Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Demand for large events has been so strong that we’re currently working with customers to secure availability into future years during peak times in key markets. Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista , which features more than 31,000 sq.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Covello said the idea for the event had been percolating in her mind after feeling disappointed by the lack of diversity both in conversation and representation at industry-related state conferences. Eventgoers kept the mood festive at Out & Equal’s 2023 Workplace Summit at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Join MeetingsNet at the Catersource + The Special Event show in Orlando in March for an insightful educational lineup that will including Canonica’s session on the “undeniable shift toward event marketing.” Agnes “AC” Canonica, CMP, CMM, HMCC, has a long view of the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions. Union members in Orlando, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Sacramento and Detroit held a press conference on Monday, Nov. Centerplate workers at Las Vegas Convention Center will hold a strike vote on Dec.

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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. Las Vegas, Nevada.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs. “We

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Usually you can accuse a corporate marketing team of overselling things, but when it comes to Universal Orlando Resort’s “meeting enhancements” program, the opposite might be true. See “digitalNow 2017,” p. Mission pretty well accomplished. Soon to be Six.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2024

Michele Pearce Michele Peace, See Monterey See Monterey appoints Pearce as senior conference sales manager. She has spent the last two decades in hospitality in roles from front desk operations to senior conference service manager. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. At this new conference center, there are no restaurants, says Director of Group Sales Louis Gonzales. “It Orlando Launches Inspirational Umbrella Campaign.

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Arlo Training & Events Software

MARCH 22, 2023

Here’s our round-up of the top conferences for training professionals. In-person conferences are making a BIG comeback in 2023. Just as we’re seeing a resurgence in face-to-face training and people opting to return to the office rather than work from home, this same desire to “connect” is driving conference attendance up.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 30, 2018

One of the best ways to network and learn about the latest trends in education is to attend an educational conference. Conferences - Conferences are large events that bring together education professionals in the field. However, some summits function just like conferences. 2018 Education Conferences. Start Date.

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Event Marketer

MAY 24, 2023

The flagship experience, launched in 2018 as part of a portfolio consolidation, marked a new chapter this month as it reconvened May 9-11 in Orlando as a smaller, targeted in-person conference designed to serve up content and networking experiences “that matter most to you.” Emphasis on the you. They’re our partners.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2024

As two women with a marketing education, friendship and a dream, the founded planit inc. When Leslie Brandt and I graduated from college we both took marketing type positions. Meetings, events and conferences were woven into those positions and we ended up liking that part of our jobs the most. The pair founded planit inc.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

Want to attend virtual conferences, but can’t go out of your city? The year 2020 is full of virtual events and conferences for you to attend. Let’s get one point straight — Virtual conferences and events are more cost-effective than physical events by all means. Virtual Conferences in 2020. No trouble at all!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

He’ll work remotely out of the nation’s capital, where he’ll focus on booking conferences requiring more than 550 rooms. Trevina Height Benchmark, a global hospitality company, appointed Height director of catering and conference services at Delta Hotels Marriott Watters Creek Convention Center, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Johnson is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Newport Beach & Company in California. She serves on the industry boards and committees of Destinations International, Destination Marketing Association of the West, Visit California and California Travel Association. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Nick Dorney. Josh Delgado.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

Customers including Cisco, SAP and Adobe hosted large scale events this spring, as did South by Southwest (SXSW), the massive tech/music/film conference and festival. Gartner’s recent CMO Spend Survey reported a big shift back to event marketing. in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. .

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2022

Customers including Cisco, SAP and Adobe hosted large scale events this spring, as did South by Southwest (SXSW), the massive tech/music/film conference and festival. Gartner’s recent CMO Spend Survey reported a big shift back to event marketing. in 2022, with Event Marketing & Sponsorship showing the largest increase in spend. .

