Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. The conference where events professionals can extend their reach.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Honolulu, Hawaii Hawaii was the first state to implement a percent-for-art law with the Art in State Buildings Law enacted in 1967. Without these acts, long-term commissioning, planning and installation of public art would not be possible in Hawaii and the mainland followed the state’s lead shortly after. and Popping!

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Transportation 2003 Hotels Tourism 98

SmartMeetings

APRIL 5, 2017

Four Seasons Resort Hualalai, Hawaii. Luxury hotels are enjoying a growing demand for rooms among tourists and business travelers, according to a Luxury Hotel Market Report released by Research and Markets, a Dublin-based market research provider. The global luxury hotel market was valued at $15.5

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Velas Resorts Becky Melchi Benchmark Resorts & Hotels names Melchi director of sales for Wingspread Retreat & Executive Conference Center, an iconic Frank Lloyd Wright property in Racine, Wisconsin. Kimari Pada Aqua-Aston Hospitality promotes Pada to hotel manager of Aqua Bamboo Waikiki in Hawaii.

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Hospitality Hotels 2016 2018 87

Smart Meetings

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 lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia.

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Travel 2019 2024 Contracts 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. New Disney Destination Gatherings Brand Designed to Help Groups Reclaim Lost Time. Plus, many events are coming back grander than before.”

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Tourism 2022 Travel Fashion 89

Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. A 25-year hospitality veteran, Romane has held roles in sales, marketing and resident and hotel management. Robin Flanz.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Insurance 52

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If the definition of an expert is someone who has made all the mistakes possible in a given situation, then Jack Molisani — thanks to some teachable moments planning his first conference outside of the United States — says he now qualifies as an expert global planner. conference in Las Vegas, Oct. cities for 14 years.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If the definition of an expert is someone who has made all the mistakes possible in a given situation, then Jack Molisani — thanks to some teachable moments planning his first conference outside of the United States — says he now qualifies as an expert global planner. conference in Las Vegas, Oct. cities for 14 years.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

Greg Stafford Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, which is expected to open this fall, named Greg Stafford general manager. Jerry Gibson Jerry Gibson was appointed vice president and managing director of Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu, Hawaii. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment?

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Hospitality Hotels Management Conference 40

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Client: Multilevel Marketing Firm. Client: One10 Marketing. One10 Marketing wanted a meeting that was unlike any other. Below are the award winners and their contributions to the industry. Client: 3M.

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2018 Consulting Travel Retail 79

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. New Disney Destination Gatherings Brand Designed to Help Groups Reclaim Lost Time. Plus, many events are coming back grander than before.”

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Tourism 2022 Fashion Travel 52

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Located in El Mercado (Market Square), Mi Tierra is actually much more than a restaurant: Open 24 hours every day, it is a lively, multifacted community gathering spot and is ideal for large groups.

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2018 Meetings Hotels Travel 58

Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Resident NFTs, only 78 of the total 7,878 NFTs, will offer amenities such as a dedicated guest room at the one of the three hotels, a virtual concierge, complimentary event and conference hosting capabilities, as well as real-world amenities, like gym memberships, spa days and access to streaming services like Netflix and NFL Redzone.

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Hotels Hospitality B2C 2017 98

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

In her previous position, she served as director of market sales for Residence Inn in Topeka and Fairfield Inn Topeka. Cyrus Hotel David Emig Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii has appointed Emig resort manager. Nikolina Felton Felton is the new vice president of marketing at Live! Casino & Hotel, in Hanover, Maryland.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Tragedy of Maui, Deconstructed Front Street in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Maui is the classic case study. An analysis by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii found that inbound arrivals had dropped by about three-quarters, a disaster of its own. Here’s more of what we learned. It goes back to the timeline again.”

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Tourism Travel Banking Hotels 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

meetsmart pic.twitter.com/ZHSNc85djI — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 19, 2023 A Sense of Balance Yigit Segin When it comes to sitting in a conference room, less is more at events. If the experiment in desert luxury meets island style hospitality is successful, Hawaii, Florida, New York could be next, Hatfield said.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

Byrd has an extensive background in tourism marketing that includes more than 20 years in the shopping center industry. In addition to her extensive board service, Byrd has also recently received a Tourism Marketing Professional certification from the Southeast Tourism Society’s Marketing College. Career Accomplishments.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Kevin Boland Palace Hotel San Francisco, The Luxury Collection appointed Kevin Boland director of sales and marketing. He will be spearheading all new sales initiatives and marketing strategies. Previously, Boland was the director of sales and marketing at The Drake, a Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Palace Hotel.

