Unique Venues

MARCH 20, 2019

All of these amenities can be found in many meeting and event spaces across Pennsylvania. In addition to being a prominent educational and cultural resource, it also serves as a premier conference and event space, offering interactive exhibits, on-site parking, a dedicated concierge service, and culinary creations from FROG Commissary.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Talk about an ideal location to host an event! Our trip through the Commonwealth starts just outside of Philadelphia on the prestigious Main Line at Villanova University Conferences. Whether you have 5 or 2,500 guests, Villanova Office of Conference Services wants to be your main line to a great University meeting site.

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APRIL 29, 2021

Head to Purdue University for Your Next Meeting or Event. Event planners have their hands full these days trying to find the ideal venue that delivers a safe yet memorable experience. For your next event, head West! Can’t make it to the Midwest but still want to take advantage of all Purdue Conferences can provide?

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Unique Venues

MARCH 15, 2023

Patrick’s Day upon us, we thought it would be fun to round up 6 of our favorite event spaces that give us all the Irish vibes. to re-imagined mansions that scream Irish countryside, this list is full of venues that will make you feel lucky to host an event at any one of them! Patrick’s day celebration!

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

Professionals often attend industry events to improve their craft and network with peers. But for an event planner, it’s also an opportunity to “borrow” (read: steal) creative ideas for their next event. Indianapolis is known for sports—including the Indy 500 race—and the conference was held near several sports fields.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Jeff Robinson, director of marketing with Visit Indy and Santiago Corrada, president and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay , joined Mayaan Ziv, CEO of AccessNow , at the same conference to share tips for meeting professionals looking for information about accessibility before sourcing a destination. Indiana Convention Center.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. Or, hold your event in an urban forest. University of Norte Dame, Indiana.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Your favorite venues in the central U.S. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc. New Venues. The post Favorite Meeting Venues in the Central U.S.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

When it comes to planning regional meetings and events, sometimes the Midwest is best. Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City makes it into our favorite picks for its stunning capabilities as a retreat and full-service meeting option. The building offers 10 uniquely designed event and meeting rooms, plus recepetion space.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Planning conventions can be a whirlwind of choosing keynote speakers, venues, session topics, and vendors. But if you neglect to also spend a few minutes examining your special events insurance needs, you may be setting you and your organization up for legal trouble. Think of your insurance as layers of protection.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Having your event in the Midwest region of the United States is a wonderful idea. Beautiful Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is a go-to venue for any kind of social or professional business event. We just love Galena, Illinois as an event location – limited only by your event planning imagination.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

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. Digital events and engagement platform JUNO appointed Martin director of engagement. Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. It seems that special events are as much a part of these treasured venues as the dates in which they first broke ground. of elegant event space. French Lick Resort , Indiana.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. The brand has been designed to fill a gap in the upper end of the meetings and events space, said Chris Nassetta, Hilton’s president and CEO. “We

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

Events are a time for individuals to come together and learn something new. They’re a time for event planners to provide guests with an experience they’ll remember. In fact, 91 percent of event planners measure whether or not an event is successful based on attendee satisfaction, according to EventMB.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Check out the event recap: This year’s show also drew 460 exhibitors.

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JUNE 6, 2017

Clarion Inn & Conference Center. of event space. of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of event space; largest meeting area is 4,446 sq. of event space with 16 meeting rooms. Kingsgate Marriott Conference Center.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences. They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Roam your way to the plains of Indiana and party with the Bison.

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EventUp

JULY 10, 2019

While it may feel like all business from 9 to 5, corporate events give coworkers and colleagues a chance to bond, brainstorm, and cut loose in a more relaxed and authentic way. But just because it’s a corporate event, that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun with elements like décor, programming, and food.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Every day of educational sessions during the conference started and ended with a Pep Rally — an inspiring, colorful gathering that attendees could enjoy from bleacher-style seating. This year, MPI WEC introduced WEC Villages, where nearly all of the educational sessions took place on the Indiana Convention Center show floor.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. With multiple event spaces, Thornton Distilling Co. Looking to stay indoors? in Thornton.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events. The pause button has been pressed on the planned $72 million expansion of Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana, according to Indiana Public Media News. of meeting space. The existing 3.2

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the signature aspects of the meetings industry is the many inspiring, educational and fun annual conferences scheduled throughout the year. These events have been more exciting than ever recently due to the rapidly evolving offerings, which mirror the dynamic industry, in general. The Special Event 2018. 1, Ernest N.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 8, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Corporations and organizations love the uniqueness of Beaver Hollow Conference Center—especially for team building activities.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

For a number of years, I’ve been giving a presentation at industry conferences on Disruptions Facing the Events Industry. – guns and shootings at events is the one I’ve been most worried about. Events fit this profile, and I would argue we’ve been lucky more shootings haven’t taken place at them. The Business Risk.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. She joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Engstrom spent time in event marketing for Bolthouse Productions/SBE as well.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Step into a world where history intertwines with romance as we explore Toronto’s enchanting historic wedding venues. Amidst the city’s vibrant culture and captivating heritage, these venues offer an irresistible blend of elegance and grandeur. Venue Recommended Artscape Wychwood Ba.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

In the world of business events, VR is already transforming how some destination marketing organizations work with meeting planners, from saving time and money on sites visits, to creating jaw-dropping experiences at shows. Next I wanted to isolate those experiences and events. and “Top 10 Outdoor Venues in L.A.,” Key partners .

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Should the event industry embrace facial analysis — a technology that promises to offer new analytic data to event stakeholders? So it’s not surprising that companies have developed facial technologies to provide new forms of data to event owners. Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

The Event Technology Awards (ETA)’s eighth edition will take place this Thursday 5 th November. Winners will be revealed this Thursday at 19:00 GMT as part of Event Tech Live’s virtual week, if you have already registered you can add to your schedule here. Register Here.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Senior Event Manager, Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC), Philadelphia.

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