Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Segarra joined the destination in 2022 as chief marketing officer and since then accelerated the organization’s widest range of promotional efforts in their history, resulting in record visitation rates and a $10 billion economic impact in the local tourism markets. spa and 73 guest rooms.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. There is great opportunity to expand here,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Prior to this new position, Oaks worked for Bank of Springfield Center in Illinois as its director of operations and box office manager and, later, as the center’s general manager. Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Matt Connelly.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Before Convene, he worked as assistant director of event operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Coghlan previously worked as dual general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Hoffman Estates and Hilton Garden Inn Schaumburg in Illinois. Summerall was a board member of Houston First’s marketing committee in 2015-2019.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Hosted in cities and towns all over the world, community events bring people together. Community events are perfect for promoting positive change, and there’s opportunity for improvement in every community. In this post, we look at the importance of hosting community events. Fundraising and charity community event ideas

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Dela Fuente rejoined The Hollywood Roosevelt as director of sales and marketing. She was most recently director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood. Switch , an event and marketing agency in Chicago, appointed Hirsch to senior vice president of sales and marketing. Nina Dela Fuente.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To her, being an event professional is much in the same vein. You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. There, she began working closely with the event planner. “As

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Unique Venues

JULY 16, 2020

Top Picks for Meetings and Events in the Chicago Area. We love the city of Chicago as an event location. It is an exciting, international city, but its friendly Midwestern attitude makes it welcoming for events of all kinds. Here are our Top Picks for Event Venues in the Chicago area. University of Illinois Chicago.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Here, Rachel Andrews, head of global events for Cvent, spoke on developing an institutional event-program process. Image Alt Text: Vegas 2.jpg

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. Thanks to increasing legalization of recreatio nal marijuana use in many parts of the world, an entirely new category of events is fast emerging. Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum | Springfield, Illinois | Get a Quote Our first presidential venue recommendation also happens to be the 2022 Planner’s Choice Awards winner for Small Market Venue. for hosting influential conferences, events, and a powerful forum for international trade and cultural promotion.

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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

JANUARY 21, 2022

Rogers has also held past sales and marketing directorships at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, The Palazzo Las Vegas, Teneo Hospitality Group and FRHI Hotels & Resorts. She brings a list of global meetings and events experience, previously holding the role of director of community engagement at BestCities Global Alliance.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Do you have a creative flair for event decor? If you answered yes, then starting your own event decorating business may be the perfect career for you! In this article, we will provide a guide on how to start an event decorating business from scratch – from setting things up to marketing your services and more!

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Freeman Company sold its Encore Event Technologies unit to national event production company PSAV while its Freeman brand experience division is focusing on a problem many planners and companies have struggled with—event data analysis. Data Design , a team that grants event planners insight on how to drive growth.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

She has also been director of Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) and spent a decade in marketing management positions at Time Warner Cable, Metro Sports Center and more. Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) appointed Hiltebrand director of marketing and external relations. Ariane Hiltebrand. Moore, FASAE, CAE.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The brand and its merry cart then stopped at a flea market in Brooklyn, NY, on Dec. 2, and the Mar Vista Farmers Market in L.A. Alongside brand partners and industry tastemakers Tan France (decorating) and Meredith Hayden (hosting), the company hosted a holiday event for key media at the SoHo Grand Hotel in New York City.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Chicago, Illinois, October 2, 2017 – Resiada™ announces the public launch of its revolutionary new room block management software for event planners, Destination Marketing Organizations (DMO/CVB) sport organizations and events rights holders.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

She also has an event planning business in Romeoville, Illinois, where she is based. Mallas and Butler have been promoted to director of sales and marketing and associate director of sales, respectively, for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Vail Valley, in Colorado. Wendy Mallas and Jing Butler. Cynthia Kunz.

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Unique Venues

JULY 20, 2022

If you are looking for truly unique event spaces —indoors or out, look no further than the Chicago Southland area of Illinois. Chicago is an exciting, international city, with a friendly Midwestern attitude making it welcoming for events of all kinds. It can accommodate groups up to 2,000.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. With multiple event spaces, Thornton Distilling Co. in Thornton.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to an SAP Concur study , Millennials are the most common bleisure travelers taking 38 percent of trips but Baby Boomers and Gen Xers aren't far behind making up 31 percent of the bleisure market each. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler? There are many ways to appeal to the bleisure traveler.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 2, 2019

Greg Bogue speaks in early June at a PCMA Midwest Chapter event in Oakbrook, Illinois. At Educon, Bogue discussed how “journey mapping” helps event pros see their attendees’ complete experiences. Bogue divides the attendee journey to any event into eight chronological phases. You’re not a planner,” Bogue said.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. Chicago, Illinois 6. This recognition reflects our continued dedication to delivering the experiences and amenities planners and attendees are looking for,” said Cherylanne Thomas, director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Nashville.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov. Schleyer also reached out to the association’s legal counsel, to review their contracts and insurance, and came away confident that they were covered in the event they canceled.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 4, 2022

After two years of dreadful virtual business meetings and events, we can finally resume normalcy and attend face-to-face events. This event is one of the largest in the country with a wide variety of trendy and young contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories. Where: McCormick Place – Chicago, Illinois .

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 31, 2016

How does a vibrant, whimsical event space celebrate 14 years of successful meetings? On November 14, Catalyst Ranch, Chicago’s most creative meeting and event space, will be celebrating “A Most Interesting Affair,” a perfectly fitting. Magazine ’s Top 100 fastest growing private companies in Illinois.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He will help Thompson Hotels to enter the Texas market with a band, and to establish the hotel as a stylish destination. Hudson joins Thompson Houston as director of sales and marketing. She will help to further the Thompson brand legacy and introduce the new hotel to the Texas market.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 12, 2020

Featuring Beyond 8, Andrew Roby Events, W.P. Miller Special Events, and other leading firms. We already have extensive lists covering US experiential agencies and UK event agencies. Andrew Roby Events. Andrew Roby has 13 years of experience in the events industry. Events by Andre Wells.

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Expo Pass

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

3 Ways to Foster Better On-Site Engagement: Maintaining Interest Levels Throughout the Event. Composing the perfect agenda, booking the most knowledgeable speakers, and picking the best venue are why your attendees choose to register for your events. Here are a few suggestions: Find someone who lives in Illinois.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Bienvenu previously worked at W Fort Lauderdale Hotel & Residences; before this, she was director of sales and marketing at W Hollywood & Residence in Los Angeles.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! By: Brian Finn, Marketing Advisor. They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Turn to the team at NAIT who will care for every detail of your event every step of the of the way.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. 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. EventSource101.

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Certain

APRIL 6, 2018

Held in Chicago, Illinois, April 10-12 at the McCormick Place convention center, Modern Customer Experience 2018 will bring together thousands of marketing, commerce, sales and customer service professionals to share best practices and insights on meeting the expectations of today’s empowered customers. James Huddleston, Sr.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The automotive sector’s presence at CES continues to grow, with nearly 300 exhibitors in the dedicated West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center at this year’s event, Jan. The post Gaming, AR and Theaters Drive Attendees to CES 2023’s Automotive Booths appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

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. Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Event Manager | Casino Del Sol | Tuscon, AZ.

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