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JANUARY 27, 2023

Before joining Maritz, she worked as Tourism Vancouver’s meeting and convention sales manager for Chicago and the Midwest. Christina Mertz Mertz is Fairmont Dallas ’ director of catering and conference services. She previously worked as the property’s assistant director of catering and conference services.

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MARCH 5, 2019

Barcade, Brooklyn, New York. The self-proclaimed Original Arcade Bar currently has seven locations open along the East Coast—in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The first location, in New York, opened in 2004. The post Level Up Your Meetings in Arcade Bars appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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OCTOBER 8, 2019

Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Grassroots Appeal.

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JULY 20, 2021

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. You wonder, is that normal in Atlantic City , New Jersey? of meeting space. The post Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

She has previously been executive director of Sumba Hospitality Foundation in Indonesia, F&B manager for Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, conference services manager for Riviera Palm Springs and more. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey promoted Rynkiewicz to vice president and chief financial officer.

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MAY 13, 2020

Their newly-constructed conference rooms are located in state-of-the-art buildings that also offer beautiful views featuring floor to ceiling windows. Lecky UBC Boathouse in beautiful Richmond, British Columbia offers a beautifully unique setting for all types of meetings, workshops, weddings, retreats, and special events. Boston, MA.

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JULY 28, 2017

Let’s take a look at some suggested venues to hold meetings in each of the top 20 beach communities. Montauk, New York Name: Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa. Long Beach Island, New Jersey Name: Holiday Inn Manahawkin/Long Beach Island. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Name: Atlantic Sands Hotel & Conference Center.

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JANUARY 17, 2020

Attendees at the 2019 annual conference of American Academy of Physician Assistants take advantage of one of the offerings: a workout class. Our attendees are cancer nurses,” said Jen Krause, the Oncology Nursing Society’s (ONS) director of national conferences and meetings. “Our Photos courtesy AAPA). Exhaustion.

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MAY 12, 2023

Her hospitality career began with Turtle Bay Resort, where she worked for more than 15 years, in roles such as conference concierge, conference service manager and director of catering and convention services. Before this, she was general manager for The New York Edition.

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JANUARY 18, 2022

How Meeting Planners Can Use It: Nobu Caesars Palace refurb includes the Hakone, Sake, Nobu Penthouse and Nobu Villa suites—all prime accommodations for VIPs and CEOs. The property also has a private conference room and an eight-seat table available for hourly or daily rental. of meeting space nearby. Tri-State Transformation.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Small meetings may just be the new black for pandemic season. Smart Meetings jumped on a plane to experience one of these custom-fitted productions ourselves at an Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) Executive Women in Leadership showcase event at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Florida. Grand Entrances.

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MARCH 2, 2017

Atlantic City is a hidden gem along the New Jersey shoreline, offering visitors much more than a seaside destination. As Atlantic City has gone through numerous transitions, the destination is in the midst of the dawn of a new era, drawing from its rich history to meet the demands of the future.

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JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. We’ll look at how some communities celebrate the beginning of July and what they have to offer meeting planners. of meeting space. Washington.

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MARCH 30, 2021

Planners of the 2020 Deliver conference used 3D scan technology to capture images of the building for a background placed behind him as he filmed on an XR — extended reality — stage (right). it carried more weight than a simple announcement of the next year’s meeting location. Cassandra Costello. she said. “We The solution?

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MARCH 25, 2019

“And if they’re writing scripts, we don’t necessarily know whether it was because of our conference or another conference or direct-to-consumer advertising.”. In a recent ATS survey, McManus found that 80 percent of ATS’s exhibitors participate in the conference to make physicians aware of their product or company.

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OCTOBER 13, 2022

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, said there was “no concern about operations being disrupted” while at a security conference on Sea Island, Georgia. Airports, United Beefs Up and Business Travel Grows appeared first on Smart Meetings. As reported by CNN , Kiersten Todt, chief of staff of the U.S.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

No matter if you’re planning a meeting for attendees beyond graduation age or if your client is a youth group with active students, there’s nothing quite like gathering on a campus. TCNJ - The College of New Jersey. The Northeastern part of the U.S. Milton, MA. The University of Rhode Island. Kingston, RI.

