Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Funded through gifts and sponsors like Atento Capital, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based investment firm, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and Jonathan M. Big dreams require a big helping hand. Luckily for hospitality entrepreneurs attending New York University, there’s a lot to go around.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

He will lead the organization’s sales initiatives through events, lead generation and customer engagement and work to increase hotel bookings across the city. He will now oversee all aspects of the property’s operations, from guest services to events, and will develop and implement strategies to enhance the guest experience.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

16 in Indianapolis, and AT&T is prepared to engage fans on the ground and at home with connectivity-themed experiences available at the NBA Crossover fan event and online. Partner: Tierney) AT&T IS TAKING FANS TO DRIBBLE TOWN FOR NBA ALL-STAR NBA All-Star Weekend kicks off Feb.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2021

of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, and a destination spa. We are leaning into being meeting- and event-centric, but also [we want to] appeal to the leisure and spa experience.”. Omni Oklahoma City Hotel. Additional outdoor activities include tennis, pickleball and bocce ball.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

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. The meetings and events industry has nowhere to go but up coming out of the pandemic.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Managed by Sodexo Conferencing, this state-of-the-art center provides theater, classroom, and standing reception style events and offers in-house and cultural catering, available venue hosted alcohol, and complimentary parking for your guests. The University of Central Oklahoma is another adaptable location to host your next meeting.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Managed by Sodexo Conferencing, this state-of-the-art center provides theater, classroom, and standing reception style events and offers in-house and cultural catering, available venue hosted alcohol, and complimentary parking for your guests. The University of Central Oklahoma is another adaptable location to host your next meeting.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Oklahoma City is using influencer marketing in the form of a travel-writing team who will highlight the city’s leisure attractions — and is also bolstering its meetings portfolio with a new convention center. Like many second-tier convention destinations, Oklahoma City doesn’t suffer from a negative perception. TESTING, TESTING.

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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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TicketBud

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Events reflect the reputation of the organizers. Their experienced staff can bring a wealth of knowledge to developing the intricacies of your event, and their communication and reliability is crucial for ensuring that all aspects of your event run smoothly.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 22, 2019

Here are some great options in Oklahoma City. Rock climbing, yoga, and fitness have come together at Oklahoma City’s indoor rock-climbing gyms, which offer heart-pounding classes that build confidence, strengthen partnerships, and help overcome challenges. Want to discover some of Oklahoma City’s hidden treasures? Get Pedaling.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 19, 2020

Enter the nonprofit BlackSpace, which is a testament to the power of events to create a movement. “They continue to result in discriminatory outcomes, whether planners, designers, and developers realize it or not.”. Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event. How do these impact your plan for severe weather response?

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

At first glance, it might seem like a hybrid event is pretty straightforward. While it’s common knowledge at this point that this type of event merges digital and live together, there are actually several ways you can go about it. You’ve probably come across the concept of hybrid event models before. Well, sort of.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 3, 2020

Don’t Just Plan an Event…Plan an EXPERIENCE! They have everything you need for a successful event - plus offer unique experiences that your guests will remember for years to come. Turn Your Next Event into a Beach Getaway. By Brian Finn. Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences.

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Unique Venues

JULY 18, 2019

By choosing the Carlyle Club this holiday season, your event will definitely be dubbed as the party of the year! Lone Star Park can host your smallest event to your largest event, accommodating anywhere between 20-20,000 people. University of Central Oklahoma. Happy Holidays! Lone Star Park. Dallas, TX. Navy Pier Chicago.

