Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Andrew Luan started ExperienceFirst Walking Tours in the wake of the 2008 financial crash. At the time, he was working as a trader for Deutsche Bank. How can you not talk about the biggest financial event to impact our lifetimes?” They can probably remember the hotel room, but they may need to google the name of the hotel.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2021

The city is celebrating this summer following recent Government announcements that Leeds will be home to the UK’s first infrastructure bank as well as The Bank of England’s Northern Hub and to the BBC, ahead of its move to the city this year.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Note: This is not financial advice. Lee says that as IRS workloads stay the same or worsen, filers should bank on direct deposit as the best way to make sure they get their refund. “I Read More : 7 Considerations: Financial and Insurance Planners Plot the Return to Productive Meetings.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2024

But at this year’s event (March 14-17), with a refreshed corporate positioning—Old School Grit, New World Ideas—and the tournament’s 50 th anniversary on tap, the financial services company took the opportunity to reimagine how it engaged fans and clients on and off the course.

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Planning Pod

APRIL 3, 2020

Which brings me to the subject at hand … how can event venues, restaurants, hotels, event planners and event planning firms get some financial relief in these dark times. DISCLAIMER: I’m not an attorney or a financial advisor, so for god’s sake don’t take any of this as legal or financial advice.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Morehouse College (MC) and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) for a mutually beneficial collaboration through their early career recruitment program. Business students, they may go into banking. IHG Diversifies.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

and Canada Julius Robinson clarified that banking, finance and medical groups are returning with more small, regional meetings. Goren, former chief financial officer with American Airlines, was appointed to the board’s audit committee. The deal made Marriott the largest hotel company in the Caribbean and Latin America.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

The broadcast features industry leaders, including Paul VanDeventer, CEO of MPI; Julie Coker, president and CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority; and Michelle Allegauer, senior vice president of Financial Services Institute. Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2022

Gallo comes to his new position with 30 years of financial and management experience, most recently working as managing director in the global investment bank at Citigroup, having worked with numerous hospitality companies, including Marriott International, Hilton Hotels, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, and more.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Read More: Sustainability Efforts Lauded New in 2022, World Wildlife Fund’s Hotel Kitchen program sponsored a Misfit Juice Bar in the exhibit hall that raised awareness of food waste by making juices from imperfect produce.

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EventSource

JULY 20, 2022

Reviews | 2 Blog mentions Situated 44 stories above Toronto’s buzzing entertainment district is Bisha Hotel ’s rooftop restaurant KOST. Venues 3 Reviews The Burroughes Venues Recommended The Broadview Hotel Venues 1 Review Evergreen Brick Work. 1 Hotel Toronto ( 0 ) EventSource.ca The Drake Hotel ( 0 ) EventSource.ca

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Banks & Associates Inc. Torrenga is vice president of sales at Nuvola , the hotel service and guest engagement software company. Torrenga has also held leadership sales, strategy and hospitality roles at EDT Enterprises and Cendyn hotel management. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Banks & Associates Inc. Torrenga is vice president of sales at Nuvola , the hotel service and guest engagement software company. Torrenga has also held leadership sales, strategy and hospitality roles at EDT Enterprises and Cendyn hotel management. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

People can get healthy food without going to a food bank or be handed a bag of dry goods from a pantry.” The Chefs with Compassion’s #67000litres Challenge was embraced by 10 Protea Hotels by Marriott in South Africa to raise awareness of the excessive volume of food that’s wasted annually in the region.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

The Banking Hall at Bently Reserve. The venue was the former San Francisco Federal Reserve of 1924, hence the name of its main event space, The Banking Hall. This venue is a sleek and sophisticated getaway for all your attendees, and event boasts special rates for prestige hotels like the Le Meriden Hotel. Capacity : 805.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2020

One of these calming voices has 30 years of experience planning incentive trips all over the world for the likes of Barclays Bank. The financial crisis, terrorist attacks and SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) all caused panic, and each was described, with some justification, as unprecedented. See also : The New Corona Reality.

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Unique Venues

JULY 6, 2021

The state-of-the-art complex houses four versatile event spaces including the First National Bank of Omaha Building, the Thomas M. The First National Bank of Omaha Building has a combined 38,000 square feet of multi-purpose space that can be subdivided into 19,000, 12,000 and 7,000 sq. foot layouts.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

The smart employer recognizes that those who travel deserve a reward for the extra hours spent in airports, hotel rooms and taxi cabs while being hundreds of miles from home. This generally results in a higher employee retention which is a financial bonus for everyone. Conference and Event Planning – Loyalty Rewards…Why Bother?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Realizing the potential for a winter storm or another weather disaster while planning your meeting or event will help keep your attendees safe while reducing the risk of significant financial losses. Does the venue have specific protocols that event planners have to follow? How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The impact of music festivals on destinations is undeniable, especially in the summer, when small and large cities alike are boosted financially by music events that naturally showcase other key attributes. Besides the positive financial impact, Musikfest allows Discover Lehigh Valley to showcase its venues and how it manages big-events.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Pan Gongsheng, vice governor of the People’s Bank of China, told a financial meeting over the weekend that Bitcoin is a bubble waiting to burst, like “tulip mania” in the 1600s and the dot-com crash. It does this for a small fee, but without having to go through a bank or other central authority. Why Do We Need It?

