PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

That wave of dissent has become increasingly familiar for health-care associations that host meetings in states like Florida and Texas, where laws have placed extreme restrictions on abortion care and reproductive rights. Like many associations, SMFM signs contracts with its host destinations years in advance.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida. Even though the hotel would be open by our original dates, they told us they would not be able to staff up in time,” Saunders said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

in the air (just over 19 miles) and stays at the edge of space for two hours while passengers observe the curvature of the earth before floating down for a gentle water landing and being picked up in a luxury yacht to return to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Merritt Island, Florida.

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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. 10-14 at Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. How fun is that?

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Prior to joining Sonder, Stott was a key member of the Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts worldwide sales team in London. Sonder operates in 40+ markets across ten countries, and has approximately 17,400 live and contracted units worldwide as of Q2 2023.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. A year ago, research showed that many thought California was less ready to welcome visitors than Florida. However, revenue was up.

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Travel 2019 2024 Contracts 98

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 8, 2021

Israel’s Green Pass extends access to gyms and hotels. Other large states like Florida and Texas are fully open and do not require health passports. In fact, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has banned business and governments in the state from requiring proof of vaccination. Cruise ships operating in the U.S. How do they work?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

It wasn’t COVID-19 that kept Sandra Geiger, a global account executive with ConferenceDirect, from visiting Hotel Effie, a 250-room hotel in Sandestin, Florida, before she signed a contract for an association group meeting in July — it was because the hotel was still under construction. Virtual Site Visits.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. Another critical piece of the decision-making puzzle was the agreement with the host hotel.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

When most attendees make travel plans, they consider things like hotel amenities, nearby restaurants and fun attractions. A brain injury during delivery gave him spastic quadrupeligia cerebral palsy, a condition that limits his movement through uncontrollable muscle contractions but has not affected his cognition.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2022

Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts appointed Allen president of the brand. Since his early career as an attorney in Greater Louisville two decades ago, he has also served as chief development officer and general counselor for 21c Museum Hotels. Radcliffe Moab , a new boutique hotel in Utah, welcomed Call as its new general manager.

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Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels Travel 52

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 31, 2018

After the epically awful 2017 hurricane season wreaked destruction from Texas to Florida to Puerto Rico and the U.S. The hotel may be more willing to give you a break on attrition than lose the business and have a cancellation dispute on its hands.”. Analyze your contract’s termination and cancellation language.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Set adjacent to the Conference Centre, the 168-room ROK Hotel Kingston, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, opened in July 2022 featuring 6 meeting rooms and spacious public areas for events. In the capitol city of Kingston, a multi-billion dollar 4-year redevelopment is underway at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

and Canadian hotels. While group intermediaries play an important role in the marketplace, costs for our North American hotels and owners are growing at a faster pace than group revenue, which impacts hotel profitability,” read the letter sent Jan. The cut is to start in April. Many planners see it otherwise.

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Contracts Hotels Financial Hospitality 57

Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Hidden Barn Venue, a relatively new, rustic-themed wedding venue in Florida, found themselves in that exact scenario – hindered by time-consuming processes, tools and applications that they quickly outgrew. Create online legal contracts and track electronic signatures with contract management tools.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 21, 2018

Register for “Banquets and Catering: An Insider’s Approach to Food and Beverage” Have you ever wondered how can hotels charge $120 or more for a gallon of coffee? You’ll learn what value-added items and upgrades can be negotiated and contracted to further extend your budget.

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Food and Beverage Negotiating Hotels Meeting Planning 53

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 27, 2022

Last October, COP26 required attendees to not only perform multiple PCR tests prior to and during the event but also rapid Lateral Flow Device (LFD) tests in their hotel room or other accommodations venue prior to entry each day. Then there is the issue of cost.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

The International Regional Magazine Association convenes today for day 1 of its annual conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and meeting planner Dianne Davis is confident things will go off without a hitch. Eighteen months ago, I met with the sales manager at Hotel A* in Fort Lauderdale. We struck a deal and signed a contract.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

In the aftermath of a shooting at a Florida high school that left 14 students and three adults dead, and threats of a boycott of businesses that support the National Rifle Association, several travel and hotel companies announced they were severing ties with the gun rights advocacy group. — Hertz (@Hertz) February 23, 2018.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 5, 2017

When it comes to landing meetings contracts, destinations are continually forced to evolve their marketing strategies to compete for business—and o ne way they’re doing so is through incentive packages. Experience Kissimmee (Florida) gives planners a chance to earn up to $4,100 per meeting based on a rebate program. “It

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Contracts Transportation Hotels Entertainment 47

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. Most venues will require proof of proper coverage when it comes time to sign the contract, and many require that they be added to your policy as a named insured.

