10 New Venues in Orlando/Central Florida for Summer Entertaining and Events
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JUNE 1, 2017
Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.
10 New Orlando/Central Florida Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events
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JUNE 29, 2018
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10 New Miami/South Florida Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events
BizBash
JUNE 28, 2018
Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all.
10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Summer Entertaining and Events
BizBash
JUNE 1, 2017
Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.
South Florida Accommodations—From East to West
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 29, 2019
Florida alone has thousands of resorts scattered throughout both east and west coasts. Here, we’ve rounded up the top-of-the-line accommodations for meetings, conferences, conventions and retreats along Florida’s beautiful southern coastline. Corporate retreats that entertain up to 300 guests are Sundial’s bread and butter.
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Consider The University of Miami in Sunny South Florida for Your Event!
Unique Venues
MAY 4, 2022
Florida has always been a hot bed of event activity with many groups flocking to one of the most beautiful states in the country. The University of Miami in Coral Gables, accommodating groups for close to 8,000, has proven itself to be one of Florida’s main go-to venues for event planners.
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Sand Dialed In: Destin and South Walton, Florida
Connect Your Meetings
OCTOBER 22, 2018
With a relaxed coastal vibe, ultrawhite-sand beaches, and activities and attractions that embrace the Gulf waters, the Florida destinations of Destin and South Walton have long been popular. ballroom—the largest in the region—in Baytowne Conference Center. Rooms With a View. In January, the property completed a $2.7
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Endless Events: 20+ Creative Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas
Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The entertainment you decide to showcase at corporate events can make or break your the experience of your attendees. If the entertainment falls flat your attendees will—at best—be less engaged and—at worst—think your event is not worth their time. In this post, we will cover 20 creative corporate event entertainment ideas.
20 Jacksonville, Florida Event Venues That Your Attendees Will Love
Bizzabo
AUGUST 9, 2019
Discover the top 20 event venues for public and corporate events in Jacksonville, Florida! Here's a surprising stat for you: Jacksonville, Florida is the most populous city in the Southeastern United States. In this article, we'll take a look at the top 20 event venues in Jacksonville, Florida. Source: Visit Florida.
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Smart Moves: Food and Beverage
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Bolivar is director of food and beverage for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he will oversee the property’s five F&B options, as well as its banquet operations. Benavidez is executive pastry chef at AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Iwona Luksza and Evan Bergman. Daniel Benavidez.
24 Hours in Kissimmee, Florida
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 31, 2017
When you think of Kissimmee, Florida, the first thing that might come to mind, as it does for so many cities in Central Florida, is Disney. During a recent press trip hosted by VISIT FLORIDA and Experience Kissimmee —tied to Florida Encounter 2016, which was held at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate on Nov.
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Major Meeting Venues: Southwest Florida
SmartMeetings
JUNE 5, 2017
of indoor and outdoor event space; Esterra Spa & Salon; fitness center; guest bicycles; heated pool; business center; gift shop; Florida Green Lodging award-winner. of flexible meeting space; located in historic downtown Fort Myers, along Caloosahatchee River; great views; within walking distance of shops, restaurants, entertainment.
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New and Renovated: Beachfront Bling and Innovative Venues
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 19, 2022
Reopened in spring of 2022, the 100-year-old property is made up of a series of beachfront cottages with amenities, entertainment and dining. It is the fifth ROOST apartment hotel and the first in Florida. A 30,000-square-foot amenity level has everything to keep long-term guests entertained.
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How Planners Are Celebrating GMID 2022
Smart Meetings
APRIL 6, 2022
Omni properties that can host groups include Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida; Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas; Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina; Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire; and Omni La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio, Texas.
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Get Excited for the Biggest Hotel Brand Openings of 2024
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Marriott AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave From Old Naples, the gem of southwest Florida, comes AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave , opening early 2024. The property stands on Naples’ unofficial main street with a wealth of shopping, dining, cultural arts and entertainment options. The property offers 150 guest rooms and 2,500 sq.
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Smart Moves in Aspen, Islamorada and More
Smart Meetings
MARCH 29, 2024
Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role. He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest.
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Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S.
Unique Venues
JANUARY 25, 2022
Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. Usually, the cities best suited for large, multi-day conferences are those that boast popular tourist and local attractions. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States. Orlando, Florida. Dallas, Texas.
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CompTIA’s Senior VP of Events on Planning Tech-Centric Conferences
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
In addition to annual member meetings, certification training sessions and countless webinars, Ricker facilitates gatherings such as CompTIA DC Fly-Ins and annual industry conference ChannelCon. We are all spoiled with television and expect constant entertainment. For the fly-ins, members meet in Washington, D.C.,
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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 14, 2022
Gibson is now director of resort experience at Hawks Cay Resort in the Florida Keys. He enters the role after serving as entertainment director at Carnival Cruise Line, where he’s held multiple positions throughout his more than 30 years in hospitality.
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How the IMEX Crowd Prioritizes Human Beings at Events
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.
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96 Visit Us at the Catersource Event!
Event Guru
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
This upcoming March, Catersource and The Special Event will be hosting an event in Orlando, Florida , and it is one that you won’t want to miss. This conference will bring in the best of the best in the event planning industry. It is a true reciprocal, symbiotic conference”, says Stoehr.
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40 San Antonio No. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. ” Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences.
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San Antonio No. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. ” Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences.
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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 4, 2022
She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino.
The 7 Friendliest U.S. Cities for Recreation
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 21, 2021
These four dimensions—entertainment accessibility and recreational facilities, the quality of the parks in the central city, weather and recreational costs—each have their own defining metrics. Conference facilities such as the Las Vegas Convention Center set the city apart from its competitors. Las Vegas, NV. of exhibition space.
