Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

On the alternative, Mississippi citizens take 4.7 Meeting planners play a special role in this, as they work to bring attendees to the very best destinations for top-of-the-line meetings and events where they experience all a destination has to offer—and support the local economy along the way. Washington, D.C., vacations per year.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

The below is the most recent information we were able to gather on event restrictions in New York and New Jersey in order to stop/slow the spread of Covid-10. If elevators are necessary at an event, only one individual is permitted at a time unless all individuals are wearing face coverings. Photo by Lindsay Madden Photography.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Callie Carr of Callie Carr Events today! Business Name & Location: Callie Carr Events (Warner Robins, Georgia). Business Name & Location: Callie Carr Events (Warner Robins, Georgia).

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The impact of music festivals on destinations is undeniable, especially in the summer, when small and large cities alike are boosted financially by music events that naturally showcase other key attributes. The economic impact of this event can’t be stressed enough. The 2020 event is scheduled for July 31-Aug.

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APRIL 26, 2023

For lunch pop over to Hopdoddy’s for a customizable burger, and for dinner head to Home Slice Pizza, a no-frills pizza joint that dishes up some of the best New York-style pie west of the Mississippi. Visitors can gather at the bridge's overlook or take a boat tour to experience the event up close.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Nothing tops the location of the southern United States as a place to hold events. Event venues in cities with stunning architecture and event teams with southern charm ready to meet yours and your guests’ every desire. It can accommodate your social or business event for up to 2,200 in their 100 meeting rooms.

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JUNE 21, 2023

So busy, in fact, that they’re registering later than ever for events. How do you make your events more engaging? To maximize your event ROI and deliver great results for your sponsors. Successful events are adapting to the needs of busy attendees. So your audience can’t afford to miss them?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Formerly a former professional golfer, Barrett also taught golf at Mississippi State University with members of the men’s and women’s teams after his professional career. Vervloet previously worked as director of events, partnerships and programming for multifamily home sharing company Orion Haus. and Airbnb.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

Thanks to some exciting new spaces opening across the country, meeting planners can host events at cultural centers that provide educational experiences that will have a lasting impact. We collected all the resources you need to plan an event that is respectful and enlightening. hospitality industry.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2017

These new luxury hotels reflect the essence of their world-class cities: from rock and roll’s roots to Alpine serenity, events in these signature spaces will be infused with the character of place and attention-to-detail only luxury properties offer. The Westin Jackson, Mississippi. Park Hyatt St. Kitts Christophe Harbour.

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

So, when we recently pivoted a major financial services brand’s conference from an in-person event to a digital one, we knew including an incredible live music experience had to be one of our main virtual event strategies. Want this kind of thoughtfulness and attention to detail in your corner for your next virtual event?

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

So, when we recently pivoted a major financial services brand’s conference from an in-person event to a digital one, we knew including an incredible live music experience had to be one of our main virtual event strategies. Want this kind of thoughtfulness and attention to detail in your corner for your next virtual event?

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Kennedy

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

So, when we recently pivoted a major financial services brand’s conference from an in-person event to a digital one, we knew including an incredible live music experience had to be one of our main virtual event strategies. Want this kind of thoughtfulness and attention to detail in your corner for your next virtual event?

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

One of Phi Theta Kappa’s primary goals is to provide leadership opportunities for student members, so retaining student participation — which included hearing from the 2019-20 international student officers — was a priority for its virtual event. We were determined to host the event in some form.”. But what format?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Smart Meetings was in attendance and brought back this report on how to blend the richness of a destination into the agenda for a meaningful event. Smart Tip: When the event champion is dedicated to the cause, everyone is invested in whipping up the best outcome possible. A Personal Mission.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Casinos in Atlantic City and Mississippi, are jumping on the bandwagon ahead of the National Football League’s regular season kick-off on September 6. The company opened sports betting at Horseshow Tunica this week in Mississippi, and expect Harrah’s Gulf Coast to follow suit sometime this month. This is a first for both entities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

If you’re planning on hosting your next event in Texas this winter season, you can leave your mittens at home. of space for their event. The exhibit hall features state-of-the-art dimmable LED lighting for larger group events. of meeting space, 52 event rooms and 60 break out rooms. The Other Sunshine State.

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CXApp Blog - Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

From Bourbon Street to the Mississippi River through the Financial District and back around to Mardi Gras World, the CXApp serviced sold-out user conference in New Orleans, Louisianna.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

National Sales Manager, Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ask about one of his favorite assets, the Mississippi Coast Convention Center, with 400,000 square feet of space and a full calendar of events. George has worked for hotels in group sales, event planning, marketing and budgeting. Cameron George. Biloxi, Miss.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

For a centennial event for National Automobile Dealers Association in January 2017, she created an authentic NOLA experience with a futuristic twist. Her team produced a carnival at Mardi Gras World, mini parade floats, custom-branded LED beads and a firework show over the Mississippi River.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

That is, if a historic organic ranch amid the oyster beds of West Marin, a Sausalito houseboat dinner event themed to Eastern European food and music and a tasty demonstration kitchen ready for hands-on cooking demos and team-building events in San Francisco’s North Beach will do. More : Best Food Truck Catering for Your Next Event.

