Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Prior to this, Mackenzie has held leadership roles in event tech companies such as Oracle (Micros-Fidelio) and Aventri (etouches). Over the past 20+ years, Mackenzie has spoken in over 25 countries on topics related to the industry, with a focus on technology.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

He looks at historically black colleges and universities, hotels, sales and customer service employees and even gamers (they adapt quickly to new event technology) to find aspiring servant-leaders by considering what they have accomplished outside the classroom in the work and social sphere. “We

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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. Sessions on event technologies, use cases and best practices are part of the planned schedule this year. Orlando, Florida. About the Author.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

BizBash has started to use chatbot technology at their event in Florida, Los Angeles, and New York to address four key points: Improve logistical support for the event without increasing costs. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

Is it enough especially when the virus is so prevalent in Florida right now? Other great instances of hybrid events include Apple’s 2019 “Special Event” , CDC’s Public Health Informatics Conference , SBC’s 2020 Digital Summit , and the 2019 Growth Marketing Conference. 1-hour podcast).

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Event Industry News

MARCH 22, 2019

Another mega event in Saudi Arabia that Protec provided a complete package for was the ground breaking of the new tourism destination, Al Qiddiya.It is planned to be 334 square kilometres in area, dwarfing Walt Disney World in Florida (110sq km) to become the world’s largest entertainment destination.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

BizBash has started to use chatbot technology at their event in Florida, Los Angeles, and New York to address four key points: Improve logistical support for the event without increasing costs. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York.

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Planning Pod

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Unfortunately, these solutions – though assembled with the best of intentions – can quickly lead to costly process gaps, create unnecessary work redundancies and restrain growth and expansion for new event venues. Now, our goal is about getting everything on unified platforms and uniform processes.”.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Director of Events | Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ. Events Manager | Creative Circle | Scottsdale, AZ. Director, Event Operations | streamlinevents, inc. Marketing Internship | Wow! Events | Huntington Beach, CA. Event Producer / Planning Asst. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Senior Director of Events | XPRIZE | Culver City, CA. Director, Event Operations | streamlinevents, inc. Event Technology Manager | streamlinevents, inc. Event Manager | streamlinevents, inc. Marketing Internship | Wow! Events | Huntington Beach, CA. Event Producer / Planning Asst.

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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. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales.

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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. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The event planning sector is on a steep rise. To become one of these specialists, you need several skills like marketing, customer service, market research, communication, people management, and more. But more importantly, you need professional training, which can be possible through an event planning certification course.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love trying out new and innovative ways to market our destination to potential meeting planners. Job title: Vice president of brand, marketing and digital. Company or organization: Marriott Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) in Plantation, Florida. It’s an experience and a privilege unlike any other. Diana Plazas.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Associate Manager, Events | Time Warner, Inc. Associate Manager, Events | Warner Bros. Director, Event Operations | streamlinevents, inc. Marketing Internship | Wow! Events | Huntington Beach, CA. Event Producer / Planning Asst. Events | Huntington Beach, CA. Burbank, CA. Burbank, CA. Emeryville, CA.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

Most recently, she served as director of marketing for Bluff View Art District in Chattanooga. Previously, she was director of global sales and marketing for Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International and director of business development support and onboard sales for Royal Caribbean International, prior to that. Jon Conching.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Jamaica Tourist Board Director of Tourism Donovan White shared his optimism about the outlook for the meetings industry in the country at a press conference and announced, new airline service from key markets. Visit Orlando launched a new destination brand to promote the Orlando region to the meetings and conventions market.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest in hotel technology, security resources, design trends, catering techniques, or the luxury travel market, we’ve got you covered. Review the various conference categories below to find the right events for you and your team. Which top hospitality conferences should you attend?

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PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

based strategy consulting firm for the events industry, Rankine said that he and coauthor Giberti — founder and CEO of Miami, Florida–based consulting company Vesuvio Ventures — were “freaked out” about the timing. You could say similar things for some other technology companies. How do we reshape our events?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I love trying out new and innovative ways to market our destination to potential meeting planners. Job title: Vice president of brand, marketing and digital. Company or organization: Marriott Caribbean & Latin America (CALA) in Plantation, Florida. It’s an experience and a privilege unlike any other. Diana Plazas.

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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. Have at least basic encryption on event Wi-Fi.

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Momencio

OCTOBER 14, 2016

There’s no reason to spring for a snow blower if you live in Florida, and there’s no reason to invest in interactive event technologies that don’t fit your brand’s personality, needs, or clients. Tech in event marketing. Marketers are becoming more tech-focused because consumers are. So, how do you choose?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Jamaica Tourist Board Director of Tourism Donovan White shared his optimism about the outlook for the meetings industry in the country at a press conference and announced, new airline service from key markets. Visit Orlando launched a new destination brand to promote the Orlando region to the meetings and conventions market.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 10, 2021

It wasn’t COVID-19 that kept Sandra Geiger, a global account executive with ConferenceDirect, from visiting Hotel Effie, a 250-room hotel in Sandestin, Florida, before she signed a contract for an association group meeting in July — it was because the hotel was still under construction. Making a Digital Connection.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

We’ve brought on an expert on all things event strategy: Keaton Watson , the Principal Relationship Architect at Endless Events! Keaton is going on his ninth year in the events industry. He’s worked in hotels in Dallas, Cleveland, Florida, and joined the Endless Events team a year ago.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

We’ve brought on an expert on all things event strategy: Keaton Watson , the Principal Relationship Architect at Endless Events! Keaton is going on his ninth year in the events industry. He’s worked in hotels in Dallas, Cleveland, Florida, and joined the Endless Events team a year ago. Let alone pivot!

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. Note: Looking for event agencies in a specific state?

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Bizzabo

MARCH 6, 2020

Most Powerful Women in Network Marketing. Why You Should Attend: The Most Powerful Women in Network Marketing wants you to know that you're strong and you can succeed at network marketing as a female. This event will help you learn what bravery is to you and help you achieve your goals as a business owner.

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