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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. Orlando, Florida 2.

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JULY 11, 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO  The Broadmoor is pleased to announce the promotion of. Gina Zimprich, Sales Manager Executive Meetings, East Coast and Midwest.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2023

Delivering jaw-dropping wow on a budget is possible in today’s market—if you have a true partnership with your audiovisual service provider. Food, lodging and programming are critical factors for any meeting. By signing a contract with a venue, meeting planners can quickly lose their freedom to choose their AV provider.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

The meetings market is front and center for Marriott in Colorado, where Connect recently visited Marriott Convention & Resort Network’s member hotels: the Denver Marriott Tech Center , Sheraton Downtown Denver , Vail Marriott Mountain Resort, and the soon-to-open Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 11, 2023

Meeting planners who seek to maintain the morale of their team may research local team-building activities to boost the energy and mood of their group. We also chatted with Vanessa Agee, communications director of Frisco, Colorado , and Heather Johnson, executive director of Visit Dana Point. Competition can also bring people together.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thompson is catering sales and event manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. Avery is director of reservations and revenue strategy for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Boyett is director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Rachel Thompson.

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Smart Meetings

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. 42 Colorado $24.26 The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Chris White Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has named White director of sales and marketing. based in Bellevue, Washington.

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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2022

He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB), the Bahamas destination marketing organization for Nassau and Paradise Island resorts and hotels, promoted Davis to director of travel industry marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. has named Diamond senior meeting manager. Before joining TMG, Diamond worked as medical meetings project manager for MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. Talley Management Group (TMG), Inc., Elizabeth Burks. Jessica Sanchez.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

She previously served as the resort’s manager for small groups & meetings, having begun with the resort in 2011 as a member of the sales & marketing team. In his new role, Janiak will focus on small groups and meetings of 10 to 20 rooms visiting the resort from across the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Healthy Meeting Resources Help Planners Start Meaningful Discussions Looking for an easy way to keep everyone healthy when putting together an agenda? A History of Meeting Well The current focus on healthy meeting spaces is not the first time brands have gone beyond accommodating “dates and rates” to differentiate their spaces.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2023

Smart Meetings zeroed in on the top domestic Labor Day destinations and the activities throughout the United States that meeting planners may want to utilize if they’re in the area. of meeting space, which also includes a 2,800-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as 362 guest rooms and suites. Omni Hotel has 11,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Hard Rock International named Williams director of global sales for meetings and events. Before joining One11, Miller was hotel manager and director of sales and marketing for The Old No. Ouachani is general manager and Cortese is director of sales and marketing for Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea. Shelley Williams.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad , the newest Manhattan property by the brand, welcomed Donald as director of sales and marketing. For over 20 years, Donald has garnered experience in accounting, sales and marketing, serving luxury hospitality hotel companies in Switzerland, England, New Zealand, Australia and the United States.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

Tipota previously worked across Oahu and Maui as director of sales and marketing for event rental company Accel Events & Tents. Garner joined LRCVB in 2012 as administrative coordinator at the River Market, and went on to become event coordinator in 2016. Krucas is director of destination services for LRCVB.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 4, 2019

Main Street Breckenridge, Colorado , is known for its incredible shopping and dining scene, but it also serves as the central hub of everything Breckenridge, with fun events, festivals, music, and an abundance of activities for your attendees. Panoramic views of the snowcapped Colorado Rockies can be seen from every hole.

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Smart Meetings

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. The post New U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. GHM) in Singapore has appointed Koh executive vice president of sales and marketing. Manning-Kim was also corporate director of national sales and marketing at Joie de Vivre Hospitality. Lindsay Breining. Indy Dodanwala.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Cochran comes from W Aspen in Colorado, where he worked as director of operations. Discovery in Atlanta.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

These findings demonstrate why 80 percent of meeting professionals consider green initiatives when planning events. If in-person is necessary and resources allow, organizers might also consider hosting several satellite events in convenient locations across states or countries to meet audiences where they are at. Start with education.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

Larson is president and CEO for Meet Chicago Northwest; she previously worked as the organization’s director of sales. Mallas and Butler have been promoted to director of sales and marketing and associate director of sales, respectively, for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valley, in Colorado. Heather Larson, CMP.

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EventMB

JUNE 9, 2022

. “The legalization of cannabis in the State of New Jersey opened a new vertical market for meetings and conventions in Atlantic City. We see cannabis as a growing industry, and it will have a significant increase on the overall economic impact of the destination,” said Meet AC ’s President and CEO, Larry Sieg.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Read More: Non-stop London Events: All Roads Lead to ExCel Liliana Dale Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas named Dale director of national accounts of its international market. Megan Madrigal Madrigal is director of marketing for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa named Baer director of sales and marketing. Before joining Hyatt Regency Maui, Baer was director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in California. Cirincione is general manager for White Lodging’s dual-branded Le Meridien and AC Hotel Denver Downtown in Colorado.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Harrier is general manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. Harrier comes from Viceroy Snowmass in Snowmass Village, Colorado, where he worked as director of operations. Holston House in Nashville named Gillick director of sales and marketing. Brian Harrier. Ashlee Barton. Jeff Gillick.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Researchers at Lawn Love also consulted market findings from the international Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers in developing the list. Read More : Essential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings. Philadelphia and Lakewood, Colorado, tied with Santa Rosa in just this metric. Philadelphia, PA.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Valley Forge Casino Resort , a gaming and entertainment resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, welcomed Bailey as vice president of marketing. Bringing 18 years of entertainment and hospitality experience, Bailey enters the new role after serving as vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. John D’Angelo. Charles-St.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

In her prior career, she was executive director for Meet, a South Carolina company, director of sales at Visit Myrtle Beach and convention sales manager for Kingston Plantation Resort. Travel Association, Meetings Mean Business Coalition, PCMA Education Foundation and Chautauqua Institution in New York. Daniel Gibson. Bree DiBernardo.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Pratt is general manager and Birnstiehl is director of operations for The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. Patrick Lacassagne.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. 33 • Director of Sales & Marketing. 37 • Director of Education and Meetings. 35 • Director, Meetings & Conventions.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Founder and CEO, Wet Paint Group Masters in counseling psychology/counselor education, University of Colorado at Denver 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader winner Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is more important than ever as tourism spikes after the recent years of travel decline. I go to the gift shows.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 9, 2017

The rise in private, offsite strategy meetings and the growing popularity of Phoenix makes the Royal Palms Resort and Spa a great destination for event planners. It’s also refurbishing select meeting and event spaces. of meeting space, with select renovations scheduled to begin early this summer. The resort has 20,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Bruni-Perkins is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of San Francisco Travel Association. Before this appointment, Bruni-Perkins served as SF Travel’s interim chief marketing officer and senior vice president of global marketing communications. She serves on the U.S. She serves on the U.S. Dave Walsh.

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