Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. She incorporates scientific thought as well as sustainability into her cocktails. He brings nearly two and a half decades of experience and an education from Le Cordon Bleu Academy in Orlando.

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DECEMBER 22, 2023

Marriott AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave From Old Naples, the gem of southwest Florida, comes AC Hotel Naples 5 th Ave , opening early 2024. Aloft Orlando Lake Nona The lively, artistic neighborhood of Lake Nona , in Orlando, Florida celebrates the upcoming grand opening of Aloft Orlando Lake Nona.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation. Guest-Room Automation.

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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. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Hospitality professionals are modeling ways to help people struggling with homelessness. That has led to a flood of people living on the streets, a crisis for their communities—but also for hospitality professionals, who want to do the right thing for their attendees, the locations where they meet and, not least, people in need of help.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 21, 2022

Recently, he received Convention Sales Professionals International’s (CSPI) 2021 Shawn Corwin-Mylan Award for his outstanding hospitality sales leadership and service. Bringing over a decade of hospitality sales experience, Dawson was most recently Pacifica Hotels’ regional sales manager. Jaclyn Dawson. Raquel Sharma. Randy Zupanksi.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 30, 2023

” The pandemic dealt a serious blow to the hospitality industry, but in the midst of crisis, VisitLEX, the tourism arm of Lexington, KY, was able to tap into a pop culture phenomenon that helped build back its business. Consumers were invited to “escape the cold” weather for sunny Florida with a ride down the line (brrr!),

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MARCH 22, 2024

The hospitality industry is always evolving. To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The hospitality industry is built on being welcoming and inclusive and Dean stressed the importance of telling that story during recruiting to replace the brain drain that happened with diverse faces bringing fresh ideas. “We That underscores the importance of attracting more diverse employees,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Other players in the hospitality industry were also working hard to shift the narrative from one of devastation to one of renewal. I am proud of my colleagues in the hospitality industry—even my otherwise competitors—who remain committed to rebuilding and sustaining the jewel that is our beloved city. Use this to your advantage.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Read More: IMEX America Insights: Notes from the Tradeshow Floor Getting Personal Mike Waterman In Central Florida, Mike Waterman, chief sales officer with Visit Orlando , says the trick is making attendees feel like they are part of a bigger cause by breaking down the event into smaller pieces that are personalized for their needs.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Resorts and organizations partner to solve an ecological disaster The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, otherwise known as the massive seaweed blob, is currently heading for the coastline of South Florida, and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and is guaranteed to be problematic every time it washes ashore. But there is good news.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The EIC’s Equity Acceleration Plan measured the DEI experience of event professionals on specific criteria—ownership, accountability and power of influence, delivering change and sustaining change. Read More : Champions in the House: Hospitality Tackles Homelessness. My passion project is the kids,” says Fijol.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As Hurricane Irma , which is now being called one of the most powerful storms ever, makes its way to Florida with reports of 175 mph winds, Caribbean properties are evaluating conditions on an hour-by-hour basis. While the island suffered power outages, many of the hospitality and essential services have power generators for emergencies.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

As Hurricane Irma , which is now being called one of the most powerful storms ever, makes its way to Florida with reports of 175 mph winds, Caribbean properties are evaluating conditions on an hour-by-hour basis. While the island suffered power outages, many of the hospitality and essential services have power generators for emergencies.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Ponte Vedra, Florida. From operating as a hospital during the Civil War to being used as a training base by the army during World War II, the Grand Hotel has rightfully earned its title as “The Queen of Southern Resorts.” View this post on Instagram. View this post on Instagram. With an impressive 37,000 sq.

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Naming the “best of the best” in the hospitality world is no job for the meek, but international luxury travel network Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts did the deed—again. Best Family Program: The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, Florida. Sustainable Tourism Leadership: Cavallo Point: The Lodge at the Golden Gate , Sausalito, California.

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MARCH 7, 2019

Douglas, who specializes in creating innovative models of urban revitalization, tourism planning, entertainment districts, and sustainable economic development will be leading Visit Raleigh’s efforts around four of the eight priorities within the Destination 2028 Plan: events, key attractors, destination development, and quality of place.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Smart Meetings surveyed the options and brought back this report about how the growing hospitality infrastructure in the state is meeting high expectations for what is possible. The next state with the most LEED-certified hotels is Florida with 101. A History of Innovation. Green Meetings.

