The Castle Group

JULY 5, 2023

The events industry is constantly evolving—and we’re happy to see a continued shift from boondoggle to intentional and thoughtful. Companies are looking for ways to take more control of their event experiences and proactively search for new and innovative ways to align their company’s mission, goals, and brand to the events they host.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Ryan joins Convene from Yaymaker, an event host company, where he was vice president of business development. Summers most recently worked for Optoro, a sustainable retail company in Washington, D.C.,

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Tragedy of Maui, Deconstructed Front Street in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii Maui is the classic case study. An analysis by the Economic Research Organization at the University of Hawaii found that inbound arrivals had dropped by about three-quarters, a disaster of its own. Sustainability considerations like carbon emissions from air miles?

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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. From guest services to hotel sales, Kim has held positions at several hotel properties and brands across Hawaii. Previously, O’Dell was president and CEO of Events DC.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Always keep your circles open,” he says, noting the tendency of attendees to gather in small cliques following presentations and activities during conferences and events. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 12, 2022.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

As the industry continues to push the pause button on large in-person events, venues and suppliers are transitioning their resources to serve populations in need. Plus, it’s more sustainable.”. In July, Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu opened its doors to evacuees in anticipation of Hurricane Douglas.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. The resulting recommendations on sustainable booth design are due later this year. At the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (Jan.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Sustainable. OluKai, which makes sustainable, Hawaiian-inspired footwear, has been giving items to local communities since 2006, when it delivered its first pair of sandals. OluKai, which makes sustainable, Hawaiian-inspired footwear, has been giving items to local communities since 2006, when it delivered its first pair of sandals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Planting trees to replenish ancient forests with Fairmont Orchid or Fairmont Kea Lani in Hawaii ? Sustainability is no longer just nice to have: It’s now a necessity in program design. And it may help to explain why, of all categories of event planning, incentives seem to be near the top in renewed bookings.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 7, 2019

Dana Edmunds/Hawaii Tourism Authority). Meeting planners who hold events at the convention center have numerous options designed to increase efficiency and sustainably handle event-generated waste. million square feet of event space, including a 35,000-square-foot ballroom and a 2.5-acre Green Building Council.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 20, 2017

Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Lahaina, Hawaii, is offering a self-led Sustainability Tour on Earth Day. Participating guests will learn about the resort’s dedication to the environment while walking the lush grounds and sublime gardens of one of Hawaii’s most diverse islands. Events start at 10 a.m.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Other popular attractions include sporting events at Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Las Vegas Ballpark. The Ohio River is a popular spot for events, as it hosts the Ohio River Paddlefest and Riverfest, where you and your colleagues can watch fireworks shows over the Ohio River.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 31, 2017

A gardening metaphor in the dead of winter makes me feel hopeful—the word I think that best describes the mood at our event last month. We all seem cautiously optimistic about the growth of face-to-face events this coming year, and it feels like we’re making progress in promoting the important work of event organizers.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Hawaii celebrates with green businesses Paradise has innumerable advocates within the hospitality industry, many of which are launching new initiatives to celebrate and preserve beautiful destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands. Environmental Support What would Hawaii be without its world-class coastlines and crystal-clear waters?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Smart Meetings asked incentive leaders what trends they are seeing out in the wild and found that event professionals in all capacities are getting creative about making travel activities more memorable—and therefore, more effective. Event tech company Aventri acquired ITN International, TapCrowd and Zentila. Market Driven.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Lucia Host your next Caribbean incentive or event by creating your own island retreat on St. The 38-story, 245-residence Diamond Head Tower introduces 10 meeting and event spaces to the property, including a boardroom and movie theater. Sustainability drove the redo—there’s now an on-site water desalinization facility, for example.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

When Barcelona hosted the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress in 2008, a group of passionate delegates from Hawaii sat up in their chairs and thought, Why not us? No matter that a single state had never hosted the event, only entire countries. Chief among them: The event calls for the U.S.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Below are a few meeting-related observations about the top 10 cities listed among Conde Nast’s Best Big Cities and why they are so valuable to the meetings and events industry. By scouring our online and print archives, I’ve compiled news that planners can use to host events in some of our favorite and best meeting cities.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? Scouring the internet for event information could be an overwhelming task. Tech Events featured in in this list take place all throughout the year, all around the globe. Tech Events featured in in this list take place all throughout the year, all around the globe.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

Freeman EMEA , the London-based global events leader, welcomed Megson as managing director of the company. A dedicated sustainability advocate, Megson also helped launch Isla, a sustainability-focused events organization, and was a leader on its Board of Directors. Fabiola Sotomayor.

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