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JUNE 6, 2022

Newport, Rhode Island offers a lot of opportunities to step outside and enjoy wide open spaces. After meetings about meetings, get outside and take a break. . The post Swim, Saunter, Sip appeared first on Smart Meetings. Plan with Confidence. . SWIM: Dive into the ocean at Easton’s Beach. to 6 p.m. .

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Carolyn Patterson, director of events at the American Psychological Association, hailed the 2.3-million Carolyn Patterson, director of events at the American Psychological Association, hailed the 2.3-million Convention Centers. million sq.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Taylor Fry and Diego Vervloet Taylor Fry (left) and Deigo Vervloet (right) Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) named Fry director of national accounts and Vervloet as meeting and convention services manager. He also worked as events director for Raul Avila Inc. and Airbnb. Regis Hotels.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management. Before ACC, Licygiewicz was senior operations manager for Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

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. The post Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

As we turn the calendar to October, New England and its beautiful venues are the perfect choice for your next event. When your next event calls for the Northeast, consider falling for one of our “Top Pick New England Fall Venues. Let the experienced staff at the stunning Branford House make your next event a special one.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2017

Let’s take a look at some suggested venues to hold meetings in each of the top 20 beach communities. Newport, Rhode Island Name: The Vanderbilt Grace. The post Where To Meet In The 20 Most Expensive U.S. Beach Towns appeared first on Smart Meetings. Size: 25,000 sq. Guest Rooms: 146 2. Size: 6,000 sq.

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JUNE 14, 2021

The Beatrice , Providence, Rhode Island. of event space, from oceanfront ballrooms and outdoor terraces to the warmly wooden lobby living room. of meeting space. The post New and Renovated: It’s All in the Details appeared first on Smart Meetings. The seaside stay has 10,000 sq. The hotel will offer 4,800 sq.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 14, 2020

As we continue to reopen and look ahead together as an event community, we recently spoke with Erica Trombetti of Infinite Events to see how her business has been since she was a panelist during the Allseated Connecting Our Community webinar in the spring. What does the fall/winter look like for events in your area?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. The post Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Chandra Allison. Mike Culver.

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JUNE 7, 2021

The same can be said when planning your next event. Take a break from the ordinary and check out our list of the Top Outdoor Spaces to meet. Whether you are a group of 200 or 2,000, Western Carolina is excited about sharing their facilities and providing a great experience for your next North Carolina event.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Skift Take: As Providence taps into funding from its newly approved tourism improvement district, it is looking for novel ways to attract meetings. Leveraging unique public events like WaterFire is proving a popular approach. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Serving on the International Live Events Association (ILEA) Rhode Island Board for six years in a row, being a finalist in the BizBash Event Style Awards and now, serving as President of her ILEA chapter, it’s no doubt Kimberly Doell, CMP, has made her mark on the events industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow.

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JUNE 21, 2017

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) announced that Richard Gray is a new member of the board of directors. Alexis Dinyovszky . Richard Gray. million LGBT travelers to South Florida. Dustin Irwin.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. of total meeting space. Gurney’s Resorts , Montauk, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island—20 Percent Off. 21 and Dec.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

“We will be offering our emergency preparedness certificate program at IMEX Frankfurt and other locations in the United States,” he said of the training program that leverages the local knowledge of program logistics professionals to help event managers design and execute effective security plans. Excellence Recognized.

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MAY 6, 2022

Monyhan joined Louisville Tourism in 2010 as its destination services manager and, for the past 11 years, has led the DMO’s Green Meetings initiative. Miraval Berkshires Resort & Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts, welcomed Stokes as director of group sales and events. Labbe has been in events, sales and marketing for seven years.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

As we continue to reopen and look ahead together as an event community, we recently spoke with Erika Trombetti of Infinite Events to see how her business has been since we last spoke during the Connecting Our Community webinar in the spring. What does the fall/winter look like for events in your area? Of Possible Interest: .

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2020

When they convene in Providence, Rhode Island, May 3–6, 2020, they won’t be able to find the usual exhibit hall at the Providence Convention Center — not for lack of signage but because the event’s overhauled trade- show floor bears little resemblance to its previous versio. Providing a Place to Meet.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Newport , Rhode Island, is no stranger to the excitement of Hollywood. Take a cue from these movies, which were filmed in this spectacular seaside destination, for your next meeting or event. All three can accommodate meetings and events large and small in a unique, exquisite setting.

