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MAY 11, 2020

I’ve been designing and facilitating participant-driven and participation-rich in person meetings — aka peer conferences — for almost thirty years. While Zoom is currently missing some functionality that would smooth the process flow, it’s already a viable platform for online peer conferences. The big picture.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . Jacksonville, Florida convention attendance is up 45% over the first half of 2022.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 10, 2017

There are some things that the meeting industry doesn’t like to talk about in public. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. For example: Revenue models. Who actually paid for all that sybaritic F&B? You’ll never know.). Clients from hell.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Bolivar is director of food and beverage for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, where he will oversee the property’s five F&B options, as well as its banquet operations. Benavidez is executive pastry chef at AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas. Daniel Benavidez. Yulissa Acosta.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. FICP 2024 Annual Conference will be Nov. How fun is that?

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Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2021

The event will shed light on the new increased uptake in hybrid events and why this will be a continual trend within the industry, which has accelerated five years because of the pandemic. Our event is designed for industry leaders to reflect on a difficult period, the lessons learned and how the industry has changed.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I was the guest at Professor Dan Cormany ‘s Convention Management class at Florida International University. I love spending time with such students—the future of the meeting industry—and finding out what’s on their minds. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Can you hear me now?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

As event professionals with diversity and inclusion expertise, they have taken ownership of the events industry’s approach to tackling this and are helping to drive meaningful change in the industry. . Gabby Austen – Browne, Co-founder Diversity Ally says, . And Ashanti and Gabby are wonderful and knowledgeable facilitators!

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JANUARY 27, 2023

Riggs is also involved in environmental advocacy in other ways, including serving on the Net Zero Carbon Events Measurement Working Group, the Events Industry Council APEX Commission and the Global Wellness Institute’s Workplace Wellbeing Working Group. Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. In his 18 years in the hospitality industry, Siddiqui has worked with several large hotel brands, most recently having worked as hospitality and multifamily consultant for The Shephard Hotel in New York City. Nadeem Siddiqui.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

That thought lingered until last year, when Gerstmann’s wife, Beth Surmont, FASAE, CMP-Fellow, CAE, was about to attend a conference in a state “that had recently put forward harmful anti-LGBTQ+ policy.” Additional sponsorships to date have come from Birmingham, Alabama; Dallas; and Orlando, Florida, as well as Destinations International.

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DECEMBER 3, 2021

Munos has spent more than 25 years in the industry, working most recently for Marriott International as area sales leader at San Francisco Airport Marriott Waterfront. He has served on task forces for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, from Florida to California. Laurie Munos. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers. as chief marketing officer.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

When word came that Hurricane Ian would be approaching the eastern coast of Florida, hotels and businesses were left in a precarious and uncertain position. The meetings industry in particular provided much support to the communities devastated by the Hurricane Ian’s impact. Despite the setback, many businesses came back strong.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Event Crowdsourcing free chapters! appeared first on Conferences That Work. I’ll also facilitate a panel/audience “fishbowl sandwich” discussion on industry lessons learned (see the comments), and a closing. Read testimonials for Event Crowdsourcing here.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort , the hotel’s 10K Alley offers a stylized taproom, where attendees can try over 40 Florida-brewed craft beers, barrel-aged bourbons, and signature cocktails. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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JUNE 16, 2023

Pete Beach, Florida, and The St. She also worked at the front desk of The Delano in South Beach, Florida while attending Florida International University Juliana Liew Liew is general manager at Fusion Suites Vung Tau in Vietnam. Pete Beach, Florida. Regis Princeville Resort in Kauai, Hawaii.

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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. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida. Analytical and anecdotal feedback explained the interest.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. The 20 conferences, seminars, and festivals listed below will help keep you informed and up to date on the all the latest trends, news, and laws. Description: This 3 day festival celebrates all aspects of the industry, from businesses to consumers.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

She serves on the industry boards and committees of Destinations International, Destination Marketing Association of the West, Visit California and California Travel Association. Petersburg, Florida, and Orange County Convention Center and Addition Financial Arena in Orlando. Mike Pearce. Nick Dorney. Josh Delgado.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2023

Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando. In late September, Hurricane Ian pummeled central Florida, triggering a significant number of flight cancellations. This virtual extension quickly became the back-up plan for the in-person conference.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Kaila Nasci and Morgan Cox Kayla Nasci (left) and Morgan Cox (right) Cox is catering sales manager and Nasci has been promoted to director of catering for Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Before she joined Hawks Cay, she worked as group sales manager for Ocean Properties’ Florida Keys Collection.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 20, 2018

2019 will offer lots of events of all kinds but it will be especially rich in advertising conferences and marketing related events. Therefore, dig in this article, which highlights 50 ad events and best marketing conferences to attend in 2019, to make your planning process much easier. . Industry events have a lot of perks.

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Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2023

If you can’t make it to meet the team at the CaterSource event in Orlando, Florida in March, don’t worry! Our very own Mark Williams will also be running an exhibiror booth at the ACCED-I Conference located in Chicago, Illinois. This conference and expo will be held from March 12-15, 2023. You have another opportunity.

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APRIL 6, 2022

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a celebration of everything wonderful about the meetings industry, is kicking off its seventh year with the theme “Meet Safe,” a redux of GMID 2021’s theme. Take a look at how our meetings industry friends are celebrating. Read More : At MPI WEC 2021, Michael C.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

Reading Time: 20 minutes The benefits of attending top medical conferences are numerous, from educational values to employer branding. The healthcare industry is ever-changing; to keep up with the latest developments and solutions, you need to take every opportunity to learn and develop. Medical Conferences in 2019.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 29, 2021

If there is a heaven on earth in the event industry, there are four essential characteristics of successful meeting professionals you’ll meet there. These four characteristics are essential because event professionals who possess and embrace them have what’s needed to thrive in our industry. No related posts.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 25, 2022

Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S. Usually, the cities best suited for large, multi-day conferences are those that boast popular tourist and local attractions. Look no further than these five spectacular destinations for your next conference in the United States. Orlando, Florida. Dallas, Texas.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever.

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MAY 21, 2018

Invented at MPI’s 2011 European Meetings and Events Conference, the session fosters active meaningful connections between attendees, and provides peer support and solutions to the real professional challenges currently faced by participants. The Solution Room is rapidly becoming a popular meeting plenary.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He has served in numerous notable restaurants across Florida and Hawaii and looks forward to driving the hotel’s success through concept and menu development.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

It is the fifth ROOST apartment hotel and the first in Florida. Lounges, entertainment areas, two conference rooms and a club give space for relaxation, while a fitness center, recreation lawn, pool and barbecues focus on fun. The conference rooms and lounges can be reserved for business gatherings as needed.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Marriott AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave From Old Naples, the gem of southwest Florida, comes AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave , opening early 2024. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2021

It will analyze the new increased uptake in hybrid events and why this will be a continual trend within the industry, which has accelerated five years because of the pandemic. The platform has recently expanded into Europe and the US, with representatives based in Paris and Florida.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. We salute this group and what they represent: The best this industry has to offer. Telecommunication Industry Association. Delray Beach, Florida. Lake Mary, Florida. 37 • National Conference Coordinator. Winter Park, Florida.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

In addition to annual member meetings, certification training sessions and countless webinars, Ricker facilitates gatherings such as CompTIA DC Fly-Ins and annual industry conference ChannelCon. The post CompTIA’s Senior VP of Events on Planning Tech-Centric Conferences appeared first on Connect Association.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The events team at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida wanted to make that experience even more powerful. Bonus points if the chef and sommelier come out to explain the meal’s taste and the science behind why it works together. The Beginning.

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