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Courtney Stanley, marketing strategist, Courtney Stanley Consulting, Grand Haven, MI. Helle Svaneborg, exhibition and conference director, Danish Pharmaceutical Information, Copenhagen, Denmark. Vice Chair of Finance – Gregg Hopkins, president, Gregg Hopkins and Associates, Orlando, FL.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Similar to the prior gathering in Orlando, this conference is open to all event professionals and suppliers. In Orlando, we proved we could provide a top-notch live conference experience while keeping our customers safe and healthy. Viewers will have the ability to ask questions and speak directly to the team on site. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

While in Beverly Hills, Williams was also on the board for Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau. Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa named Baer director of sales and marketing. Before joining Hyatt Regency Maui, Baer was director of sales and marketing for Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa in California.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Searching for the best customer success conferences to attend in 2019? Whether you're looking to turn casual customers into lifelong fans or improve your company's NPS score, the 40 conferences listed below will help you achieve your goals. Customer Success Conferences. Customer Success Summit Conference. Look no further.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, has named Clark senior sales executive; she will focus on the New England market. Her New England-based hotel experience includes Metro Market Boston, where she worked as group sales manager, and InterContinental Boston, where she worked as sales manager.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) wrapped up its 2019 annual conference at Four Seasons Houston with a pledge to increase the visibility of the association globally. Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company, took home Best Destination marketing Award for The Superbowl of FAMs. Excellence Recognized.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Events Industry Council (EIC) in partnership with its global EIC Equity Task Force, released the results of its 2022 Equity Benchmarking Study at an IMEX press conference. At this new conference center, there are no restaurants, says Director of Group Sales Louis Gonzales. “It Orlando Launches Inspirational Umbrella Campaign.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Case Study: Orlando’s 3-Day Virtual FAM. Visit Orlando hosted a three-day virtual FAM last week for more than 600 planners, showing off what’s new and safe at Orange County Convention Center and a panoply of hotels and resorts. Case Study: How to Plan a Great Conference, from Start to Finish. Case Study: Cisco IMPACT.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

He’s also worked in leading roles with Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista and Washington Hilton in D.C. Schroeter is director of sales and marketing and Stephens is general manager for DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach in Dana Point, California. Angeles Moreno. Sabrina Schroeter and Donovan Stephens. Denise Harris and Jennifer Day.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

Hotels around the United States have been accepting cryptocurrency since 2021, like Howard Johnson Hotel and Conference Center in Fullerton, California, and the Orlando-based Kessler Collection, totaling 12 hotels, including Beaver Creek Lodge in Colorado and Grand Bohemian Hotels in St. Crypto Adoption Is Having a Moment.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

The international day of advocacy showcases the value of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions to people, businesses, and our communities. Check out these images from #GMID2024. To read about a few lessons presented during the virtual GMID education , click here.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2021

Greenwald is director of sales and marketing for Yotel Boston. He also held the general manager role with Radisson Resort Celebration in Orlando, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel and Las Alcobas in Napa Valley, California. Julia Greenwald. Before that, Francis was vice president of operations for Graves Hospitality in Minneapolis.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Sarah Soliman Daudin, DES, 31, works in Orlando as p resident and CEO of Soliman Productions, Inc. What I am working on now: I am really excited to be working with a brand new trade show and conference called Made in America taking place in Indianapolis this October. Connect with Daudin on Instagram. .

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia won some love for its location—it’s right next to Reading Terminal Market. The historic market, now a vibrant food hall, is “the only stop on the Monopoly Board you can actually walk into today,” notes Sybil Davis, national account manager at Discover Philadelphia. Felag, P.E., New Venues.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 22, 2024

Christine Buck, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, HIMSS The Puppy Park on the show floor was a popular spot. SURESCRIPTS Surescripts’ two-floor build offered a private conference room upstairs and an engaging exhibit below. It’s also important to be on point with your social game.”

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Expo Logic

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Expo Logic is excited to participate in the Community Brands user conference, Xperience 2019, and we want to see you there! Come visit Xperience 2019 and learn more about event technology trends and updates at what is expected to be one of the best technology conferences of the year. Orlando, Florida. About the Author.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2024

Orlando brought the citrus vibe with swing slices. Now the audience is conference attendees, including annual visits from the wildly popular original Comic-Con and more than 30,000 for the American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition. People want to get involved. PCMA has become a house of brands,” he said.

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