Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The North Carolina-based Special Event Company ( TSEC ) is another case in point. 16-18 to have its first in-person event since 2020, the annual Academic Event Professionals (AEP) conference, to be held at the Boston University Questrom School of Business. TSEC is coming back Oct. Entering a Brave New World.

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DECEMBER 29, 2023

Any time she has a chance to join an education session at a conference or online, she pursues it. I recently attended a session at a conference that was set up like a fish bowl—which was NOT in the CMP study guide!” She began volunteering more often, writing articles and planning events on a volunteer basis.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

The Wyboston Lakes Resort team has returned from North Carolina with the highly prestigious IACC Americas Innovation Award. The award was presented at the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Americas Knowledge Exchange Conference held in the USA at Durham, North Carolina.

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MARCH 30, 2023

Its chapters are holding individual in-person events, as well. PCMA Southeast partnered with MPI’s Carolinas Chapter to hold an event at Bank of American Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. PCMA PCMA chapter events across the U.S. More on PCMA Chapter events here.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Asheville, on the western stretch of North Carolina, is well known for its ability to attract leisure groups and families, with its abundance of outdoor activities and attractions built around creativity and art. What meeting planners may be pleased to discover is Asheville’s potential for hosting eventful gatherings.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests. He will oversee all culinary programming at the resort, including its signature restaurant, JORY, and for events. He is joined by Yoshimizu, who will serve as lead mixologist.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 8, 2018

When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. The content and networking is invaluable, but what often sways a decision to attend is the conference location.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 7, 2021

The same can be said when planning your next event. Western Carolina University. Nestled in a scenic valley amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western Carolina University offers state-of-the-art meeting spaces, comfortable residential facilities and top-rated food service for your next conference or event.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

“This is an e ngineered recession, a recession by design,” said Christian Savelli, director of tourism economics with Oxford Economics, speaking at IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange this week in Durham, North Carolina. Let’s take a deeper dive into why events and business travel might float above the turbulence.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 12, 2020

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology had fun with the marketing campaign for its first virtual event, but the group was serious about keeping planned content from the live meeting intact when it shifted to online. SIOP’s 2019-2020 conference chair. Scott Tonidandel.

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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. Take a Trip up the North Shore to Misselwood. By Brian Finn.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Prior to that, she interned at UNC-TV in North Carolina and NBC10-Philadelphia. A North Carolina native, Paris is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she studied media and journalism and global studies. Co-Founder and Principal of The Castle Group. ABOUT FIERCE URGENCY OF NOW.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2020

The International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was set to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, until the pandemic changed those plans. that her conference was not going to happen as planned. Instead of five days in Auckland, the AAMAS annual conference ran entirely online from May 9-13. Miles Holden).

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

CWT M&E, the global meetings and events division of CWT, today announced the appointment of Cristina Scott as Vice President of Global Operations. She will report to Derek Sharp, CWT Meetings & Events’ Senior Vice President and Managing Director, and will be based in Southlake, Texas. . “I Brand Events. Conferences.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Especially in medicine and health care, maybe the most incremental yet desperate-to-change-the-world field of all — how would you build a conference specifically dedicated to groundbreaking, trailblazing, lifesaving innovations? Let these four events show you. 2017 Breakthrough Thinking Conference. April 19, Hilton Omaha.

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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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Unique Venues

APRIL 16, 2020

Venues surrounded by nature are a fantastic choice for event planners. The location is the perfect setting for special events, weddings, banquets, and conferences for up to 250 in their 4 spaces. The Birch Aquarium can accommodate corporate or social events for up to 1,500. University of North Carolina Asheville.

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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2023

She also worked as director of sales for Cambria Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport (Duke University) in North Carolina. 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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. 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. Melea Runyon.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Mana Wynwood Convention Center The multi-use campus offers a variety of facilities in the heart of Wynwood and has been host to a variety of events. Food festivals, music concerts, conferences and private events have all utilized the convention center for its flexibility and its surrounding hotels, restaurants and nightlife.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

of indoor and outdoor event space includes a 2,625-square-foot rooftop ballroom with views of the endearing city of Savannah. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences. First opened in 1847, the Grand Hotel has been through many historical events. Proximity Hotel Greensboro, North Carolina. of meeting and event space.

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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

MAY 20, 2022

And with the exceptional service and support from our dedicated events team, Harrah’s Cherokee makes it easy to take your meetings and events to new heights. The 3,000-seat Event Center can be used for meetings, general sessions, exhibits and more. What’s New. Unique Venues.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 18, 2018

When it comes to Charlotte event venues , there's plenty of options. Keep reading to discover the 20 best locations for your next event in North Carolina's Queen City. Charlotte, North Carolina—the Queen City—is one of the South's prized jewels. They also have access to some amazing event venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And with the exceptional service and support from our dedicated events team, Harrah’s Cherokee makes it easy to take your meetings and events to new heights. The 3,000-seat Event Center can be used for meetings, general sessions, exhibits and more. What’s New. Unique Venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And with the exceptional service and support from our dedicated events team, Harrah’s Cherokee makes it easy to take your meetings and events to new heights. The 3,000-seat Event Center can be used for meetings, general sessions, exhibits and more. What’s New. Unique Venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

And with the exceptional service and support from our dedicated events team, Harrah’s Cherokee makes it easy to take your meetings and events to new heights. The 3,000-seat Event Center can be used for meetings, general sessions, exhibits and more. What’s New. Unique Venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

While in Beverly Hills, Williams was also on the board for Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Polito is currently managing director for mdg, a San Diego-based agency that specializes in event and association marketing. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club in Florida. Jason Baer. Jit Bose and James Koh.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

If you’re hosting an event in Downtown Los Angeles at the LA Convention Center or any of the major hotels, consider treating your guests to a ride on the historic Angels Flight Railway , the world’s shortest railway. Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City, North Carolina. Angels Flight in Los Angeles.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. called ADMEI the best kept secret in the events world—one she hopes will no longer be a secret. Excellence Recognized.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, is known for its prickly pear margarita, but the pastry chef would be happy to custom-make the pie version for a catered event. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. It’s close to Hagerty Conference Center.

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MARCH 17, 2020

and conference attendees are enjoying breakfast in airy prefunction space outside a ballroom. If we are given the opportunity to serve as partners through the process—rather than the relationship being simply transactional or through an internet platform—the likelihood for success of the event increases significantly. It’s 8:30 a.m.,

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JULY 11, 2017

A website in Alabama speculated state-funded California collegiate sports teams might not be able to travel to recruit athletes in banned states or attend major sporting events such as the 2018–2019 NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game planned for Dallas. It just leads to more and more bad announcements.”

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

How should event organizers create more diverse events? A recent study by Bizzabo revealed that 70% of event speakers at events across the world are male. This is just one example of a larger challenge that the events industry faces. But , there's a lot that event organizers can start doing right now.

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