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OCTOBER 17, 2017

The original location in Brooklyn has 16 lanes and can host private events of up to 600 attendees. of flexible meeting space, but The Spare Room within the hotel is an intimate gaming parlor with a speakeasy feel. Highland Park Bowl, Los Angeles. of indoor and outdoor event space. The Spare Room, Hollywood, CA.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2018

And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . of meeting and event space and has undergone renovations to add modern amenities to the classic aesthetic. There is a magic to St. Louis history.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. We take you on a planner’s tour of the films’ picturesque settings— from Montreal to Atlanta to Sydney —and break down where to host an event. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. Filming location: Sydney.

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MARCH 1, 2019

The Chamberlain West Hollywood, Los Angeles. The Chamberlain West Hollywood, Los Angeles. More : How to Add WeHo Glam to Any Corporate Event. 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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Eventinterface

APRIL 15, 2017

Greg Jenkins, partner and co-founder of the award-winning Long Beach, California-based Bravo Productions, holds an impressive list of credentials and has earned a high reputation in the field of special event planning – a career spanning more than three decades. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Can’t fly your meeting all the way to Australia? Columbus Zoo and Aquarium , home of Jack Hanna, offers a one hour outreach program to bring an animal presentation to corporate and group events throughout the country. Many zoos nationwide have similar offerings, so inquire with the zoo most local to your meeting venue.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Photo Credit: Edlen.

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OCTOBER 18, 2019

Instawork now matches gig workers with venues or planners in order to staff receptions and business events in D.C., percent—a 50-year low—meeting planners might be finding it harder to procure reliable temporary staff for registration and help desks, F&B functions, and other event elements. NYC, and Boston.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Take inspiration from the upcoming 91st Academy Awards ceremony to add some glamour to your next gala event. Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event. More : Oscar-Worthy Destinations for Your Next Meeting. Stage Ballroom Adjacent Areas.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Here are some fun ways to celebrate at a meeting or on a business trip …and they don’t all require consuming calories. One of Los Angeles’ newest doughnut shops is Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts. They’ll soon be offering catering services for your next event. You “donut” want to miss out on National Donut Day today!

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AUGUST 17, 2018

It was to consist of multiple exhibition halls, a 24,000-square-foot ballroom, 18 meeting rooms and Centre for Dialogue, which would accommodate meetings in the round. He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events. of meeting space.

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JULY 7, 2017

Rather than scoffing at the latest food craze, corporate meeting planners can take advantage by offering trendy foods at their next meeting or event. Since Los Angeles-based ice cream shop Little Damage introduced its “Almost Charcoal” flavor last April, it has been immensely popular and even made its way to New York.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

As the Internet Society celebrates its 25th year, leaders predict a bright future for online and face-to-face events. By creating a hybrid event that combines in-person and online participation. When it comes to the future of digital and hybrid events, Armstrong has a bright out- look. Global Survey Early Results.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

From create your own poke bowl stations to event app polls, 2017 was the year we stopped telling people what to do and let them decide for themselves how they wanted to learn, participate and eat. Smart Meetings has been reporting on these changes all year, and following are the trends that stand out to our editors. App Ubiquity.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2017

While big-name forays into virtual reality make headlines, such as Steven Spielberg’s plan to build a VR storefront in Los Angeles this fall, another reality is steadily encroaching on real life: augmented reality. . For professional meeting planners, mobile devices put the power of augmented reality into their hands.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

SmartAsset cited San Antonio’s number of large event spaces, including the 65,000-seat Alamodome, as one of the key reasons for being the top city for conferences. Traditional meeting powerhouses were still among the SmartAsset’s Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences. 15, and New York and Los Angeles tied for No.

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MAY 25, 2017

Bar Covell (Los Angeles). The post 7 Coolest Wine Bars for Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. Live performances of quintessential New Orleans jazz embrace the city culture. Genres also extend to Gypsy jazz and hard bop. Take the stress out of tasting.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2019

After all, attendees spend much of their time indoors as it is, so taking a break from enclosure may be welcomed; technically it’s still work for them, but taking the meeting outside will take the pressure off and remind everyone that it’s supposed to be fun. Related: 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

These cities are not only popular travel destinations, but also ideal settings for meetings and conventions. Few meeting destinations can rival Las Vegas, with its seemingly endless array of dazzling accommodations, resorts, casinos, entertainment and nightlife. Los Angeles.

