Event Sustainability Live Goes Stateside
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Event Sustainability Live (ESL) announces its inaugural edition in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of Event Tech Live, set to take place on May 1-2, 2024, at The Expo WMCLV.
Major Meeting Venues: Nevada
SmartMeetings
JUNE 29, 2017
154 guest rooms, all with gas fireplaces; two conference rooms totaling 3,200 sq. 2,080 guest rooms; 750,000-square-foot conference center with ballroom and breakouts; 80,000-square-foot, column-free exhibit hall; 64-lane bowling center; 11 restaurants and 7 bars, including Michael’s Gourmet Room. Lake Tahoe. Edgewood Tahoe.
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Harrah’s $200 Million Makeover: Elevating Luxury, Dining, and Event Experiences in Las Vegas
Smart Meetings
APRIL 11, 2024
Nevada Ballroom which can be partitioned into six individual meeting rooms and is equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. This modern conference center offers 550,000 sq. Meeting Space Harrah’s Las Vegas boasts 25,000 sq. of impressive meeting space, featuring the expansive 12,000 sq.
Where to Host Your Next Conference: 8 Best Locations
Endless Events
AUGUST 8, 2018
Las Vegas, Nevada. When it comes to planning a conference, location is key. Today’s conference attendees expect more. And that all starts with a great conference location. . And that all starts with a great conference location. . A conference is more than just the convention center. Planning a conference?
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Five Popular Destinations for Conferences in the U.S.
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. Las Vegas, Nevada. Orlando, Florida.
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California Lifts F2F Meeting Restrictions, but Not Completely
MeetingsNet
APRIL 6, 2021
The ECA also pointed out that neighboring states Arizona and Nevada had issued guidance for restarting trade shows and exhibitions immediately. In Nevada, as of March 15 gatherings are limited to 250 people or 50 percent of a venue's fire-code capacity, whichever is fewer. In Reno, Nev.,
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The Industry Comes Together for GMID 2023
Smart Meetings
MARCH 30, 2023
Las Vegas Over the course of four days, March 21, 22, 24 and 30, hotel brands Caesars Entertainment, The Venetian and MGM Resorts, and Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA), partnered with local charities to host community service events in Southern Nevada. to address and supports students’ basic needs to be successful.
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Epistemix and the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance announce partnership to safely reopen conventions and tradeshows in the U.S.
Event Industry News
APRIL 16, 2021
Epistemix, a computational modeling software company that develops simulations to fight disease and inform policy, and the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance (ECA), a coalition that represents the common interests of the U.S.
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35 Must Attend Events For Event Planners in 2020
Bizzabo
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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How Four Major Global Events Pivoted from In-Person to Virtual
Attendease
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
Jessica Lessin, Founder and Editor-In-Chief of The Information, agrees: “For comparison, last year’s WTF conference took place in New York with fewer than 200 people squeezed into a venue in Times Square. Collision announced in March that it would be transitioning the conference at the Enercare Centre in Toronto into an at-home experience.
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30 Must-Attend SaaS Conferences in 2019
Bizzabo
APRIL 18, 2019
There are plenty of SaaS conferences out there. The following list of top 30 SaaS conferences will help you decide. SaaS (short for software as a service) conferences are some of the most popular business gatherings on the planet. In this article, we'll explore the top 30 SaaS conferences happening in 2019. Let's dive in!
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40 Must-Attend Customer Success Conferences in 2019
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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Were Thousands of Vegas Memorial Weekend Visitors a Dry Run for Conventions?
Smart Meetings
JUNE 2, 2021
Las Vegas felt almost pre-Covid over the long holiday weekend as pandemic restrictions eased in Nevada and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated guidance on domestic travel to low risk for the fully vaccinated. Conventioneers Return. A Strong Comeback. Tara Russell.
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Exploring Capacity Limits for In-Person Events
PCMA Convene
MARCH 22, 2021
Samantha McKenney , associate director of conferences and events for the Cato Institute, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum. “If I just read this below in the Nevada state guidelines. “For in-person events with a specific capacity number, does the capacity include the company’s event staff working the event?”
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98 Top Medical Conferences in 2019. Is it worth sending people to a healthcare summit?
