The Planner's Lounge

JULY 15, 2023

We are excited to feature Claudia G de Velasco from Houston, Texas. Services were later expanded to floral design [self-taught] and eventually into event planning. A few years in, I decided to rebrand the business and focus exclusively on event planning.

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Glisser

MARCH 17, 2021

Philosophy Purpose Platform: Creative Strategies, Concepts and Activations for Audience Engagement took place on Thursday, 11th March and attracted a worldwide audience from the UK, North America, Texas, Canada, Spain and Switzerland.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Event planning is a process. As an event planner myself, I know the struggle of keeping up with the trend to avoid of being labeled “outdated” The event planning field can change in a blink of an eye, and I’ve prepared 2 valuable lessons for you that have changed in the event planning industry over the past year.

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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. Most recently, Searle was director of food and beverage for Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park in Plano, Texas. Jessica Candy.

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Brilliant Event Planning

MARCH 4, 2024

We looked around the world for Jessica and Jared’s wedding venue, from London to California, before settling on the Montage Palmetto Bluff - the perfect half way point between Massachusetts and Texas.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University. The Certification Process.

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Socio Events

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Event planning is a process. As an event planner myself, I know the struggle of keeping up with the trend to avoid of being labeled “outdated” The event planning field can change in a blink of an eye, and I’ve prepared 2 valuable lessons for you that have changed in the event planning industry over the past year.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

This is an effective way of encouraging potential customers to “segment” themselves into groups based on the type of event they’re interested in. The world’s best event planning tools Get Started Free 2. Pearl Events Pearl Events plans wedding, social, and corporate events in Austin, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

With two decades of marketing and management experience with DMOs, Foster enters her new directorship following her tenure at Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau in Texas as director of marketing and brand management. Bree DiBernardo. The Gant Aspen in Colorado promoted DiBernardo to sales manager.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Powered by Eventbase, SXSW GO is the must-have app for attendees at the massive SXSW event taking place in Austin, Texas in March every year. The 2018 event had over 8,000 sessions across 600 venues.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Corporate event planning company PRA appointed Kelly global sales director. She previously served as senior group sales manager for Otis Hotel, Autograph Collection, in Austin, Texas. With a decade of experience in hotel group sales, Caswell has held roles at Hyatt Regency luxury properties throughout Greater Austin, Texas.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

Out of Town Guests : Guests coming from the following states are required to quarantine for 14 days upon a arrival and complete the Traveler Health Form for face a $2,000 fine: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, (..)

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The Planner's Lounge

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Business Name & Location: The Event Planner, Inc. Years Working in the Event Industry: Over 20 years. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: Over 20 years. Aside from wedding and event planning, how do you spend your time? Name: Dalia Atisha. Oakland County Area in Michigan) . Website: [link].

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Most recently, Murphy was director of sales and marketing at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel in Texas. He previously worked at the Renaissance Austin, Marriott International-Texas Sales Office and the Las Vegas Hilton. She specializes in wedding and event planning.

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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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Canadian Special Events

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

Why Follow Christie: Weddings and special events your jam? Christie is the creative force behind Ritzy Parties with a wealth of experience in the event planning and bridal industries. Follow Christie for a behind the scenes look at her events and be ready for some real talk. Red Velvet Events Cindy, @redvelvetevents.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 31, 2017

To make event planning a breeze, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions has everything you need. Our enviable amenities, unparalleled hospitality and conveniently located properties result in consistent event attendance increases of more than 20 percent. convention center.

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Event Farm

APRIL 19, 2022

When you’re in the event industry, ensuring that your events run safely and smoothly isn’t just an ideal to strive for—it’s part of the job description. Keeping everyone safe, engaged, and well-informed can be an enormous challenge; add a pandemic on top of it, and event planning has become more taxing than ever.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

After the Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference, the HFTP will host their annual Club Summit in San Antonio, Texas. The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference is an annual event produced by HFTP, a nonprofit global hospitality association. HFTP Club Summit. March 14-15 | The Westin Riverwalk | San Antonio.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Check out this list of 20 amazing Houston event venues. Thanks to brothers Augustus Chapman Allen and John Kirby Allen, Houston was founded in 1836 on the banks of the Buffalo Bayou, the same body of water that gives us the Texas city’s nickname. Asia Society Texas Center. Asia Society Texas Center. Minute Maid Park.

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a2z Innovation Insider

JANUARY 21, 2019

I’m excited to be in Austin, Texas this week for Southwest Showcase, one of our favorite events to connect with meetings, education and exhibits professionals. I’ve attended several Southwest Showcase events over the past few years, both in my previous role as a show manager and as an exhibitor with a2z.

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Glow Global Events

MARCH 15, 2021

Online and off, preparation, focus, and planning are keys to success. In February, Texas lawyer Rod Ponton went viral when he couldn’t turn off a cat filter during a virtual hearing. But with large-scale virtual events, the mistakes aren’t so funny, and they can have wide-ranging effects on your business.

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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. Make a “what if” plan for what could go wrong, and it won’t be a disaster when something doesn’t go as anticipated. What was great, what was challenging?

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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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Event Certificate

MARCH 1, 2023

With tax season upon us, empowering yourself with knowledge on leveraging tax write-offs can be a game-changer for your event planning business.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The alliance involves participating Remington properties coming on board to use Allseated’s interactive technology, giving them the competitive edge to virtually showcase and sell their event and meeting venues from anywhere. Remington is a renowned Dallas, Texas based hospitality group with industry expertise spanning over four decades.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 4, 2018

Not only is traveling to an event stressful—so is planning the actual event! But there’s a subsection of the company that helps with every detail of event planning, including entertainment sourcing, venue selection and design. Scheduled routes are available for travel between California, Texas and Europe.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The previous event I’d worked as a Technical Producer was in Texas during a Delta surge, and yet attendees were not required to be vaccinated, and in the hotel spaces were not required to be masked. While FICP had required all attendees to provide proof of vaccination, they hadn’t bought out the property and the bars were public areas.

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Plan Your Meetings

JULY 19, 2016

“Millennials want small portions of volunteerism; They don’t want to commit to being on the board for a year,” says Karen Fogle, CMP, CTA, TDM, a veteran association member and sales manager of association and corporate markets for Visit Plano (Texas), a convention and visitors bureau. Volunteering builds value.

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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. Event Manager | Climbing Wall Association | Boulder, CO. Director, Global Events | Marketo | Denver, CO.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

The leading event for independent and association event producers who want to share successful strategies and discuss ways to improve their bottom lines. Grapevine, Texas. MPI’s signature event delivers top-rated education and networking to the meeting and events community. The Event Planner Expo 2020.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Wild Wild West Say howdy to the old west with a saloon-centric summer event theme that even John Wayne would be proud of. Serve up some whiskey-based cocktails, tee up some classic texas fair, and offer up fun activities like square dance lessons or a mechanical bull. Looking for more creative event themes?

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

If you’re an event manager, wedding planner, or someone with a passion for the event industry, it’s time to get your flights booked and pack your bags! This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore. These are the top eight conferences event professionals have to attend.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Finding new clients is a never-ending part of event planning. You need to reach out to prospects while juggling the work you’re doing on events that are already booked in your calendar. People want more than a traditional event. You’ll be on their minds when they are looking for an event planner. Because it works.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

With many states restricting in-person events due to COVID-19, large-scale in-person events have been less common in 2021. Empower 21 , a Christian conference that took place in Texas in February, is one of the first major hybrid conferences that took place this year. 2) Create a Solid Marketing Plan. Want to learn more?

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