Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Chelso Barrett Barrett is lead golf instructor for CordeValle in San Martin, California. Taylor Fry and Diego Vervloet Taylor Fry (left) and Deigo Vervloet (right) Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) named Fry director of national accounts and Vervloet as meeting and convention services manager. Regis Hotels.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 6, 2021

ECA noted that in California, business events support about 290,000 jobs. That means organizers need written guidelines now for events that are scheduled to take place in July or August” in California. “If we continue to see that and see the stabilization in data, then we will move forward with the June 15 date.”. In Reno, Nev.,

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Berry is general manager for The Portofino Hotel & Marina in Redondo Beach, California. Berry comes from Mosaic Hotel and Maison 140, both in Beverly Hills, California, where he worked as general manager. Before the move to Nashville, Nelson worked as general manager for UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2023

How combining business and pleasure at a meeting creates a win-win Just because California boasts a $3.83 In fact, the state’s celebrated spirit of adventure—along with diverse geography for shipping, farming and outdoor activities—is part of the reason meeting there are so successful. Sacramento is the capital of that state.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Sunshine, warm weather, and unique attractions await you when you choose a California college or university as your next event space. These gorgeous California colleges and universities are located all over the state and near some of the larger cities that compose it. ” California State University, Northridge.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 9, 2020

Southern California is the premier geography for event planners to consider. Our Top Picks for Southern California Meeting and Event Venues provide everything you would expect in Southern California -- and so much more. An executive conference room is available for meetings of up to 25. Los Angeles, CA.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2023

Bring joy into your meetings Joy is contagious. Using WalletHub’s list of the happiest cities in America , Smart Meetings gathered some of the top locations, venues and locations that are sure to bring a smile to your attendees’ faces. of meeting and event space and 43 breakout rooms. Planners will have 21,663 sq.

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IMG

DECEMBER 5, 2022

From conferences , galas, leadership meetings, tech week, company retreats , holiday events, and DEI/Culture events , among others, this has been another amazing year full of impactful events. Top Event Experiences of The Year It is time for the best event experiences of 2022.

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Unique Venues

JULY 15, 2021

Meet at University of California, Davis. Centrally located, the University of California, Davis has access to the city or the mountains in any direction, making it the perfect location for any guest to enjoy. University of California, Davis can accommodate up to 3,900 overnight guests on and off-campus.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

The destination marketing company Terramar Destinations welcomed Patay to the team as its director of engagement for its United States DMC offices in California’s San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma. of meeting and event space. Martin is an award-winning event strategy leader with 15 years of experience in events and meetings management.

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Unique Venues

MAY 14, 2020

There’s a reason why California is one of our nation’s most popular states. California is perfect for any sort of event-- with literally something for everyone. Though it was challenging, we were able to come up with a list of Top Picks for Event Venues in Northern California. Check them out! What could be better?!

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APRIL 17, 2024

4 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Swift’s influence on music, culture, and global economics has become the topic of academic conferences dedicated to the performer. Perhaps a symbol of the continuously rising “Swiftmania” around the world, Swiftposium was even bigger than Taylor Swift: The Conference Era.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 28, 2019

We absolutely love California as an event destination. Here are our Top Picks for hosting a conference in California. California State University, in Northridge's location is incredibly convenient being just minutes from the Los Angeles and the Burbank airports. California State University, Northridge.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2019

RCVB specializes in hospitality and customized assistance throughout the entire process, offering additional incentives to third meeting planner partners. The Boutique Riverside Convention Center has the distinction as one of the top three best conference/convention centers of 2018 and 2019 in California under 100,000 square feet.”.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 11, 2019

Northern California is one of the most scenic and diverse parts of California with major cities of interest including Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose—memorable areas that merge mountains with metropolises and technology booms with the bounty of wine country. University of California, Davis. San Francisco, CA.

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IMG

AUGUST 25, 2023

California Science Center Location: Downtown Los Angeles Capacity: 3,000 ¨Located three miles from downtown Los Angeles, the California Science Center is a premiere destination for hosting private social, nonprofit and corporate meetings and events. Photos: The Langham Huntington, Pasadena, Los Angeles.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2021

The most recent stop on the Great Meetings Restart tour was Smart Meetings National West, which hit the beach at Hotel del Coronado this week for three days of business, connecting and community. The gathering of meeting professionals was a testament to the resiliency of the industry. Harold Rapoza, Jr., Lessons Learned.