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Hotels Hospitality Marketing Management 40

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

From minimum wage increases to hotel taxes and subsidies for new conference properties, voters in mid-term elections on Tuesday were asked to weigh in on a number of issues that could affect where you hold your meetings and how much they will cost. The initiative supported by Unite Here! to $15 with healthcare benefits.

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Tourism Hotels Travel 2010 90

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Attending conferences is one of the best ways to stay ahead in the ever-changing marketing industry. At these events, you will learn from the top industry executives while networking with marketing professionals just like yourself. Summit - Similar to conferences but usually smaller and features higher-level executives.

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2019 Marketing Conference Social Media 81

Event Industry News

APRIL 24, 2019

It offers me the opportunity to engage more actively in the sessions I attend”, said Annette Suriani, CMP, Chief Marketing Strategist for AMS Meetings Solutions. “EduCon provides focused sessions that help me with my relationships with colleagues, clients and suppliers. Teambuilding and networking.

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2019 Tourism Healthcare Education 60

Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Samuel Spurrier Samuel Spurrier Spurrier is appointed as The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali ’s director of sales and marketing. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau. She earlier worked at Visit Seattle and WE Communications.

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Hospitality Tourism Hotels Retail 89

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Thornsberry was producing a conference for Canadian Association of Tour Operators at historic Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta. Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii worked with Artura by calling confirmed guests and asking them to change their dates so her group could enjoy a buyout feel. Is There a Waiter in the House?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Market Driven. stock market volatility, net optimism for the incentive travel market was positive. market volatility and a tightening U.S. housing market were balanced by four consecutive quarters of GDP growth and long-term interest rates that still outstrip short-term rates. Coupled with a still-strong U.S.

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QC Event School

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

This can include tropical locations like the Caribbean, Hawaii, or Mexico. Destination Wedding Market Outlook. In fact, according to Future Market Insights , it’s expected to reach a global value of $22.81 Furthermore, it’s anticipated that the US market alone will reach over $54.44 billion by the end of 2022!

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Travel Social Media Advertising Transportation 108

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. Fernando most recently served as the director of sales and marketing for Catalonia Hotels & Resorts in Barcelona, Spain. Fernando has a strong history of driving sales and marketing strategies while managing and motivating his team.

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2016 Meetings Hotels Hospitality 40

SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Martin was previously Benchmark’s general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This position was developed to expand VisitPITTSBURGH’s strategic efforts to promote the region to international markets. Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services.

Hotels 40

Hotels Food and Beverage 2014 Hospitality 40

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Marketing Event Coordinator | Barefoot Networks | Santa Clara, CA. Special Event Planner / Marketing Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Boca Raton, FL. Event Planner | Gourmet Events Hawaii | Honolulu, HI. Event Marketing Coordinator | Viking Services | Grand Rapids, MI. Emeryville, CA.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Event Marketer | Kitchen Magic, Inc. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Emeryville, CA. Emeryville, CA.

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Social Tables

APRIL 23, 2019

Now, it’s important to mention that there are plenty of amazing event names that don’t follow all of these rules, like Content Marketing World or The Golden Raspberry Awards. Beam Me Up ”, an event focused on the future of B2B marketing. Smashing two or more words together to form a completely new one like VidCon, the video conference.

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Social Media Events B2C Corporate Events 139

Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Event Coordinator / Event Marketing | Mammoth Marketing | Denver, CO. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Senior Marketing Events Manager | Hennessey Industries | Bonita Springs, FL.

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2018 Hospitality Hotels Event Management 40

Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Coordinator – Philanthropy | Hawaii Pacific Health | Honolulu, HI.

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2018 Hospitality Trade Shows Hotels 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. After college, I started as a conference concierge at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.

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2017 Retail Hotels Hospitality 81

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Planting trees to replenish ancient forests with Fairmont Orchid or Fairmont Kea Lani in Hawaii ? There is definitely a strong fun and reward component, but incentive travel seems to have taken on a new meaning,” is how Danielle Boyles, director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Vail in Colorado , puts it. The Golden Age Is Coming.

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Travel Sustainability Tech Automotive 98

Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 11, 2018

Instead of planning a run-of-the-mill conference that most attendees will forget the details of a few months from now, you’re putting together a day that your clients will remember for the rest of their lives. Any planning guide worth reading stays up to date with market trends. The difference? Wedding Etiquette via Amazon.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. After college, I started as a conference concierge at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.

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