Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. This month on January 14th, 2019, PSAV published a press release announcing the purchase agreement for PSAV to acquire Encore Event Technologies. Will this merger change that? Kelso & Co.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Koleen Roach, director of meetings and conference management at Securian Financial Group, led a panel of veteran explainers during Financial and Insurance Conference Professional ’s 2022 Annual Conference at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. Read More : How to Plan Better Medical Meetings by the Numbers.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2017

A major assist can come from event services managers. A venue’s event manager—either through brilliance or blunder—can dictate whether a planner’s event succeeds or fails. A recent survey of meeting planners found that 71 percent said event services “greatly affected” their decision to rebook a city or property.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 15, 2019

“We do have a duty of care as event managers, so there is this issue of risk mitigation everything it entails,” Talley said. God forbid anything happen, but if it did, we have to demonstrate that we took due diligence and care in assessing and managing the level of risk.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Spinning slowly in a grandiose ballroom or stepping inside a hotel suite, the ocean view through the doors to the balcony—the next generation of virtual reality (VR) can deliver so much more than pretty worlds through clunky goggles. Wouldn’t you rather forget where you are for a moment and feel like you’re there? VR in F&B.

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Master the Event

APRIL 5, 2022

Currently, there are a number of dependable conference planning software solutions available to help automate the process and provide for the planner a greater vision and understanding. Conference Planning Software – Help is Here! Conference planning really doesn’t have to be that problematic.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

hotels now offer employee training on how to spot and respond to suspected child sex trafficking. In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. . The report also reiterated the unique role that event organizers can play in creating change.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 24, 2020

This year, Cvent made a significant investment in the Virtual Attendee Hub , creating a virtual event experience that integrates with their existing event marketing and event management platform. In November, Bizzabo , a platform for virtual and live event conferences, announced they closed a $138M investment round.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

hotels now offer employee training on how to spot and respond to suspected child sex trafficking. In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. . The report also reiterated the unique role that event organizers can play in creating change.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 23, 2017

Michael Murphy Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe announced Michael Murphy as the new general manager. He first joined Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in 1996 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. The 40-story, 1,205-room hotel is set to open in September. Most recently, she served as general manager of the Northern Mid America Sales Office.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2016

Mobile apps for events are more powerful than ever, event management software does more than you can imagine, and new tools and gadgets for planners are entering the market each day. 7 Must-Have Apps for Meeting Planners. 5 Cool Tech Tools for Event Check-In and Registration.

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Stova

MAY 4, 2023

Event technology is any digital tool that helps you plan and manage in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. Organizers working with smaller teams and shorter planning windows don’t have time to grapple with multiple solutions that don’t always work in sync. All-in-one event management platforms ease the load.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. More : Planners Urged to Step Up Disaster Preparedness. Stand Together. Jeff O’Hara.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. She has been a development leader in the hotel sales industry for more than 20 years, most recently as director of sales for Saratoga Resort and Spa in Wyoming. Cindy Hart. Amanda Hawkins-Vogel. Ken Barnes.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Jennifer Grosclaude is the D irector of Sales, Marketing and Events for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington , a 347-room, 12-story waterfront hotel at Seattle’s Southport. She has more than 20 years’ experience in planning, catering and event management.

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Maritz Global Events

AUGUST 6, 2019

2019 has been a transformational year for Karla: she made the difficult decision to leave her role as Director of Event Management after four years. In May, she started a new path in her career journey, now as a Director of Strategic Account Management. Then I do it all over again the next day,” she says. It’s About People.

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Maritz Global Events

OCTOBER 23, 2019

At some point in their careers, all meeting and event planners will have a horror story they won’t soon forget. In this first part of a two-part series, our meeting planners and event managers relive some of their most “terrifying” encounters at events. NO ONE wanted to work on a Saturday.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 30, 2018

According to C&IT magazine’s article , here are a few thoughts expressed by the players in the event industry: Clients, event planners, and venue partners have set the bar at this level collectively by being able to deliver. Ellen Boddington (President, Stellar Conference & Event Management Inc.,

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 16, 2019

Exiting: have association leadership positioned in hotel lobbies or convention center pre-function space to “thank guests for coming to the event and see you next year!”. Extending: transcribe notes from onsite idea wall and send it post-event to attendees. Engaging: idea wall in common area.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings.

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Corbin Ball

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

Microsoft adds live event tool - Glisser - to PowerPoint. 18 LINKS FOR MEETINGS, BUSINESS AND FUN. Or helpful business or meeting planning links? 6 Meeting Industry-Related Sites: ebook from Julius Solaris: The Future of Event Marketing. Kapow: very interesting new "meeting experience" booking engine.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California; president of Casey’s Cupcakes. This personal investment outside of the hotel sparks creative ideas for guests and inspires ways to better connect with and take care of my staff. Job title: Event producer Company or organization: Sherpa Group Events Inc.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love trying out new and innovative ways to market our destination to potential meeting planners. I also love working with our hotels in The Woodlands on a daily basis to gain more knowledge of their expectations for meetings and conventions. Job title: Senior event manager. Maria Rosa A. in New York City.

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Maritz Global Events

JUNE 4, 2019

At that time, Vince never thought much about the meetings and events industry until he saw a wanted ad in the newspaper.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Being able to fully utilize social media and access event apps, online check-in tools and cloud-based event management software is just one of the reasons you might want to have a spare battery or charging pack in your purse. Need to find a specific detail buried in the fine print of a hotel contract ? Magnifying glass.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

‘Evenings with’ events allow fans to get intimate and up close and personal with their favorite stars, with packages ranging from backstage chats to much bigger deals comprising flights and hotels. The wow factor. In turn, it’s hoped such networking will lead to new business, sales, ideas, products and the like. The goodie-bag.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. National Convention Sales Manager Explore St. HOLLY LAMMERT.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning?

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

The agency specializes in connecting fans with their favorite artists, sports teams and brands at thousands of live events around the world each year. Chicago Event Management. Since 1995, Enterprise Events Group has delivered exciting, inspiring events that transform the brands of their customers. Chicago, IL.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Get creative ideas for your next conference and see what is trendy in the event world while getting the scoop on where and what the leading event professionals are coming up with. Event Manager Blog. This blog is only the holy grail of all things events (no big deal). Plan Your Meetings. Corbin Ball.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) drew crowds to its trade show booth with a citywide interactive screen, which allowed users to access to hotel, convention and event spaces through the power of touch-screen technology. Industry Trends.

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

A traditional board meeting, on the other hand, may require a more formal setting. Going over the details like the number of attendees and available dates are basic steps in meeting planning. If you must make cuts, skimp on things that don’t affect the meeting mission or goals. Be prepared so you know what to expect.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

a cloud-based enterprise event management company widely used by planners and hoteliers , by Vista Equity Partners, a private equity firm that invests in technology-enabled businesses, was cleared by the U.S. Cvent Connect 2015. This week, the acquisition of Cvent, Inc., Department of Justice. Cvent, Inc.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

CHME, CHSP, CMP, CHE, who in addition to teaching classes at Metropolitan State University of Denver, serves as a faculty adviser for the school’s hospitality, tourism, and events management department. His students are required to plan at least two events before graduation as part of their classwork. Ogbeide, Ph.D.,

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