Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Taylor Fry and Diego Vervloet Taylor Fry (left) and Deigo Vervloet (right) Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) named Fry director of national accounts and Vervloet as meeting and convention services manager. The post Smart Moves in California, Dallas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Regis Hotels.

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JUNE 16, 2023

She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The post Smart Moves in New York, Texas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Unique Venues

MAY 22, 2023

Do you want to add a unique twist to your next event in Dallas? We’re featuring some of the most unconventional event spaces and party venues in Dallas. University of Texas, Dallas Looking for a space that strikes the perfect balance between academic and chic? Look no further than the University of Texas, Dallas.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. If you’re planning on hosting your next event in Texas this winter season, you can leave your mittens at home. of meeting space. The Convention Center offers clients 72 meeting rooms totaling 204,000 sq. City of Lights and Over 22,000 Conventions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Hold a Meeting in Destinations Known for Warmth As spring draws near, many are eager to get outside and enjoy the increasingly sunny days. of flexible, customizable meeting and event space feature new and enhanced amenities, and groups have access to unique catering options. After a meeting across the property’s refreshed 6,374 sq.

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MPI

JUNE 13, 2023

Meeting Industry Leadership: Paola Bowman, CMP, CMM (MPI Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter), director of client services and events, Arlington (Texas) Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Montgomery is general manager for AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas. He comes from Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa in Frisco, Texas, where he worked as general manager. Woody previously worked as chief tourism officer for Visit Galveston in Texas. James Montgomery.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Plus great places for planners to meet nearby For meeting planners on-the-go, airports are usually the starting point of the journey. of meeting and event space and 100,000 sq. of event space, 12 meeting rooms and 369 guest rooms. for meetings, and 50 meeting rooms. Check out the top U.S.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. A meeting planner earns their certification through a course of study, an exam and a comprehensive professional evaluation.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 28, 2017

Some 10,000 Ambit Energy consultants were set to fill Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas starting tomorrow for the annual, three-day Ambition Convention. Texas state officials asked the city of Dallas to make the facility ready to accommodate 5,000 Hurricane Harvey victims.

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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. The post Smart Moves in Texas, Wyoming and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Newcomers to the Top 10 include Austin, Texas (No.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 4, 2018

From aerial performance spaces to the world famous AT&T Stadium, there are plenty of Dallas event venues to choose from. Take a look at this list of 20 Dallas event venues for some great ideas. We've scoured the internet for the best event venues Dallas has to offer and narrowed the list down to 20 top options.

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Attendease

JANUARY 22, 2020

Opening the doors for new business prospects, these conferences are places where the top professionals meet and showcase their innovative concepts and bold theories for the future. Set to be held in Grapevine, Texas on June 6th-9th, 2020, here’s what you can look forward to at this event-. Amazing local food from Dallas-based caterers.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 28, 2017

Some 10,000 Ambit Energy consultants were set to fill Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center (KBHCC) in Dallas starting tomorrow for the annual, three-day Ambition Convention. Texas state officials asked the city of Dallas to make the facility ready to accommodate 5,000 Hurricane Harvey victims.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 18, 2017

A new upscale hotel is being built in Allen, Texas, to accommodate meetings and events. Benchmark, a global hospitality company, announced it will operate the new Delta by Marriott Hotel and Watters Creek Convention Center north of Dallas. The hotel will feature 300 guest rooms and is scheduled to open in late 2018.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

In his 40 years of experience, Sanders has managerial roles at convention hotels in New Orleans, Boston, Dallas, Chicago and New York. Pacific Hospitality Group named Rasnick director of sales of AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria. Ashley Johnson, CDME. Thuy “Twee” Vuong.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 14, 2018

Just 30 minutes from downtown Dallas, Allen, Texas , boasts premier shopping, engaging entertainment, more than 250 delectable dining options, and top-notch meeting space — so it’s easy to see why is a preferred choice for meeting planners.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 5, 2023

