Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2021

Following nearly a year of canceled trade shows, Go LIVE Together is working closely with major convention and exhibitions-oriented cities around the United States to helppromote safereopening plans and accelerate recovery for the business events industry’s nearly 7 million employees, as well as the markets they support.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2017

There are many acronyms in the world of meetings, but SMERF is one you should not forget. SMERF stands for social, military, educational, religious and fraternal groups who, while not snagging quite as much attention as corporate events, provide a necessary market for the industry. says Astleford.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Maryland and all government. Height previously oversaw incentive travel programs and meetings as an account manager for Galactic Performance Solutions in Arlington, Texas. Brian Plott Plott joined HelmsBriscoe’s Florida team as regional vice president. He’s a member of PCMA Capital Chapter and MPI Potomac Chapter.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

Meeting and event professionals are very much aware of the security challenges generated by bringing people together. In recent days, we have been confronted once again by televised images of terror being inflicted on participants at events, walking a bridge or attending a meeting.

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InGo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

As the exhibition industry’s worldwide revenue continues to grow, the value of person-to-person meetings has also skyrocketed. InGo has built the leading technology that goes hand-in-hand with advocate marketing, ultimately empowering organizers to profoundly grow their communities globally.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

Florida lawmakers introduced the Careful Resumption Under Improved Safety Enhancements (CRUISE) Act, which laid out intentions to overrule CDC restrictions and allow cruising to resume from the Sunshine State’s ports as of July 4. More : Navigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings. Beyond Government Guidelines.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

–based consulting firm that links insights from physiology, neuroscience, and psychology to improvements in work cultures and human performance, for their opinion of the optimal timing and lengths of breakes during meetings.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2017

Sharee Hines Kimpton’s Surfcomber Hotel in South Beach, Miami, appointed Sharee Hines as director of sales and marketing. Sharee will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities. Thomas will be charged with managing all hotel sales, marketing and growth strategies. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. My founding and parent company is McEvents & Weddings, but having identified the destination wedding market appeal of Ireland, I established the Dream Irish Wedding brand to target and appeal to potential overseas clients.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

The Houston market saw double-digit revenue-per-room (RevPAR) growth for five months post-Hurricane Harvey. On the other hand, the Florida Keys struggled to climb back to pre-Irma occupancy levels. Meeting planners designed countless activities for their groups to provide much-needed goods. hotel performance by 1.5

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

That is why it is important for the leaders, policy makers, marketing and IT specialists and many other professionals to always stay up to date. This is a place where many top-class professionals from all around the world meet and exchange their knowledge. Medical conferences are places where suppliers and organizations meet.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. He was the guest speaker for the HT Brand Studio special on “Emergence of Vernacular Marketing” Where to Find him? Nir is an expert on product marketing and development. Robert is the Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at multiple universities.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Workshops are fast becoming the preferred activity for many conferences and meetings. Aside from the traditional conference format and the more immersive workshops, another event format is taking center stage: “brain dates”, one-on-one meetings that foster a new level of knowledge exchange. Orlando, Florida. Phoenix, Arizona.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

From the Pentagon to the board room to marketing events , AI is found in just about every modern work setting. Meanwhile, the government may use it for aiding people in combat. This year's iteration expects to host over 4,000 delegates, 200 speakers and 10,000 networking meetings. The event is also held in New York City.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. An introduction to facial analysis and facial recognition You might be wondering what facial analysis is, and how it differs from facial recognition.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A 20-year hospitality veteran, Brady most recently worked for Bonaventure Resort & Spa in the Florida Everglades as its general manager. He has been general manager for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties in Florida, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Roganstown Golf & Country Club in Dublin, Ireland and more.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Meet and network with the brightest minds from big banks, regional and community banks, commercial banks, credit unions and credit cards on 9 th and 10 th March in Miami. . Social Media Week (SMW) is one of the world’s premier conferences and industry news platforms for professionals in media, marketing, and technology.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 25, 2021

It wiped out the town of Islamorada in the Florida Keys and took 408 lives, affecting a swath of states, including Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas. And the meetings industry could be evolving to an even more powerful, effective and valued role in the global economy, too. Are you still looking for your own higher ground?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Meet and network with the brightest minds from big banks, regional and community banks, commercial banks, credit unions and credit cards on 9 th and 10 th March in Miami. Social Media Week (SMW) is one of the world’s premier conferences and industry news platforms for professionals in media, marketing, and technology. Satellite 2020.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Meet and network with the brightest minds from big banks, regional and community banks, commercial banks, credit unions and credit cards on 9 th and 10 th March in Miami. . . Social Media Week (SMW) is one of the world’s premier conferences and industry news platforms for professionals in media, marketing, and technology.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

6–9, is already tracking ahead of last year’s numbers, according to Meeting and Special Events Manager Kevin Brown, CMP. “We The government has adopted new requirements for health-care facilities, and our conference provides education on these regulations. Joint Meetings MJ Biz Con holds fall and spring trade shows.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

Montage Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, named Moench director of sales and marketing. Moench previously worked as market director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Naples in Florida. Before that, she worked as market director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach in Miami Beach.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 7, 2018

According to research completed in late 2018 by 3BL Media and GlobeScan, eight out of 10 corporate leaders believe that their companies should make their voice heard on environmental, social, and governance topics. All of this is happening remarkably fast,” said Dave Armon, chief marketing officer at 3BL Media. Jennifer N.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2017

In a decision that will have a significant impact on the tourism industry, President Donald Trump spoke in front of a room full of supporters in the Little Havana community of Miami, Florida, on Friday to officially announce and sign his new policy on the United States’ relationship with Cuba. Cruises remain unaffected.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2016

I n a real sense, Convene , which was launched in 1986, grew up alongside the meetings profession. As late as 1980, there was no textbook on meeting or exposition management and only one accredited college program devoted to its practice, former Convene editor Peter Shure pointed out in a 2003 story in the magazine.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 25, 2017

Under President Trump’s proposed budget, Brand USA, the federally funded tourism marketing organization that promotes the United States to international travelers , is in danger of being eliminated. They point to the program’s important role in bringing both leisure travelers and international meeting attendees to the United States.

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