Smart Meetings

JUNE 3, 2021

Hardesty is managing director for Thompson Austin and Tommie Austin in Texas. Riggio is director of sales and marketing for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort , in Tampa Bay, Florida. Before joining Innisbrook, Riggio was resort sales director for Disney Meetings & Events in Florida. Nate Hardesty. Ryan Parker.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 28, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio has reported the brand’s best ever performance in its 12-year history as summer events, outdoor receptions and Christmas Party bookings continue to drive market recovery. The portfolio also has an unprecedented ‘business on the books’ figure across its 80+ portfolio of venues.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Events reflect the reputation of the organizers. Their experienced staff can bring a wealth of knowledge to developing the intricacies of your event, and their communication and reliability is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of your event run smoothly.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Managing complex event agendas can be the source of a major headache: making sure that no speaker or venue is double booked, ensuring that sessions are not oversold, allowing attendees to sign up for waitlists, updating attendee-facing collaterals when last-minute changes occur, and the list goes on. What could possibly go wrong?

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Kennedy

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here’s an edited version of a recent conversation between Elizabeth and Kaitlyn Dineen, our Director of Events: OK, Elizabeth, tell me about your background and how you got started in the hospitality industry. I was never in hospitality before Austin Detours—I never really had the desire for that. Forming the team. Forming the team.

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Kennedy

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here’s an edited version of a recent conversation between Elizabeth and Kaitlyn Dineen, our Director of Events: OK, Elizabeth, tell me about your background and how you got started in the hospitality industry. I was never in hospitality before Austin Detours—I never really had the desire for that. Forming the team. Forming the team.

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Kennedy

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here’s an edited version of a recent conversation between Elizabeth and Kaitlyn Dineen, our Director of Events: OK, Elizabeth, tell me about your background and how you got started in the hospitality industry. I was never in hospitality before Austin Detours—I never really had the desire for that. Forming the team. Forming the team.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Lime Venue Portfolio has announced the arrival of the stunning Game of Thrones Studio Tour to its portfolio, and another world-renowned attraction to its ever-growing group of venues. Event locations include the Studio Café, The Great Hall of Winterfell, Dragonstone, King’s Landing and Destroyed Throne Room.

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Event Industry News

MAY 18, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio is reporting on another record-breaking period of event enquiries and conversions across its 80+ strong portfolio. The news follows its predictions, earlier this year, that Summer Events would boost the industry, now the brand sees Christmas events as the next opportunity.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio have announced today the arrival of Rangers FC to its national venue collection. The appointment will see Levy UK + I, the sports and entertainment division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, take on the catering for both match day and non-match day events, including the venue’s conference and events business.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio has reported the brand’s best ever performance in its 12-year history as summer events, outdoor receptions and Christmas Party bookings continue to drive market recovery. The portfolio also has an unprecedented ‘business on the books’ figure across its 80+ portfolio of venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio have announced the arrival of Rangers FC to its national venue collection. The appointment will see Levy UK + I, the sports and entertainment division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, take on the catering for both match day and non-match day events, including the venue’s conference and events business.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A successful product launch kicks things off on the right foot, generating buzz and allowing you to bring your offering to market in a memorable way. You want an event that captures attention and gives your audience a stellar first impression. But coming up with fresh, creative product launch ideas takes effort. Let’s dive in!

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Venues at Northumbria, the conference and events team at Northumbria University, has become the latest member of Lime Venue Portfolio. The venue will increase the academic venue options within the group and include both heritage and modern options for event organisers looking for a campus environment.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The novel coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on the events industry, from venues and vendors to speakers and sponsors. Want to learn how event planners are adjusting -- and even thriving -- in this “new normal”? SXSW (Austin, Texas - March 13-22). How do you turn a speaker’s spare room into a stage?

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Talib Abdullahi, National Events Coordinator, Tito’s Handmade Vodka. In this episode of Event Peeps, we explore the passion projects event marketers are working on outside of their hectic schedules. Read more about Talib in Event Marketer’s 2022 Diversity in Color special report.). Let us know.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. Newcomers to the Top 10 include Austin, Texas (No. Austin, Texas 9.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 13, 2024

In part two of our live coverage from SXSW 2024, we bring you six more steal-worthy event and experiential strategies spotted during our travels around Austin. Agency: Red Velvet Events. From there, a brand ambassador opened a “refrigerator” door that led to a mini human car wash of sorts, and out into the main event area.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 31, 2022

