Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. Washington.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 19, 2020

A recent Fast Company article — “Meet the Black Design Collective Reimagining How Cities Get Built” brings to light how the voices of communities of color are often absent in urban planning efforts. Enter the nonprofit BlackSpace, which is a testament to the power of events to create a movement.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 3, 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. Turn Your Next Event into a Beach Getaway. By Brian Finn. Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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. She says there is a mix of “great location, exceptional staff and a lot of meeting space.”. Oklahoma City. Louisville.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

While these event professionals you will learn more about are young, there is much everyone in the industry can learn from them. They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 33 • Meeting Planner.

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Events reflect the reputation of the organizers. Their experienced staff can bring a wealth of knowledge to developing the intricacies of your event, and their communication and reliability is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of your event run smoothly.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 31, 2020

Choosing a venue to host your youth event is a unique challenge. Whether it’s an athletic event or an academic event, you need to have adequate surroundings, equipment, spaces, facilities, and of course food! Not to worry, our Top Picks for Venues to Host Youth Events covers all your needs. Iowa State University.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 22, 2019

Meeting attendees are craving adventure and fun, whether indoors or in the great outdoors, as well as the chance to tackle a challenge shoulder-to-shoulder with colleagues and new friends. Here are some great options in Oklahoma City. Here are some great options in Oklahoma City. River Sport Team-Building. Climb to Success.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether at the NBA Crossover fan event at the convention center, or in pop-up spaces of their own, sponsors leaned into playful strategies that placed attendees at the center of the action. IRL player meet-and-greets and on-the-spot trivia sessions were in the mix, too. 16-18, in Indianapolis.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

So if you are an association working with healthcare workers, best to look for AMCs that meet or exceed expectations established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME ). Evaluate them on the types of virtual events and virtual mentorship programs they have enabled in the last year.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Omni Hotels & Resorts has 60 luxury hotels and resorts in leading business and leisure destinations throughout North America, including new hotels with state-of-the-art conference centers in Atlanta, Louisville and Frisco, Texas. The post Omni Launches Planner Loyalty Program appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

The connection to nature, quality craftsmanship and calming lines he became famous for are the same elements that will elevate the thinking at your next meeting. Event spaces include Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom (24,576 sq. Related: Arizona Biltmore on Full Display During Smart Event. Arizona Biltmore. Historic Park Inn.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Longo discusses his passion for the events industry. This includes, but is not limited to, conferences, leadership training programs, and membership education opportunities. Today, all conference contracts are sourced through Experient. Connect with Longo on Twitter. .

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More events are honoring Indigenous peoples through land acknowledgements. They’re read aloud to begin conferences, they serve as preludes for events ranging from hockey games to the ballet, and have been spotted hanging on the walls of Seattle coffee shops. Often, “they’re not in the room where the meetings are taking place.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Most recently, Codianne was director of operations at Daytona Beach Resort & Conference Center. For 15 years, McMillan has held roles in events and hospitality sales. Tony Ovalle.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Get ready for more scrutiny from the C-suite on the ROI of in-person events. The Return of In-Person Events: Leading Indicators to Watch for. Not so fast. Mask Wearing.

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Plan Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

Kevin Kloesel, university meteorologist, Oklahoma University, emphasizes the importance of now-casting rather than forecasting when it comes to emergency planning. That one [Indiana’s Sugarland concert] had seven fatalities and the event had $50 million in legalities prompted from the stage collapse,” he says. Seconds matter,” he says.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Among them are stats on such things as crime rates, entertainment offerings, cultural offerings, and economic vitality — factors which directly or indirectly impact site selection decisions for events. Does that last piece include conferences and conventions? Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are relatively few in North America, I think.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 30, 2016

professor and internship coordinator for Metropolitan State University of Denver’s hospitality, tourism, and events department. My internship had a textbook trajectory of gradually increasing responsibility, from grunt work to covering a local township council meeting and writing it up for the paper.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 26, 2019

It’s an issue that intersects with the meetings industry — a majority of meeting professionals who responded to a Convene survey last year said that attendees had told them that they were not comfortable in a destination because of visible homelessness.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

You may have also recently seen our article about the recent acquisition of Encore Event Technologies by PSAV. On this episode of Event Tech Podcast Will Curran of Endless Events and Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting take a deeper dive into what this could mean for the events industry and AV companies.

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