10 New Houston Venues for Fall 2018 Meetings and Events
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OCTOBER 10, 2018
Here's a look at new Houston eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events.
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10 New Venues in Houston for Spring Meetings and Events
BizBash
MARCH 12, 2018
Here's a look at new Houston hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.
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10 New Venues in Houston for Fall Meetings and Events
BizBash
AUGUST 15, 2017
Here's a look at new Houston hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.
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10 New Venues in Houston for Winter Meetings and Events
BizBash
NOVEMBER 8, 2017
Here's a look at new Houston hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.
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Smart Moves in Houston, Las Vegas, and More
Smart Meetings
JULY 7, 2023
Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston. He is an active board member of the Houston Hospitality Alliance. Jillian Stevens Jillian Stevens Broken Sound Club appoints Stevens as director of event sales. She brings a wealth of experience in her career leading luxury events for notable resort properties in the United States.
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Smart Moves in Houston, Las Vegas, and More
Smart Meetings
JULY 7, 2023
Baldwin Hotel in downtown Houston. He is an active board member of the Houston Hospitality Alliance. Jillian Stevens Jillian Stevens Broken Sound Club appoints Stevens as director of event sales. She brings a wealth of experience in her career leading luxury events for notable resort properties in the United States.
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10 New Venues in Houston for Spring Meetings and Events
BizBash
FEBRUARY 22, 2017
Here's a look at new Houston hotels, conference centers, restaurants, private rooms, and other spaces to open for events this.
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20 Houston Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love
Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Looking to plan an event in Bayou City? 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. Nouveau Antique Art Venue.
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A Look at Planners’ Powerful Partners: CSMs
MeetingsNet
MARCH 1, 2024
It’s tough to imagine a meeting that might run more smoothly than the Event Services Professionals Association’s annual conference, the most recent edition of which took place in late January in Indianapolis. For 2024, the award went to DeShawn Fitzpatrick, CMP, senior client services manager for Visit Houston.
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Best of Texas Event Vendors
TicketBud
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Events reflect the reputation of the organizers. Their experienced staff can bring a wealth of knowledge to developing the intricacies of your event, and their communication and reliability is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of your event run smoothly.
Diary of a Conference and Meeting Planner
Coterie Spark
APRIL 3, 2024
Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? That’s because even the most meticulously planned events require a last-minute change (or two). Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. That’s one moment I’m very proud of.
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How Event Destinations Are Facing the Challenge of Rising Crime
PCMA Convene
MARCH 20, 2023
A surge in violent crime has event professionals making safety and security in meeting destinations a priority. Attendees need to feel safe,” Green told Convene , “and planners need security reassurance throughout every aspect of their event.” A security operations center within Houston’s George R.
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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Houston
SmartMeetings
APRIL 20, 2017
Amid all the hype about the Super Bowl, you probably heard that Houston has had a makeover. So much has changed in the last few years to transform Houston into a nearly brand new city. Aside from the new developments, here are a few facts about the city that meeting planners may not be aware of. Houston is great for foodies.
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How Houston Smashed Tourism Records in 2016
SmartMeetings
APRIL 4, 2017
Marriott Marquis Houston’s lazy river. Boosted by hosting Super Bowl LI and several other factors, Houston welcomed 20.5 In 2015, Visit Houston announced an ambitious initiative to boost tourism to the region. In an impressive show of excellence, Visit Houston managed to exceed that goal two years ahead of schedule.
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Best of in-person and hybrid venues.
Expo Pass
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Venues are leading the way in getting people back together. They now have the technology to connect even the biggest hybrid audiences and the experience to help people meet safely just about anywhere. We also did a quick lap around the internet and added a couple new venues that caught our eye.
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Houston Convention Center Turns Evacuee Shelter
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 29, 2017
As Houston residents seek refuge and assistance from Tropical Hurricane Harvey , assistance from the city’s most popular meetings venue, George R. Dozens of Houston police officers walked the floor. The post Houston Convention Center Turns Evacuee Shelter appeared first on Smart Meetings.
