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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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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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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico, one of the worst of many destructive turns of nature during the past year, many directly affecting hubs of the meetings and hospitality industries. California Wildfires. Not long after Maria, California faced its own trails.

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JUNE 29, 2017

If you are looking to change it up for your next meeting, glamping is the way to go. Here are seven places you can go glamping that offer beautiful meeting spaces and luxurious lodging options. Meeting Spaces: 13. Thirteen meeting venues situated throughout the property make it a ideal for team-building meetings.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

Hilton Meet with a Purpose rewards good boys and girls in meetings with a 30-to-60 minute Puppies & Ice Cream break for organizations convening at one of its pet-friendly hotels. Hilton Denver City Center also participates in this meeting enhancement program. Special Treat. What’s even better than puppies? Lint rollers.

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JULY 28, 2017

Let’s take a look at some suggested venues to hold meetings in each of the top 20 beach communities. Santa Monica, California Name: Casa del Mar. Coronado, California Name: Hotel del Coronado. Santa Barbara, California Name: Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore. Laguna Beach, California Name: The Ranch at Laguna Beach.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Editor’s Note : Created in 2019, San Diego State University’s Meeting & Event Management Master’s Program was created in partnership between Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and San Diego State University’s L. COVID Didn’t End Meetings and Events, It Evolved Them. Deanna Roberts. Relationships are Everything.

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DECEMBER 6, 2017

Planning a meeting in December can be stressful. In San Francisco, California Academy of Sciences becomes a winter wonderland complete with an ice rink and a giant snowman theater that shows a short film on the geometry of snowflakes. The post 6 Tips for December Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. Why are your venues a great place for groups to meet at or to tour? More : Los Angeles is the New Sports Capital of the World.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Airbnb’s recent purchase of Luxury Retreats for $300 million raises an important question: Can planners now look to Airbnb for group meetings? Among meeting planners, Airbnb ranks low—or not at all—as a way to find beds for meeting attendees. Airbnb for Group Meetings. Four Potential Meeting Spots.

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Can’t fly your meeting all the way to Australia? Many zoos nationwide have similar offerings, so inquire with the zoo most local to your meeting venue. Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings. No worries! Oz can come to you in the States. Here are three ways to bring Down Under up above. The Animals.

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JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, underwent a massive $1 billion expansion to their meetings and event space. Aquarium of the Pacific—Long Beach, California. Golden Nugget—Las Vegas, Nevada.

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JUNE 22, 2017

Event professionals have a multitude of host cities to select from, but more and more are making San Jose, California , their top pick. of meeting space,” said Rachel Davis, public relations and communications specialist for Team San Jose. Since losing WWDC to its neighbor to the north 15 years ago, San Jose has grown exponentially.

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JUNE 8, 2017

In fact, Cleveland could be called the “comeback city” for tourism , conventions and professional meetings. Let’s look at how these world-champion cities stack up as meeting destinations. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of meeting space. appeared first on Smart Meetings. of event space. .

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Whatever you seek, look no further; here, you’ll find the perfect location for your next autumn meeting. of outdoors, Montage Deer Valley can cater to the needs of any meeting. To celebrate this renovation, the resort is offering two new meetings packages available for groups that book before September 30 th , 2023.

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MAY 8, 2020

What could in-person meetings during the time of COVID-19 — meaning there is no vaccine or effective treatment yet available — look like? He’s been speaking with four potential sites about hosting the two-day event, including the Dana Farber Center, another health-care facility, a hospital, and a small meeting venue.

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MARCH 1, 2017

Meeting planners often don’t get to show their wild sides. Animal-loving meeting planners, rejoice. . Location: Botanical Arboretum (Arcadia, California). The post 8 Animal Lover Destinations for Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings. In fact, here are eight. Polar Bear Watch. Discover Peacocks.

