Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 11, 2019

Know how to negotiate value-added items that hotels can extend to you, including upgraded linen, menus, props, themes and other areas to deliver an exceptional event at little or no increased cost. Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 24, 2019

Working with the hotel during the planning and execution of the event can save you money for your next meeting. Ensure any special pricing or discounts are spelled out on the Banquet Event Order, which is signed and countersigned. Hotel catering typically drives 35 to 40% profit.

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JULY 10, 2017

of meeting space and a versatile complex perfect for large or small gatherings. Meeting space: 5 million sq. A meeting in Orlando can combine business and pleasure. Don’t worry if you have to stay an extra night to fit in your day of fun; Orlando comes in first in affordable hotel prices. Meeting space: 600,000 sq.

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MARCH 21, 2018

Speaker Bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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OCTOBER 12, 2017

Speaker bio: Tom Pasha has been recognized as one of the top event planners in the planning industry. Tom went into meeting planning and founded CONTACT Planning, a national meeting planning company with headquarters in Orlando, Florida. Pritzker Award for Excellence.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

At IMEX America in October in Las Vegas, Amusement, Exhibit & Event Services’ chief interactive designer Gary Bordman hosted a breakout session about stackables. Buddy up like Woody and Jessie for a slinky relay race at your next event. — SmartMeetings (@SmartMeetings) October 9, 2017. Mr. Potato Head. Williams, Ph.D.,

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Jean Spaulding Villas of Grand Cypress named Jean Spaulding director of sales and marketing for the Orlando, Florida, property. Most recently, Spaulding, who was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Travel” by Travel Agent Magazine, served as director of sales and marketing for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

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JUNE 14, 2017

Dana Orlando . Wischermann Partners appointed Dana Orlando as general manager of Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Orlando will lead the operation of the historic downtown hotel located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe named Chris Skelding as director of sales, marketing and events. Chris Skelding.

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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. Orlando ranked No. 2, Austin at No. San Antonio.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

The nation’s most populous city contains myriad meeting venues , from large hotel banquet halls to meeting rooms atop skyscrapers. The expansive New York City public transportation system connects them all, in addition to virtually any destination for post-meeting plans. Los Angeles. of exhibits. San Francisco.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? . So, start searching now for your 2019/2020 events.

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AUGUST 1, 2016

Bloom founded IMEX Group, which organizes international trade shows for meetings, events and incentive industry. Bloom built European and Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (EIBTM) and Incentive World before selling both to Reed Exhibitions in 1997 and 2000, respectively. 2016 DMAI Hall of Fame Inductees.

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MARCH 22, 2017

With more groups heading out of the boardroom and into creative locations , why not schedule an event in a cozy space with great food and a wine tasting guided by a sommelier? These seven wine cellar meeting venues prove that groups don’t have to head to Napa or Bordeaux to gather among grapes. Casa de Uco. The Apiary.

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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.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Therefore, beginning in April, a network of up to 11 people can combine points toward a stay—a feature especially geared toward enhancing parties, events and outings. Offering a 40,000-square foot ballroom, the property hosted its first event in February. Both adjustments reflect the hotel chain’s movement toward simplicity.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

It can be an ideal destination for an event. Since its inception, the Orlando-area amusement park has been a place that has made every parent’s wallet just a tad bit lighter and every child’s heart a bit more golden. It would be a major bucket list event for any foodie.". Walt Disney World is not just every child’s dream park.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C., Richter-Piraino most recently worked as sales manager for group meetings and events at the Westin New York at Times Square. She’ll assist in booking events at the property’s upcoming conference center, which is due to be complete early next year.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Event planners can take advantage of the unique landscapes offered by stores large and small to bring people together and add a dash of retail therapy. Here are five ways to borrow that boutique vibe for your next event. Blend food, fashion and fun by planning a progressive fashion demonstration.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

“Her customer service and sales background is a beneficial asset in our efforts to attract additional meeting and events clients to Plano Centre.”. Heather Bailey has been appointed director of program development for MC&A, Hawaii’s largest full-service destination and event management company, based in Honolulu.

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MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. The event management software company uses booking data from its Cvent Supplier Network to determine which properties make the list. The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

While some trade shows in the meetings industry are cool about including third-party planners, other organizations, from convention and visitors bureaus to our own Smart Meeting Events , prefer to recruit corporate planners who are often favored by suppliers looking to sign contracts for future events.

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JULY 12, 2017

He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. The Special Event Company, a North Carolina-based event and meeting management company, named John Kurtzweil chief financial officer. Barret De Santos. He brings 35 years of experience in the Hawaiian hospitality industry. John Kurtzweil.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Its annual industry convention and competition will be heating up ovens next month at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also love working with our hotels in The Woodlands on a daily basis to gain more knowledge of their expectations for meetings and conventions. First job: My first job in the meetings industry was as a logistics intern with Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans. I planned and executed two events for the festival.

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Outdoor Event Space. Best Special-Event Venue. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. Where else will 35,000 fascinating creatures in nearly 200 exhibits welcome your event? 831-648-4916 | Contact: Christine Russo Robertson | National Sales Manager Events. Universal Orlando Resort.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter first opened at Universal Orlando Resort in 2010 and has been expanding since. Universal's Aventura Hotel Loews Royal Pacific Resort The Loews Meeting Complex Bridge Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Hard Rock Hotel. of meeting space.”. By 2020, there will be 295,000 sq. Bring a pen wherever you go.

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MARCH 21, 2017

For those not familiar with the sporting event , it’s the premier single-elimination tournament for men’s college basketball teams. If you are considering planning an event in one of them, we’ve got the best food and drink orders ready for you. Orlando, Florida. March Madness is in full swing! Buffalo, New York.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

of versatile indoor and outdoor event space, with event planning and catering services available. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Joshua-Sudock/ Disney Parks The much-anticipated StarWars: Galaxy’s End is coming to Disneyland Resort , and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in 2019. The hotel offers close to 20,000 sq.

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Bizzabo

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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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

By allowing for more participation and interaction, these custom game formats increase an event’s energy level. Hold one event-long tournament, split tables between traditional gameplay and custom formats, or simply keep some tables available for open play, freeing attendees to socialize, eat and drink at their leisure.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

By allowing for more participation and interaction, these custom game formats increase an event’s energy level. Hold one event-long tournament, split tables between traditional gameplay and custom formats, or simply keep some tables available for open play, freeing attendees to socialize, eat and drink at their leisure.

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