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APRIL 6, 2022

But there’s a lot more to Atlanta than steel magnolias, civil war history and Georgia peaches. In addition to being home to three professional sports franchises, with over 35 million visitors each year, Atlanta is the seventh most visited city in the USA. Event Planning Atlanta – The City in a Forest.

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MARCH 4, 2022

Previously, Hyder Hock was founder and CEO of Papilia in Atlanta, a company designing diversity, equity and inclusion strategies for travel and hospitality organizations. Appley-Epstein is national sales manager at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB). Carroll has been in the events industry for over 20 years.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. Event attendees have a lot of options in-between event sessions, whether it is The Winter Village in Bryant Park which has a large winter market and an ice rink. of event space and 240 hotel rooms and suites. “New Year, New You!” A New Year in New York.

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JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Here's a look at new Atlanta hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Here's a look at new Atlanta hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

Here's a look at new Atlanta hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Here's a look at new Atlanta hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway. of meeting space. Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. MARTA rail from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport takes 20 minutes; onsite 1,100-room hotel; walking distance to other downtown hotels; 500,000 sq. of event space, including 100,000 sq. of meeting space.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Plus great places for planners to meet nearby For meeting planners on-the-go, airports are usually the starting point of the journey. Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart is in walking distance of the Centennial Olympic Park and the Wor l d of Coca-Cola. of meeting and event space and 100,000 sq.

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JULY 27, 2018

Looking to plan an event in the Hollywood of the South? Check out this list of 26 amazing Atlanta event venues. At the height of the Civil War, the residents of Atlanta were asked to evacuate the city before the Union soldiers arrived to defeat the confederate army. Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center. Atlanta Zoo.

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MAY 23, 2023

As you chat with fellow meeting professionals you hear the faint sound of a trumpet. This is the Marriott “Meet with Momentum” experience in New Orleans. This four-day experience by Marriott International is one of many currently offered by the company’s Meet with Momentum program, now in its third year. What follows is a 0.5-mile-long

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NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. If you’re planning on hosting your next event in Texas this winter season, you can leave your mittens at home. of meeting space. of space for their event. The exhibit hall features state-of-the-art dimmable LED lighting for larger group events.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

5,000 attendees gathered in Atlanta to prepare for the future of associations The second in-person ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition since the pandemic landed this week in Atlanta at an expanded Georgia World Congress Center. The post ASAE Annual 23 Focused on Purpose appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis. Throughout his career, he has developed expertise across various sectors of the tourism industry, including convention and meeting sales and destination partner relations.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Jon Herr and Haewon Jang Jon Herr (left) and Haewon Jang (right) Herr is citywide sales executive and Jang is international tourism sales manager at Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Herr comes from Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead, where he worked as senior sales manager.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Hosting a Super Bowl means not only having nearly 100 million television viewers watch one of the biggest sporting events of the year, but it also means those same viewers will see the host city. Convention and visitors bureau officials know that exposure can turn into more tourists, corporate events and conventions. Going Global.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2017

This week’s Climate and Health Meeting at The Carter Center in Atlanta is a success story for environmental groups eager to get their message out amid a new political climate in Washington, D.C. The post Climate Change Meeting Back on in Atlanta appeared first on Connect Association.

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JUNE 2, 2017

city for meetings , conventions and trade shows for many years now, Atlanta has no intention of resting on its reputation for its excellent variety and quality of hospitality offerings for groups. It will be convenient for GWCC event attendees and provide additional meeting space for groups using part of the facility.

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JULY 13, 2022

Corporate meeting attendees often harbor inner geeks. In recognition of National Embrace Your Geekness Day, we are profiling 10 cities ranked by the service provider Lawn Love as the “geekiest in America” based on access to collectibles and costumes, sense of community and events. . appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2018

There are 31 event venues on property, totaling 30,000 square feet. Omni Hotel at The Battery Atlanta. The hotel is the piece de resistance of The Battery Atlanta, featuring restaurants, shopping and the Coca-Cola Roxy concert hall. The hotel has more than 20,000 square feet of meeting space. City Springs.

