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How to save 60 hours planning your conference

Eventinterface

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. What are the benefits for a meeting or conference planner to be working with a hotel sourcing company? On this episode of Event TALK we share how you can get that time back. ABOUT OUR GUEST.

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7 Smart Moves in Boston, Memphis and Malibu

Smart Meetings

White has received the Marriott Service Excellence Leadership Award, Hotelier of the Year by Alabama Hospitality Association, and Hilton’s Developer of the Year and Connie Award. Radisson Blu Mall of America in Minneapolis appointed Francis general manager. Alex Francis. Gary Maida. Based in Washington, D.C., Andre Brose.

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Top Picks for Meetings and Events in the Midwest

Unique Venues

It’s so easy for your guests to travel there, and nothing beats Midwest hospitality – no matter where you go. This central location makes the Illinois State University a desirable event space for conferences or meetings in the area for up to 10,500 in its 100 spaces; 7,000 overnight. Thomas, Minneapolis & St.

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MANOVA Global Health Care Summit Redefines the Medical Meeting

PCMA Convene

In August 2018, when Mark Addicks was in the midst of planning his first-ever event, the MANOVA Global Health Summit, he was determined to make it a dramatic departure from the typical medical conference. “We I went to Minneapolis to find out. 8–10 — more into the shape of CES, SXSW, and the Davos World Economic Forum.

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4 Smart Moves at Airlie, Radisson Blu and More

SmartMeetings

She previously held the position of head of sales, and will be promoted to vice president of Incentive Conference & Event Society Asia Pacific (ICESAP) in South East Asia. Ferrier was most recently executive chef for National Conference Center. She has over 15 years of experience in hospitality management.

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Event Jobs | February 2018

Event Leadership Institute

Conference & Event Specialist | Yale University | New Haven, CT. Jude Children’s Research Hospital | Miami, FL. Events Manager | Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation | Minneapolis, MN. Wedding Coordinator | Minneapolis Event Center | Minneapolis, MN. Conference Producer | UBM | Remote, OR.

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Smart Moves in Houston, Las Vegas and More

Smart Meetings

He’s also worked for Royal Sonesta in Houston as conference services manager and Bellagreen’s CityCentre location in Houston as opening general manager. Matthews has been promoted to associate director of sales for Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe|Houston. The Balfour Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, named Moore general manager.

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