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Judi Quesonova, CMP, CTA, Celebrates Milestone at Visit Houston
Connect Your Meetings
MARCH 28, 2019
This year, Judi Quesonova, CMP, CTA, will celebrate her 30th anniversary of working at Visit Houston. Quesonova started working at Visit Houston, previously the Greater Houston CVB, after working in the oil industry. The work was all about Houston. People don’t realize Houston is so green. Selling Houston.
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Smart Moves in Seattle, New York City and More
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Runkle is venue manager for etc.venue s’ first U.S.-based Before Convene, he worked as assistant director of event operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Baldwin in Houston. Summerall was a board member of Houston First’s marketing committee in 2015-2019. Jack Runkle. based location in New York City.
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Making Meaningful Reconnections Post-Covid
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
After 18 months of social distancing and remote meetings, teams are eager for opportunities to reconnect in meaningful ways. In today’s post-Covid era , meeting and event planners are looking for settings that promote team building while providing a sense of comfort and safety for all involved.
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Addressing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Meetings & Events
Event Leadership Institute
MARCH 4, 2021
As in-person events restart and the industry begins rehiring, it will present an opportune moment to look at the workforce and hire for diversity. Events should have a DEI plan and all staff should have buy-in and input. Does every event need a DEI plan? You get to meet so many different people. in San Francisco.
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Favorite Meeting Venues in the Central U.S.
Connect Your Meetings
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
Your favorite venues in the central U.S. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. She says there is a mix of “great location, exceptional staff and a lot of meeting space.”. New Venues. The aforementioned Marriott Marquis Houston is a welcomed addition to the city.
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44 Consider Yourself Invited to Avenida Houston
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Even the artwork at Houston’s reimagined convention district is inviting. As Houston prepares to host the Super Bowl on Feb. 5, the new Avenida Houston district christened a piece of artwork that is designed to welcome the public and delegates to George R. of meeting space. of event space. Brown Convention Center.
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Which Days Are Best for Holding Off-Site F&B Events?
MeetingsNet
MARCH 6, 2023
The partial return of office workers to downtown districts is leaving gaps in restaurant demand that meeting planners can leverage. One other element of cost savings when holding off-site F&B events: Service charges could be lower than what hotels are charging these days. One result: The 12 largest U.S.
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Journalists challenged to find the perfect culinary formula at Royal Society of Chemistry
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 19, 2023
The impressive venue that has been the Royal Society of Chemistry’s London home since 1857, challenged representatives from M&IT Magazine, PA Life and Prestige Events Magazine to go head-to-head in a fun timed challenge. More information about the venue can be found here.
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What’s New at Avenida Houston
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 21, 2018
Known as the city’s new epicenter of dining, entertainment, and more, Avenida Houston is quickly becoming an integral part of meetings and conventions in the Greater Houston area. Within the plaza are several places to call home during events. Named after Avenida de las Americas, the boulevard that fronts the George R.
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F&B Smart Moves in Big Sur, Seattle and More
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 29, 2023
He will manage the restaurant, kitchen and bar teams, lead menu development and oversee all food and beverage operations in addition to overseeing the menus of special, curated events. Joseph Graffeo Joseph Graffeo, Marriott Marquis Houston Graffeo takes on the role of executive chef at Marriott Marquis Houston.
Experience the Warmth of Meetings with Magnolia
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
With 11,330 square feet of event space, the conference center is ideally suited for maximum meeting productivity perfectly complemented by pure hospitality. Featuring over 16,000 square feet of event space, this hotel can accommodate any kind of event complemented by gracious Texas hospitality.
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Take a Dip in One of These #InstaWorthy Hotel Pools
Smart Meetings
JULY 22, 2022
Meeting attendees, who are often traveling to warm and humid climates, should make the most of the amenities a hotel has to offer. Here are ten hotels to host your meeting that are home to fabulous #instaworthy pools. of event space but it features a lazy river, a splash pool, a family pool and a pool for adult swim.
