Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. University of Norte Dame, Indiana.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Your favorite venues in the central U.S. Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc. Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc. New Venues. Convention Centers.

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Unique Venues

JULY 26, 2022

We have some venues that will end your search and dazzle your guests – check out our list of Top Pick venues for your next corporate social event. The Piano Bar is ideal for seated dinners, networking mixers, large meetings or cocktail receptions and the layout can easily be transformed to suit your party’s needs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Jeff Robinson, director of marketing with Visit Indy and Santiago Corrada, president and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay , joined Mayaan Ziv, CEO of AccessNow , at the same conference to share tips for meeting professionals looking for information about accessibility before sourcing a destination. Accessibility for Meeting Profs.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Our trip through the Commonwealth starts just outside of Philadelphia on the prestigious Main Line at Villanova University Conferences. Whether you have 5 or 2,500 guests, Villanova Office of Conference Services wants to be your main line to a great University meeting site.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Step into a world where history intertwines with romance as we explore Toronto’s enchanting historic wedding venues. Amidst the city’s vibrant culture and captivating heritage, these venues offer an irresistible blend of elegance and grandeur. Venue Recommended Artscape Wychwood Ba.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! Beautiful Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri is a go-to venue for any kind of social or professional business event. But there are so many choices, how do planners decide?

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

Clarion Inn & Conference Center. of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of event space; largest meeting area is 4,446 sq. of meeting space; three ballrooms. of event space with 16 meeting rooms.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 11, 2016

There’s definitely a meetings and events correlation among the top 10 historic hotels in the 2016 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. It seems that special events are as much a part of these treasured venues as the dates in which they first broke ground. of meeting space. French Lick Resort , Indiana.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 24, 2019

Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. The brand has been designed to fill a gap in the upper end of the meetings and events space, said Chris Nassetta, Hilton’s president and CEO. “We

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Unique Venues

MARCH 15, 2023

to re-imagined mansions that scream Irish countryside, this list is full of venues that will make you feel lucky to host an event at any one of them! The Irish American Heritage Center | Chicago, IL | Get a Quote The Irish-American Heritage Center, found in Chicago, Illinois is an Irish-themed venue that can host St.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chicago Southland Dazzles with Unique Meeting Spaces. The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. Guided tours are available as well.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

When it comes to planning regional meetings and events, sometimes the Midwest is best. Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City makes it into our favorite picks for its stunning capabilities as a retreat and full-service meeting option. Here are more of our favorite Midwest spots: Lied Lodge & Conference Center.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

Every day of educational sessions during the conference started and ended with a Pep Rally — an inspiring, colorful gathering that attendees could enjoy from bleacher-style seating. This year, MPI WEC introduced WEC Villages, where nearly all of the educational sessions took place on the Indiana Convention Center show floor.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. They have been available since the 1960s.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Brent Pope. Chris Caldwell. Eric Grimm.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all). Theme trend: celebrating the city you’re in.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences. This 40-million-dollar purpose-built vessel designed by internationally acclaimed yacht designer Luis De Basto, is the largest commercial operation ship in the Intercoastal waterway and the ultimate venue for your next event. By: Brian Finn. Bear Down in the Desert.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. of meeting space. New exhibition halls, meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace, banquet space and cafe and bar were also added. After adding 215,278 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

One of the signature aspects of the meetings industry is the many inspiring, educational and fun annual conferences scheduled throughout the year. New Orleans is always a popular meetings destination, and this year it should be off the charts because the city is celebrating its 300th birthday. 2018 National Planning Conference.

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EventUp

JULY 10, 2019

Venues love courting corporate event business — they often require less planning and lower overhead costs , and they’re more likely to be recurring events vs. one-offs like weddings. A Casual, Fun Venue. With corporate team events, however, you have room to mix things up a bit. Live-Streaming and Virtual Participation.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

Having the event at the museum highlights Nashville’s culture and gets people excited to be in an incredible venue close to the best Nashville bars and restaurants. The event takes place in Indianapolis, Indiana. One of the attendees said, “The only marketing conference I go to every year.” Create Content that Tells a Story.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 8, 2020

Corporations and organizations love the uniqueness of Beaver Hollow Conference Center—especially for team building activities. Hinkle Fieldhouse (named Butler Fieldhouse from 1928 until 1966) is a basketball arena on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Build Your Team. Create New Connections. Wow Your Group.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

With Allseated Vision, venues can sell remotely, giving clients the ability to visualize events within an event space from anywhere in the world. As part of Allseated Vision, Allseated Connect is the first virtual meeting platform that brings the entire event team together for interactive onsite tours.

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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. And Los Angeles hotel videos are available on the Meet L.A. MobiManage developed the Meet L.A.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Conference Services Manager, Westin Cleveland Downtown. Eddie Cook.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

A version of this post first appeared on Meetings & Conventions online: Urgent Wakeup Call: Mass Shootings and the Meetings Industry . For a number of years, I’ve been giving a presentation at industry conferences on Disruptions Facing the Events Industry. Insurance for venues, hosts and vendors would increase. .

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