Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Ryan joins Convene from Yaymaker, an event host company, where he was vice president of business development. Island of Hawaii Visitors Bureau has named Kaiama destination manager. Rachel Kaiama.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator. Pete Beach, Florida, and The St.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events. Riggs joined Maritz Global Events Design Studio in 2018. Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Honolulu, Hawaii Hawaii was the first state to implement a percent-for-art law with the Art in State Buildings Law enacted in 1967. Without these acts, long-term commissioning, planning and installation of public art would not be possible in Hawaii and the mainland followed the state’s lead shortly after. of contiguous space.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2021

#EventIcons podcast is all about talking to the cream of the events industry and getting to know what they do, how they do it, and what the current event trends are. Together with the rest of the world, she had to make a quick pivot to virtual events last year. As a marketing leader, she focuses on marketing virtual events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Island of Hawaii and Maui (January): Why make the journey all the way to Hawaii, since pristine beaches, abundant sunshine, fresh seafood and tropical backdrops can be found in so many other places? In this story, we describe how groups can immerse themselves in this culture on Maui and the Island of Hawaii.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Tragedy of Maui, Deconstructed Front Street in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Maui is the classic case study. An analysis by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii found that inbound arrivals had dropped by about three-quarters, a disaster of its own. Here’s more of what we learned.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Hudson previously served as an account executive for the Creative Group, a leading event and incentive agency. Waltz most recently served as area director, group sales for Fairmont Hotels, Hawaii, Big Island and Maui. Waltz most recently served as area director, group sales for Fairmont Hotels, Hawaii, Big Island and Maui.

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Quickmobile

MAY 10, 2018

Imagine the scene: an event with dozens of sullen acquaintances staring down at their drinks quietly. Is this the event of your dreams? And while there are numerous ways to do so, incorporating an event app is one of the most effective methods for getting attendees to take an active interest. Here are four key ways.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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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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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 Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 12, 2022.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Before the pandemic, attendees would have booked hotels and made transportation arrangements in the days or weeks leading up to the event. With online events, they’ve cut that time down to a few minutes, and no one understands this better than today’s #EventIcons guest, Arianna Black. How Arianna Black Came to Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

From minimum wage increases to hotel taxes and subsidies for new conference properties, voters in mid-term elections on Tuesday were asked to weigh in on a number of issues that could affect where you hold your meetings and how much they will cost. More : Post-Election, Associations Must Act as Civil Refuge. Hotel Staffing.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees. The costs of meeting spaces and hotel rooms in destinations remained the most important factor for business event planners, with health protocols ranking only fourth.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 22, 2017

These seven golf resorts have teed up expanded meeting spaces or renovated courses in an effort to attract more corporate events and tournaments this year. Groups visiting Nemacolin can take advantage of the on-site conference center’s 30 total meeting rooms, ballrooms and boardrooms. Pebble Beach Resorts. Pebble Beach, Calif.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If the definition of an expert is someone who has made all the mistakes possible in a given situation, then Jack Molisani — thanks to some teachable moments planning his first conference outside of the United States — says he now qualifies as an expert global planner. conference in Las Vegas, Oct. cities for 14 years.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If the definition of an expert is someone who has made all the mistakes possible in a given situation, then Jack Molisani — thanks to some teachable moments planning his first conference outside of the United States — says he now qualifies as an expert global planner. conference in Las Vegas, Oct. cities for 14 years.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 17, 2017

For example, in Fiscal Year 2016, [we] welcomed over 225 [meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions] groups,” Denight says. In the event of an attack , meeting professionals can rest assured that “Guam has a very developed emergency system,” according to Denight. “The

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Another question is, “What does this mean for corporate event planning?”—if MH is releasing its first set of physical NFTs at the fourth annual NFT.NYC event , which began yesterday, June 20, and ends June 23—and it’s also a sponsor of—in the form of rings, as opposed to digital key cards, it’s most common form. “We

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2017

If you guessed Hawaii or Malibu, wrong. Poipu, Hawaii Name: Koloa Landing Resort at Poipu, Autograph Collection. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Name: Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center. When it comes to the most expensive beach towns in the United States, it’s probably not where you’d expect it to be. Size: 65,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 17, 2017

Bowling lanes serve as a great venue for a company holiday party or a night out on the town during a conference. Many facilities have the capability to project your event’s or brand’s logo or messaging on screens at the end of each lane. The original location in Brooklyn has 16 lanes and can host private events of up to 600 attendees.

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Social Tables

APRIL 23, 2019

Events bring people together to enjoy new experiences. The right event name can solidify your event brand, convey your mission, and help fans (new and old) find you. Do you know how to choose an event name? What makes an event name “good”? What’s your event all about? There are lots of opinions about this.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Eighty percent of respondents reported that the event was “amazing,” and 20 percent had a one-word response: “wow.”. Ovation was responsible for delivering an upscale event showcasing all that Switzerland has to offer.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. of meeting and event space. Corporate event planning company PRA appointed Kelly global sales director.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Conference facilities such as the Las Vegas Convention Center set the city apart from its competitors. Other popular attractions include sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Ballpark. Looking for a more laidback event with a space to get out of the elements? Las Vegas, NV.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

With over 3,000 global buyers and 3,000+ exhibiting companies already confirmed, IMEX America 2022 is set to be one of its largest editions since its launch in 2011, suggesting a confidence-boosting bounce-back for the global meetings, incentive travel and business events industry.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood, California Kimpton’s new, 105-room in the Design District features a 2,900-square-foot rooftop pool deck that will surely be a magnet for events. of indoor and outdoor event space, including a grand ballroom with 19,758 sq. and 18 conference rooms. Another 8,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Do you ever feel like an icy snowball the size of a ballroom has fallen on your perfectly planned event, forcing you to scramble to protect everyone while making everything look perfectly natural? But responsibility for finding a solution almost always rests on the shoulders of the event professional. Kevin Cohee, CEO, Do An Event.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

“PCMA is celebrated for programs that are cutting-edge and provocative, delivering what business events strategists need to be successful”, said Tonya Almond, PCMA Vice President of Knowledge and Experience Design. “At PCMA is engaging leaders from both within and outside of the business events industry as presenters for its three-day event.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Event Manager | Casino Del Sol | Tuscon, AZ.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Event Manager | streamlinevents, inc.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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