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MARCH 12, 2018

Tina Gaccetta Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), in Chicago, appointed Tina Gaccetta head of events. Aretha Kelly Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), in Washington D.C., Jeyakaran was general manager of Residence Inn by Marriott Raleigh Downtown, in North Carolina. in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

She joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C. He’ll oversee business development, train and mentor the sales team and assist with creating and developing revenue plans. Engstrom spent time in event marketing for Bolthouse Productions/SBE as well.

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JANUARY 3, 2018

Vicki Johnson, founder of Vicki Jonson & Associates in Washington, D.C., says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. Raleigh-Durham saw a temperature dip to 9 degrees, the coldest since 1887. What can planners do? Move it inside.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

He first joined Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in 1996 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. 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.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2023

For organizations that believe conferences are better when they bring together all voices—even those often disinclined to attend group events, such as introverts, people who processes information differently, or those who are temporarily or permanently disabled in some way—fostering a sense of belonging is a critical objective.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2018

Marriott International’s decision to cut third-party planners’ commissions by three percent struck a nerve throughout the events industry. While that may be the case for most, it doesn’t appear so for the South Carolina-based Square One Meeting Planning. “We But to event professionals, business is personal.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. If an attendee is from a state in which marijuana is legal but the event is in one with stricter laws, then the attendee must comply with in-state laws— even for medicinal use. They are quickly gaining popularity at social events.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. We have to engage beyond just the day of the event. I had never even visited D.C.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Prior to this role, Bueno has overseen culinary teams at renowned restaurants in Washington D.C., She quickly moved into the role of event manager, then senior event manager before her promotion to assistant general manager. VisitPITTSBURGH David Bueno The Jefferson Hotel appointed David Bueno general manager.

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APRIL 21, 2017

The center, which offers 250 meeting rooms comprising 265,000 sq. of event space, is celebrating Earth Day 2017 by encouraging meeting planners to go green. Located about 40 miles from Washington, D.C. , the conference center has 917 guest rooms and is devoted to sustainability best practices.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

TITLE Director of Conference and Leadership Development, National Association of Counties, Washington, D.C. She taught me all I know about meeting planning — that the details are important, how to stay on top of a budget, and to never be tired (they called her the Energizer Bunny).

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SmartMeetings

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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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 16, 2017

Previously, he was with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts for six years, with stints at Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Washington and Hyatt Regency Morristown in New Jersey. Before joining Hyatt, Paul spent three years with Modus Hotels, based in Washington, D.C. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Phillip Johnson.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 26, 2017

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum offers expansive event space with a breathtaking scenic view. Take a crack at planning an event in the City of Brotherly Love. The Liberty View is an exquisite event space located adjacent to the Liberty Bell. A post shared by Stacey (@stake.y) Prepare for takeoff!

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. What I love about my job: I love to see the pride my team takes in their work and the creative ideas they come up with to create value for each client’s events. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. This is our fourth class,” said PCMA President and CEO Deborah Sexton, “and with each one, we are struck by the passion and insights these individuals bring to the business-events community. HOLLY LAMMERT. The people!

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A representative from the vertical dance company conducts site inspections to determine how best to perform at your event and work out the logistics and technicalities, including rigging, lighting and sound. With locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C., Cirque du Soleil.

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JULY 12, 2017

His prior roles include hotel manager of Mandarin Oriental, Washington D.C., The Special Event Company, a North Carolina-based event and meeting management company, named John Kurtzweil chief financial officer. and Mandarin Oriental, Taipei where he served an instrumental role in opening. John Kurtzweil.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Lead associate for events and strategic market development. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. We have to engage beyond just the day of the event. I had never even visited D.C.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

A representative from the vertical dance company conducts site inspections to determine how best to perform at your event and work out the logistics and technicalities, including rigging, lighting and sound. With locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C., Cirque du Soleil.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

The 19,000-square-foot space is very versatile and can accommodate all the glamour you want to add to an event. Golden venue : The Broadmoor offers an array of refined venues for hosting an event. Golden venue : At Hatfield House (yes, the same location where the movie was filmed) you can host your award event inside of the Old Palace.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I am able to travel to Washington, D.C., This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. First job: My first job in the meetings industry was as a logistics intern with Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2017

I’m using my strongest skills in meeting and event planning, so I kind of took a winding route, but it’s a really, really great fit for me. Claire Abrams My whole career’s been in association meeting planning for dental, medical, or commercial associations. I was there for 23 years, and ended up as the president.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines. Job title: Director of sales and special events. Second of all, we have an incredible backdrop for any type of event. It is a necessity to success in the events industry.

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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. of indoor and outdoor event space.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Nichols’ pioneering writing in the field — she edited the first version of Professional Meeting Management , published in 1985 — turned her into a teacher, she said. She was invited to speak at industry events, where she met a number of planners who were new to the profession. The More Things Change. “It From Old Boys to Young Women.

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