MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. million people who require healthy, tasty meat-alternative options for dining at events. Read More : Sustainability Is Center Stage in Greater Phoenix. Austin, Texas: Vegan Is Bigger. Phoenix Convention Center has a total of 725,900 sq.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

“We’re looking to use this investment and this event to help drive our business objectives. We’re really hoping to connect with consumers, locally, in this Texas market as a way to localize our national and global Coke music campaigns. Agency: Momentum Worldwide.

Food and Beverage 101

Food and Beverage Retail 2022 Sponsorships 101

Event Marketer

JUNE 13, 2022

Ulta’s annual Beauty Field Leadership Conference presents sponsors with a prime opportunity to get their products in front of more than 2,000 general managers, field leadership teams and business partners, and Paul Mitchell arrived at this year’s event, April 27-30, in San Antonio, Texas, prepared to grow partnerships—and trees.

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Sustainability Transportation 2022 Education 103

Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Event tech native Nick Borelli: AI will remove the drag stuff so you can produce A+ events Nick Borelli, director of marketing for the ethical facial analytics company Zenus Inc., has good news for meeting professionals. AI is not just one more thing they have to learn to do their jobs. “It

Technology 111

Technology Meetings Events Social Media 111

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The events industry is helping to grow that market. For example, in October, the Radisson Hotel Group announced a plan to make all the meetings and events at more than 400 of its EMEA properties carbon negative by paying for offsets that amount to double the carbon footprint of each meeting. Picking the Right Project.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

In July, roughly 100 million Americans came under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service as states stretching from the south-central region to the Northeast were hit with blistering triple-digit temperatures, encroaching on daily records in the states of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

Tourism 98

Tourism Sustainability Hospitality Consulting 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Vuong previously worked as director of operation for Informa Markets, managing event logistics, transportation, security, sustainability and signage for Florida Boat Shows. AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin, Texas, named Delgado director of sales and marketing. Josh Delgado. He has also worked for John Q.

Hospitality 92

Hospitality Hotels Transportation Financial 92

PCMA Convene

MAY 2, 2022

The flexible Pavilion indoor event space at the Javits Center in New York City opens onto an outdoor terrace. The Convene editors have each chosen three trends from Wunderman Thompson’s report and connected them to meetings and events. Molly Crouch, director of sustainability at Sodexo Live! Courtesy of Javits Center).

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2022 Sustainability Hotels Tourism 98

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels Tourism 98

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

A Double Shot of Novelty in Austin, Texas. The concept has already taken off at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and three other Texas locations. It will serve attendees in the north entrance of the convention center during all public and private events. We’ll provide the reading materials. But not at The Durham.

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Meetings 2018 Hotels Trade Shows 69

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Right now, those sorts of challenges are popping up at events all over the world. See also : 6 F&B Trends That Will Shape 2021 Events. “A Click to see full results.

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Food and Beverage Contracts Hotels Meetings 105

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

She later became senior sales assistant, sales coordinator and, most recently, events manager. Clements was priorly sales and events coordinator at Main Event, a Louisville entertainment company. She has also held marketing and event management roles at BrainBox Intelligent Marketing and iHigh.com, both in Lexington, Kentucky.

Tourism 98

Tourism Hospitality 2012 Hotels 98

Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity. Sustainability Is Part of the Plan.

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2019 Sustainability Events Travel 134

Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For Coca-Cola, the “real magic” of global tentpole events like the FIFA Men’s World Cup lies in the opportunity to bring people together for simple moments of connection. Creating eco-conscious experiences throughout the tour was another essential element of the campaign, and part of Coca-Cola’s broader sustainability strategy.

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Sports 2026 Sponsorships Sustainability 83

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

The right menu can create an unforgettable experience, bring people together, showcase a destination, and drive the overall success of an event. Buying from suppliers in the area rather than shipping in packaged food helps lessen the carbon footprint of an event. Related : Hyatt’s San Antonio Properties Boast Major Renovations.

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Food and Beverage Meetings Venues Management 91

Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2021

As ALHI’s new Vice President of Meeting Design and Experience, Zamora will lead and accelerate the company’s vision for meetings and events in partnership with more than 250 member hotels and partners. Zamora culminated her tenure at Virtuoso as the Director of Event Operations. and developing a team of event experts.

Hotels 57

Hotels Banking Advertising Travel 57

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. . Cvent CONNECT. April 11-14 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas.

