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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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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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

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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Unique Venues

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Replace young man with planners and the phrase holds true today when searching the perfect location for your next big event. Located in beautiful Golden, Colorado, set 15 miles from downtown Denver, this prestigious venue offers an ideal location for a variety of events including meetings, conferences, retreats and athletic camps.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

Before joining Visit San Antonio, Buchanan worked as event manager for Henry B. He also worked as general manager for The Adolphus in Dallas and The Drury Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Buchanan previously worked as Visit San Antonio’s national sales manager, in addition to other roles within the organization.

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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. And no, we are NOT Arizona!

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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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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. University of New Mexico. Colorado State University. Fort Collins, CO. University of Montana. Missoula, MT. Golden, CO.

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Unique Venues

APRIL 17, 2019

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Unique Venues

JUNE 30, 2022

Looking for the perfect space to host an outdoor event in the near future? At Unique Venues, we work with so many incredible venues that offer unique accommodations for any event, and these are our Top Picks for venues that offer outdoor spaces.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

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. The post Smart Moves in New York, Texas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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 His mother cooked homemade meals for guests and his father managed the front desk.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Daniel Jones and Shelby Christensen. Daniel Jones (left) and Shelby Christensen (right).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

For example, State Theatre in Portland, Maine, a former movie house built in 1929, underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and now can accommodate private catered events as well as an outdoor summer concert series. We describe some of the top annual events in both places throughout the year.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

It can be difficult to envision a future where electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are an everyday form of transportation, so to showcase how it will help usher in the era of urban air mobility, eVTOL company Archer hosted a hybrid launch event for its Maker aircraft. Helens and deserts in California and New Mexico.

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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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Bizzabo

AUGUST 7, 2020

Discover this year's best virtual events focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion and learn how you can support and amplify the voices of those who need to be heard. Many companies are pivoting to virtual events. More than 90% of event marketers plan to make virtual a key part of their strategy going forward. Source: Twitter.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2019

Below are some of my top tips for cutting down on distractions during an event. A streamlined agenda makes it more likely that attendees will stay engaged and interested throughout the event. If you are looking for fewer distractions during your next event, choose a location that lends itself to that goal. Location is Key.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The event will be sponsored by Visit Omaha and Century Link Center Omaha, an arena and convention center. This] event was created to inspire customers by showcasing the unique ways that they can energize and engage meeting attendees. Plan Your Own Doggie Event. Special Treat. What’s even better than puppies? Lint rollers.

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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? Daniel Stones.

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SmartMeetings

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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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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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

SIAL’s overall event network includes 10 shows worldwide, including France, Canada, China, the Middle East, India and Jakarta, with a total of 700,000 attendees and 16,000 exhibitors annually. There are currently 1,300 pending meetings slated for the event. Importers and exporters from the U.S.,

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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. Event Manager | streamlinevents, inc.

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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. Julian Tucker and Terrance Frederick. Tucker has spent 25 years becoming an experienced leader at Hyatt properties.

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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. Albuquerque . of meeting space.

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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. It was awesome!

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MAY 31, 2017

of meeting space, it caters to the event market. Sandia Resort & Casino was the first Indian casino in New Mexico. It was expanded again in 2015 with a new Green Reed Spa and four-story parking garage. With 201 guest rooms and 60,000 sq.

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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. Santa Fe, New Mexico. New Orleans. In one of its latest reports, Conde Nast Traveler has identified its top 10 friendliest cities. Top 10 Friendliest Cities.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 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 | April 2018. Freelance Event Producer | AlliedPRA | Phoenix, AZ. Event Manager | Casino Del Sol | Tuscon, AZ.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 21, 2017

Newly rebranded Visit Albuquerque (formally Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau) in New Mexico hired Kristen McGrath as the vice president of convention sales, services and sports. Gray is an active board member of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association. Kristin McGrath. Dustin Irwin.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 13, 2017

Adding local flair and unique experiences gives planners an opportunity to create truly memorable events. Ted Turner’s one-room Ladder Ranch resort in New Mexico is the perfect example. One of the most prominent trends in travel is that travelers are increasingly looking for authentic and exciting experiences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

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. Attendees from across the country can travel a shorter distance to the closest train station and work, team-build and sightsee as they are on their way to the event.

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