GroupSync Instant Booking for guest rooms now available chain-wide, while Instant Booking for meeting space is coming in 2024. The Dallas-based hotel chain with 50 properties across the U.S. Some chains only allow instant booking of guest-room blocks; others also allow real-time online booking of meeting space.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities. percent state sales tax, individual travelers and meeting groups will soon pay a total of 15.25 According to this article from Fox4 News Dallas , the Hotel Association of North Texas supports the move. Combined with the 9.25-percent

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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. Fairmont Dallas appointed Searle director of food and beverage and Sous director of rooms. Jessica Candy. Jed Arrogante. Edward Searle and George Sous, MBA.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Five and half years with Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the last six months as chief brand officer, Drew Holmgreen knows what’s expected from the association, in theory and in practice.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Five and half years with Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the last six months as chief brand officer, Drew Holmgreen knows what’s expected from the association, in theory and in practice.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

James Phillips credit: Fairmont Dallas Phillips is executive chef at Fairmont Dallas. He will manage the hotel’s Pyramid restaurant and bar, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serving up dishes with local ingredients sourced from Texas growers and regional vendors. Bosman P.J. Bosman Fusion Resort Cam Ranh appoints P.J.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. That is why we dedicated our February Extraordinary Experience at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas to innovation in all its forms.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Its main hall will seat up to 4,000 delegates with 95 meeting rooms, 14 offices and 3 Majlis available. Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. The Dallas city council has approved plans for a new 2.5-million-square-foot The post Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail appeared first on Skift Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 13, 2017

Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. Sandwiched between Dallas and Fort Worth , Arlington offers many big-city amenities with small town attention to detail and genuine care for clients and guests, says Jon Hixon, vice president of sales and services for Arlington Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. of meeting rooms. Hixon says.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

John Imaizumi The Omni Dallas Hotel appointed John Imaizumi managing director, a role in which he’ll oversee marketing, sales and operations of the luxury resort. He’ll be tasked with growing the client base to book more meetings and conventions. Imaizumi was the founder and chief executive officer of Zoom Golf.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JANUARY 24, 2019

If you’re in Plano , Texas, for a business meeting or convention, chances are your free time is extremely limited; there are people to meet and connections to be made! Pearl Cup Coffee offers Texas-roasted espresso drinks, coffee, snacks, and pastries, as well as wine and light bites in the afternoons and evenings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Diaz has worked in numerous positions at various Hyatt Hotels properties; before the San Diego role, he worked as executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Jersey and Hyatt Regency Dallas, among other positions, beginning in Puerto Rico, his birthplace. Chandra Allison. Jeanne Goldschmidt.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He grew up to become one of Events Industry Council’s (EIC) proud Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all essential when leading a team and planning missions – I mean, events!”

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The following examples are just a sample: Many destination websites include guides to Black-owned restaurants, businesses, and experiences, and can connect meeting organizers with local Black historians and cultural experts. Deah Berry offers customized bus tours departing from Dallas and Fort Worth.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Allen, Texas, has always been a great place to hold a meeting or event, and over the years, it has welcomed thousands of groups seeking its small-town charm and metropolitan choices. The facility offers more than 90,000 square feet of flexible convention, ballroom, and meeting space connected to 300 stunning guest rooms and suites.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Cowboy boot company Miron Crosby founders and sisters have been named inaugural PlaceMakers at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. As PlaceMakers, the sisters will design activations and programming for guests highlighting Dallas through their fashion- and design-centric expertise. Chris Niederschulte and Stephanie Summerall.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Director of Conventions & Meetings. Manager, Meetings/Events & Exhibits. Society of Government Meeting Professionals. International Meeting Managers, Inc. Houston, Texas. Advanced Meeting Solutions, Inc. The post First Class: Meet the Inaugural 15 Over 50 appeared first on Connect Association.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Turcotte is now general manager of W Dallas – Victory. With over three decades of hospitality leadership experience, Turcotte joins the Texas property after holding the role of director of operations at Dallas Renaissance at Plano Legacy West Hotel in Plano, Texas. Julia Turcotte.

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