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APRIL 16, 2020

As COVID-19 wanes and people begin meeting again, what should planners know about precautions venues must take to ensure clean, safe spaces? Kenneth Bickerton is vice president of industrial hygiene and safety for Phase Associates LLC , a New Jersey-based consultancy for environmental, occupational health and safety challenges.

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OCTOBER 3, 2018

The post Quiz: Which Conference and Convention Hotel is Right for Your Next Event? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Take a break from the ordinary and check out our list of the Top Outdoor Spaces to meet. Nestled in a scenic valley amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western Carolina University offers state-of-the-art meeting spaces, comfortable residential facilities and top-rated food service for your next conference or event.

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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. Gibson most recently worked for Caesars Entertainment in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The new hotel and convention center is scheduled to open in January in Allen, Texas, which is north of Dallas.

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MAY 6, 2020

Kimberley Alpine Resort and Conference Center is nestled in the southeast corner of beautiful British Columbia between the Purcell and Rocky Mountains in the small resort town of Kimberley. Warinanco Sports and Events Center is a year-round venue within historic Warinanco Park in New Jersey. Serenity…or Activity?

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Student Counsel  Being held for the second time in Monterrey this month, the Empredil conference is targeted at entrepreneurs — and would-be entrepreneurs — ages 13 to 25. At 18, Diego Garza is an old hand at organizing meetings. Garza approached the conference organizers about joining their team. I read 20 books that year.”

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AUGUST 3, 2018

They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. Meet the next generation of leaders, these “Class Acts.” 37 • Conference and Events Manager. New York City. 26 • Conference Services Manager. 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas.

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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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AUGUST 1, 2016

Atlantic City is a hidden gem along the New Jersey shoreline, offering visitors much more than a seaside destination. As Atlantic City has gone through numerous transitions, the destination is in the midst of the dawn of a new era, drawing from its rich history to meet the demands of the future.

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JUNE 27, 2017

In his current role with Caesars, Clark oversees groups sales for 38 Caesars hotels across the country including locations in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Las Vegas; Lake Tahoe, California; New Orleans; and Tunica, Mississippi. How do you characterize the meetings market for Tahoe? How does Caesars fit into that?

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NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Benchmark named Colin Ankersen general manager for The Heldrich Hotel & Conference Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Prior to joining Benchmark, Ankersen was vice president of Boast Management and general manager at the Westminster Hotel, located in Livingston, New Jersey.

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APRIL 10, 2017

The former Taj Mahal building in Atlantic City, New Jersey , has a new boss. The acquisition was announced during an event attended by New Jersey Gov. Meeting space will be updated to accommodate a range of functions, from intimate gatherings to large conventions.

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JUNE 8, 2018

Hotels will be knee-deep in 2019 budgets and calendars, and planners will be sourcing venues for next year’s conferences — which means it’s the perfect time for some networking. 2 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. million Waterfront Conference Center. The next EMA is set for Sept. 29 to Oct. A fun, exciting venue.

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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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MARCH 4, 2022

For meeting professionals who are ready to try something new (bao buns, carrot hot dogs, and hibiscus coolers, anyone?), this year’s F&B trends can play an important role in making your meeting memorable as we return to face-to-face experiences. Photo courtesy Kikkoman. Gating level. anonymous user. Gating level.

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JULY 8, 2020

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina addresses the online audience for the virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. There was no chance that the event — REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, scheduled for May in Washington, D.C. Former New Jersey Gov. could be postponed or canceled, Stetz said.

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APRIL 4, 2018

BMM 2017, held at the DeVos Place Convention Center, was one of the largest meetings Grand Rapids had ever hosted — a biennial convention of people with roots in the western Indian state of Maharashtra (which includes Mumbai) for business and social networking, as well as cultural events. A TON OF BASMATI RICE.

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APRIL 1, 2021

As Adrian Segar, author of the Conferences That Work blog, says, “Circles allow everyone to see each other and minimize status differences due to seating position.” Explore 13 tips and ideas for U-shaped seating: Try one or more of the following U-shaped seating tricks for maximizing space and using this shape to its fullest. Round the edges.

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AUGUST 4, 2016

Association and specialty meeting professionals are spinning the reels and landing big hits with conferences and conventions held at casino resorts and gaming properties. To make sure events such as Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference coming in September keep booking—and rebooking.

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