Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. Much Respect. “We

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

While big-name forays into virtual reality make headlines, such as Steven Spielberg’s plan to build a VR storefront in Los Angeles this fall, another reality is steadily encroaching on real life: augmented reality. . The market potential is clear. It’s easy to see why. I think AR is that big. It’s huge.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. She is now assistant general manager.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. Best Airport Hotel.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. For example, Hornblower’s most popular San Francisco activity is Angel Island Amazing Race. The environment is very positive and encouraging. Topgolf is all about having fun.

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