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Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. Most venues will require proof of proper coverage when it comes time to sign the contract, and many require that they be added to your policy as a named insured.

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Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. Most venues will require proof of proper coverage when it comes time to sign the contract, and many require that they be added to your policy as a named insured.

Insurance 36

Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

At a typical technology conference held at a convention hotel, a lot can go wrong — from guests falling and injuring themselves, to vendors damaging the venue. Most venues will require proof of proper coverage when it comes time to sign the contract, and many require that they be added to your policy as a named insured.

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Insurance Conference Automotive Contracts 36

Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

I have never been more surprised than when I toured Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Our food orders—even something like a simple deli lunch buffet—were delivered to us so much fresher and tastier than [in other hotels]. Wendy Sullivan, NABC Planner, American Contract Bridge League. jewelry box.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

Phillips would know: In addition to 20-plus years of experience in hotels, events, and catering, she’s a collaborator on The Professional Reference Guide for the Catering and Event Industry , the 2011 textbook for the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) exam and credential — the industry’s most coveted initials.

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Food and Beverage Sports Entertainment Hotels 55

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Set adjacent to the Conference Centre, the 168-room ROK Hotel Kingston, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, opened in July 2022 featuring 6 meeting rooms and spacious public areas for events. In the capitol city of Kingston, a multi-billion dollar 4-year redevelopment is underway at the Jamaica Conference Centre.

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2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 52

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 3, 2016

The mosquito-borne virus, which causes babies born to women who contracted Zika during pregnancy to be more vulnerable to severe birth defects, has led several prominent athletes to skip the Rio Olympics. Local mosquito-borne Zika virus cases have recently been reported in Florida. Don’t skip site visits!

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Hotels do it all the time. While some trade shows in the meetings industry are cool about including third-party planners, other organizations, from convention and visitors bureaus to our own Smart Meeting Events , prefer to recruit corporate planners who are often favored by suppliers looking to sign contracts for future events.

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Trade Shows Medical Meetings Contracts Hotels 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. What I love about my job: Using my specialized knowledge to negotiate venue contracts that protect event hosts from undue risk and financial exposure, and to set their events up for success, is what excites me most. Company or organization: HelmsBriscoe in Jacksonville, Florida.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. What I love about my job: Using my specialized knowledge to negotiate venue contracts that protect event hosts from undue risk and financial exposure, and to set their events up for success, is what excites me most. Company or organization: HelmsBriscoe in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Negotiate contracts with various vendors, hotels, caterers, and speakers. Event planning contract template. You can explore the following institutes for learning: University of West Florida. Event planning contract templates. Event planning contract. Decide the theme. Coordinate transportation.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

One of the medical offices will be dedicated to addressing both flu and coronavirus symptoms and will be staffed by a trained medical professional with direct access to the Florida Department of Health and an Epidemiologist. Reach out to all meeting spaces, hotels, and venues. Plan to have hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes on-hand.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Event Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | New Orleans, LA. Convention Services Coordinator | Omni Hotel & Resorts | Washington D.C. Program Manager, Events & Brand Projects (Contract) | lululemon | Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI. Event Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | New Orleans, LA. New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Global Events Coordinator – Contract | Bloomberg | San Francisco, CA. Event Services (Banquets) Manager | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Greenwich, CT. Director of Sales & Events | Hyatt Hotels Corporation | Savannah, GA. Meetings & Event Manager | Sheraton Hotels & Resorts | Lahaina, HI.

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EveryEventGuide

MARCH 1, 2018

They are familiar with their own companies needs and employees and likely have preferred vendors to assist them with Audio Visual, Hotels, Transportation, Airline tickets etc. Corporate Event Planners understand how to Negotiate: Consider all the vendors you may need to hire and negotiating all the contracts or agreements.

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