Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Beyond Venues: Advantages of Meeting in Loudoun.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2021

D iscover a mix of unique venues – and unique advantages for planners and attendees – in this scenic and inspiring setting, just 25 miles west of Washington, DC. You’ll find standout venues to host any activity, from business meetings to team-building events. Beyond Venues: Advantages of Meeting in Loudoun.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Along with earning the distinction as the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a premier conference and event space serving corporate events, weddings, and other social gatherings throughout the year.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Negotiation experts share tips for building win-win event contracts The ROI is in the details when drafting a vendor contract. A win-win contract allows everyone to feel that their biggest risks are covered and they can partner in good faith to execute confidently while working creatively to deliver the best event possible.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Winter Wonderland Weddings: 25 Dreamy Venues for Your Winter Celebration Getting married is a magical experience in and of itself, but an easy way to add some extra elegance and whimsy is to host your special day in winter. Nestled in the Lookout Mountain Nature Preserve, this fabulous venue is enveloped by natural beauty.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

Interested in planning an event in the Mile High City? Check out this list of 30 awesome Denver event spaces. Among these venues you’ll find a butterfly oasis, a lakefront boathouse, a speakeasy, and everything in between. As you can tell from the capacity size, the venue is huge. Washington Park Boathouse.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She most recently served as events and operations manager at The Brew Creek Centre. He has worked with Marriott since 2011 and has excelled in food & beverage roles. Thurman was born and raised in Louisiana and holds an MBA from Eastern Washington University—and true to his past F&B roles, he loves to cook.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

When searching for the optimum venue for their next event, event planners can do their best due diligence by simply listening to what their colleagues in the industry have learned. Experienced event planners who have done the research are always happy to share their wins. The most striking space is the Atrium.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Credit: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Diaz is director of operations for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in the Renton, Washington. His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Take a look at the top 20 venues the city has to offer. Due to Baltimore's large size and long history, it's no surprise that the city is full of amazing event venues. Keep reading to learn the top 20 event spaces that the town has to offer. Baltimore is a large metropolitan area with a historic past. Source: Twitter.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 21, 2019

Looking to plan an event in Venice of the North? Check out this list of 30 incredible Amsterdam event spaces. If you’re hoping to plan an event and need to know about the best event venues in Amsterdam, take a look at these great options. The DoubleTree offers both outdoor and indoor event space on their rooftop.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 25, 2023

University of Delaware Conference Services has the perfect venues for your next multi-day meeting. With top-notch amenities, a variety of event spaces, and an experienced event planning team, the university has everything you need to make your gathering a success. With a total of 40,000 sq.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Looking to plan an event in Bayou City? Check out this list of 20 amazing Houston event venues. If you’re looking to organize, manage , and find the best event venues in Houston for your next big shindig, this is the guide for you. Nouveau Antique Art Venue. Table of Contents. iFly Indoor Skydiving.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

Kim has been in events and luxury hospitality sales for 10 years and most recently worked at Highgate hospitality as its area account director for groups. OVG360 , Oak View Group’s sustainability-focused venue management division, named O’Dell president of venue management. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

Are hybrid events a short-term solution to current conditions or a long-term shift in the events space? We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. Adeola Fowodu, Celebration Events Management.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Knowing how to find the right event venue is critical to any event marketing campaign. One of the most challenging aspects of securing an event space is choosing the best one for your unique needs. The best approach to venue sourcing should involve an haphazard internet search for locations in your preferred area.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 31, 2018

If San Diego is the destination for your next event, first of all, lucky you. Second of all, let us help you with this list of 20 San Diego event venues, from the tried-and-true to the hip-and-new. San Diego is a popular destination for events, and no wonder. San Diego Event Venues. Parq Event Center.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 9, 2017

The meetings and events industry is growing and job-growth rates for planners are rising by double digits year over year, points out Laura Lopez, senior community manager for Social Tables, the Washington, D.C.–based based event-planning software company. Evolve from a meeting planner to a business-event strategist.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

