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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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AUGUST 12, 2021

McAninch is general manager for Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in California. He recently worked as general manager for Hyatt Centric Park City in Utah; before this, he worked as general manager for Hyatt Regency Long Beach in California. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market. Denise Acuna.

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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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DECEMBER 27, 2022

An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance. Recently, the city of Visalia, California, announced it is a certified autism-friendly destination, a welcome addition that will help planners meet those hidden needs.

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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.

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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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MARCH 18, 2024

Experts from around the world share what impacts global travel California may be the ultimate playground, but the reasons people come from all over the world—or don’t in the numbers they did pre-pandemic in some cases—vary by region. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences.

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JULY 15, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. of meeting and event space. Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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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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JANUARY 25, 2022

Melis joined snöball event marketing, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, as head of growth. Rancho La Puerta in Tecate, Baja California welcomed Aguilar as spa manager. The Tides Inn in Irvington, Virginia appointed Keurajian to director of marketing and resort programming. Tony Melis. Luis Arturo Aguilar. Emily Scheiderer.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2023

From Marketing Events to Diversity and Inclusion event experiences, this year’s trends will help you be more impactful and get the most out of every opportunity you have to meet with your team or clients. Are you hosting events this year? Here are the event trends for 2023. GET YOUR COPY NOW! Not a fan or reading?

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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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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. The post Top Event Experiences of The Year first appeared on Innovate Marketing Group, Inc.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

In what has become a far too familiar cycle , California is again dealing with a rash of wildfires, now officially declared federal disasters. Meanwhile, two more fires have raged in Southern California—the Hill Fire in Ventura County and the Woolsey Fire in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Clear the Air.

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APRIL 13, 2023

63% of corporate travel managers are excited to host regular company off-site meetings and retreats again. The post 6 Cities That Are Becoming Trendy for Company Retreats first appeared on Innovate Marketing Group, Inc.

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MAY 1, 2024

You can host a celebration tour to meet your attendees where they are. Live Event Production Companies in Los Angeles California The Anniversary Collective: a new era in corporate milestone celebrations. So, grab those time machines, folks, and let’s celebrate the incredible legacy we’ve built together!

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MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 6) and (No.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

Meetings held in these laid-back locales pair well with team building. Smart Meetings checked in with Nancy Light, vice president of Wine Institute , for some of the best group programs up and down the state. Wine Concerts: Start the meeting off with a concert in the vineyard at Clos LaChance Vineyards in San Marin. North Coast.

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AUGUST 31, 2022

EventUp formed out of our desire to help others gain insight into the current happenings within the events industry , but it truly blossomed into having guests from a multitude of industries such as events, public relations, marketing, tech, and entertainment. Another purpose is to help highlight other diverse and women top professionals.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. Caesars and Meet AC announced sustainability highlights from its newly released 2021 CSR Report —in a Leed-certified Augustus Tower villa suite—and the news (and views) are great.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He will help Thompson Hotels to enter the Texas market with a band, and to establish the hotel as a stylish destination. Hudson joins Thompson Houston as director of sales and marketing. She will help to further the Thompson brand legacy and introduce the new hotel to the Texas market.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. An easy solution? A food hall.

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

states Virginia, California, Colorado, Connecticut and Utah, will be introducing new data privacy laws. It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “So, Beginning in early 2023, U.S. Jill Blood.

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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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JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. Much Respect. “We

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JANUARY 5, 2021

That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. That functionality will allow Cisco’s Webex product to be more competitive with the market dominator, Zoom. The bottom line for meeting professionals and attendees? Webex was not new to the video conferencing game.

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APRIL 1, 2019

The Riverside Convention and Visitors Bureau has the distinction as one of the top three best destination marketing organizations in 2018! RCVB specializes in hospitality and customized assistance throughout the entire process offering additional incentives to third meeting planner partners. Think summer fun—Meet in Riverside SO CA!

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JANUARY 23, 2020

They are productive people, making it happen from California to Paris and everywhere in between. 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. Know what’s in the market. Is a board meeting for 15 people in your future?

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The solution for easing fears of breakthrough Covid cases and holding the attention of Zoom-fatigued attention spans may be as simple as stepping outside the ballroom for meeting inspiration. Following are stirring ways to breath fresh air into meetings and a bonus idea for when Mother Nature has other plans.

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JUNE 14, 2023

According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. 14 California $30.65 The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business? 2 Rhode Island $35.18 50 Iowa $20.86

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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.” The prevailing view that “sales and marketing have all the fun” can be countered if you bring what you learned back to the corporation. Want to gain added exposure at a trade show?

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JANUARY 26, 2024

Throughout his 15 years of experience, he has shown his ability to apply market trends, diligent strategic outreach and achieve corporate revenue and direct sales goals. He will work to bring large-scale meetings and conventions to Oklahoma City by promoting the destination’s new and growing convention offerings.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Scott Kawasaki Scott Kawasaki, Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa appoints Kawasaki as director of sales and marketing. Christy Loy Christy Loy, Meet Minneapolis Loy takes on the role of senior vice president of destination sales at Meet Minneapolis.

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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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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. Innov8 Meetings + Events named Castellanos director of global events.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States.

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