Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2023

Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas. She previously worked at Fairmont Austin as director of event sales and services. Most recently, she worked as event manager for a Marriott International property. Louis Park in Minnesota.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Insider AV Tips: Power Placement For Events: Why It Matters More Than You Think. ? Watch our webinar that shares tips on How to Negotiate Prices for Event AV. ?? As an event planner, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking of the self and trying to plan the most over-the-top event for vanity reasons.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Jiwalai was most recently director of sales at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand. He took a brief hiatus from Reed, spending one year at Gartner Worldwide Events as account manager.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Last month, we had the opportunity to come together as a meetings and business-events industry to promote the value of face-to-face meetings. These events — which ranged from rallies, to tweet chats, to education events — helped demonstrate the measurable impact that meetings have on businesses, economies, and communities.

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EncoreAPAC

DECEMBER 15, 2020

COVID restrictions left Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) and Design Inn with two options, delay or continue in a unique hybrid event format. They chose the second option and engaged Encore to help, utilising their latest technologies to deliver a professional engaging event from Hyatt Regency Sydney.

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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.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The meetings and events industry is currently worth U.S.$250 As such, we will continue to focus on delivering quality events at our hotels. Not just because our customers expect service consistency from our hotels, but because our team members deserve to gain further knowledge on the ever-changing world of event management.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Two of the leading names in the meetings and incentive travel media worldwide have formed a partnership. It has experienced consultants based in the UK, USA, Germany, the Middle East and the Far East providing regional meetings industry media contacts and market knowledge. He created Social Media Chefs Ltd.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The events industry talks a lot about legacies — the imprint that meetings and conferences can leave behind in host destinations. In addition to highlighting the lasting impact of events, PCMA is proud to celebrate the individuals whose leadership will continue to resonate for future generations.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The events industry talks a lot about legacies — the lasting imprint that meetings and conferences leave behind in host destinations. Who has had the biggest impact on you in the events industry and why? When you look back on your involvement with PCMA, what stands out as your favorite memory or favorite event?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

of ballrooms, and a 28,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed meetings and conference area. It’s a 600-square-foot venue for up to 30 persons (20 at the conference table) that affords the latest teleconferencing and audiovisual tech. Indoor and outdoor event space totals 15, 448 sq. Enhancements include a new spa, 10,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

of ballrooms, and a 28,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed meetings and conference area. It’s a 600-square-foot venue for up to 30 persons (20 at the conference table) that affords the latest teleconferencing and audiovisual tech. Indoor and outdoor event space totals 15, 448 sq. Enhancements include a new spa, 10,000 sq.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Deep local expertise is also how Sehgal, who is managing director, Asia-Pacific and Japan, strategy and innovation, for the business-intelligence firm ORC International, came to be the opening speaker for the 2017 PCMA Global Professionals Conference – APAC, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug.

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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. MobiManage developed the Meet L.A.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

The event was 3 days long starting from 18th January till 20th January. In VG 2019, the partner countries included Australia, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Japan, Morocco, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Thailand, The Netherlands, UAE, and Uzbekistan. A global event accompanied with a tradeshow and exhibition.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Beach cleanups in Thailand? More business elements: Combining a meeting and the incentive to share business messages. And it may help to explain why, of all categories of event planning, incentives seem to be near the top in renewed bookings. Local experiences rule: Authentic local/cultural experiences are in.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

If you’ve spent any time in the business-events industry, you know destinations like Las Vegas, Paris, Chicago, or Barcelona like the back of your hand. Convene recently spoke with representatives from three such cities that recently have hosted renowned international meetings. Logar played a major role in bringing the event to town.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

While growth factors such as sports arenas, festivals and large conference spaces can “enhance the positioning of a destination,” of equal importance is the city’s ability to increase ease of access and accommodation availability, both of which are significant factors in shaping a city’s visitation numbers.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 27, 2020

Velvet Chainsaw Consulting’s Sarah Michel, upper left, talked with Colleen Creighton, executive director of the American Academy of Suicidology (AAS), and bottom, Jonathan Singer, the AAS board president about the association’s successful digital meeting. People were not happy,” Singer said. “We

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

There remains a litany of conferences for meeting and event professionals to receive education and valuable networking throughout the duration of 2017. Following are highlights, including events with hosted buyer programs (*), which can reduce or limit the cost of a planners’ attendance. PCMA Education Conference.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Participants in the AGF awards, a leading kite mark of sustainable events, undergo a detailed evidence-based assessment throughout the whole event process including self-assessment, independent site visits, and post event proof and analysis.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

No matter that a single state had never hosted the event, only entire countries. Held once every four years, WCC is an esteemed meet-up of stakeholders in the world of conservation: scientists and academics, politicians and policy makers, educators, NGOs, business interests, environment and climate experts, and indigenous groups.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While hybrid events have been relatively popular in the past half-decade or so, it’s no secret that the COVID-19 global pandemic has further accelerated its popularity throughout 2020 and 2022. Both virtual events and in-person events have their own unique advantages, so how can we get the best of both worlds?

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 27, 2019

At an industry conference or event, you can typically find me… spending time with my team members and our customers. The hardest part about working in the events industry is… the travel, but it’s also the best thing. The destination at the top of my travel bucket list is… Southeast Asia: Thailand and Vietnam.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 3, 2019

It’s not an everyday occurrence for a person to be voted not just as a successful entrepreneur but also as a people person and an expert in the events industry. He totally did justice to his title of the topmost event professional! who has been voted in the Top 100 Movers and Shakers in Events in Eventbrite in 2016.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

Freeman EMEA , the London-based global events leader, welcomed Megson as managing director of the company. A dedicated sustainability advocate, Megson also helped launch Isla, a sustainability-focused events organization, and was a leader on its Board of Directors. Jason Megson. Jimmy Sarfraz and Catherine Hendricks. Tanner Austin.

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