Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

The Loutrel , Charleston, South Carolina. of meeting space are seven event venues and an all-weather greenhouse terrace. HarbourView Inn , Charleston, South Carolina. Style comes in a small package at this heavily verdant property that is sure to please plant lovers. Included in its 9,100 sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Seasonal events around the world celebrate years’ end Need to be inspired for your upcoming holiday event? Smart Meetings gathered together a roundup of several events happening around the world to celebrate the holiday season and the New Year! of event space, 26 meeting rooms and 383 guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. With 22 years of experience in his field, O’Donoghue most recently was the president and CEO for the Palmetto Bluff development company in South Carolina.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2022

of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The revamped IACC-certified meeting space features spacious set-ups and functional floor plans that accommodate everything from small groups to conference-size events. The property is also debuting a new restaurant, Palm & Ember.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2022

of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The revamped IACC-certified meeting space features spacious set-ups and functional floor plans that accommodate everything from small groups to conference-size events. The property is also debuting a new restaurant, Palm & Ember.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

Dawn Spann Spann is director of spa for The Charleston Place in South Carolina. Spann previously worked at Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, as director of spa and wellness. Christopher Roden Roden is senior public events manager for Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2020

NEXT Events, an emerging leader in design industry networking and matchmaking experiences, is proud to announce the addition of Megan Baughman as Events Director. I’m excited to start a new chapter with NEXT Events; I bring extensive experience in customer service, organization, and time management to this role,” said Baughman.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As large-scale events resume safely this year, Idahoan Foods is making a move to plant a stake in the ground in the comeback and engage consumers in the convenience of the mashed potato. The post Idahoan Foods Takes Aim at Consumers’ Plates with the Mashed in America Tour appeared first on Event Marketer. The tour began Sept.

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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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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The Safe Sounds live music series in Charleston, South Carolina, helps support local businesses, from bartenders to food trucks to AV providers. Apart from international travel and events, one of the things I miss most about life PC (pre-covid) is live music. Ellison White). We heard that over and over again.”. Spacing was key.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These spots offer top-of-the-line amenities, conference centers, and event facilities, making them ideal for professional development. The experienced event staff at UT truly lives up to their name of The Volunteers – they will go above and beyond to make sure your event runs smoothly from beginning to end!

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The Planner's Lounge

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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thompson is catering sales and event manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. Rachel Thompson. Thompson comes from Sonnenalp Hotel in Vail, where she worked in multiple roles, most recently as its concierge. Cynthia Boyett.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

In September 2018, the news that South Carolina was in the path of a potentially catastrophic hurricane came on a Friday, less than a week before the Water Quality Association’s (WQA) Mid-Year Leadership Conference (MYLC) was scheduled to begin on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2022

Skinner joined Makeready hospitality company’s Emeline hotel in Charleston, South Carolina as general manager. Mahaffey was appointed executive vice president of show and event services at INSPIRE , a Dallas event tech company. Carly Skinner. Mike Mahaffey.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

This marks a return to this property for Sharpe after having leading positions with Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, JW Marriott, and Wonderful Weddings and Events. Hubbard previously worked as vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Samuel Thomas and Chinyere Hubbard. Mishaal Eid.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

All too often we attempt to glean some semblance of an explanation or understanding when confronted with an understaffed hotel or event venue and you have probably strategized about all the ways you would “fix” the situation if you were in charge. The post How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 18, 2020

So successful, in fact, that the association kept it going, turning a one-off event into a 24-hour online platform complete with a permanent expo, social gatherings, and on-demand education. 365 to host its other annual events — the Washington Conference on Sept. Dienst is a freelance writer based in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 27, 2020

Planning the perfect event can be stressful and so can picking out the perfect location. This week, we are highlighting a few of the Special Places for Special Events. Not many things personify luxury and a special place to hold an event quite like Midtown Manhattan. Check out all of our Top Picks below: The Event Center@iPA.

