Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

Orlando has long been a favorite destination for attendees for numerous reasons, with world-famous theme parks and attractions, ample sunshine, and the state-of-the-art Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) topping the list. And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. Event-ful Experiences.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Creating a Safe and Welcoming Environment Last week, the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) hosted a one-hour webinar led by key staff and volunteer leaders openly addressing their member’s concerns for their safety and wellbeing at their 2024 annual conference in Orlando.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 11, 2022

What would that mean for big January shows coming to two of the country’s top event destinations? For event planners seeking to avoid a similar labor crisis that could derail their events, veteran events-industry attorney Joshua L. Grimes, Esq.,

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Destination leaders from Orlando, Baltimore, and New Orleans sat down to discuss the challenges of attracting events in the face of a polarizing political atmosphere and how to ignite change through education and positive conversation. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In Orlando and Central Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

MOLINE, IL - The American Rental Association's (ARA) trade show, The ARA ShowTM 2023, will be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando,

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BizBash

JANUARY 4, 2019

Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues.

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BizBash

JANUARY 10, 2018

Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.

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Exhibitor Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

ORLANDO, FL,  After a three-year hiatus, Clarion Food and Beverage Group held The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Show at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orl.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. Virtual Reality takes center stage in Orlando, where attendees can meet and celebrate like never before. Caribe Royal Orlando is the only AAA Four Diamond all-suite meetings resort in Orlando. As a whole, the resort offers 240,000 sq.

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Bizzabo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Orlando, known as “Theme Park Capital of the World,” is a venue haven for large events. And yes, in case you’re wondering, you’ll find your fair share of amusements parks in our collection of 20 Orlando event spaces—as well as a 1925 colonial estate, a Harley-Davidson Factory, and a sugar brimmed venue, among others.

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BizBash

JUNE 1, 2017

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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BizBash

JUNE 29, 2018

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all.

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BizBash

MARCH 28, 2018

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2024

There is simply no substitute for the power of in-person, face-to-face meetings and event travel—which generated nearly $120 billion in spending last year—and the value that results across practically every industry sector when people come together.” Below are scheduled events happening with MPI, PCMA and SITE in North America and Canada.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2024

of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space and 10 function rooms. With 72 luxurious guest rooms, two onsite restaurants and one exclusive, versatile 850-square-foot Tamarind event room, Curtain Bluff is a prime destination for a signature small destination event experience. The property boasts over 150,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Eighty percent of respondents reported that the event was “amazing,” and 20 percent had a one-word response: “wow.”. Ovation was responsible for delivering an upscale event showcasing all that Switzerland has to offer. Program: Major High-Tech Firm Elite Event. Awarded to: PRA Orlando. Client: One10 Marketing. Client: 3M.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Just Events! This team has been planning and implementing award winning events for over 20 years. With separate teams for weddings, corporate meetings and special events, Just Events will make sure you have the expert for your specialized needs. Join the movement for a better event. Florida Coast to Coast.

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BizBash

AUGUST 10, 2017

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Exhibitor Magazine

JUNE 6, 2021

The four-day event, which took place for the first time in Orlando, Florida, fro. Alexandria, VA  Vision Expo East 2021 concluded on Saturday, June 5.

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BizBash

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. Post-Covid, you can’t have people in meetings, meetings, meetings, throw them into the bar and then end the event.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 11, 2017

Orlando is more than just fun and games. One of Orlando’s simulation-training facilities. Orlando has long been associated with magic, but that’s not the “tomorrowland” quality that has made it a Top 10 “American City of the Future,” ( fDi Magazine ). UCF Medical Facility at Lake Nona.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 26, 2017

This year saw the opening of many significant event and meeting venues in Orlando/Central Florida. Here's a look at the.

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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. In recent years, he has served as sales account manager for Topgolf, where he handled up to 25 events per day.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona. Althea Lake Nona Events Center. of meeting and event space with two sub-dividable ballrooms and four meeting rooms. of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events. Orlando, Florida 2. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S.

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Special Events

APRIL 11, 2023

Attendees of Catersource + The Special Event 2023 kicked off the week with a tour of Florida venues

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2024

Treat your attendees not only to an exciting destination, but the opportunity to work that destination’s surroundings and culture into the innovative meeting or event you create for them. Read more: Michelin-starred Dining in… Orlando? of indoor and outdoor meeting space and event venues.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2024

Treat your attendees not only to an exciting destination, but the opportunity to work that destination’s surroundings and culture into the innovative meeting or event you create for them. Read more: Michelin-starred Dining in… Orlando? of indoor and outdoor meeting space and event venues.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 27, 2023

More than 15,000 event professionals gathered at IMEX 2023 , Oct. 17-19, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, breaking attendance records and signaling that the business of events is in full-on growth mode. But how do you impress pros who do events for a living?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Orlando Health, Visit Orlando Form Official Wellness Partnership. Orlando Health is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving the southeastern U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. Travel took place in Orlando this past June and going green was the focus.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 15, 2024

Each year, we produce two of our own brand events – Elevate is focused on our clients and Activate is focused on our supplier partners. In 2023, these events were held in Orlando and Phoenix and our team found a couple pretty awesome local organizations to support. Here are the highlights:

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. Organizers can give local speakers and/or local businesses impacted by the legislation a platform at their event to raise awareness. in record-breaking numbers.

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