SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

This summer, Director of Food & Beverage Chris Clark, Executive Sous Chef Nick Gummerson and I embarked on a food journey to Colorado’s gem —the Western Slope, a frugal area where unique growing conditions of cool mountain air at night and warm air during the day help to ripen and sweeten fruit at just the right rate.

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JULY 10, 2017

Finding a host city for a key meeting can be a geographic Rubik’s cube of schedules and locations that can seem impossible to solve. Meeting space: 4.2 Brown Convention Center’s red, white and blue nautical theme offers meeting professionals 1.2 Meeting space: 5 million sq. Meeting space: 600,000 sq.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Smith The recently renovated Hilton Fort Collins in Colorado named Kevin F. The post 4 Smart Moves at AHC+Hospitality, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Savransky will work in collaboration with the marketing team for the brand’s properties in the U.S. and internationally. AHC+Hospitality. Smith general manager.

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OCTOBER 17, 2017

of flexible meeting space, but The Spare Room within the hotel is an intimate gaming parlor with a speakeasy feel. Plank can host meetings and team-building events of up to 1,000 attendees. Featured as the Smart Space in the September issue of Smart Meetings , Uncle Buck’s Fish Bowl and Grille takes you bowling under the sea.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting powerhouses were still among the SmartAsset’s Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences. Smart Meetings is thrilled that several of the places we have recently visited made the cut. Colorado Springs, Colorado. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences appeared first on Smart Meetings. New York City.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Templeman’s last position was as regional vice president and general manager of Viceroy Snowmass in Colorado. The post 4 Smart Moves at Dream Hotel Group, Castlerock Asset Management and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Templeman brings more than three decades of experience. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. Hagston also previously worked at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The post 6 Smart Moves at Visit Indy, Le Pavillon Hotel, Kimpton Solamar & More appeared first on Smart Meetings. by USA Today.

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MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Prior to joining this historic hotel, the 20-plus-year hotelier worked at The Madeline Hotel and Residences in Telluride, Colorado and The Telluride Tourism Board. The post 6 Smart Moves at Visit Sacramento, Fairmont, The Don CeSar & More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pete Beach, Florida.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. Now president of San Francisco-based AF&Co.,

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . of meeting and event space and has undergone renovations to add modern amenities to the classic aesthetic. It features 130,000 sq.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Adventurous Outings.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Adventurous Outings.

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JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. The post Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. So what precautions should planners take? Washington state.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

More venues are reporting their efforts and recording their waste numbers so that they can measure their progress year to year and also so that planners who want to host meetings in green venues can evaluate the venue based on the center’s practices. Venues Leading by Example: The Colorado Convention Center in Denver boasts 5,000 sq.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2019

These destinations provide excellent options for meetings, including properties with exciting attractions and fabulous meeting spaces, such as Broadway-style and elegant, royal venues. Filming location : Colorado Springs, Colorado. of meeting space and 12 venues, including the sophisticated Astor Ballroom (8,337 sq.

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