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AUGUST 2, 2017

Cannizzaro will oversee all catering operations, audio-visual operations, budgets, and large events. He will serve as general manager for both The Hollywood Roosevelt in Los Angeles and Hotel G in San Francisco. McCoy haspreviously over 20 years of experience in the meetings and events industry. Don Jacinto.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Face-to-face meetings are happening again and where better to celebrate a comeback than in West Hollywood (WeHo), where the pool decks sparkle along with the chandeliers and not just the penthouse is suite. of meeting space is in addition to a two-story penthouse with 360-degree views. The rumors are true! The London West Hollywood.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Menu selection can be one of the most inspired , and fraught, decisions you make when planning an event. When the world’s elite athletes gather to compete in 102 events in 15 different disciplines, the culinary options ought to be up to par as well. After all, the Olympics are about more than competing.

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MARCH 5, 2018

Your event went smoothly—everything planned was executed flawlessly, your attendees had an inspiring time and are now leaving with a smile. The Oscar bag was put together by Distinctive Assets, a Los Angeles-based marketing company that has curated nominee gifts for 16 years. A killer swag bag! Star Safaris.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Michael Tiseo Marriott Marquis Chicago welcomed Michael Tiseo to the Windy City as the director of event management. The new hotel, which is scheduled to open next month, will have more than 90,000-square-feet of meeting space. This new post will be her 10th position with the brand. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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OCTOBER 20, 2016

VR has been on the “trends to watch” list for some time now in the meetings space , but the amount of destinations who are actively using it to showcase their venues and cities has seemingly blossomed overnight. At a media breakfast hosted by Meet L.A., At a media breakfast hosted by Meet L.A., Virtual Discovery L.A.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Face-to-face meetings are happening again and where better to celebrate a comeback than in West Hollywood (WeHo), where the pool decks sparkle along with the chandeliers and not just the penthouse is suite. of meeting space is in addition to a two-story penthouse with 360-degree views. The rumors are true!

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. Where else will 35,000 fascinating creatures in nearly 200 exhibits welcome your event?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Although the fast food chain is conveniently located all over the state, if you’re busy in meetings, wouldn’t it be way easier for the restaurant to set up shop at the convention center? Meeting professionals can hire the In-N-Out Cookout Trailer to park on-site and bring the popular eatery to you. Well, good news!

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JULY 24, 2023

In conclusion, he said that the platform probably works best for consumer events with a strong presence on Instagram, and could be used for backchannel, branding customer service, demand generation and community building. She was director of events at Mashable at the time and they were all about the social networks.

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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. Some of them are focused soley on events, others are full-service agencies.

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APRIL 28, 2022

The Los Angeles Times quoted Alaska Airlines , saying they would also look at these refunds on a case-by-case basis. Bottom Line for Meeting Planners: This is what hybrid meetings are for. The post TWT: Mask Lift Fallouts, Sustainable Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings. While flight attendants in the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

That’s how high up the songstress and her dancers were dangling off the side of the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. So, just how can meeting professionals draw from this awe-inspiring performance ? Meeting professionals can hire them to wow the crowd for a fully customizable show. Twenty-six stories, that is.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

That’s how high up the songstress and her dancers were dangling off the side of the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. So, just how can meeting professionals draw from this awe-inspiring performance ? Meeting professionals can hire them to wow the crowd for a fully customizable show. Twenty-six stories, that is.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Hornblower Cruises & Events, San Francisco. Locally Focused Cruises.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Hornblower Cruises & Events, San Francisco. Locally Focused Cruises.

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OCTOBER 17, 2018

In case you missed it, Smart Meetings was on the ground to keep you up to date. From American Express Meetings & Events : The 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast showed a continued incremental increase in spend (.08 08 percent) on global meetings. of contiguous space, for a total of 2 million sq.

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