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Hospitality 2022 Conference Tourism 158

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

As part of Together by Hyatt, a new suite of event offerings designed to meet planners where they are on their journeys to returning to events, the resort works with Swapcard for smooth virtual and hybrid events and executes on Hyatt’s Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment to rigorous cleanliness and safety protocols.

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Meetings Sports Sustainability Venues 104

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2023

Dallas, Texas–based Better Block is an organization that works with one foot planted firmly in urban development and the other more loosely in the events industry. Read Using Pop-Up Events to Create Better Communities.) And then, after the event,” she said, “you just take everything apart and put it back in.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels Tourism 52

Kennedy

MAY 19, 2020

And given the city’s reputation for welcoming all who enter, there’s no shortage of stellar event spaces around town. As in-person gatherings take a breather for the season while the world gets a handle on current events, we’re looking ahead to the days when we can safely come together to celebrate, commemorate, inspire and connect.

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Kennedy

MAY 19, 2020

And given the city’s reputation for welcoming all who enter, there’s no shortage of stellar event spaces around town. As in-person gatherings take a breather for the season while the world gets a handle on current events, we’re looking ahead to the days when we can safely come together to celebrate, commemorate, inspire and connect.

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Venues 2014 Fashion Hospitality 52

Kennedy

MAY 19, 2020

And given the city’s reputation for welcoming all who enter, there’s no shortage of stellar event spaces around town. As in-person gatherings take a breather for the season while the world gets a handle on current events, we’re looking ahead to the days when we can safely come together to celebrate, commemorate, inspire and connect.

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Venues 2014 Fashion Hospitality 52

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

We encourage every event planner to mark their calendars for the following 35 events and conferences in 2020. We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Coming in second — after “our love of good food and drink won’t change” — was to “expect to see a greater respect for, and interest in, local culinary cultures and sustainability.”. Twitty, a food writer and culinary historian who focuses on African-American foodways and the Antebellum South, was often eaten during Juneteenth celebrations.

Travel 85

Travel Tourism 2018 2020 85

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Most recently, she was vice president of partnerships at Solus Sustainable Hydration and before that, was director of global sales at Canyon Ranch, a hospitality brand with several resort locations across the U.S. Visit Salt Lake welcomed Rogers as director of convention sales, West Coast office. Jane Cunningham.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hotels 2013 Education 52

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Just for you, tourism bureaus and hospitality professionals are hanging holly, preparing their spaces to host events and—beginning Black Friday and Cyber Monday—sales for holiday business travelers. Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season.

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Hotels Travel Tourism Marketing 111

Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees.

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2019 Corporate Events 2017 Events 158

PCMA Convene

APRIL 7, 2023

SocialOffset makes it possible for event attendees to donate to a vetted charity as a way to offset their travel to a state whose policies may be harmful to causes they support. It was taking place around the time that Texas Gov. There [are] attendees who will boycott their association’s event. In 2019, Elena Gerstmann, Ph.D.,

Travel 105

Travel 2022 Transportation Financial 105

Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. If you’re an event manager, wedding planner, or someone with a passion for the event industry, it’s time to get your flights booked and pack your bags! This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore. EventSource101.

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Conference 2017 Corporate Events Sustainability 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Use this calendar of culinary celebrations to inspire your next trip, or patiently wait for a premier local event to begin. Event proceeds benefit Florida International University Chaplain School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. South Beach Food and Wine Festival: February 22–26, 2017. Courtesy of Austin Food + Wine Festival.

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2017 Food and Beverage Banking Tourism 40

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

But the events industry isn’t in the business of handwringing, and one of the stories that I don’t think gets told enough is the important role we play during crises and as part of the recovery process. So much heartache in such a short span of time. It’s the relief funds that spring up overnight to help those in need.

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Transportation Government Hospitality Sustainability 40

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

A veteran in the meetings industry, Puckorius brings extensive experience in event planning and education management to the Center. What is the best advice you have ever received as an event planner? What is the purpose of your event or meeting? What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

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Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 12, 2017

As CEO of the OLC Education and Conference Center, Lisé Puckorius is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operations of this 14,000 square feet state-of-the-art conference and training center in Rosemont, IL, a venue that hosts conferences, seminars, educational meetings, and special events for participants from around the world.

Food and Beverage 100

Food and Beverage Education Healthcare Conference 100

PCMA Convene

MAY 22, 2018

Three events — a brutal storm, a dozen tractor-trailers filled with conference waste, and an awareness of a crime taking place under the meetings industry’s radar — brought this year’s PCMA Community Advocate of the Year finalists to causes that fired their passion, and clinched their company’s commitment. They needed everything.”.

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