Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

This was shortly after the killings of Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida, in 2012, and Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014. Following those shootings, a number of association conferences pulled out of — or dropped from their consideration — nearby Orlando and St. Helping to Heal.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

Contingency plan, A, B & C: iStock Credit: Andrii Dodonov Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando. In late September, Hurricane Ian pummeled central Florida, triggering a significant number of flight cancellations. 1 had no choice but to cancel its in-person event.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Susan Russell, executive director at HD Plan-IT, votes for Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta, as well as The Breakers in Palm Beach, Florida, and The Cloister in Sea Island, Georgia. Joe’s Clubs & Resorts in Panama City Beach, Florida.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

One piece of advice stood out most: planning event security is not a task that should be accomplished in isolation. Planning for security involves a wide variety of stakeholders, and they should be engaged at the beginning of the event or conference planning process. Traffic flow is important for all events.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

She has worked in various management and leadership positions at international hotels, and worked for The Camberley Hotel Company in Atlanta; West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana; Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano in Florida; and Hilton San Diego Del Mar. in Orlando, Florida. Jana McGee. Kathleen Bernesby.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

My hotel management experience included event and conference planning. Our favorite USA locations include Washington DC, New York, Chicago, Palm Springs, and Florida. We have a keen interest in visiting other countries to experience their culture, heritage, and food. We like to travel overseas 7-8 times per year.

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Expo Logic

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Orlando, Florida. Packed with inspirational keynotes, new product launches, one-on-one product support, a bustling Expo Hall, and plenty of networking opportunities – you won't want to miss Xperience 2019. Xperience 2019. November 10-13, 2019. Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort.

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