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Bizzabo

AUGUST 28, 2018

Create a more engaging experience and generate more ROI from your fundraising events with these creative ideas. According to Rod Arnold, Founder of Leading Good, nonprofits need to focus on perfecting business fundamentals (like increasing your average event ROI ) to keep succeeding. Gift Basket Auction. Donkey Basketball.

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CXApp Blog - Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

From Bourbon Street to the Mississippi River through the Financial District and back around to Mardi Gras World, the CXApp serviced sold-out user conference in New Orleans, Louisianna. We were honored to service a "most unique" and forward-thinking event for one of our trusted partners down in the 'Big Easy'.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Big events require big spaces. But, when it comes to planning your next large-scale event, you need more than just a lot of space. Here are five of America’s best and largest convention centers, primed to host your next large event. For large events, you’ll need more than just space to make your event a success.

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JUNE 27, 2017

In his current role with Caesars, Clark oversees groups sales for 38 Caesars hotels across the country including locations in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Las Vegas; Lake Tahoe, California; New Orleans; and Tunica, Mississippi. We do a good job at meetings here because we have the two properties. Keeping up with the product is paramount.

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APRIL 30, 2018

Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi “has it all,” says Teresa Johnston, area director of sales for the Hampton Inn & Suites and the Home2 Suites by Hilton. Brown Convention Center in Houston hosts some huge events, making it a perennial favorite.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

Armstrong is now senior vice president of brand and community engagement at Encore , the event tech company in Illinois. Armstrong presently serves on the business recovery task force at Events Industry Council and was seated on the board of directors at Meeting Professionals International. hospitality scene.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, is known for its prickly pear margarita, but the pastry chef would be happy to custom-make the pie version for a catered event. The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. The resort has more than 44,000 sq.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

From Houston to Las Vegas to Milwaukee, this troupe of trailblazers is visionary, insightful and savvy about the events industry. Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Here, you’ll be introduced to 18 committed thought leaders who go above and beyond for their association clients. Daytona Beach Area CVB. Daytona Beach, Fla. Branson, Mo.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

Kimpton La Peer Hotel, West Hollywood, California Kimpton’s new, 105-room in the Design District features a 2,900-square-foot rooftop pool deck that will surely be a magnet for events. Asymmetrical, wavy patterns on new carpeting are inspired by the nearby Mississippi. Another 8,000 sq. The property offers 83,000 sq.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

Asymmetrical, wavy patterns on new carpeting are inspired by the nearby Mississippi. of indoor and outdoor event space, including a grand ballroom with 19,758 sq. All 910 guest rooms are shiny and new again, as is the lobby, after a multimillion-dollar refresh at this landmark downtown hotel. The property offers 83,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

But having an entire destination behind you, humming with holiday cheer, can transform an event into much more than just another business trip. Some cities fully embrace the magic of the holidays, and their hard work might just be the last ingredient to make your event truly memorable. of event space and 504 guest rooms.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 10, 2016

Spanning more than 10 city blocks, the pedestrian “mall” includes retail spaces, office spaces, restaurants and hotels in the heart of the city between Loring Woods and Mississippi Woods. of event space in 16 versatile meeting rooms and a business center. Windows on Minnesota is comprised of four meeting rooms.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

He has also been director of marketing at Harlow’s Casino Resort in Greenville, Mississippi and vice president of marketing for Live! ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Casino & Hotel Maryland in Hanover. Anna Clover.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

We called on five veteran hospitality professionals (shown in order from left below) for their takes on diversity in the events industry and society as a whole: Dan Williams, v ice president of convention sales at Experience Columbus (Ohio); Wanda Collier Wilson, p resident and CEO at Jackson (Mississippi) CVB ; Fabian J.

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Bizzabo

JUNE 13, 2019

Planning your event in St. From a blues museum to waterfront views to 19th-century monuments, you’ll find it here in our top 30 event spots in St. As a strategic point on the Mississippi River, the waterfront city grew in wealth, power, and influence during the 18th and 19th-century. Louis event to the National Blues Museum.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 12, 2017

Rather than focusing on life’s strains, plan a meeting or event where free time provides an opportunity to recharge , relax and decompress. Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Everyone could use a little more Zen. The demanding modern workplace frequently imposes a hefty dose of stress.

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