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98 CompTIA’s Senior VP of Events on Planning Tech-Centric Conferences
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2016
In addition to annual member meetings, certification training sessions and countless webinars, Ricker facilitates gatherings such as CompTIA DC Fly-Ins and annual industry conference ChannelCon. We are all spoiled with television and expect constant entertainment. For the fly-ins, members meet in Washington, D.C.,
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40 Must-Attend Customer Success Conferences in 2019
Bizzabo
MAY 10, 2019
Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.
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What Are the Benefits of Using Crypto as a Meeting Prof?
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 22, 2022
Hotels around the United States have been accepting cryptocurrency since 2021, like Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference Center in Fullerton, California, and the Orlando-based Kessler Collection, totaling 12 hotels, including Beaver Creek Lodge in Colorado and Grand Bohemian Hotels in St. What Are the Benefits of Crypto Transactions?
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Headed South? Here’s Where to Meet
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 4, 2022
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Ponte Vedra, Florida. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences. With a suitable location near the Austin Convention Center and in the entertainment district, attendees can eat at the restaurant where former U.S. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Ponte Vedra Inn & Club (@pontevedrainnclub).
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103 7 Smart Moves—at Experience Columbus, Casa Velas and More
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 22, 2018
He’ll work remotely out of the nation’s capital, where he’ll focus on booking conferences requiring more than 550 rooms. Gibson most recently worked for Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City, New Jersey. She was also conference services manager for Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. Maryland and all government.
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Internal Meetings: Five Ways Zeiss Keeps its Salesforce Fired up
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 16, 2023
So we asked Matt Woelbern, head of marketing, go-to-market at Zeiss Vision Care US, how the brand (and agency partner Trademark Events) continues to deliver a meaningful event through the lens of its latest NSM in Florida, dubbed “Miami Zeiss.”
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21 Tampa Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love
Bizzabo
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
While Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon arrived in the Tampa Bay area as early as 1513, the western part of the land which would one day become Florida remained relatively undeveloped until the 1800s. The Florida Aquarium. Source: The Florida Aquarium. Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Location: Channel District.
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55 2018 40 Under 40: Class Acts
Connect Your Meetings
AUGUST 3, 2018
They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 35 • Conference and Event Manager. 23 • Conference Services Coordinator. 38 • Conferences Manager. The Entertaining Company.
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7 Smart Moves—at Hilton, Teneo Hospitality Group and More
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 1, 2018
He was most recently chief operating officer for SBE Entertainment Group and previously spent more than 10 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts as senior vice president and chief of Latin America operations and global initiatives. Aslanian previously worked for Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International and Benchmark.
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Interviews With Planners - Mia Monroe, CSEP, CGMP, CMP
Eventinterface
AUGUST 15, 2016
Mia Monroe is an award-winning certified special event, meeting and government meeting professional, speaker, author of trade articles and the conference and event manager for NASA Johnson Space Center’s Human Health and Institutional Management contract for Florida-based AllPoints, LLC. Conference and Event Manager.
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Top Pick Venues that Host Hybrid Meetings
Unique Venues
FEBRUARY 3, 2021
AMA Conference Centers are meeting spaces tailored for the special requirements of training sessions, business meetings, board meetings or arbitration/mediation meetings. In Atlanta, the AMA Conference Center is found in the heart of Midtown close to dining, hotels and entertainment venues. The Washington, D.C.
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How to Master On-Campus Meetings at Top University Venues
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
UC Botanical Garden at Berkeley is home to Mather Redwood Grove Amphitheater, Julia Morgan Hall and a greenhouse conference center. University of Central Florida, Orlando. Or, hold your event in an urban forest. A post shared by UCF Rosen College (@rosencollege) on Jul 24, 2018 at 5:01am PDT. University of Norte Dame, Indiana.
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Smart Moves in California, Oregon and More
Smart Meetings
JULY 15, 2022
She was most recently JUNO’s account executive, after serving as associate director of conferences for International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer. Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures. Robin Flanz. Flanz is now director of sales and marketing at Park Hyatt New York.
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5 Influential Events To Keep Your Eye On This Year
InGo
SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
G2E Asia Philippines, Asia December 3-4 The Philippines, a growing region for the gaming and entertainment industry, is hosting G2E Asia 2019. FIBO USA Miami Beach, Florida October 17-19 FIBO USA is an industry summit, education program, and fitness festival all in one experience.
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Meet What is Possible in California
Smart Meetings
MARCH 29, 2022
With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.
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Meet What is Possible in California Copy
Smart Meetings
MARCH 29, 2022
With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.
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Casinos Cash in on Sports Gaming Legalization
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 20, 2018
Offering this as another wagering opportunity opens up a whole new chance to integrate this with our food and beverage, gaming and entertainment offerings.”. Caesars Entertainment introduced a sports book at Bally’s, Wild Wild West on July 30 and Harrah’s Atlantic City on August 1. A Winding Road to the Betting Window.
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Venues, Organizers Donate Food From Canceled Meetings
PCMA Convene
MARCH 13, 2020
officially recorded its first death from COVID-19, Zendesk was less than three days away from kicking off its global user conference, Relate, at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC). Back in December, Zendesk’s Relate team already had begun working with the MBCC on a strategy to reduce food waste at the conference.
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Plan the Perfect Meeting in Fort Lauderdale
PCMA Convene
MARCH 27, 2017
For the second year, Seatrade Cruise Global held its annual conference at the Fort Lauderdale Broward County Convention Center, where the March 13–16 event drew more than 13,000 people to the southern Florida city and its vibrant dining scene, pristine beaches, perfect weather, and seaside activities. Fort Lauderdale Beach.
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