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JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. Smart Meetings is the leading media company and the most trusted resource for meeting professionals.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Every year, a huge number of international professional conferences are held throughout the world, where very important issues are discussed. Opportunities that open up at fintech conferences. Top 15 fintech conferences to attend. 14 November 2019, Convene Conference Center, New York. RegTech Summit . Seamless FinTech.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 1, 2019

RCVB specializes in hospitality and customized assistance throughout the entire process offering additional incentives to third meeting planner partners. There are also 15 beautiful meeting rooms that can accommodate groups of 10-250 guests. Think summer fun—Meet in Riverside SO CA! 951-335-7040, aseymour@riversidecvb.com.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

When out-of-towners visit California, one of the most frequently requested must-stops is In-N-Out Burger to get a Double-Double, go all-out with Animal Style or get adventurous with the secret menu. Meeting professionals can hire the In-N-Out Cookout Trailer to park on-site and bring the popular eatery to you. Well, good news!

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Smart Meeting Northern California speaker Eileen McDargh says, “don’t settle for just a banner on the stage with your company’s name.” Mail it after the trade show to everyone who attended the conference. So often, rank-and-file employees do not get to attend conferences. Want to gain added exposure at a trade show?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Whether you find yourself in Denver, Colorado, Irvine, California or Little Elm, Texas, you’re certain to have your pick of a variety of outdoor adventures; and you can rest easy knowing your meeting needs and relaxation space have everything you’ll ever need. of lobby-level meeting space to the property’s existing 39,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2019

Mid-sized cities are increasingly seen as places to find affordable conference rates as well as being approachable and personable destinations. That means CVBs are an even more important resource to planners as they strive to deliver memorable meetings. We encourage our planners to rethink the conventional hotel room blocks.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Even companies that canceled key conferences altogether in the chaos of 2020 have announced they are bringing back at least the virtual component. Facebook’s F8 developer conference will be a one-day streaming event in June “to celebrate, inspire and help developers grow.” The Day the Meetings Stopped.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2019

Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright. After a decade of bringing event professionals together to share strategies and learn about new ways to wow attendees, Smart Meetings pushed the format to pack in even more meaningful networking and sharing. The first Smart Meeting of 2019 was on Jan. That's the top.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2023

Luckily, enough meeting professionals chose perseverance that the industry came back from an unprecedented disruption stronger. Meeting professionals can go beyond these basics by providing a voice to let people with different life experiences tell their stories. A dedicated conference center with 40,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Read More : California: A Shining Diamond. The founder of Joie de Vivre (now JdV by Hyatt), former Airbnb strategic adviser and now founder of Modern Elder Academy advocated for a sustained curiosity to fuel the hard work of regenerating the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

We asked three women at three powerhouse meetings hotels about their approach to bringing everyone along and were impressed by the passion that unites them. Read on to meet these brilliant meeting profs. The post United by Passion: Female Hospitality Leaders Lift Everyone Up appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 15, 2020

Summer is an ideal time to have a conference. Having an overnight conference also gives your group the added benefit of having extra time to focus, and also gives them the opportunity to explore a new area. Here are our Top Picks for Venues for Summer Conferences. University of Illinois Conference & Special Events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business. We have seen an influx in group business that specialize in digital currency and have been able to hold several meetings for said groups. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

That’s right it’s California and our next focus for Top Picks. With so many great places to travel we help you narrow your search for your next place to meet with our Top Picks from The Golden State. When business calls you north, look no further than UC Davis for your conference needs, everything is already there.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Wells serves as senior catering sales manager, bringing extensive experience in catering, conference services and wedding planning. He will collaborate with Chef Angela Dykstra, who oversees daily operations and menu development at the hotel’s signature restaurant, Carcara, as well as curated catering offerings for onsite meetings.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 8, 2023

7 Unique Meeting Spaces in Los Angeles, CA Whether you’re hosting a conference or meeting, Los Angeles has an abundance of event spaces and meeting venues to choose from. So if you’re looking for an unforgettable event space or venue, keep reading to discover seven of the best meeting spaces to rent in LA!

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