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Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the South
Connect Your Meetings
APRIL 30, 2018
Your favorite venues in the South represent some of the best facilities in the country. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Brown Convention Center in Houston hosts some huge events, making it a perennial favorite. Convention Centers. DeShazo also raves about the location.
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40 Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. She has also worked at Hyatt properties in Houston and Southern California. Chandra Allison. Kelly Cavers.
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20 Nashville Event Venues
Bizzabo
JANUARY 11, 2019
Planning to host a Nashville area event? This list of 20 event venues represents the best locations Music City has to offer. Choosing the right event venue can be difficult. This list will help you hone in on the right venue for your next event. But there's a lot more to this venue than its capacity.
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56 How Meetings Benefit from Sporting Events
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 7, 2017
Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. The event will also utilize the Indiana Convention Center for a fan fest. “We Indianapolis.
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45 10 Top Literary Oases for Groups—in Hotels!
Smart Meetings
MARCH 1, 2019
Four Seasons Hotel Houston Lobby. More : How to Add WeHo Glam to Any Corporate Event. Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Four Seasons Hotel Bayou & Bottle Houston. Dressed up like a living room, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Houston has several books that people can read and enjoy while waiting for a meeting to start.
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Best Event Management Conferences 2019
GEVME
MARCH 15, 2019
When you’re in the events industry, you should know the main event management conferences for 2019 so you can visit them to improve your knowledge and share your own experiences of working long hours while trying to pull off amazing corporate events for your clients. The top 13 event management conferences to attend in 2019.
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179 Houston’s New Meetings District
Cvent: Event Marketing
JULY 31, 2018
Known as Houston ‘s new epicenter of art, dining, entertainment, and more, Avenida Houston is quickly becoming an integral part of meetings and conventions within the Greater Houston area. The Hilton Americas-Houston has 1,200 rooms, an onsite spa and health club, and a FedEx Office within the hotel.
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28 20 Orlando Event Venues Your Attendees Will Love
Bizzabo
SEPTEMBER 26, 2018
Orlando, known as “Theme Park Capital of the World,” is a venue haven for large events. And yes, in case you’re wondering, you’ll find your fair share of amusements parks in our collection of 20 Orlando event spaces—as well as a 1925 colonial estate, a Harley-Davidson Factory, and a sugar brimmed venue, among others.
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New and Renovated: Gold Standard Rooms at Nobu Caesars Palace, Spring Debuts
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 18, 2022
How Meeting Planners Can Use It: Nobu Caesars Palace refurb includes the Hakone, Sake, Nobu Penthouse and Nobu Villa suites—all prime accommodations for VIPs and CEOs. of meeting space nearby. of conference space have been updated, including flexible meeting rooms and the Terrace and Plaza ballrooms. The property’s 31,000 sq.
How to Transform Your Attendees into Networking Butterflies
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 27, 2018
Thanks to social media—and a whole host of event marketing platforms—it’s never been easier to set up a networking event. The challenge is ensuring that the event is a genuine success for those in attendance. Before starting, it’s worth asking the following questions: Will the event make it easy to facilitate introductions?
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10 Best U.S. Cities for Business Travel
SmartMeetings
JULY 10, 2017
Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas. Finding a host city for a key meeting can be a geographic Rubik’s cube of schedules and locations that can seem impossible to solve. Meeting space: 4.2 Everything really is bigger in Texas, including Houston. Meeting space: 5 million sq. Meeting space: 600,000 sq.
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Smart Moves in Roanoke, New Orleans and More
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 21, 2022
Dawson joined Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, an Autograph Collection Hotel as director of sales for this c entral California coast venue. Entering the new role with more than 10 years of hospitality , event sales and marketing leadership experience, Sharma was most recently director of event sales and marketing at Fish & Fire Food Group.
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