Event professionals are the ultimate puzzle solvers. To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Others like it, designed as special events during conventions and meetings, are happening throughout Colorado , Nevada and California. And as recreational marijuana achieves greater acceptance, cannabis events could become a regular part of many mainstream meetings, conventions and incentive programs. Joint Ventures.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. In many instances, event professionals can land sweet deals if they consider a multi-year agreement for annual events. Consider multi-year agreements. Obtain multiple bids.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

Currency Research’s event team, including Shaun Ferrari, a managing director, hit the ground running with wildfires forced them to change the location of the Americas Cash Cycle Seminar in November 2018. Currency Research’s event for central bankers from South, Central, and North America — including the U.S. 12 Frantic Hours.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. of meeting and event space. Digital events and engagement platform JUNO appointed Martin director of engagement. For over 30 years Huston has been a leader in hospitality and food and beverage management.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Over more than two decades, the Conquering Homelessness Through Employment in Food Services (CHEFS) program, operated by Episcopal Community Services (ECS) in San Francisco, has trained hundreds of food-service professionals, many of whom have gone on to work for the city’s top restaurants. What Can I Do?’.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

The newly modernized Mineta San José International Airport is welcoming more direct flights than ever – including international service to London, Beijing, Frankfurt, and Vancouver and newly added domestic service to New York, Chicago, Baltimore-Washington, and Salt Lake City. When it comes to event space, feel free to spread out.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 20, 2018

Say hello to international service from London, Beijing, Frankfurt and Vancouver and domestic service from Atlanta, Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Other improvements include a reinforced infrastructure to decrease load-in and load-out times, allowing groups to utilize shorter date ranges when booking events.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 4, 2016

On my train ride down to Washington, D.C., Little did I know that the inspiration for the event came from the other side of the globe. The other Arrive article that struck me was about a movement among chefs to eliminate food waste. We’ve written about eliminating food waste in other articles as well.)

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

Before you get swept away in the whirlwind of holiday parties , New Year’s events and the usual year-end festivities, it’s important to get ready for the upcoming year. The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Healthy, local food and beverage.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 10, 2018

Five days later, The Golden Globe Awards followed in Beverly Hills, California, and the ceremonies will keep on coming, leaving event planners and hotels mighty busy straight out of the gate. Staging an awards gala requires substantial planning, and in many ways it is similar to planning a meeting or an event. Food & Beverage.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Your destination’s convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is ready to serve as an official point of contact for meeting and convention planners — offering a more streamlined way to plan any size event. CVBs are the local experts, with comprehensive contacts and relationships with hotels, event spaces, service providers, and more.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

After working as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef for more than a decade and opening restaurants in Orlando, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Palo Alto, California, Smith is serving up Southern American food with a bit of an Italian flare. Suite at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort Naples. Just go west.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Sure, it’s got the infrastructure, including 392 rooms and suites, and 30,000 square feet of conference space, but with government meetings as scrutinized as ever, how does a hotel with a low-key resort vibe about 50 miles from Washington, D.C., How much of your meetings and events business is government-based?

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

Who knows, you might end up enlisting one for catering, using them as a venue or even stopping by for a bug bite. Don Bugito , also known as the Prehispanic Snackeria, focuses on planet-friendly protein snacks made from food native to the American continent. All food components are made from scratch. Don Bugito—San Francisco.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

She will provide the Texas boutique hotel’s meetings and events with everything from hors d’oeuvres to buffets. Pedro Almeida Pedro Almeida As the new executive chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Portland , Almeida will oversee all aspects of the hotel’s food and beverage program.

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Certain

JANUARY 24, 2018

This influx of business has propelled an already leading events destination into a whole new arena, with the annual Dreamforce conference bringing over 170,000 attendees from all over the world for a week of events, education, and entertainment. For a truly special treat, grab a coffee from Blue Bottle , some bread from Acme Bread Co.

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Planning Pod

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Catering companies with mobile set-ups come with their own unique set of event planning needs. And for Cascadia Pizza , a full-service food truck and catering business, those planning needs are even more niche. However, with so many customized events, there are a lot of details to keep up with.

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