It happened in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in 2009,” Juliane Farinazzo, co-founder and events director of Bijou Events, remembers as if it were yesterday. A director of her client company got furious with her staff and event workers, made a huge scene, demanding to keep drinking when the bar closed. Yes, they did.

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Plan Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Whether you’re an independent meeting planner or an event planner working for a large organization, eventually it happens to everyone–your event marketing efforts just aren’t paying off. When this happens, sometimes the only option is to pull the plug and cancel the event. It is important to make your event scalable.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

But just 27 miles away, at the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart, alcohol can be served — as long as law enforcement is present, recalled Kristofer Herlitz, HMCC, managing director of AIM Group International. And at the Infinite Energy Center (formerly the Gwinnett Center) in Duluth, Georgia, alcoholic samples are forbidden outright.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Event Technology Awards (ETA)’s eighth edition will take place this Thursday 5 th November. Winners will be revealed this Thursday at 19:00 GMT as part of Event Tech Live’s virtual week, if you have already registered you can add to your schedule here. Register Here.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2016

When planning international events overseas , event professionals must take into account a host of important legal and cultural considerations. Foster of Foster, Jensen & Gulley, LLC in Atlanta, and Joshua L. European contracts tend to be much shorter than the highly detailed American contracts.

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Plan Your Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2016

Several factors are at play, but suppliers who convened at our roundtables at PYM LIVE events in Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and Austin cited three main reasons why salespeople either respond or relegate your RFP to the junk pile. Special events facilities can be the exception. Or join us at a PYM LIVE Event near you.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2022

Padilla was previously director of sales and marketing at W Austin in Texas, after serving as the hotel’s director of catering and events. The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado appointed LaVire catering sales and events manager. Natalie LaVire. Natalie LaVire. Vindow Inc. ,

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SmartMeetings

JULY 11, 2016

With large-scale events taking place in major travel hubs over the next few months, summer travel is predicted to be busier than ever. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Political and Olympic Events. Expedited Security.

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