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Event Leadership Institute

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Key Takeaways: Event organizers are legally allowed to inquire about an attendee’s vaccination status and deny those who have not been vaccinated entry into an in-person event. To help navigate the legal challenges of mask, vaccine, and testing requirements at events, attorney Steven A. No Service.”

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 2, 2019

While the four-day event was known for having strong educational content, including panelists who are award-winning journalists, attendance was dropping. I realized that a gala gathering of food writers was the kind of event which would fit perfectly into festival programming,” Raskin said. The feedback I received was tremendous.”.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. The global event tech and production company Encore welcomed Duffy as director of external communications. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Danna Lilly. Jeremy Sadler.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 29, 2021

Wedding planning doesn't have an offseason, but when it comes to outdoor ceremonies you may lean more towards choosing a warmer time of year for the actual event. This mega yacht offers luxury catering, bar service, event managers, flexible entertainment, and staffing for whatever you need to make your big day seamless.

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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

OCTOBER 30, 2018

In the heart of South Carolina, tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly in Columbia. Accessible and affordable with big-city amenities and a small-town feel, Columbia is the ideal place for small to mid-size events. as well as tons to see and do year-round, event attendees will feel right at home.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Viewers can look at it as a travel show, while meeting professionals can get inspiration for locations to hold meetings and events. The 1,000-acre vineyard and estate offers four event spaces, including Camp Cabernet, which can accommodate up to 300 people. The space can be rented for a buy-out to host your next event.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2017

Viewers can look at it as a travel show, while meeting professionals can get inspiration for locations to hold meetings and events. The 1,000-acre vineyard and estate offers four event spaces, including Camp Cabernet, which can accommodate up to 300 people. The space can be rented for a buy-out to host your next event.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2021

Green has also worked in a handful of roles with Denver Marriott Westminster, including general manager and director of event management. Most recently, she worked as dual general manager for Hyatt House/Hyatt Place in Colorado. She received multiple Mustang Awards from White Lodging and Marriott International. Lisa Arias.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. Keep reading to find out how flagship hospitality conferences and hospitality mega-events are preparing to tackle the industry’s most important topics. . HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

The show floor has been the setting for exciting business opportunities as Andrew Swanston, Head of Sales, Conferences & Events at ExCel London, explains: “We had a great day yesterday. From ‘flawsome’ to flexibility The learning at the show was kickstarted by a dynamic keynote who encouraged the audience to be ‘flawsome’.

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JULY 8, 2020

Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina addresses the online audience for the virtual REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo. There was no chance that the event — REALTORS® Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, scheduled for May in Washington, D.C. In fact, the pandemic made the timing of the event even more critical.

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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. 1 was Charleston, South Carolina, which was just featured in the July issue of Smart Meetings magazine as part of our feature story on Emerging Meeting Cities.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 5, 2017

The glass structure accommodates meetings for up to 5,000 people and be connected via an enclosed walkway to the recently renovated Renaissance Albany Hotel, a plus for groups planning events there in winter. Hotel Bennett will add a touch of luxury to downtown Charleston, South Carolina, when it opens in late summer.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

She also has an event planning business in Romeoville, Illinois, where she is based. Before that, she worked in sales and events at The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Colorado and Aloft Charleston Airport & Convention Center in South Carolina. Wendy Mallas and Jing Butler. Mallas (left) and Butler (right). Cynthia Kunz.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2021

Whereas previously a group was traditionally doing only one event pre-pandemic, they’re now mixing a few hours of meetings with multiple events. We’re very pleased to now consistently see meeting planners focusing on planning meetings and events again and returning to many pre-Covid practices.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

of event space is yours for the taking. of event space, with five meeting and breakout rooms and a 2,900-square-foot amphitheater. Hawaii is a dream destination for planners and attendees alike , so why not host your next event in the Aloha state? The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort, South Carolina.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Venues along its path are hosting special events and hotels are offering promotional rates for this astronomical phenomenon. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. Garden color. Sundays are for exploring.

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