Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Chumjai is spa manager for the Thailand-based Melia Chiang Mai. Delamore is sales enablement manager for Array , a content engagement solution for life sciences meetings based in Denver. She has 15 years of experience in meetings and events, most recently working as manager of sales enablement for BCD Meetings & Events.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 20, 2020

Yes Entertainment have been running performers and other entertainment services for events in London and beyond since 2006. We provide services to over 500 events every year including; DJs & Live Music , Circus Performers, Magicians , Casinos, Photobooths, 360 Video booths, Rides & Games, Lighting, Theming and Event Management.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2020

A long list of Thai MICE venue operators are exhibiting their new health measures ready to be executed for the debut of business events after the government allowed MICE industry to restart with no limit on size and attendance under the fourth-phase easing of lockdown measures. ” Ms.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2023

CEM Marsha Flanagan, IAEE The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) announces Flanagan will serve as its new president and CEO. She has served as head of business events at the venue for nearly a decade, and last year served also as acting director of commercial.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

So let’s grab a mimosa, meet some vendors, and tour this unique event space and check out everything it has to offer. Photographer 42 Reviews Devoted To You Event Planner 31 Reviews Twist Gallery Venue 1 Review Gusto 54 Catering Caterer 122 Reviews Ceremonies With Choi.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

In this new role, he will all event management, venue operations, public safety and guest service at the 2.6 Garcia will work to further elevate the company’s reputation as a leader in the experiential event and entertainment industry. million-square-foot waterfront property. At her side will be Rawlins as director of leisure sales.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

The first properties to join Vignette Collection will be Hotel X in Brisbane, Australia , and Pattaya Aquatique in Thailand. The post IHG Hotels Launches Vignette Collection, a ‘Conversion Brand’ appeared first on Smart Meetings. To the U.S.’s Featured image from Hotel X in Brisbane, Australia.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2022

For the past 20 years, Williams has established a career in meetings management and hospitality sales. He has been director of group sales for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, meetings manager for D.C.’s Shanbhag has been practicing as a Ayurvedic physician for 15 years, 10 of which were spent in Thailand. Sally Shaffer.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Marc Selinger Selinger is general manager for Melia Chiang Mai in Thailand. 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. and Airbnb. Regis Hotels.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 18, 2023

Tips to create a memorable F&B experience In the meeting and event industry, a thoughtful and robust food and beverage program can be the cornerstone of delighting guests, and is necessary to ensure the experience is both memorable and complete.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. He has also been vice president of sales and marketing at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in Hong Kong, as well as group director of sales at Minor International in Thailand. Lindsay Breining. Carole Manning-Kim.

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EventMB

JUNE 8, 2022

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. million square feet of event space. It is expected to host events for up to 20,000 attendees and exhibition events for 50,000. Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Jiwalai was most recently director of sales at Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort in Thailand. He took a brief hiatus from Reed, spending one year at Gartner Worldwide Events as account manager.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2020

Insider AV Tips: Power Placement For Events: Why It Matters More Than You Think. ? Watch our webinar that shares tips on How to Negotiate Prices for Event AV. ?? As an event planner, it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking of the self and trying to plan the most over-the-top event for vanity reasons.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Check out these new and renovated properties around the globe, from the shores of Thailand’s Emerald Bay to a Forbes Four Star property in Vancouver, B.C. Rosewood Phuket If you find yourself in Thailand, this hotel is the perfect hideaway. Indoor meeting space totals more than 2,500 sq. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2023

Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas. She previously worked at Fairmont Austin as director of event sales and services. Most recently, she worked as event manager for a Marriott International property. Louis Park in Minnesota.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 18, 2022

recalled Hoff, who founded and is managing partner of event planning agency Moniker, which specializes in corporate retreats. Moniker is no stranger to this event-planning sector. Hoff shared the example of one client he’s worked with for seven years that used to schedule a lot of meetings during their corporate retreats.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This region of the Tarheel State also offers meeting planners a plethora of activities perfect for any season from wading out into a cool stream for fly fishing to shooting dice in a state-of-the-art casino. Meet at the Gateway to the Great Smokey Mountains Harrah’s Cherokee Exhibit Hall. of pre-function space.

