Conferences that Work

MARCH 25, 2024

Since 2005, I’ve written three successful books on meeting design and facilitation and over 800 weekly blog posts on a wide range of topics. My books continue to sell, and this blog is the world’s most popular website on meeting design and facilitation. Attendees loved my events! Outwardly, I’ve succeeded.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2023

How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. With eight ample meeting spaces, the NHCC is ideal for any group size and event.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2019

In a world filled with endless distraction and instant connectivity, planners today are looking for ways to capture attendee attention and keep them fully engaged during long days of meetings. More : The All-Inclusive Meetings Revolution. Below are some of my top tips for cutting down on distractions during an event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Looking for a memorable place for your group to stay, meet and enjoy in 2019? To save you from having to sift through the overwhelming amount of material out there, Smart Meetings spent the last year pinpointing places that are particularly suitable to attendees and their ever-changing needs. Hotel X Toronto. million sq. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Following her addition to the team as reservations agent in 2020, DiBernardo quickly rose through to the roles of event manager, then sales manager, before her most recent role as senior sales manager. He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2021

So begins the overview of R3: The Rocky Mountain Reskill Roadtrip , setting the tone for a hybrid/hackathon event organized by the PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter and held on April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day. We’ve pursued that very passionately — how are we getting back to business and how can we make events happen?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The event will be sponsored by Visit Omaha and Century Link Center Omaha, an arena and convention center. Hilton Meet with a Purpose rewards good boys and girls in meetings with a 30-to-60 minute Puppies & Ice Cream break for organizations convening at one of its pet-friendly hotels. Plan Your Own Doggie Event.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

Many pieces have to fit together perfectly when planning a flawless event. We’ve done hundreds of events in hundreds of cities and locations. We’ve done hundreds of events in hundreds of cities and locations. Once you outline your goals, anything that doesn’t meet them can be easily eliminated. So where do you start?

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 17, 2020

Planning an event in The Duke City? Take a look at the top 20 event venues in the area! Albuquerque, often abbreviated to ABQ, is the largest city in New Mexico and the 32nd largest in the United States, by population. Keep reading to learn about 20 amazing event venues located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 17, 2019

There’s an extra layer of stress for event planners who are responsible for choosing a venue to host a performing arts event. Check our Top Picks for Venues for a Performing Arts Event! The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico can accommodate groups up to 2,000 in their 21 flexible spaces.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

Before joining Visit San Antonio, Buchanan worked as event manager for Henry B. He has consulted with Fortune 500 companies for more than two decades and has produced sales meetings, incentive trips and conferences in more than 50 countries. The post Smart Moves in Dallas, Turkey and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. Craighead most recently worked for both International Association of Exhibitions and Events, where he was vice president of exhibitions and events, as well as Center for the Center of Exhibition Industry Research, as vice president of events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

-based location in New York City. Most recently, Runkle was corporate general manager of project management for Convene in New York City. Before Convene, he worked as assistant director of event operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. Levinthal is executive vice president for event production company Mas.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment for a reason! A walk, bike or horseback ride will take you through our cottonwood forest, to secluded riverside settings and up iconic southwest mesas with stunning views of the surrounding New Mexico high desert. Meetings at Tamaya are truly inspirational.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

A lot has changed since Conrad Hilton’s parents turned their general store into a hotel for traveling salespeople in San Antonio, New Mexico, in 1919. We see ourselves as partners in creating ‘wow’ events,” he said. “It It is more than the ratio of guest rooms to meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Modern facility; serves as a downtown anchor, with the concerts and events of Civic Plaza nearby; recently completed $23 million renovation to ballrooms, technological infrastructure, kitchen, and interior and exterior design; large windows bring the sun inside; 2,300-seat Kiva Auditorium; 270,000 sq. of meeting space. Hotel Andaluz.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 12, 2018

There ain’t no mountain high enough that planners in collegiate conference services departments won’t climb to make sure a meeting or event on their campus has reached the pinnacle of success. Here, the Student Union offers 10 meeting rooms plus the large Berger Hall ballroom with flexible room setups. Missoula, MT.

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Smart Meetings

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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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2016

There’s a lot to be said for readers’ surveys about travel even if those surveys aren’t specifically about the meetings and events industry. We’re proud to say that some of our favorite meeting cities made the cut. Smart Meetings has had this mountain enclave on its radar for a while. New Orleans.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. 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. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. Filming location: Sydney.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Chambers most recently served as general manager of The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. The award-winning travel and meeting planner professional has worked to help welcome more than 1.5

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Diaz has worked in numerous positions at various Hyatt Hotels properties; before the San Diego role, he worked as executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Jersey and Hyatt Regency Dallas, among other positions, beginning in Puerto Rico, his birthplace. Chandra Allison. Daniel Jones and Shelby Christensen.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Hop on the train for travel and team-building For meeting professionals and their clients, traveling can be crucial to the job. Trains for Travel There is the potential for meeting professionals to rein in more event attendees should a train ride prove to be more affordable and leisurely.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 31, 2018

Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, New Mexico, named Gabor L. of meeting and event space. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment? Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com. Vida managing director. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We Importers and exporters from the U.S.,

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

In his more than 15 years of hospitality experience, Wood has worked as director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico; director of catering and events at Grand Hyatt San Antonio in Texas; and director of catering and convention services for Hyatt Regency Jersey City in New Jersey.

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QC Event School

JULY 7, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Ayla Otto! I’m Ayla Otto, owner and founder of Events by Ayla, LLC – a Full Service Wedding Design and Planning Company based in Alaska. In 2017, I graduated with my Bachelors in Hospitality and Event Management from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Santa Fe , New Mexico, has a long history of being an art destination known for its turquoise jewelry, Western paintings, and bronze sculptures, but The City Different has a surprise for you. Meet Different in ‘The City Different’ appeared first on Blog. Truly, there is something for everyone in The City Different!

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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. As many states have legalized it for recreational use, new policies are leading to major change in our country. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. Be Aware of State-by-State Rules. Are you Liable?

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MAY 4, 2017

Cinco de Mayo has arrived—it’s time to pull out those sombreros and infuse your event with the spirit of Mexican culture! The traditional lime, salt and tequila combo will get any fiesta going, but these Mexican-inspired cocktails will add a little more flair to your event. Feliz Cinco de Mayo, salud! Ingredients. mezcal or tequila.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. For 15 years, McMillan has held roles in events and hospitality sales. The post Smart Moves in LA, NYC and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Tony Ovalle. Noel Fulton.

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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. Events | Huntington Beach, CA.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 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 | February 2018. Events Coordinator II – Operations Logistics | Isagenix | Gilbert, AZ. Learn More.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

They have to keep up with new information in their field — mandated legally, by state licensing requirements; professionally, by specialty certification boards; and ethically, by a culture that prioritizes patient wellbeing. That’s where MOC programs come in — and, by extension, the meetings and conferences where those programs are offered.

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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 went to Albuquerque, New Mexico , and took my first hot air balloon ride. It is truly a hidden gem, tucked away in a residential community. jewelry box.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Along with the entertainment, many tribes have included hotel, meeting and experience spaces. of meetings space and seven restaurants. of meeting space, it caters to the event market. Sandia Resort & Casino was the first Indian casino in New Mexico. Meeting-goers will find 228 guest rooms and 50,000 sq.

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QC Event School

JULY 7, 2023

Meet QC Event School graduate, Ayla Otto! I’m Ayla Otto, owner and founder of Events by Ayla, LLC – a Full Service Wedding Design and Planning Company based in Alaska. In 2017, I graduated with my Bachelors in Hospitality and Event Management from the University of Alaska, Anchorage.

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