Event Guru

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This upcoming March, Catersource and The Special Event will be hosting an event in Orlando, Florida , and it is one that you won’t want to miss. Get ready for the show stopping event of all events! This conference will bring in the best of the best in the event planning industry. We hope to see you there!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Savastano has a long history of experience in guest services and management, working for Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in the Bahamas, Grand Hyatt Central New York, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino and more. Boonie has been promoted to director of rooms at Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Jordyn Boonie.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2021

Award-winning events software provider, VenuIQ , has announced a North American follow up to its successful UK virtual event, ‘ To Hybrid and Beyond’. . Headquartered in the UK, VenuIQ has hosted a variety of conferences, forums, and business events across the globe for clients such as Founders Forum, Marie-Claire, and Vonage.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 10, 2021

Award-winning events software provider, VenuIQ , has announced its upcoming virtual event, ‘ To Hybrid and Beyond’ , which will discuss developments and challenges from the past year and highlight how the event industry’s post-pandemic landscape could take shape.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2021

Petersburg, Florida-based Community Brands , a cloud-based software solution popular with associations and nonprofits, announced that it was purchasing Seattle-based Pathable , a mobile app company that had gone all in on web-based virtual events. In November, St. Corbin Ball.

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Capterra Event Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

For some, it’s time to take a break from the monotonous and standard fundraising emails, phone calls, and letters to make room for a fundraising event or two. But what if you’ve never hosted a fundraising event? There are auctions, 5k runs, skydiving, galas, and many other fundraiser events to pull ideas from.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Check out this list of 21 incredible event venues in Tampa—from clubs and golf courses to museums and hotels. While Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon arrived in the Tampa Bay area as early as 1513, the western part of the land which would one day become Florida remained relatively undeveloped until the 1800s. The Florida Aquarium.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). A seasoned sales professional, Cartwright has worked with the The Fort Worth Club; was senior account manager of group sales at Billy Bob’s Texas, a massive country music arena; Omni Hotels & Resorts and many more. Jamie Gold. Mark Catuogno, CGSP.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2022

Cartwright is sales and events manager at Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC). A seasoned sales professional, Cartwright has worked with the The Fort Worth Club; was senior account manager of group sales at Billy Bob’s Texas, a massive country music arena; Omni Hotels & Resorts and many more. Jamie Gold. Mark Catuogno, CGSP.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Chatbots have become one of the hottest new trends for events and are a great solution when looking for ways to reach your attendee’s easily, answer their questions about your event, and engage with them on-site. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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Planner WIre

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Most are massive in both scale and price putting them out of reach for most small and medium sized associations which is why we have always had a soft spot for PlanningPod , an event management platform with loads of tools, an honest price point, and a sleek design that works every bit as well as their highfalutin cousins.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Bring in sustainable and green elements into the event. Event management and event planning: What’s the difference? Here’s a simple rule-of-thumb: everything that happens before the actual event comes under the bucket of event planning. Managing budgets. Taking care of event day logistics.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Chatbots have become one of the hottest new trends for events and are a great solution when looking for ways to reach your attendee’s easily, answer their questions about your event, and engage with them on-site. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Take your pick of event spaces within this 18-acre complex that includes Sea Life Orlando Aquarium, Madame Tussauds, Skeletons: Museum of Osteology, as well as the tallest observation wheel in the United States East Coast. For a more diverse event, opt for the Universal CityWalk Block Party, which combines three or more venues for your event.

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Capterra Event Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Considering the fact that the first ten locations on Cvent’s Top 50 Meeting Destinations in the United States are major cities, this means that parking costs will be a factor for most events. Orlando, Florida. Special Event Parking: $10. These are the parking costs for the first five cities on the Cvent list: 1. Washington D.C.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 12, 2018

If you are you using event management software, you can have speakers upload these takeaways in a PDF file so that attendees can access them following the presentation. But thinking outside of the box with session formats can help engage attendees and keep them talking long after the event is over. In Florida?

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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

We have staged events throughout the United States at a wide variety of locations and venues. One function that stands out was an event staged for a client in Palm Beach, Florida. We had two days to set up the event. Three favorites that come to mind include: Event Planning: Ethics and Etiquette by Judy Allen.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 9, 2020

Both big and small cities, from Brooklyn, New York to Naples, Florida, hosted the tour in 2019 and invited attendees to come, meet with local chefs, and savor delicious dishes. Key Takeaway: Earlier we talked about finding sponsors for your events. Main Takeaways: Host an Event Like USA Today. Source: Wine and Food Experience.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Dennis Cross , Senior Event Manager, Kansas City Convention Center Nominated by Mia Short, CMP, WATT Global Media “Dennis is a strategic, creative, collaborative, solutions-centric partner. Ariane Estepa, CMP , Meeting and Event Manager, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. CONVENTION SERVICES / HOTEL. He was amazing!

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Notable clients: AAA (Club Alliance), Florida Hospital, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Target. Notable clients: AAA (Club Alliance), Florida Hospital, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Target. Chicago Event Management. They are a global, customer-centric leader in the event management industry. August Jackson.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Event experts thrive in an unusual environment that requires both careful planning, but also the ability to adapt to changes at the drop of a hat. Some regions are more at risk of unexpected weather, like Florida for example. This is particularly true for outdoor events.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 11, 2019

OZ partners with Infinity Events and Catering to help hosts manage their gatherings and provide catering. From concerts with national touring bands (they've hosted both Lady Antebellum and Florida Georgia Line) to business Christmas parties, this non-profit event venue is a unique and flexible option you should definitely consider.

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Bizzabo

MAY 8, 2019

What can you do to make your event bigger, better, and more fun than last year? And don't forget to add play into your event agenda. Corporate event management doesn’t have to be boring. Key Takeaway: Host events that help your customers better use your products. Offer hands-on training workshops.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

When planning your event’s entertainment you need to really think about the audience. Sending out pre-event surveys and mining your event software for analytics from previous events is a great way to figure out what your attendees want. Source: Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. for two years. What is he known for? Where to find him?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. To assist event profs with smooth event management we have curated a list with 97 best industry keynote speakers by industry. for two years. What is he known for? Where to find him?

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