SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2022

When time is short and the to-do list is long, the solution is often to bring in an expert contractor to help with everything from sourcing of space and technology solutions to meeting design and management. And if the event gets cancelled, how is the consultant made whole? Mahoganey Jones, CEO of Event Specialists.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Braconnier has 15 years in the events industry, most recently worked as an event industry consultant with Freelance AB Consulting in the United Kingdom. He also worked as an executive consultant for multimedia and technology studio SenovvA. The post Smart Moves in London, Miami and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. AI technology is not going away,” said Tauvaa.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Before this position, Moreno was director of strategic alliances and business growth for TCD Strategy Consulting. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Jerusalem and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Sabrina Schroeter and Donovan Stephens.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In his 18 years in the hospitality industry, Siddiqui has worked with several large hotel brands, most recently having worked as hospitality and multifamily consultant for The Shephard Hotel in New York City. The post Smart Moves in Chicago, Mexico and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Cynthia Boyett. Marion Ryan.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

So if you are an association working with healthcare workers, best to look for AMCs that meet or exceed expectations established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME ). About the AMC: Association Management Center offers a wide range of management and consulting services.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Host a Disney meeting. After a year of Zoom and staying indoors, there is pent-up demand for travel, connection and meetings that goes beyond the boardroom—and there’s nowhere quite like Walt Disney World to hit all the marks with ease. Here’s what we found for why a Disney meeting will drive attendance, now more than ever.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

Long ago, consultant Tom Gilb coined the term “mythodology” to describe erroneous but commonly held beliefs about how something should be done. Mythodology: Event socials are a good way to meet people. Participant-driven and participation-rich events provide far more opportunities to meet people you actually want to meet.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

We are excited to feature Florida wedding and event planner Beverly Diane today! Business Name & Location: Beverly Diane Consultants. Business Facebook Page: Beverly Diane Consultants. Fast forward again, and I teamed up with an incredibly good friend who owns a premier South Florida event company.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. 12-15 at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida. Jennifer C.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

Klein has been a marketing executive since 1999, most recently as a branding and marketing consultant for America’s SBDC in San Luis Obispo, California, where he worked with small and medium-sized businesses. Dowling will lead communication efforts with PTG’s Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green and PTG Consulting brands.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

As meetings went back to in-person settings, health and safety stayed paramount. Tracy Stuckrath, a meetings food advocate and consultant, said, “We’re at a meeting and we’re there to build relationships, land deals, network and learn. The post Best of 2022: Food and Beverage appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Most recently, Goh worked as an independent strategic marketing specialist and consultant. Hard Rock International in Hollywood, Florida welcomes Earle as director of global travel industry sales. Most recently, he was regional director of sales and revenue at Performance Hospitality in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 21, 2018

The Solution Room is rapidly becoming a popular meeting plenary. Invented at MPI’s 2011 European Meetings and Events Conference, the session fosters active meaningful connections between attendees, and provides peer support and solutions to the real professional challenges currently faced by participants.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Suzanne CEO The Florida Festivals and Events Association says, “Consulting with Diversity Ally allowed FFEA to come up with solutions and key objectives based on their industry leading benchmark pledges. If you are interested in bespoke workshops/ training or consultancy, please contact: Gabby@DiversityAlly.co.uk .

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Conferences that Work

MAY 27, 2019

I considered rephrasing my instructions, emphasizing the importance of the note taking in some way beforehand or during the “rounds” of peer consulting. Finally I had the idea of creating a laminated card with the instructions on each table, and asking table members to pass the card around to each consultation facilitator in turn.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

International hospitality group Accor appointed Erney executive director of global sales for meetings, incentives and industry relations. She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Mark Goeman.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

I schedule meetings with clients and vendors in the afternoon when I am not working on timelines and design layouts. With that program, it gave a free 6-month membership to the Association of Bridal Consultants. I contacted the Georgia State Manager at the time and found out the information for the next meeting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Hess has also previously been director of operations at Waldorf Astoria Boca Raton Resort & Club while he also served as director of rooms at Waldorf Astoria Boca Beach Club, both in southern Florida. The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota , in Florida appointed Dampier director of group and catering sales. Florian Kunkel. Jeremy Sadler.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. In her roles, she consults with the Broward County, Florida, personnel about travel issues regarding the transgender community. million LGBT travelers to South Florida. Richard Gray. Kristin McGrath.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. There’s much to consider legally to get in-person meetings truly get going again. Smart Meetings got in touch with an expert about what meeting professionals should be thinking about when face-to-face meetings resume. Waiving Responsibility.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Previously, Oney was director of sales at RP Funding Center in Lakeland, Florida and has held additional sales leadership roles at several companies, including Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa and more. and The James Royal Palm in Miami Beach, Florida. Jaclyn Dawson. Jane Cunningham.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Jeff Robinson, director of marketing with Visit Indy and Santiago Corrada, president and CEO of Visit Tampa Bay , joined Mayaan Ziv, CEO of AccessNow , at the same conference to share tips for meeting professionals looking for information about accessibility before sourcing a destination. Corrada shared his aha moment in Tampa Bay, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Metaverse Hospitality (MH), based in Tampa, Florida, is the creator of the first hotels in the Metaverse and on June 28 will release its first NFTs—non-fungible tokens (more on that later)—which will act as valued assets in the Metaverse and “will provide utility, tangible awards and perks in the real world.”. if it means anything at all.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Bruno is strategic consultant at the virtual business events company, DAHLIA+Agency , in Melrose, California. Most recently, he was principal of FiG Solutions in Bonita Springs, Florida.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Khubchandani has been appointed general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota in Florida. White was previously a consultant at Wamre Marketing, managing strategy, branding, loyalty, digital content and ecommerce. The post Smart Moves in Timber Cove, Tourism Western Australia and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida. Max Beach Resort in Daytona Beach, Florida, appointed Codianne director of operations and Radford director of sales and marketing. Michael Codianne and Laura Radford.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Her most recent position was founder and principal consultant for Luxury Boutique Consulting. Lucie, Florida, properties, among others. Hosts Global , a partner to many meeting and event planners internationally, has appointed Patino as vice chair and Paben as CEO. Monica Coleman and Alecia Zackery.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

She comes most recently consulted for Robinsons Hotels & Resorts. Her service industry career has spanned nearly every department, from station cook to executive meeting manager. Read More: Smart Moves in Portland, Chicago and More The post Smart Moves in Vienna, Fari Islands and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2022

For the past 20 years, Williams has established a career in meetings management and hospitality sales. He has been director of group sales for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, meetings manager for D.C.’s W South Beach in Miami Beach, Florida, welcomed Gracia as director of sales and marketing and Montalva as director of programming.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. There’s much to consider legally when in-person meetings truly get going again. Smart Meetings got in touch with an expert about what meeting professionals should be thinking about when face-to-face meetings resume. If so, you’re not alone.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Davis is an experienced hospitality sales and diversity leader, having worked in senior sales roles at Gaylord Hotels, Marriott and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as consultant and project manager with Tourism Diversity Matters. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Davis is an experienced hospitality sales and diversity leader, having worked in senior sales roles at Gaylord Hotels, Marriott and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as consultant and project manager with Tourism Diversity Matters. Bilotti joined Duck Key, Florida’s Hawks Cay Resort as director of food and beverage.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Ramel Kelly.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 18, 2016

Each session was designed to discover and meet wants and needs of the executive officers and volunteers of the association’s regional chapters’ members in an area of special interest. Consulting. Session goals. Next, I used body voting , to give participants relevant information about who else was in the room.

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