Event Guru

MARCH 6, 2023

If you can’t make it to meet the team at the CaterSource event in Orlando, Florida in March, don’t worry! Sharing Event Guru and Registration Guru software’s platform, Mark will showcase real world examples of how universities can create a better booking and management system among housing & dining and event services.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 19, 2019

A healthy number of meetings-industry companies made the list, and the rise of unique experience providers shows what your attendees are excited about. With multiple locations in conference cities like Orlando, Fla., Koncept Events is now part of& the PRA family. How many of your attendees want to be locked up? Media Image.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

It all started when Will shared this article: WTF is going on with IRL Events? It’s is a fascinating read from the perspective of someone who attended Smart Meetings Experiences in Colorado Springs and Connect in Orlando.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Carolyn Patterson, director of events at the American Psychological Association, hailed the 2.3-million facility for its wayfinding signage, plentiful meeting and event spaces (77 custom rooms) and its location (downtown D.C.). Not surprisingly, Orlando was well represented. million sq.-ft. Red Door No.

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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.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In early March, the team made the difficult decision to cancel the live show, which had been scheduled for March 15-17 in Orlando, FL, at the Orange County Convention Center. Rather than lose all the work that went into planning this event, the team hosted Grainger Show 2020 virtually in July. Developing the Event Plan .

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

Larson is president and CEO for Meet Chicago Northwest; she previously worked as the organization’s director of sales. She also has an event planning business in Romeoville, Illinois, where she is based. The post Smart Moves in Florida, Washington State and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Heather Larson, CMP.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. For starters, attendee safety will be at the forefront of event planning when it comes to the live portion of hybrid experiences.

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Expo Logic

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Come visit Xperience 2019 and learn more about event technology trends and updates at what is expected to be one of the best technology conferences of the year. Join us at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort for an opportunity to meet and network with over 1,500 of your peers at this exciting conference. Orlando, Florida.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 8, 2016

Now I’m bringing my expertise to Chicago for a 1½ day October 6 – 7 workshop, a unique opportunity for you to: Learn how to make your conferences and conference sessions far more engaging and effective ; Gain powerful meeting design insights ; Significantly increase participation and satisfaction at your sessions and events; and.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Sharp has a long history in marketing and management positions, working in the past as account executive for Emery Worldwide Airlines and UPS and later as senior director of strategy and planning and senior director of worldwide applications at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. Glaucia Canil. Kelli Donahoe, CMP.

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All Seated

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: VIRTUAL TOOL TECHNOLOGY IN HOSPITALITY In an era of rapid technological advancement, the hospitality industry continues to evolve to meet changing guest expectations. Simplified Event Planning: Planners access options without physical visits, streamlining venue selection.

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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 . BCD Meetings & Events. Strategic Meetings Management Program of the Year.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Inspiration Innovation Gala Spotlight – We love to see your events come to life! In our event spotlight, we featured the Orlando Science Center’s Inspiration Innovation Gala. Their team was kind enough to provide us with details, beautiful images, and feedback as to how AllSeated assisted in the planning of their gala.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 6, 2016

First timer receptions are important, says Sharon Fisher, Idea Sparker (CEO) at Orlando-based Play With a Purpose, but it’s not enough to just get everyone together for a cocktail. read more.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 14, 2017

The show also occurs annually in Dallas, New York and Orlando. Rocha is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and participates in International Special Events Society (ISES) and Certificate in Meeting Management (CMM) continuing education events.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

on one level, this convention center can handle anything you plan on hosting. Some of the other features that make McCormick Place a tremendous venue are: 170 meeting rooms. of meeting space. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL. of meeting and event space, which any planner will love. million sq.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 17, 2017

That’s why Rosen Shingle Creek is a leader in the meeting and event planning industry — it has the ability to create solutions in a unique way. . Recently, the hotel proved that it could indeed handle anything as it simultaneously hosted multiple events that catered to thousands. Rosen Shingle Creek. Butler Ballroom.

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Social Tables

MAY 7, 2019

Cherish Events LLC Why You’ll Love Them: They operate in both Orlando and NYC and they’ve won Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice awards several years in a row. Ruffles & Tweed Why You’ll Love Them: This wedding planning superstar is both fun and flexible. Columbus Wedding Planners 1. They’ll even help you write your vows!

