Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

These individuals are leaders, mentors and stars who moved the events industry forward for decades. Executive Vice President & COO , International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Director of Conventions & Meetings. Senior Business Events Manager. Senior Director of Conference and Events Management.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Members of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are among them. Henry and vice president Nicholas I. Putting It Together.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 10, 2020

Having your event in the Midwest region of the United States is a wonderful idea. We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest! We’ve scoured the region – check out our choices for Top Picks for Meetings in the Midwest!

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JULY 22, 2022

Newly opened Thompson Austin is tailored to the needs of meetings and events professionals. of indoor and outdoor event space between one ballroom, four boardrooms and a fourth-floor restaurant. of event space, Origin Austin’s Flight Room can accommodate up to 49 guests for small to mid-sized meetings. With 799 sq.

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Expo Pass

JULY 22, 2021

There were packed stadiums, big concerts, full campgrounds, fireworks, and tons of events coast to coast. The Meadow Campground and Coffee House in New London, Missouri was booked solid for the 4th of July. Spaces like Meadow Campground are also great places for events. We could see camping as the next big event trend.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 13, 2023

And the meetings and events industry is taking the lead when it comes to creating sustainable events. Check the website, interview past clients and ask to speak with some of his/her suppliers to ensure that they all meet the green targets you’ve set for the function. will only continue to grow.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. She says there is a mix of “great location, exceptional staff and a lot of meeting space.”. Branson Convention Center in Missouri gets major points for its location on Branson Landing nearby Hilton hotels. Convention Centers. Louisville.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

In 2019, Neal left ATL Airport District to work with 1600 Hospitality Group as meetings and events consultant. During his years in hospitality, he has worked with convention and visitors bureaus and hospitality organizations in Atlanta and Macon, Georgia; Kansas City, Missouri; and Cleveland. Casper van Eldik Thieme.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 28, 2020

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association used a new COVID-19-symptom screening tool — 42Chat’s HealthShield — to help ensure the 450 attendees at the live portion of its Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting met safely. How do you ensure your event adheres to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for gatherings?

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Venues along its path are hosting special events and hotels are offering promotional rates for this astronomical phenomenon. Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Pop the cork on a great meeting held at Brooks Winery.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. The event will also utilize the Indiana Convention Center for a fan fest. “We Indianapolis. In 2017 alone, L.A. billion benefit.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

That is the real talk delivered by Robert Bronstein and John Harris, partners behind Prevent , a Lynchburg, Virginia risk mitigation company created to help meeting professionals cross the unknown to return to meeting responsibly. The pair sat down with Smart Meetings to talk about best practices for mitigation and what not to do. “The

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JUNE 16, 2023

She also worked as a meeting planner for American Public Works Association in Kansas City, Missouri. 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

JULY 15, 2021

The story behind AC21 is a lesson in how important robust partnerships for meeting event production in this Covid-era. Or a completely on-site event at the scale of the 2019 conference in St. Louis, Missouri ? He did know that event took two years or more to plan—and he didn’t have that kind of time.

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Unique Venues

JANUARY 15, 2020

There are 30 flexible spaces for meetings, and during downtime, your guests can explore 300 acres of lush parkland and hiking trails, a contemporary art gallery, attend cultural events, and soak in the rich history and beauty of the local Highland Creek Valley. University of Illinois Conference & Special Events. Norfolk, VA.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 16, 2019

The Freeman Company sold its Encore Event Technologies unit to national event production company PSAV while its Freeman brand experience division is focusing on a problem many planners and companies have struggled with—event data analysis. Data Design , a team that grants event planners insight on how to drive growth.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 20, 2018

Tragic boating incidents in which tourists and crew members were killed and injured on Hawaii Island and in Branson, Missouri made headlines this week. WOW – video captures duck tour boat sinking in Missouri w/31 people on board. Meeting professionals often plan an outing on the water to enjoy the sunset or see the sites.