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MARCH 29, 2022

Smart Meetings surveyed the options and brought back this report about how the growing hospitality infrastructure in the state is meeting high expectations for what is possible. The next state with the most LEED-certified hotels is Florida with 101. A History of Innovation. Green Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Hyde Hotel & Residences Midtown Miami Inspired by Miami’s pulsating art scene, the latest hotel from lifestyle hospitality company SBE is awash in contemporary artworks. Sustainability drove the redo—there’s now an on-site water desalinization facility, for example. The hotel begins welcoming guests in December.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Specialists were available to discuss Toyota cars, and the company’s own sustainability efforts. The Florida Hospital entrance at Daytona Speedway. Florida Hospital , one of the country’s largest not-for-profit healthcare providers, understood this when they created an environment at the entrance of the Daytona Speedway.

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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. Find a stay on sale at properties in the Florida Panhandle, Palm Springs, California, or Scotland. 9 through Dec. 27 through Dec.

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JANUARY 29, 2018

Radabaugh, whose company is based in Delray Beach, Florida, expresses her hope that other hotel brands “remain wise and respectful of the planner and their buying power, and take this as an opportunity to further build and strengthen their relationships with them.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Event proceeds benefit Florida International University Chaplain School of Hospitality & Tourism Management. Hosting duties are fulfilled by Boston Fisheries Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to preserving, sustaining and sharing our seafood and maritime heritage. Charleston Wine + Food Festival: March 1–5, 2017.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2016

Here’s an excerpt: When it comes to the hospitality and meetings industries, Chicago isn’t exactly starting from scratch. Count on us to maintain New Orleans’ nearly 300-year-old history of tolerance and hospitality regardless of nationality, religion, sexual orientation or any other criteria that limits our full potential.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The Microsoft Azure + AI Conference brings together the best and brightest from Microsoft and the cloud and AI industry from 6 th to 9 th April in the Spring of 2020 in Orlando, Florida. . The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. Ecommerce Operations Summit.

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JULY 31, 2016

Amanda Simons , Sustainable Events Program Manager, Greenview. Travis Caldaro , Director of Event Technology, PSAV / Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Myers, Florida. As a unique venue in the hospitality industry, many staff at Kripalu don’t consider themselves leaders in the hospitality space, including Luke.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The Microsoft Azure + AI Conference brings together the best and brightest from Microsoft and the cloud and AI industry from 6 th to 9 th April in the Spring of 2020 in Orlando, Florida. The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. Ecommerce Operations Summit.

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MAY 31, 2017

This resort features five distinctly different, onsite hotels and two much-beloved theme parks—Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure—as well as the brand-new Universal’s Volcano Bay. Surrounded by Central Florida nature, your group’s game will be elevated on and off the course. Universal Orlando Resort.

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OCTOBER 15, 2021

Bring in sustainable and green elements into the event. For example, if you are organizing a health-related event, then you can invite hospitals and pharma companies as sponsors. You can explore the following institutes for learning: University of West Florida. Click as many photographs as possible and post them on social media.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2020

The Microsoft Azure + AI Conference brings together the best and brightest from Microsoft and the cloud and AI industry from 6 th to 9 th April in the Spring of 2020 in Orlando, Florida. . . The idea for this conference is to provide sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest needs. Ecommerce Operations Summit.

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Planning Pod

MARCH 31, 2022

The dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic was a nightmare come true for the hospitality industry. As a renovated 1930s single screen cinema in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Clay Theatre makes for a historic boutique event space. “I Andrea Vallencourt, Owner, Clay Theatre – Green Cove Springs, FL.

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JULY 31, 2016

We wanted PCMA to expand and to be more proactive in the convention industry,” said Nichols, speaking from her home in Florida, where she is retired. Vincent’s Hospital, and one of which set up a first-aid center in the hotel’s ballroom. “As The Ethics of Fams.

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MARCH 14, 2024

So we were thinking, ‘What can we do with this [Throwback Thursday] event that attracts those fans, leverages our partners and gives them a good experience?’” —Cavender Neutze, Marketing Manager, Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard Golf fans enjoyed the action on the green, as well as the Florida wildlife and scenery.

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