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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. She comes from nearby destination organization Visit Dana Point, where she worked as director of sales and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

Bill Jordan Jordan is director of sales and marketing for The Kimpton Pittman Hotel Dallas. Before joining Visit San Antonio, Buchanan worked as event manager for Henry B. Before this, he worked as complex general manager at Hilton Portland Downtown and The Duniway Hotel in Oregon. and Canada.

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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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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

By 2050, German bank Berenberg projects that the carbon offsets market will be worth approximately $200 billion. The events industry is helping to grow that market. As event organizers, and meeting venues and hotels and look for ways to address the climate crisis, how can they be sure that offsets aren’t off base?

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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

JULY 15, 2020

The event brought more than 1,000 industry leaders together in St. Louis in 2019, but attracted more than 3,000 for the 2020 virtual event, originally scheduled for Chicago. Relive lessons from Destinations International’s 2019 Annual Convention. Speaking Out. Funding Priorities.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Gilles Stellardo and Victoria Menechella. Melea Runyon.

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CadmiumCD

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

One of the most difficult tasks when it comes to planning out your event marketing is figuring out how to market your recorded conference. For many attendees, once they’re done with the event, they’re done. The Big Question: What Kind of Event is Your Conference? Networking Conferences. Educational Conferences.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

On this week’s podcast, we discussed how podcasts can benefit live events. Offering their expertise on the subject was Cvent’s marketing manager, Brooke Gracey, and team lead, Cody Liskh from their offices in Portland, Oregon. Podcasts are useful for event professionals to broaden their scope of expertise and knowledge.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Schroeter is director of sales and marketing and Stephens is general manager for DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Doheny Beach in Dana Point, California. In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. Sabrina Schroeter and Donovan Stephens. Photo credit: Paul Schraub and VSCC.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. Before this, Totaro worked as general manager at Atlantic City Convention Center, assistant general manager for Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati and assistant executive director at Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

She’s in-the-know about the latest and greatest events, activities and trends the city has to offer. Janice Tugaoen Kimpton Hotel Palomar Los Angeles-Beverly Hills also brought Tugaoen on board as area director of sales and marketing. Tugaoen previously worked as director of sales and marketing for The Westin Long Beach in California.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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Guidebook

JULY 17, 2016

“Best practices” and “event planning tips” come in all shapes and sizes. Here at Guidebook, we share a lot of strategies for planners from tech tools to try, sponsor package ideas , and specific event marketing timelines. Survey them at the beginning stages of the event. Start building now!

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Ins'Tent

JANUARY 24, 2024

But their utility can extend far beyond the cozy confines of home, transforming into versatile event staples that offer comfort, style, and branding opportunities. From open-air movie screenings to bustling sporting events, these sling chairs adapt to diverse settings, enhancing both the guest experience and the potential for brand exposure.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

She brings over 25 years of sales and events experience, recognized in 2019 as Supplier of the Year (Doer category) by Smart Meetings. He brings 22 years of events and hotel operations and management experience to his new role. Bracco was most recently vice president of events at Hargrove by Encore. Derek Douglass Drew.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

Amanda Rodriguez Miami’s Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel named Rodriguez director of sales and marketing. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas. This promotion follows his previous position at the complex as events trust fund program coordinator.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

At the Thursday lunch, attendees were treated to a taste of the festivities that await next year when the annual event moves to the Mexican Caribbean, Riviera Maya, June 12-15, 2023, as a culmination of conversations that have been going on at the highest levels of MPI and the Mexican government since 2011. Forward Looking.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

of event space with more for lobby activations and 53 workforce housing units) and should be open in 2024, with more in the works in Petaluma (45-minutes away on Highway 101 with 93 guest rooms, 3,000 sq. They are well-appointed, but not the most expensive in the market. of meeting space, and a signature restaurant on 5.5

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

New Avenues INK allows event planners looking to assist communities in need to wear it on their sleeves. The nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon , employs at-risk foster and homeless youth to create swag attendees love to take home. Training includes creating promotional items, marketing and graphic design.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2017

There are so many terrific events that happen on Tempe Town Lake, right in the heart of the downtown area. There are always lively events on the weekends, like festivals and concerts at the waterfront. How do the Portland and Tempe markets differ? My family has a wine business in Oregon, so I enjoy fine wine and good food.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Erica Tortora.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Whatever the reason, the virtual world has all the tools you need to connect with millions, and create an event that inspires people to pitch-in for a good cause. The ride was co-founded by NBA Hall of Fame Center Bill Whalton, in an effort to raise funds for California and Oregon (as wildfires burned in much of the Western United States).

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 14, 2018

After nearly two decades at Visit Phoenix, Jessie returned last year to Oregon—a homecoming of sorts for the University of Oregon graduate. What is an interesting innovation you’ve seen in regards to destination marketing? How do you include diversity in your marketing approach?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Ready for the most authoritative list of 2019 women in tech events on the internet? The number of women in tech events have been increasing year over year, further highlighting the importance of a more inclusive culture in tech. Don't see your 2019 women in tech event on this page? Apply to have your event featured !

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Endless Events

APRIL 22, 2019

Another Monday, another Event Tech Podcast, today we are telling the story of Crowd Mics for events! Everyone can relate to the annoyances of sound during a live event. But with events, in particular, imagine just how much this small tweak could be a game changer. Crowd Mics For Events: The Beginning. Oh, my God.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2019

He’s held leadership positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations for properties across the country, including The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Colorado, Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon, and Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California. Trish McClean Visit Baltimore has named McClean its director of brand marketing.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 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. Fundraising Event Management. Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Upcoming Courses.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 1, 2017

I was on my way to the desert for a press trip hosted by Visit Phoenix to discover what makes the destination a mega-event magnet. We never use the words exclusive or luxury,” Parley Stock, director of sales and marketing at the FOUND:RE and a proud native Arizonan, told me. THE EARLY ACTION.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Coffee is a staple at all face-to-face events, but at Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) Re:co (Regarding: Coffee) Symposium, participants’ interest in the beverage goes far beyond seeking a jolt of caffeine. And their experiences at the event go way beyond just talking about coffee. Experience Hall.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

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 | January 2018. Design & Event Coordinator | AlliedPRA | Chandler, AZ. Event Manager | streamlinevents, inc.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 5, 2019

Event industry professionals across the globe are being urged to take part in a vital initiative this month: “Engaging the global event industry with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.”. Other partners include IMEX, Maritz and The Oregon Convention Centre.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Connect Diversity in Portland, Oregon, took a page from Maya Angelou, who once said that there is beauty and strength in diversity. Our annual conference showcased the many meanings of diversity as it relates to the events industry. It’s time to diversify your marketing plan. Share below what you took from the event.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Last week we held our Unique Venues Annual Member Conference in Portland, Oregon, a city that is unique in and of itself. As the new Director of Marketing for Unique Venues , I get to harness my creativity and come up with new ways to market not only our company, but also YOUR venue to planners, too. By: Alyson Salem.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Event managers share what cities and meeting properties have impressed them with pleasantly surprising site visits. “I We have booked an event there for 2017. I was surprised by The Nines in Portland, Oregon. I have never been more surprised than when I toured Lago Mar Beach Resort & Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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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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