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MARCH 15, 2021

The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and Hyatt came under fire earlier this year because of the event stage at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. When the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) met at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, Feb. Video screen grab).

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

But savvy event planners look for “one stop shop” venues in order to make detail management a little easier. Check out our Top Picks for One Stop Shop Venues. These venues offer the convenience of one contact, one contract, and one price for meetings and events. Mount Holyoke College Summer Conferences.

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Roanoke, Virginia. Chefs from Benchmark Hospitality at Deloitte Hotel and Conference Center in Westlake, Texas, and Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia, have won IACC’s annual U.S. The post Texas, West Virginia Chefs Win Copper Skillet Awards appeared first on Smart Meetings. Copper Skillet competition.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 7, 2020

Productivity is highest when business meetings are held at venues that can accommodate technology needs and provide the right resources and environment to get down to business. We’ve compiled our list for Top Pick venues that will foster productivity and help you get the job done. FHI360 Conference Center. Washington, DC.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Unique Venues has worked closely with venues helping them to rebrand or stand out as Hybrid Capable meeting spaces. Below we walk through some of our Top Picks in this growing venue distinction. venue is located in the heart of Crystal City adjacent to Reagan National Airport just five minutes from downtown.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Power of Partnership Stewardship Summit (POPS) is taking place in Richmond, Virginia, on Oct. The summit is presenting live cultural art performances, storytelling sessions and hosting receptions at venues with cultural and historical meaning. The Travel Foundation and the U.S. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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JUNE 30, 2022

At Unique Venues, we work with so many incredible venues that offer unique accommodations for any event, and these are our Top Picks for venues that offer outdoor spaces. With space for up to 400 guests, this unforgettable outdoor event venue will be one your guests will talk about for years to come. Albuquerque, NM.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. government as part of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). We started researching Afghan cuisine early on,” he says.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 27, 2019

Maryland, and Virginia. While history abounds on this campus, located in the equally historic colonial town of Williamsburg, Virginia, groups will find modern charm with classrooms that accommodate 20-60 people and auditoriums that can host up to 450 people. Here are more of our favorite venues in the DMV: Johns Hopkins University.

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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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PCMA Convene

MARCH 31, 2021

Earn one clock hour of certification by visiting CMP Series page to answer questions about information contained in these articles and another Convene story, “ Booking Meeting Venues Site Unseen.”. Two virtual events are making Richmond, Virginia, central to their education — and diversity and inclusion — programs. Prepare for Landing.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Your favorite venues in the South represent some of the best facilities in the country. Hammons Convention Center Northwest Arkansas and the Alpharetta Conference Center, home of Connect Georgia 2018. Brooks also like the Ross Bridges, as well as Westin Nashville, as well as Embassy Suites Nashville SE & Conference Center.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

That’s why we’ve done the work for you and come up with a short list of the Top Pick venues for corporate trainings! These spots offer top-of-the-line amenities, conference centers, and event facilities, making them ideal for professional development. Most rooms come equipped with audio-visual equipment, tables, and chairs.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Before this, he spent time overseeing the event venues outside London for the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games. In his 25 years in the events industry, he also worked with organizations such as Ascot Rececourse, conference center operator Wembley London Ltd (formerly Wembley Stadium Ltd), and the Baku European Games.

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Inject a jolt of variety into your roster of meeting venues to keep attendees engaged and excited before, during and after the event. Board meetings, conferences, panel discussions, team-building activities , brainstorming sessions and private dinners will all find a home here. Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn.

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JUNE 24, 2020

Check out our Top Picks for Meeting and Event Venues in the Mid-Atlantic region. This full-service event venue and conference center features 12 different event spaces to accommodate 15 to 1,500 guests. The Newark venue is in a scenic and secluded wooded environment that is near Brandywine Valley attractions.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 5, 2019

Looking for an event venue in The Valley of the Sun? If you’re looking to plan an event in this growing metropolis, you’ll definitely want to take a peek at these 30 great event venues in Phoenix and the surrounding neighborhoods. The Clayton venues offer a pair of excellent options for Phoenix event planners. The Trunk Space.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 21, 2017

The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia , is doing its part to reduce the Beltway’s carbon footprint. the conference center has 917 guest rooms and is devoted to sustainability best practices. Meeting planners are encouraged to select a venue that serves healthy foods and encourages breaks.