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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. 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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JANUARY 31, 2017

Once upon a time (well, 2005) in Providence, Rhode Island, some troubling news spread through the convention and visitors bureau. As our culinary brand grew strong on the leisure side, it trickled into our meetings marketing,” Adamo said. The city also began to attract food-centric events.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Visualize looking up at the dark night sky and seeing your event or brand logo bursting in color. Now imagine looking at the expression of awe on the faces of your event’s attendees. Incorporating fireworks into a meeting can be impactful, but there are several boxes to check before pressing start. “I Hire Professionals.

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JULY 17, 2018

There’s obviously the shock and craziness of it,” says Trask, CMP, CMM, president of Strategic Meeting Tech in Orange, California. I have friends in Vegas, one of whom could hear the sirens and shots from his house,” says Trask, a 30-year meetings industry veteran and longtime live music fan. Plan For Security.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

of event space is yours for the taking. of event space, with five meeting and breakout rooms and a 2,900-square-foot amphitheater. Hawaii is a dream destination for planners and attendees alike , so why not host your next event in the Aloha state? Hold your event in the Grand Oaks Ballroom, which offers 6,050 sq.

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AUGUST 28, 2019

No matter what time of year you’re planning a meeting in New England, your guests are guaranteed to be satisfied. Colleges and universities are the perfect locations to hold your next meeting, because of all the amenities that they usually offer. Up to 575 attendees will be able to comfortably enjoy the meeting at RISD.

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JULY 6, 2016

There’s meeting and event space for up to 50. “It One of the Hawaiian Islands’ main leisure destinations, Lahaina, Maui, has a resort worthy of business events and incentive trips thanks to the Montage. Weekapaug Inn, Westerly, Rhode Island. Lodge at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If you compiled a list of food-forward cities, Providence, Rhode Island, would rank pretty high. So here are five more trends for F&B — drawn from recent press trips, food-forward events, and dining out — that meeting professionals might keep an eye on during 2017. . TRASH” FISH DISHES. What do they describe?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If you compiled a list of food-forward cities, Providence, Rhode Island, would rank pretty high. So here are five more trends for F&B — drawn from recent press trips, food-forward events, and dining out — that meeting professionals might keep an eye on during 2017. . TRASH” FISH DISHES. What do they describe?

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MARCH 1, 2018

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — including a keynote — were pulled by the EPA from a workshop organized by the Narragansett Bay Estuary Program in Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to a decline in the number of USGS attendees — from 442 in 2016 to 169 in 2017 — 31 abstracts were withdrawn from the meeting.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. If your event is in a state where it’s completely illegal, then you’re responsible for notifying attendees—especially the out-of-towners. Are you Liable?

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

During the Untethered event for events professionals, participants took part in an “idea jam” brainstorming session with NASA and Storycraft Lab. Naomi Clare has a portfolio filled with immersive events, ones where she and her team at Washington, D.C.–based A Huge Call to Planners’. Naomi Clare.

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MAY 23, 2022

Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island, welcomed Willis as spa director. He was most recently director of sales, marketing and events at Hyatt Regency Houston. Visit Milwaukee promoted Haider to director of event experience. The post Smart Moves in Kansas City, Scottsdale and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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AUGUST 24, 2020

And for those in the meetings industry, it was a historic opportunity to watch and learn from a massive, all-or-nothing experiment in capturing audience attention and engagement. It gave viewers the impression that the event was meeting the audience on its own ground. (Janis Friedlander Svendsen).

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OCTOBER 26, 2020

Deliver the goods and you can charge for online events. At the time, I was still working full time for a meeting and event production company and, frankly, needed to vent a bit about how I felt we were being treated by a couple of our clients. More : Tackling the Elephant in the Zoom Room: Paid vs. Free Virtual Events.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Editor’s Note : Following is an excerpt from Robin Farmanfarmanian’s new book, Facilitating Virtual Events: Driving Participant Engagement & Interaction. In the spring of 2020, as, one by one, so many in-person events transitioned to virtual , it became clear that a few things separated the great virtual events from boring virtual events.

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