MeetingsNet

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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

He acknowledged that the city’s existing National Convention Centre is not large enough to sufficiently host many major events. of meeting space. of event space and a permanent art collection. of event space, including a 40,000 square-foot pillarless ballroom, exhibit hall, 52 meeting rooms and a 175-seat tiered theater.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Although we have had a particular struggle in the Northeast so we are going to put the spotlight on the value meetings bring to our communities. Our local PCMA and MPI chapters will be doing an event at Fenway Park that day and we’re very excited about that. The agenda for MMB 2022 will be “Meet Safe.”

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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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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

Inject a jolt of variety into your roster of meeting venues to keep attendees engaged and excited before, during and after the event. On days when the carousel is closed to the public, groups of up to 150 may rent the space for private events. Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn. Pike Place Market, Seattle.

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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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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 7, 2017

While some event professionals may gleefully embrace the prospect of negotiating contracts for large events, many would rather run for the hills. In many instances, event professionals can land sweet deals if they consider a multi-year agreement for annual events. Consider multi-year agreements. Obtain multiple bids.

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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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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

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. in Washington, D.C.

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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. appointed Aretha Kelly director of sales.

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SmartMeetings

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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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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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. Willis began his career in hospitality when he joined Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 2006 in the Washington, D.C.,

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SmartMeetings

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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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 9, 2017

of indoor and outdoor event space. of meeting space. of galleries and meeting space. The Watergate Hotel in Washington, DC, was featured in the April 2016 issue of Smart Meetings magazine. event spaces, accompanied by a beautiful nine-story atrium and pyramidal skylight. It offers 4,800 sq. 3 on the list.

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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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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Your destination’s convention and visitors bureau (CVB) is ready to serve as an official point of contact for meeting and convention planners — offering a more streamlined way to plan any size event. Here are just a few ways a CVB can help you (free of charge) to overcome challenges and make your meeting planning easier.

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SmartMeetings

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. Washington, DC. Los Angeles. of exhibits.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2018

Acosta will be tasked with increasing the Manhattan hotel’s occupancy and revenue, as well as generating bookings for the 6,000-square-foot meetings and event space. Ileana Acosta Kimpton Ink48 Hotel in New York City has named Ileana Acosta its new director of sales and marketing. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.

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SmartMeetings

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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DECEMBER 29, 2016

“A happy guest is a healthy guest,” says Dr. Ernest Brown, a Washington, DC-based physician who serves as medical advisor to several hotels in the nation’s capital. He cites Sofitel Washington DC Lafayette Square as an example of a property concerned about health.

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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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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

of event space, and services many of the parks guests. While there is always the possibility of fire in the summer, the flexibility of our events team and in-house reservations makes it easy to change plans in case of an emergency.”. of event space. Tenaya Lodge was open throughout the park closure,” Linck says. “We

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? The sole idea of organizing any business event or a conference is to engage with your audience and build a strong brand by providing value by the means of sharing knowledge, insights or present compelling stories. This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

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. Troy Maxson (Denzel Washington) is a black garbage collector in 1950s Pittsburgh. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. and two 250-seat lecture halls.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 6, 2016

According to a survey conducted by Meetings Mean Business (MMB), 91 percent of small business owners plan to spend as much or more on travel for meetings in 2017 compared to 2016. “Meetings have helped Social Tables expand our customer base, enhance our software and ultimately grow our business,” Berger says.

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DECEMBER 19, 2016

Before you get swept away in the whirlwind of holiday parties , New Year’s events and the usual year-end festivities, it’s important to get ready for the upcoming year. The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Formal events. What’s Out.

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Boomset

AUGUST 5, 2018

In case networking is not your thing, conference planning should be a chance to share your talent with the guests. Do you want to know how to plan an efficient and effective conference event? Not to state the obvious, but there are a lot of things you need to prepare to design an event, so your preparations should start early.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Bright Ideas Events in Vancouver, British Columbia What I love about my job: There are so many that the list is endless. I love producing a variety of different events with different themes. I love creating an actual event out of one of my ideas. in Vancouver, Washington. Heather Sharpe.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Food and beverage is such a huge part of meetings and events that planners are continually seeking out new restaurants to host attendees for unique dining experiences. Chang also has eateries in New York City, Sydney, Toronto and Washington, DC.

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JUNE 19, 2017

This should be music to planners ’ ears, as there are many ways to embrace the seasonal spirit at a meeting or event. Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. of meeting space and 176 guest rooms, this property is equipped to handle events of various sizes.

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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. in Washington, D.C.

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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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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. Yessely Lopez.

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