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JULY 28, 2017

From breezy ocean views and city rooftops to twinkling string lights in the woods, we’ve created a visual summer venues guide so you don’t have to look far to be inspired for your next event. The season opens doors to the variety of venues event planners can take advantage of, from beaches to rooftops to banquets and more.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. “With this fearful logic, organizers should start collecting attendees’ phones at the entrance and remove the CCTV equipment from venues. If a match is found, the attendee is admitted without having to show proof of registration. Privacy protections in other U.S.

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MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend?

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

The biggest advantages of virtual meetings are clearly convenience and much lower costs: no travel, venue, or F&B expenditures. In previous years, it had held those meetings at the luxurious Greenbrier resort in West Virginia, which the railroad owned at the time. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 27, 2019

While history abounds on this campus, located in the equally historic colonial town of Williamsburg, Virginia, groups will find modern charm with classrooms that accommodate 20-60 people and auditoriums that can host up to 450 people. Here are more of our favorite venues in DC, Maryland, and Virginia: Johns Hopkins University.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Venues include Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Pentagon Row, Market Common Clarendon, Ballston Quarter and the Crystal City Shops. Options range from casual to white-tablecloth, intimate spots to large venues. And there’s plenty of after-dinner fun at many lounges, pubs, wine bars, sports bars and live music/dance venues.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Those winners are as follows: Hotels & Venues. San Luis Resort Spa and Conference Center. The National Conference Center. Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau. The new honorees will be celebrated in the December 2018 issue of Smart Meetings magazine. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach. Aria Resort & Casino.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Not only will the services and expertise of Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge and the local hospitality industry make it easy on the planner, attendees will be excited to visit a destination with such a great combination of first-class facilities, scenic beauty, and leisure activities. Virginia’s Blue Ridge is easy to reach.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Altizer holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and both a Bachelor of Science in Management Science and a Bachelor of Science in Management from Virginia Tech. Conferences. Altizer’s experience includes successfully leading teams at Dean Foods, PepsiCo, and Bain & Company. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. Meeting planners are under a lot of stress because right now it’s not about getting one thing — the in-person conference — right.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Whereas we originally created Best in Show to honor some of the most innovative and acclaimed things in the meetings and conventions industry — venues, technology platforms, CSR programs, destination videos, etc. Nominated by Cori Dossett, CEM, CMP, Conferences Designed “I have worked with Brittany several times in the past year.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With these new venues, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area offer more than 360 special event facilities in addition to the city’s impressive Moscone Convention Center. Team San Jose, Visit San Jose’s parent organization, is the DMO, but also manages the convention center, four theater venues and its own F+B catering arm.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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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 joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C. by USA Today.

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Special-Event Venue. Whether it’s an intimate reception, black-tie gala or a corporate evening affair, the Monterey Bay Aquarium offers an inspired venue for one-of-a-kind gatherings and celebrations. The Westin Grand Cayman is perfect for relaxation, adventure and memory-making meeting venues.

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Unique Venues

JULY 9, 2020

Striking and Memorable Events At Scottsdale Private Event Venues. Your event at Scottsdale Private Event Venues is only limited by your imagination. Annapolis Basin Conference Centre is located on a picturesque property on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in beautiful rural Nova Scotia. • Make Your Event CLASSIC!

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Lawrence Convention Center to host the returning conference, National Society of Black Engineers, in 2018. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, NSBE is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. Pittsburgh and the David L. Photo credit: JP Diroll Photography.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Part of SPN’s model involved live events, as well as the idea for a seminal annual conference that would connect Midwest entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and each other. “[SPN] SPN] was like, ‘What better way to [tell the story] than a conference? This year’s conference was held at KANEKO on May 4–6. The format was a success.

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