In an installation-rich environment with share-worthy moments, immersive activations as well as a compelling lineup of content and—of course—live music, Austin-based Dell Technologies celebrated SXSW’s return to in-person with its long running #DellExperience lounge. We’re not throwing away the lessons of the last two years.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Knebworth House has become the latest venue to join Lime Venue Portfolio, extending the groups historic, heritage and country house options for event organisers looking for rural retreat-style meetings and events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio is planting a tree for every Christmas Party booking confirmed between the 27 th of September and the 30 th of November, as it looks to provide even more incentives for businesses to meet during the festive season. The festive market has grown in sophistication in doing just that.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Learn more about Ticketbud & events in Austin. From concerts on 6th Street to tailgate parties on the UT campus to food & wine festivals along South Congress, Austinites know there's never a shortage of great events to attend. Event Ideas: Speaker/Lecture Series. Event Ideas: Company parties/outings.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 5, 2019

For corporate events planners, it means that companies are committed to philanthropy and care about the impact their company’s events are having. One way corporate planners are helping give back through their events is by hosting their meetings at non-profit event spaces. In 2018, the bookstore unveiled a new 4,000-sq.-ft.

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Event Marketer

MAY 13, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover electric gardens, LaundroMatches and SXSW London. The campaign kicked off with two consecutive events at WashEnjoy Laundry Park in Seoul where fans watched teams compete in two different matches. We love to see it. 28 in Tucson.

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Event Industry News

JULY 19, 2019

Welford Road, the home of Leicester Tigers Rugby Club, has become the latest stadia venue to join the Lime Venue Portfolio. As part of the agreement, LVP’s sister company, sport and entertainment caterer, Levy UK, will implement a new catering vision for both match day and conference and events within the stadium. Brand Events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. Mardell is general manager and Bruce is director of sales and marketing for Thompson San Antonio—Riverwalk.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Mana Wynwood Convention Center The multi-use campus offers a variety of facilities in the heart of Wynwood and has been host to a variety of events. Food festivals, music concerts, conferences and private events have all utilized the convention center for its flexibility and its surrounding hotels, restaurants and nightlife.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 26, 2018

Think you know Austin , Texas? Wyndham Austin. Fairmont Austin. This hotel boasts 1,048 luxurious guest rooms and 42 suites with scenic views of Lady Bird Lake and Austin’s skyline. Hotel reservations are open, so book your event space today. The Proper Austin Hotel. Arrive East Austin. Think again.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Typically, December experiences a decline in business activity, as corporate events are primarily concentrated in the first two weeks of the month. November 2023 set a new record with 31 confirmed events across UK venues, predominantly comprising meetings followed by larger conferences. higher revenue than 2022.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

As the city of Austin has worked toward carbon neutrality, the Austin Convention Center has been leading the charge by buying carbon offsets, converting to renewable energy, and focusing on ways to be one of the greenest places to meet in the U.S. The events industry is helping to grow that market.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Agency: Event Marketing Solutions (EMS) Formed: 2000 Annual Events: 100+ Staff: 11-50 Offices: 2 www.eventms.com.

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TicketBud

MAY 3, 2019

Lacy Roesler from Austin Chamber of Commerce Overview Gain a deeper insight on event planning for a large Chamber of Commerce membership based organization. She shares insights from her extensive background in event management including working at the Long Center for the Performing Arts. Listen now or read the show notes below.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 12, 2022

Founded in 2018, Visible was in year two of a marketing trajectory designed to explain its unique offering when the pandemic hit. Cheeky and friendly with its marketing, the challenger brand had been diligently gaining national brand awareness with an experiential strategy designed to take the competition by the horns. . No, really.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 24, 2022

A version of the SX model is within reach for nearly every event.” — Beth Surmont. For a long time, I have looked at SX (“Southby”) as a source of innovative ideas for all kinds of other events. My time in Austin did not disappoint. Topics you wouldn’t come across at your average event. Aaron Rogosin/SXSW). “A

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Hosted in cities and towns all over the world, community events bring people together. Community events are perfect for promoting positive change, and there’s opportunity for improvement in every community. In this post, we look at the importance of hosting community events. Fundraising and charity community event ideas

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

Lime Venue Portfolio and BCD Meetings & Events are partnering to carry out far-reaching and extensive research into food and sustainability within the meeting and event industry. There will also be a series of roundtable events and discussions, where the findings will be shared with the industry. Brand Events.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

There are so many options for incredible events , from the White House to the National Zoo, to the countless museums, monuments and memorials peppered throughout the city. Beyond the marble monuments, planners have a plethora of memorable venues to choose from. has a plethora of memorable venues to choose from Click To Tweet.

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