Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Wells serves as senior catering sales manager, bringing extensive experience in catering, conference services and wedding planning. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning. The Wharf appoints Richter as director of catering and event services.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Today’s post is by our newest contributor, Brittany Ryan who is the founder and editor for Beaux & Belles: An Event Planning Blog that discusses all things pertaining to events, meetings, and home entertaining. There are many apps available now that can help event planners become more efficient in their day-to-day tasks.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 29, 2021

As the number of Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 increases and the country begins to reopen businesses, more marketers are beginning to consider producing live, in-person events again. But in terms of logistics, budgets, technology and safety, events post-COVID will differ in key ways from those held before the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 9, 2016

Business advice and creating an event planning business plan can be booooring, and IMO you want to create a business so you’re having fun. I am not the person who is going to tell you to sit down for the next 3-12 months to fill out pages and pages of a (very dull) event planning business plan.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The interactive experience is in Dallas this month at the George W. We realize that there is a false dichotomy in the integration world, and the best way to change a mind is to change a heart,” says Mim Blower, senior event producer at Stand Together. “We The Dallas activation is one stop on a tour of events planned through 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator. He joined Will Rogers Memorial Center in 2014 as an entry-level service attendant.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Mahaffey was appointed executive vice president of show and event services at INSPIRE , a Dallas event tech company. Since 1993, Mahaffey was most recently senior vice president of client solutions at Freeman Company in Dallas for nearly 30 years. Mike Mahaffey.

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Meeting Tomorrow

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The answer: Creative ideas for their events. That’s why we worked with our group of panelists to gather up our best examples of stage design and corporate event ideas for 2024 and beyond. Below are just a few of the many examples and highlights from our event, which you can watch in full at any point!

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Purple

JUNE 26, 2023

While events are often judged by how creative they are, only those who actually plan them know that the real creativity lies with that wonderful balancing act known as the budget. The event budget is the ultimate balancing act in the hands of the event planner. That’s why we call it a numbers game.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 21, 2016

Incorporate elements of nature to your event décor and table setting such as birchwood, wheat stalks, and fall flowers. Today’s post is by our newest contributor, Brittany Ryan who is the founder and editor for Beaux & Belles: An Event Planning Blog that discusses all things pertaining to events, meetings, and home entertaining.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? What is the purpose of your event or meeting? 2: Have a master plan that includes flexibility.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Most recently, Clover joined the company as head of event management. Thompson is director of meeting and event services at Talley Management Group in Mount Royal, New Jersey.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2022

Caesars launched the Remastered Tour in May with its first event hosted at Shoto Contemporary Japanese Izakaya in Washington D.C. We’re using very new, modern and unique venues and we’re creating experiences in each of these cities,” she says, adding that the events are focused mainly on food, entertainment and reconnecting.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Lilly has been in hospitality, tourism, event management and sales for 15 years. Lilly was previously owner of End-N-Mind Destination and Event Management in South Carolina. Dallas hospitality management company Makeready added Hafer to the team as director of global group sales. Tiffany Alves Hafer. Bree DiBernardo.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

And for event planners , it’s always a question of, “What’s new and different?”. Custom branding can be integrated throughout the venue for corporate events and the space can host up to 2,500 people. Join the movement for a better event. Try Social Tables today. VooDoo Zipline. Melissa Zorko, Hello!

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

She also has an event planning business in Romeoville, Illinois, where she is based. Before that, she worked in sales and events at The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Colorado and Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center in South Carolina. Wendy Mallas and Jing Butler. Mallas (left) and Butler (right). Cynthia Kunz.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Event Manager | Apple | Cupertino, CA.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JULY 10, 2019

The Cvent Excellence Awards feature 12 unique categories which reflect the wide impact technology has on the meetings, events, and hospitality ecosystem. The 2019 winners include: Meetings and Events. Best Return on Event . Best Event Marketing Strategy . Best Event Marketing Strategy . BCD Meetings & Events.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

There are so many options for incredible events , from the White House to the National Zoo, to the countless museums, monuments and memorials peppered throughout the city. Here are 5 unique event venues you won’t want to miss: The United States Institute of Peace. Join the movement for a better event. Washington D.C.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

One of the main reasons event professionals learn with us is to hone the skills needed to advance their event planning careers, and many of them ask us about job openings. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Allseated, the #1 event technology company, announces a new partnership today with premier hospitality and property management company, Remington Hotels. Remington is a renowned Dallas, Texas based hospitality group with industry expertise spanning over four decades. About Allseated.

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Social Tables

MAY 7, 2019

Featuring dozens of excellent wedding planners across the United States, you’re sure to find the people you need to pull off this extra special event. Now without further ado, here are the top 63 wedding event planners in the United States, organized by region and city. No ask is too big for your special day! Boston Wedding Planners 1.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Palli has joined Omni Hotels & Resorts in Dallas as chief commercial officer. Sharp held multiple executive positions at Travelport before joining CWT in 2018 as senior vice president and global managing director of meetings and events. Peter Palli. Glaucia Canil.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

It’s been nearly two years since event planners first witnessed mass event cancelations and scrambled to plan virtual events. Since then, we have seen the landscape of the events industry change dramatically. Event planners essentially have three options: to cancel, to postpone, or to pivot.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 14, 2017

Lilly Rocha has covered a lot of ground during more than 17 years in global and local event management by helping clients reach their marketing goals. I used to travel a lot, learning the event lingo in different languages. The show also occurs annually in Dallas, New York and Orlando. Mary’s University.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

We asked readers to nominate exemplary meeting professionals who usually operate out of the spotlight, behind the scenes, working in areas such as convention services, audiovisual, event technology, and catering. He is always available, organized, and reliable in handling whatever needs to be done to help his clients have a successful event.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

Tracey Smith, executive director of Senior Planners Industry Network (SPIN), has seen the impact of decades of economic cycles on events and the people who manage them. That was quickly followed by announcements from new and established groups offering to help with the transition to what many are acknowledging is the new reality.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 23, 2018

Tracey Smith, executive director of Senior Planners Industry Network (SPIN), has seen the impact of decades of economic cycles on events and the people who manage them. That was quickly followed by announcements from new and established groups offering to help with the transition to what many are acknowledging is the new reality.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. Exhale deeply upon entering this oasis of sophisticated luxury from the hustle bustle of Dallas Fort Worth Airport’s Terminal D. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. Where else will 35,000 fascinating creatures in nearly 200 exhibits welcome your event?

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 23, 2019

These are the 30 best event venues that the beautiful city of Columbus, Ohio has to offer. We're not surprised though; Columbus is a wonderful town with plenty to do and quite a few quality event venues. In this article, we'll take a look at 30 Columbus event spaces you should consider renting for your next business or private event.

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Unique Venues

JULY 9, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Striking and Memorable Events At Scottsdale Private Event Venues. • Make Your Event CLASSIC!

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 19, 2016

But if you need someone to rewrite this document or work on one event, they’ll be more willing to take on that mini-project because they don’t want to be in meetings ad nauseum.”. Associations large and small find it increasingly difficult to get members to make the long-term commitments traditional chapter leadership positions require.

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