Eventory
JULY 25, 2018
Reading Time: 20 minutes The benefits of attending top medical conferences are numerous, from educational values to employer branding. Medical Conferences in 2019. Next year will bring an abundance of medical events, summits and conferences. Read, enjoy and choose a conference you will not regret attending.
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Smart Moves in Washington, North Carolina and More
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 14, 2022
AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, named Delgado director of sales and marketing. Kirsten is the first director of sales for the new Sierra Nevada Resort, an Outbound Hotel in Mammoth Lakes, California, slated to open Nov. Josh Delgado. He has also worked for John Q. Keith Kirsten.
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International Literacy Association Goes Back to School for Event
PCMA Convene
AUGUST 12, 2019
International Literary Association Intensive: Nevada. For the ILA Intensive: Nevada — which drew K-12 educators, literacy specialists, and administrators from throughout North America — the challenge was to deliver an inspired and exceptional professional development experience with a limited operational budget. Valerie Sumner.
San Antonio No. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. ” Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences.
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San Antonio No. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 20, 2016
Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. ” Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences.
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Meet Smart; Meet Responsibly in Las Vegas
Smart Meetings
APRIL 28, 2021
A recent study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showed that a majority of business travelers (74%) believe Las Vegas will be prepared to safely host in-person conferences, conventions and trade shows by the second half of the year. All Together Now.
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Meet Smart; Meet Responsibly in Las Vegas
Smart Meetings
APRIL 28, 2021
A recent study by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) showed that a majority of business travelers (74%) believe Las Vegas will be prepared to safely host in-person conferences, conventions and trade shows by the second half of the year. Wide Open Spaces. All Together Now.
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The Top 8 Conferences Event Professionals Have to Attend
Capterra Event Management
DECEMBER 6, 2016
Besides that, I love going to conferences! This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore. These are the top eight conferences event professionals have to attend. Conferences were chosen based on popularity and difference of event management topics covered. The Special Event.
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2019 40 Under 40: Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 9, 2019
Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, 37, works in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as an a ccount manager for Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. From there, I moved into conference coordination at a local conference center before transitioning into my current role as an account manager. Connect with Blose on Twitter. .
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How IMEX Frankfurt Answered Critical Questions for a Sustainable Event
Smart Meetings
MAY 20, 2022
IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. Read IMEX CEO Carina Bauer’s goals for the return to European meeting. How to make planet-friendly menu choices.
Hospitality Industry Embraces Employees with Intellectual Disabilities
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 31, 2017
Shriver and Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International, “put their heads together… about their desire to really embrace inclusion ,” Dominique Ianni, director of operations for Best Buddies Nevada, told Smart Meetings. He is very forward-facing with the guests and helps with the towels.
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One Stop Shop Venues
Unique Venues
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia has incredible conference spaces and banquet halls with the perfect mix of historic charm and cutting edge technology for social events, camps or retreats, expos, competitions, professional meetings, trainings, conferences, retreats or weddings. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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How to Honor Native American Tribes on the Fourth
Smart Meetings
JUNE 30, 2022
We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center. If you need a smaller venue, the We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center in Scottsdale offers more than 24,000 sq. while the Wassaja Conference Center Courtyard has space for another 275. of meeting space. The Wassaja Ballroom can fit 1,800 guests in its 18,000 sq. With 125,000 sq.
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Are You Prepared for IMEX 2021? A Checklist
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 28, 2021
Nevada Gov. “We are delighted to be at this point. It feels like things are back to normal,” she said. “It It will truly be a global show.”. Another late-breaking development: The show will be mask-optional. Steve Sisolak granted an exception because attendees must all be fully vaccinated. Read More : Road to IMEX: Details Released.
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Holy F**k, Apple. You Spent HOW MUCH?!
Decibel Management
MAY 24, 2021
Apple spent a whopping $50 million on its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. $50 Yes, we know Apple is a billion-dollar company, and yes, we know they use their week-long conference to announce their shiny new gadgets (of which we’re big fans), but it’s still just. A royal wedding is more affordable than a work conference. <<<face
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Quiz: Which Conference and Convention Hotel is Right for Your Next Event?