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Smart Meetings talked to the leader of the world’s largest resource for official destination organizations, convention and visitors bureaus, and asked how he and his members help event professionals deliver better meetings. Partnerships Expanded. Destinations International annual conference in St.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Hosting a conference or annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Check out one of these unique venues for your next corporate meeting , and you’ll wow your guests for sure! Destination Management , a full-service destination management company serving meeting planners in the country’s most popular meeting destinations.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Las Vegas recently hosted a party for meeting planners featuring poolside dining and a spectacular lip- sync contest in the nightclub. Las Vegas General Manager, notes, “Drai’s nightclub is one of the hottest spots in Las Vegas for large off-property events. Melissa Zorko, Hello!

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For example, the PIXAR night, which will take place on March 5th, 2020, will allow ticket holders into Disneyland after hours to meet with PIXAR characters, eat special food, buy limited-release merchandise, and participate in interactive entertainment options. Disney Meeting and Events. Source: Disney Meetings and Events.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 2, 2020

The STAREAST Virtual conference will be streaming live from the event Orlando, May 6–7, 2020. And dozens of interviews with speakers and other experts attending the event. Katapult Future Fest 2020 has decided not to go through with our annual physical event in Oslo this May as planned. E-meet them and network.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Interactivity during events isn’t limited to digital experiences. Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Attendees want to experience, not just witness, whatever the event is about. Orlando, Florida. Phoenix, Arizona.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

However, the awful event catastrophes at the Bataclan theater in Paris, the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice have made it painfully obvious that event security needs to be at the top of our event preparation list. Make your event as invisible as possible to the public.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Review the various conference categories below to find the right events for you and your team. Top hospitality conferences for sales, branding, and marketing Whether you’re in event planning, hotel sales, or venue operations, the top hospitality conferences of 2024 have something to offer every business in the industry.

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Bizzabo

MAY 10, 2019

Date and Location: August 20 - 22 in Orlando, Florida. First off, the conference is held at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. But the information shared at this event is an even bigger perk. Attendees have the chance to meet with both best-in-class analysts and peers. Disney Customer Experience Summit.

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Planning Pod

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

However, the awful event catastrophes at the Bataclan theater in Paris, the Pulse nightclub in Orlando and the Bastille Day truck attack in Nice have made it painfully obvious that event security needs to be at the top of our event preparation list. Make your event as invisible as possible to the public.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

On-site Preparedness Plan. HIMSS20 will be a handshake-free meeting. We are working with Orlando Health and Dr. Phillips Hospital (closest to convention center) to provide extra medical support as needed on site. HIMSS and the Orange County Convention Center will consult health teams at Orlando Health when necessary.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

Paragon Events , an event planning association in Delray Beach, hired Carroll as its vice president of meetings and events. Carroll has been in the events industry for over 20 years. The post Smart Moves in SF, Atlanta and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Jason Carroll, CMP. Flávia Light, MBA.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

of versatile indoor and outdoor event space, with event planning and catering services available. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Joshua-Sudock/ Disney Parks The much-anticipated StarWars: Galaxy’s End is coming to Disneyland Resort , and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in 2019. The hotel offers close to 20,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

And the meetings industry could be evolving to an even more powerful, effective and valued role in the global economy, too. Smart Meetings asked professionals from all over the industry who found a new gig in the last nine months (or started their own) about their journeys and lessons learned. Reggie Dominique. Kristi Casey Sanders .

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Long gone are the days when event venue security used to be tacked as an addendum in event planning , with event planners the only corporate staff sweating about it. But even then, event organizers were concerned more about protecting the venue entrance, the assets, and of course, the occasional unruly guest.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

AlliedPRA creates local destination experiences for meetings, incentives and events that move hearts, minds and businesses forward to deliver unforgettable moments. BCD Meetings & Events. Eventique Event Planning & Productions. Orlando, FL. Notable clients: HBO, FOX, History, Disney, MATTEL.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

After all, meeting with colleagues and other industry professionals face-to-face or virtually can be an incredibly valuable and worthwhile experience, no matter your goals. The three-day event is designed to create an environment of convenience to help support, inspire, and drive the events industry forward.

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