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Unique Venues

MARCH 31, 2020

Choosing a venue to host your youth event is a unique challenge. Whether it’s an athletic event or an academic event, you need to have adequate surroundings, equipment, spaces, facilities, and of course food! Not to worry, our Top Picks for Venues to Host Youth Events covers all your needs. Peterborough, ON.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

While these event professionals you will learn more about are young, there is much everyone in the industry can learn from them. They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events. 37 • Conference and Events Manager. 29 • Director of Sales—Meetings and Events, Americas.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

The company will be expanding its Convention Center Collection by adding flagship hotels connected to convention centers in Boston and Oklahoma City in 2021. The post Omni Launches Planner Loyalty Program appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

Many of the casinos and resorts operated by local tribes offer meeting and event venues, giving event planners the opportunity to contribute to the financial support of Native Americans. The event includes Native Americans from all tribes and cultures, highlighting cooking, jewelry making, music and dancing. Connecticut.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether at the NBA Crossover fan event at the convention center, or in pop-up spaces of their own, sponsors leaned into playful strategies that placed attendees at the center of the action. Photo credit: AT&T DOORDASH DoorDash has been hitting up tentpole events all winter, and NBA All-Star 2024 was no exception.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 15, 2019

Event spaces include Frank Lloyd Wright Ballroom (24,576 sq. Related: Arizona Biltmore on Full Display During Smart Event. The event space is split into three carefully manicured wings: Conference Center, Sam and Gene Johnson Guest House and Wingspread. Five different event spaces call the Guggenheim Museum home: Ronald O.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

of indoor and outdoor event space includes a 2,625-square-foot rooftop ballroom with views of the endearing city of Savannah. First opened in 1847, the Grand Hotel has been through many historical events. The Mayo Hotel Tulsa, Oklahoma. of meeting and event space. The 9,125 sq. View this post on Instagram.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Discover must-attend cannabis events that are shaping a fast-developing industry. Thanks to increasing legalization of recreatio nal marijuana use in many parts of the world, an entirely new category of events is fast emerging. Event marketers of cannabis events are undeterred by regional restrictions. Lift & Co.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Evaluate them on the types of virtual events and virtual mentorship programs they have enabled in the last year. It’s not easy to generate revenue that would otherwise be lost due to canceled in-person events during the pandemic. It also has rapidly evolved to offer virtual and hybrid event production services.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L. Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Banks & Associates Inc. in Washington, D.C.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L. Wirkler has extensive comprehensive experience in hospitality and events managements and operations. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Banks & Associates Inc. in Washington, D.C.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

If you’re in the industry of planning meetings or events, it’s a collection worth noting whether it’s for destination inspiration or just to keep on top of what’s new and exciting. of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space that includes a rooftop pool and breath-taking views of the city. The Asbury.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Marriott Marquis Houston and the legendary Peabody in Memphis are perennial favorites of Brenda Bell, iGO’s meetings and events director. Oklahoma City. Your favorite venues in the central U.S. Convention Centers. Best-Value Destinations.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Longo discusses his passion for the events industry. How I got here: After graduate school, I worked for the University of Oklahoma serving the fraternal community and student activities eventually moving to Indianapolis to work for Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. Connect with Longo on Twitter. .

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Key Takeaways: Milestones like the return of leisure and business travel and full-capacity restaurant dining rooms will precede in-person events. Get ready for more scrutiny from the C-suite on the ROI of in-person events. The Return of In-Person Events: Leading Indicators to Watch for. Not so fast.

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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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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

More events are honoring Indigenous peoples through land acknowledgements. They’re read aloud to begin conferences, they serve as preludes for events ranging from hockey games to the ballet, and have been spotted hanging on the walls of Seattle coffee shops. Native Land Digital screenshot).

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GatherHere

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

In April 2014, the Goldsby, Oklahoma-based Southwind Hills officially opened for business. Southwind Hills is a fully staffed venue with onsite management, including a design and floral team, on-site executive chef, event coordinators and more.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

JUNE 14, 2018

Identified as the largest convention center between Dallas and Oklahoma, the property will be conveniently located at the corner of Bethany Drive and North Central Expressway, within walking distance of Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, a beautiful mixed-use shopping and dining center.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 18, 2018

Professor of the Graduate Program in Non Profit Leadership at Oklahoma City University. “It .” Kay Holt was the Executive Director for Canterbury Chorale Society, where she led a rebranding effort before she became the Associate Director and Associate.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 18, 2018

Professor of the Graduate Program in Non Profit Leadership at Oklahoma City University. “It .” Kay Holt was the Executive Director for Canterbury Chorale Society, where she led a rebranding effort before she became the Associate Director and Associate.

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