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

ABA Bank Marketing Conference September 27 - 29, 2023 – Austin, TX The American Bankers Association (ABA) annual Bank Marketing Conference is a must-attend event for marketers in financial services. This conference provides insights and practical solutions to optimize bank marketing and retail delivery.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 22, 2019

The good news is that you can deduct trade show registration fees and other expenses from your tax return at the end of the financial year. If you don’t stay close to the convention center, you might need to drive to and from a hotel, too. Not many people know this, but you can also deduct the cost of tips for hotel and dining staff.

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TicketBud

AUGUST 28, 2023

FAIL 2 – Busting the Budget Financial shortfalls are sure to cause event failures, which is why defining a clear budget should be one of the first steps in your event planning process. The only way organizers avoided canceling the highly-anticipated event was by asking attendees to fork up $17,000 to the hotel venue – by midnight!

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Kaufman is a career hotel professional. Upon graduation from the University of Denver School of Hotel Management, he has had the opportunity to work with a number of leading hotel ownership and operating companies. Larry Kaufman. Director of Sales, Greater Ontario CVB. Ontario, Calif. Career Accomplishments. Rave Review.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 13, 2019

Learn about Bizzabo’s inaugural IN-PERSON Collective Series, get insights from event leaders from CNBC, Money 20/20, M&T Bank, and more. The exclusive event was hosted at the Crosby Hotel in Manhattan’s trendy Soho neighborhood. Margaret Immordino Borner, M&T Bank. Here’s the scoop. Source: Bizzabo. Source: Bizzabo.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

Hotels: Hyderabad has 170 hotels. Novotel Hotels & Resorts connects directly to HICC and offers 287 guest rooms. Mumbai is India’s financial and commercial trade capital. of India, Reserve Bank of India and Bombay Stock Exchange are based there. Photo of Marriott Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel .

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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Montréal, QC Apply Here Assistant Manager Quality Hotels and Suites, Gander, NL $52,000 – $58,000 a year Apply Here Event Marketer LeafFilter North of Canada, Winnipeg, MB Apply Here Director of Event Planning Marriott International, Inc., Kitchener, ON Apply here Assistant Director, Catering Sodexo Live!

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

She said being open about any financial restrictions early on in the planning process can allow agency and supplier to work together to find a creative solution. Are there other groups in the hotel with whom we can combine meal service?” Is buffet service appropriate, or are plated meals desired?

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Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

In the UAE, Dubai is continuing to benefit from its long-established brand in the business events world and now is home to over 96,000 bedrooms across 501 hotels, as well as over 7million sq ft of convention space. It’s sunny coastal capital city, Nicosia, boasts a host of business-friendly hotels and resorts. year-over-year.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 28, 2019

Kimpton Hotel Monaco. Source: Kimpton Hotel Monaco. The Kimpton Hotel Monaco can accommodate events of any size and occasion. With bold designs and ample space, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco may be ideal for your next event in Philadelphia. Citizens Bank Park. Lincoln Financial Field. Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

When Munich Re, a global reinsurance company, tallied up the financial damage — $210 billion — from hurricanes, wildfires, and floods in 2020, the company traced the natural disasters back to the result of human activity: climate change. The events industry is helping to grow that market.

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The MICE

AUGUST 17, 2020

Before having my new company, I already had a one-year contract signed for our first project for a hotel company. How did you recover from the financial loss? I went through the dot-com crisis, 9/11 and the financial crisis in 2008, which impacted us significantly in 2009. I had a lot of support from everyone. How did you feel?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 28, 2020

How he applied it : Bhargava has spoken at SXSW for the last five years, and as a keynoter for organizations including the World Bank, Disney, and Intel. Examples of disruption include Apple getting into financial services, banks opening up as coffee shops, or Taco Bell opening up a hotel.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 3, 2019

Imagine a world where you can stay under budget while producing an event that looks as if it broke the bank. When searching for a venue, securing a property with in-house catering gives planners some elbow room—financially and in menu customization. With VR, planners can cut out travel, hotel stays and transportation expenses.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 29, 2022

This influx of revenue is critical and will feed into the city’s hotels, bars, restaurants, taxi firms and many other businesses operating in and around the night-time economy, many of which have been hit the hardest during the pandemic. M&S Bank Arena. LIMF2022 #LIMFISBACK. LIMF 2022 LINE-UP. Friday 29 July.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Located on a quiet floor of The Sky Suite at the Bisha Hotel sits Canvas. Impress your guests with authentic, locally sourced cuisine prepared by their hotel’s culinary experts. The Drake Hotel ( 0 ) EventSource.ca The Drake Hotel boasts 19 hotel rooms that are conveniently located just steps away from the meeting spaces.

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