Smart Meetings
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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18 of the Top Hospitality Conferences to Check Out 2024
Social Tables
MARCH 22, 2024
Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. In this post, we’re reviewing the top hospitality conferences happening this year and exploring what they have to offer. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend? What’s impacting your industry most?
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Events Industry Council announces Recipients of 2022 Global Awards
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
The Recipients will be honoured at the Global Awards Celebration at ARIA Resort & Casino , Las Vegas, Nevada on the evening of 10 October 2022. The Award recognises the extraordinary effort on the part of an individual or organisation in the areas of adaptation and innovation to ensure our industry’s relevance now and into the future.
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MPI WEC Marks Return to Large Industry Events
Smart Meetings
JUNE 17, 2021
The three-day experience, themed Make the Future, was about half the size of 2019 attendance in Toronto, but was the first major conference in Caesars Forum , the 550,000-square-foot conference center that was completed just as the world shut down. See also : Tales from Las Vegas: Jewelry Trade Shows and LVCC’s Comeback Convention.
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Unique Venues
NOVEMBER 6, 2019
Consider them for an adult social event, corporate social events, professional meeting/training/conference/retreat, or a youth party. The Miller Conference Center at Salt Lake Community College provides the perfect Utah event space in its beautiful south valley location. Miller Conference Center. University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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2019 40 Under 40: The In-Crowd
Connect Your Meetings
JULY 9, 2019
Lake Tahoe, Nevada. 37 • National Conference Coordinator. 35 • Conferences and Meetings Manager. Aquera Agee. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. Association for Accessible Medicines. Washington, D.C. Sarah Blose. 37 • Account Manager. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. Paola Bowman. 38 • Destination Services Manager.
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Pairing memorable event experiences with bleisure travel
Eventbase
FEBRUARY 12, 2020
Here are four of our favorites: Select attractive destinations Negotiate extended conference hotel rates Offer companion or family passes for your event Use the event app to highlight bleisure information 1. For example, SXSW offers a ‘Guest Pass’ option for access to free events during the conference.
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Cannabis Moves Into the Mainstream Meetings World
Connect Your Meetings
OCTOBER 8, 2019
Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. A quick Google search for pot-related conventions and expos easily turns up plenty of results, from freewheeling festivals to serious medical conferences.
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Digital Construction Week acquired by Diversified Communications
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 4, 2018
Digital Construction Week (DCW), which has grown rapidly since its launch event in 2015, has become known for its comprehensive, high-quality seminar and conference programme and for the seniority of delegates who annually attend.
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67 Colleges and Universities in the Mountain Region
Unique Venues
DECEMBER 12, 2018
There ain’t no mountain high enough that planners in collegiate conference services departments won’t climb to make sure a meeting or event on their campus has reached the pinnacle of success. Here are more of our favorite mountain region colleges and universities that reach the peak of potential: University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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Associations Hit It Big at Gaming Properties
Connect Your Meetings
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.
2016 Industry Leaders: Ed Kirby
Connect Your Meetings
DECEMBER 16, 2016
He has been at the Henderson, Nevada, Tourism Department for the past 13 years. My dream conference to attend is… ITB Asia. Unfortunately, he was a junior salesperson, so he had to take a cut in pay and supplemented his income by working as a server at night and cleaning shopping centers on weekends. Career Accomplishments.
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7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Squaw Creek and More
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
Casino & Hotel Nathan Fillion VisitDallas has welcomed Fillion to the team as regional director of sales for the Southwest; he will represent the CVB in Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. Fillion comes from almost three years with Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority.
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Mapping the Way Forward
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 8, 2020
From the front lines in Reno, Nevada, Mark McMinn, vice president of meeting and event sales with Grand Sierra Resort , sees pent-up demand on the leisure side, but he is restricted when it comes to bringing attendees back to the ballroom. Mark McMinn. The horizon isn’t any clearer on the meeting planner side.
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20 Can't Miss Cybersecurity Events for 2019
Bizzabo
FEBRUARY 26, 2019
Why You Should Attend: The AI & Big Data Conference is a must attend for those seeking the latest in data analytics for AI, Enterprise AI, IoT, big data business solutions and much more. Across the four events, 10,000 attendees are expected to take in the 21 different conference tracks featuring over 350 exhibitors. Source: RSA.
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