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JULY 13, 2022

Corporate meeting attendees often harbor inner geeks. In recognition of National Embrace Your Geekness Day, we are profiling 10 cities ranked by the service provider Lawn Love as the “geekiest in America” based on access to collectibles and costumes, sense of community and events. . appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Some have all the meeting space you can imagine; some are in destinations you dream of meeting in; others are brimming with personality and provide a one-of-a-kind experience for your attendees. flexible meeting space between two meeting rooms. of meeting space across 6 rooms and direct access to brand-new 10,000 sq.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Historic sites in Atlanta are very popular with educational groups and hobby groups, as their attendees typically appreciate history and love guided tours ,” Vaughn says. The unique history of Atlanta and its deep cultural influence provide ample options for memorable special events. Atlanta History Center.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. Hilton executives announce the launch of Signia Hilton, a meetings and events focused hotel brand, on Feb.

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DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think popping into a succession of boring Zoom calls makes you an expert on virtual meetings , it’s time to think again. Our wish for 2022 is that all virtual events incorporate a little more “wow.” Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2019 Planners of the Year. Meet the 2018 Planners of the Year. “It

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

As event planners continue to make the shift to virtual and hybrid events, maintaining a high level of attendee engagement has become an even more pressing topic. Alicia Jenelle, Alicia Jenelle Events, Toronto, ON. There are a few key ways I find to be most effective to ramp up attendee engagement during an event.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Joshua Jolicoeur and ShaRon Clark Joshua Jolicoeur (left) and Kyra Oliver (right) Jolicoeur is director of guest services and Clark is spa director for InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta. Before this, she worked as two privately owned massage chains in Atlanta as retreat director. He also worked as events director for Raul Avila Inc.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. New and renovated meeting spaces and hotels debut with immersive experiences in mind. Virtual Reality takes center stage in Orlando, where attendees can meet and celebrate like never before. As a whole, the resort offers 240,000 sq.

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JUNE 2, 2017

The special-event possibilities in and around the downtown convention district are attractive and convenient. This applies even to meetings taking place in the airport district, home of Georgia International Convention Center and two adjacent business hotels; midtown, an arts and cultural hub with 4,600 hotel rooms and 200,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

of meeting space and 600,000 sq. Other popular attractions include sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Ballpark. Hotels perched right on the beach are common in San Diego, such as the Hotel del Coronado, which also offers multiple meeting spaces varying vastly in size.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2019

With a focus on creating a better experience for business travelers and innovating the industry for meeting professionals, Hilton will be opening three new hotels under a new brand. of meeting space per key. The post Hilton Launches Meetings-Focused Brand appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 23, 2020

Traditionally, sourcing venues starts when a meeting or event is presented (or assigned), we seek out the right venue and then book the perfect space. You’re hosting your meeting or event at what’s known as the best hotel in Atlanta…but do you know who their competition is? Most planners travel a lot.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2023

She brings over 10 years of experience in hospitality sales and marketing and a specialty in weddings, milestone anniversary celebrations, reunions and more special events. She will oversee all catering and planning for locally catered events. In her new role, she will oversee all sales for the hotel’s group events.

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 4, 2021

As in-person events restart and the industry begins rehiring, it will present an opportune moment to look at the workforce and hire for diversity. Events should have a DEI plan and all staff should have buy-in and input. Does every event need a DEI plan? You get to meet so many different people. in San Francisco.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Andrew Clark Andrew Clark Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) appoints Clark as digital marketing manager. He previously served as general manager at Hite Digital Atlanta, where he oversaw marketing campaigns for clients. He will work to elevate guest connections and create memorable stays.

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MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. has named Diamond senior meeting manager. Ellen LaMaire.

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