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JULY 17, 2017

The Olympics is essentially one of the largest meetings on earth. According to the International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) 2016 rankings, the number- one city for international association meetings is Paris. The Southern California city is ready to take on its third Olympiad by utilizing pre-existing venues.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Dressed up like a living room, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Houston has several books that people can read and enjoy while waiting for a meeting to start. Guests may also be delighted to discover the discreet passageway that connects the lounge to Apt 2E, a meeting space. AC Hotel, Cupertino, California.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

To fulfill the request for flexibility, designers incorporated multiple tracks for airwalls that will allow any group to feel cozy, plus 82 separate meeting rooms. Smart Meetings took a hard hat tour as final touches were being added and came back with a list of features that make the space transformative.

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JANUARY 14, 2019

If you crave fitness more than food, trek on over to Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in Olympic Valley, California, on July 18–21 for live music, outdoor yoga classes (think Acroyoga) and guided adventures at Wanderlust Festival , an event for the inner explorer to unplug and recharge. Coming soon online.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. These colorful creations would certainly make quite the impression on the buffet table at a meeting. You “donut” want to miss out on National Donut Day today! But, hey, it’s Friday and you deserve a cheat day, anyway.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2018

A great nightcap to a long day of meetings is gathering around a campfire with colleagues and peers. Driftwood Beach Club at The Waterfront Beach Resort , a Hilton Hotel in Huntington Beach, California, arranges group bonfires with all the essential s’more fixings—sticks, graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Not to worry.

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JULY 6, 2017

With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 to 10,000 attendees. In addition to conference and event planning she has since expanded her business to include association management. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. Try whale watching off the Washington state coast , walking through majestic redwood forests in Northern California or whitewater rafting in Colorado Springs. Traditional meeting rooms. What’s In.

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JANUARY 9, 2017

Most of the top 10 properties are also awesome boutique meeting hotels located in popular convention destinations. of meeting space. of galleries and meeting space. The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, was featured in the April 2016 issue of Smart Meetings magazine. The Asbury in Asbury Park, New Jersey, was the No.

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JUNE 21, 2017

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) announced that Richard Gray is a new member of the board of directors. Alexis Dinyovszky . Richard Gray. million LGBT travelers to South Florida. Dustin Irwin.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? First, it is for your original business meeting purposes, but also to make a difference by helping others and businesses when they are in need. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting. These are just a few examples.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Blend food, fashion and fun by planning a progressive fashion demonstration. Concierges at Fashion Island in Orange County, California, can set up demonstrations giving updates on the season’s newest trends. The post 6 Ways to Inject Retail Therapy in Your Next Meeting appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 17, 2016

“You go to face-to-face meetings because they’re a deeper connection. “There is no other skill that relates directly to your success like interpersonal communication,” Bradshaw told the group of meeting planners. The post Dive Deep into the Science of Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DECEMBER 12, 2017

Fires raging in Southern California have already destroyed 1,000 structures. By the end of that month, most of the region’s 1,200 wineries were open for business with fewer than 10 seriously damaged, according to Visit California reports. Amazingly, they did not have any major damage and our meeting went on as scheduled.”.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The Olive Press, Sonoma, California. Tours of this family-owned operation in California’s Wine Country introduce visitors to the magic produced by the grinding stones, steel blades and centrifugal spinners involved in the cold press process. Lucero Olive Oil, Corning, California.

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JULY 26, 2017

And, who knows, after seeing these beauties you might start planning your next meeting or event in a completely new and foreign city! total space) Photo credit: Orange County Convention Center San Diego Convention Center Location: San Diego, California. Size: 7,000,000 sq. Size: 204,114 sq.

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OCTOBER 11, 2018

The Straus name is revered in California agricultural history. An ancient feast meets the modern supper club at Port & Provisions. The post 3 Unique Event Venues for Foodies in San Francisco appeared first on Smart Meetings. More : Best Food Truck Catering for Your Next Event. Port & Provisions, Sausalito.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

He’s been a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI). He was most recently at Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California, and previously spent a decade at Terrenea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

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DECEMBER 21, 2016

In an effort to provide a better experience for meeting planners and attendees, the state government of Baja California Sur in Mexico has opened an international bid for management and operations of the Los Cabos and La Paz convention centers.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

September has been anointed as National Yoga Month, and Smart Meetings has a few suggestions on where to get your om on. It’s great to see so many meeting properties offering yoga and other life-enriching activities. of meeting space, including the Executive Conference Center, which is housed in a separate building for privacy.

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