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Nunify

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

According to Allied Market Research , the event industry was worth $1,135.4 A career in the “Events industry” is a viable option, according to these reports. A skilled event planner must be an excellent multi-tasker to manage various aspects of an event seamlessly. Online Event Management Courses.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. This year’s group celebrates the diversity inherent in the events industry. 36 • Manager of Events. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. Aquera Agee.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Charles in Missouri promoted Gaddy to director of sales. For the past seven years, she has been director of sales and special events for Hosts New Orleans. The post 7 Smart Moves at Kimpton Goodland, Grand Velas Los Cabos and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Ashley Gaddy Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In addition to the Gateway Arch renovation, the city boasts endless opportunities for meeting planners to organize an unforgettable and truly localized experience for their attendees. Groups that meet in St. More : 4 Feel-Good Benefits of Outdoor Meetings. When planners choose to meet in St. Get Outside.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 14, 2019

Cori Day, vice president of sales and services for Visit KC, understands the complex role that event service professionals play. Whether it’s an event, a venue or a destination, she is selling an experience—and everything revolves around customer service because you haven’t done a good job until they say you have.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

who manages the event. The association wanted to move forward with its event originally scheduled for July 31-August 3 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, but FAMP had some challenges to overcome first. FAMP opted to renegotiate its contract terms and host an in-person event in 2020. Held Sept. Here’s how they did it.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 19, 2020

trade shows have canceled or postponed in-person events through Q1 and even Q2 2021, organizers of the SHOT Show are setting their sights on a hybrid event scheduled for Jan. But it’s still a big “if” on whether the state will allow an event the size of SHOT Show. 1 whether the trade show will go on in January as planned.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 22, 2017

A track with a similar design already exists in Branson, Missouri, at The Track Family Fun Parks. The checkered flag is an opportunity to introduce some friendly competition into your next event. Here are 10 reasons why Niagara Falls is a great meeting destination , according to Niagara Falls Tourism: 1. Meet with a view!

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 5, 2018

In her speech , the actress — who won the Oscar for Actress in a Leading Role for her portrayal of a grieving, raging mother whose daughter was murdered in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri — asked all the women in the audience who had been nominated for an Oscar this year in any category to stand up.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 9, 2020

While in-person events are on pause, The Toy Association hit the play button on a digital market week series to help toy manufacturers connect with specialty and mass retailers who are buying for the upcoming holiday season. “The The association rolled out its first virtual event on July 13. Kimberly Carcone. By the Numbers.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

Walkability, value, and friendliness can be strong drivers for why planners choose certain destinations over others for meetings. If a city can hit on all of those cylinders, it can emerge as a meetings-business champion. And more and more, they’re asking questions about a destination’s local expertise and knowledge base.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 3, 2017

City of Chandler Office of Tourism Meet Tourism Guru Kimberly Janes, who can guide you to find the perfect location for your next program in Chandler, Arizona! Let us be your connection to a vibrant, engaging area for events. Book your event here and receive one complimentary, full-size graphic.

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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. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. She’ll oversee sales planning for group, catering and banquets and help the revenue team meet sales goals.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Louis required VanDeventer and the team to pivot.

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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 1, 2018

In this region, the University of Illinois Conferences & Special Events is home to a 1,400-acre campus with high-tech classroom spaces, lounges, and overnight accommodations for up to 1,800 people and a dedicated event staff to help plan it all. Missouri State University. Champaign, IL. Purdue University. West Lafayette, IN.

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MAY 12, 2017

of event space, four presidential suites, 19 restaurants and a spa. Loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium was awarded to fans of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri in 2014. The post This Florida City Just Set a Guinness World Record for Gratitude appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

These facilities are particularly useful to meeting and event planners, specifically in the following scenarios: 1. Holding small gatherings or networking events. The Farm even offers a treehouse work space and items made of barn wood from Missouri. million people worldwide would have worked in a coworking space by 2018.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

From New York to Utah, each is only a short trip from some of the country’s best meeting venues. Surrounded by 40,000 acres of forest, the retreat includes 14 meeting rooms that total 10,000 sq. of event space. Lancaster also delivers where it counts in event spaces. of meeting space. of event space and 591 rooms.

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SmartMeetings

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. Louis, Missouri). Its cutting-edge meeting spaces support all technology needs. Four Seasons Hotel St.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2016

Seven of the cities listed in the 2015 CNN and Trulia report “The 10 Most Affordable Places to Live” come from the Midwest, including Wichita, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; St. It’s no surprise, then, that Midwest residents are perceived as friendly and welcoming, which is always positive when it comes to site selection for your events.

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