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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. Meliá Phuket Mai Khao in Phuket, Thailand, appointed McMillan director of sales and marketing. For 15 years, McMillan has held roles in events and hospitality sales.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Airbnb’s recent purchase of Luxury Retreats for $300 million raises an important question: Can planners now look to Airbnb for group meetings? Among meeting planners, Airbnb ranks low—or not at all—as a way to find beds for meeting attendees. Airbnb for Group Meetings. Four Potential Meeting Spots.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Lee is now hotel manager at Rosewood Phuket in Thailand. Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Bruno is strategic consultant at the virtual business events company, DAHLIA+Agency , in Melrose, California. Timothy Lee. Karin Kopano.

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EncoreAPAC

DECEMBER 15, 2020

COVID restrictions left Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) and Design Inn with two options, delay or continue in a unique hybrid event format. They chose the second option and engaged Encore to help, utilising their latest technologies to deliver a professional engaging event from Hyatt Regency Sydney.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

Last month, we had the opportunity to come together as a meetings and business-events industry to promote the value of face-to-face meetings. These events — which ranged from rallies, to tweet chats, to education events — helped demonstrate the measurable impact that meetings have on businesses, economies, and communities.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The events industry talks a lot about legacies — the imprint that meetings and conferences can leave behind in host destinations. In addition to highlighting the lasting impact of events, PCMA is proud to celebrate the individuals whose leadership will continue to resonate for future generations. Marty Balogh and John Folks.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The meetings and events industry is currently worth U.S.$250 As such, we will continue to focus on delivering quality events at our hotels. Not just because our customers expect service consistency from our hotels, but because our team members deserve to gain further knowledge on the ever-changing world of event management.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Two of the leading names in the meetings and incentive travel media worldwide have formed a partnership. It has experienced consultants based in the UK, USA, Germany, the Middle East and the Far East providing regional meetings industry media contacts and market knowledge. He created Social Media Chefs Ltd.

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Master the Event

APRIL 1, 2022

On conferencealerts.com there were over 100 meetings, conferences and events scheduled in “Urban studies, architecture and related fields”. And that was just for 2011; there are already 15 planned events on the schedule for 2012. There are over 100 City Planning Conferences, meetings and events occurring in the next six months.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

She began her hospitality career a decade ago in events at Marcy Blum Associates Inc. Cattini brings over 25 years of food and beverage and hotel management experience to his new role and has held leadership roles at Corinthia London; Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand, and more.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2020

Clareville, the international B2B and consumer PR consultancy well known in the meetings, events and business travel industries has been acquired by the CI Group to become the group’s PR partner. Clareville has been working with clients in the industry for nearly 20 years, including destinations and venues, worldwide and in the UK.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2018

29, had a great story to tell at the meeting, which was convened to talk about topics including smart buildings, renewable energy, community engagement, and trends in environmental stewardship. Green Building Council participated in the UN event. . The post A People-Pleasing Green Airport appeared first on PCMA Convene.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The events industry talks a lot about legacies — the lasting imprint that meetings and conferences leave behind in host destinations. Who has had the biggest impact on you in the events industry and why? When you look back on your involvement with PCMA, what stands out as your favorite memory or favorite event?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

Other notable deals in mature markets include ITE’s acquisition of the Ascential Exhibitions Business and Clarion’s acquisition of the events portfolio of the US-based PennWell. The Gulf region remains an important meeting place as a trade hub and the UAE prepares for the upcoming Expo2020 with the expansion of Dubai World Central.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

In the world of business events, VR is already transforming how some destination marketing organizations work with meeting planners, from saving time and money on sites visits, to creating jaw-dropping experiences at shows. Next I wanted to isolate those experiences and events. MobiManage developed the Meet L.A.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

Deep local expertise is also how Sehgal, who is managing director, Asia-Pacific and Japan, strategy and innovation, for the business-intelligence firm ORC International, came to be the opening speaker for the 2017 PCMA Global Professionals Conference – APAC, which will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. Sehgal earned an MBA from the T.A.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

of ballrooms, and a 28,000-square-foot, glass-enclosed meetings and conference area. Rosewood Phuket The Rosewood brand’s first Southeast Asia resort sits on Emerald Bay beachfront in southern Thailand and lets in the natural beauty through floor-to-ceiling windows and open-sided spaces. Enhancements include a new spa, 10,000 sq.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

For over a decade, the annual Herbalife Asia-Pacific Extravaganza has drawn some 15,000 to 23,000 participants from 14 countries for three to five days of training, meetings, and a big party. Several cities meet these criteria. By Marisa Jampathong. But a journalist’s question about why we love these two cities set me thinking.

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