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. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By The property opened Nov.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Lacassagne joined NoMo SoHo in New York City as general manager. Patrick Lacassagne. Bobby Barnes. Ryan White.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Before joining Margaritaville, Matthews worked as Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa’s corporate group sales manager. He’s also worked for Royal Sonesta in Houston as conference services manager and Bellagreen’s CityCentre location in Houston as opening general manager. Raquel Toro. Darren Temple. Temple is president and CEO for St.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Wilkins, 34, works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as events manager at e-Builder. What I do: I lead and manage event strategy, coordination and execution of key e-Builder events—online and offline—for customers, partners and prospects. Richelle D. Connect with Wilkins on Twitter and Instagram.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

36 • Manager of Events. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. 37 • Account Manager. 38 • Destination Services Manager. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. 27 • Chapter and Events Manager. 33 • Manager of Events & Operations. Magellan Management. Delray Beach, Florida.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Three independent show organizers collaborated for the first time — Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Clarion Events’ WWIN, and Tarsus Group’s OFFPRICE — on an in-person trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Event: MAGIC, WWIN, and OFFPRICE Co-Located Trade Show. Date: Feb. 9-11, 2021.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Managing the Physical Space. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared. And being prepared is right up Mark Cartotto’s alley. More : Are You Responsible for Mask Policing at Events?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

We will also be included in an expanded Michelin Guide coming out this year, showcasing the abundance of culinary superstars making their home in Florida. destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. Event-ful Experiences. Secret to success? New Options.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

As an owner of a corporate destination management franchise in New Orleans, I saw the reality of ground zero as I worked to rebuild my business after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office. Stand Together. Jeff O’Hara. The reality is quite the opposite.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Previously, she was director of sales and revenue at The Joule in Dallas as well as reservations and revenue manager at The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida, and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. He took a brief hiatus from Reed, spending one year at Gartner Worldwide Events as account manager.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. Using the Event Hub platform, FFEA created a virtual trade show environment to allow attendees to connect with exhibitors directly.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 5, 2021

Attendees in West Palm Beach, Florida, take part in a live event for the hybrid 2021 PCMA Convening Leaders at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. If your physical trade show is heavily reliant on demonstrations, sensory buying, or a face-to-face sales process, will it make sense to try and replicate it virtually?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Get inspired by these 10 corporate event marketing ideas that go beyond the typical trade show booth. Here are 10 creative corporate event marketing ideas that will transform your event strategy beyond the traditional trade show booth. When’s the last time you talked to your trade show booth? Road Shows.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2016

But her perspective on the Central Florida destination is completely different after making the short jump from Visit Orlando, where she was previously destination services senior manager. We’re putting ourselves in trade shows and events to start talking to that market more.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 5, 2016

Donna Hunt, CEO and managing director for HMS Meeting Services (left), and Yashema Mack. This topic came up last week during Florida Encounter , which included more than 5,000 one-on-one appointments between planners of all kinds and suppliers. Hotels do it all the time.

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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. 1/1/2020: Hotel Manager, JW Marriott LA Live. 1/1/2021: Managing Director, Loews Hollywood Hotel. 1/1/2021 : Senior Event Manager, Haute Rock Creative.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2018

Association management firm SmithBucklin sees 20 key issues that will shape associations this year. Ideas like condensed “spurts” of learning on trade show floors, thoughtful sponsored content and funding members’ research grants can propel an association’s mission to offer greater value to members and increase its bottom line.

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Airlines Trade Shows Government Education 54

Event Leadership Institute

JULY 9, 2018

When Courtney began her journey towards a career in events, the most relevant degree she could achieve was in Recreation & Leisure Services Administration with an emphasis in Special Events from The Florida State University. Today, Courtney is the Director of Culture at Koncept Events, a DMC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

BizBash has started to use chatbot technology at their event in Florida, Los Angeles, and New York to address four key points: Improve logistical support for the event without increasing costs. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York. correct response rate.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Manager, National Events & Brand Campaigns | Make-A-Wish Foundation | Phoenix, AZ. Learn More. California .

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Check out Event Leadership Institute’s on-demand library with over 100 courses & interview videos for as little as $25 per month, as well as our online Professional Development courses in event management. Experience Manager | Live Nation | Phoenix, AZ. Events Strategy Manager | Creative Circle | Scottsdale, AZ.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

BizBash has started to use chatbot technology at their event in Florida, Los Angeles, and New York to address four key points: Improve logistical support for the event without increasing costs. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York. correct response rate.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

They are known for planning epic events, creating amazing exhibits and organize engaging trade shows. Notable clients: AAA (Club Alliance), Florida Hospital, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Target. Notable clients: AAA (Club Alliance), Florida Hospital, MedStar Health, M&T Bank, Target. Chicago Event Management.

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Hubilo Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2021

In short, event planning is a journey where different elements of organizing, management, and promotion come together. When the day finally comes around, your primary job is to coordinate with all your team members to make sure everything is going as per the plan and the intricacies are managed. Managing budgets.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

At the Duty Free Show of the Americas, which takes place in Florida each spring, attendees come face-to-face with almost every conceivable item that might be sold in an airport duty-free store — from necklaces and perfume to cigars, luggage, and, of course, booze. I was like, ‘Wow, I’ve never heard of such a thing,’” Herlitz said.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: National sales manager. each month, along with the numerous trade shows Experience Columbus attends throughout the year. Job title: Sales manager. Job title: Convention development manager. Job title: Senior event manager. Job title: Convention services manager. Kalee Barnhardt.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. How negative would that be to the convention and trade-show business?”. Ozgul Ozkan Yavuz.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2017

Brought to you by the Professional Convention Management Association, scheduled speakers for this event include bestselling author Luke Williams and Loews Hotels Chairman Jonathan M. June 14-16, Hollywood, Florida. July 10-13, Miami Beach, Florida. PCMA Education Conference. June 11-14, New York City, New York. ibtm America *.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Fundraising Event Management. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Experience Manager | Live Nation | Phoenix, AZ. Events Strategy Manager | Creative Circle | Scottsdale, AZ. Event Manager | Casino Del Sol | Tuscon, AZ. Live Events Production Administrator / Operations Manager | 4Wall Entertainment, Inc.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 3, 2020

One time, our Event Support team discovered FedEx was going to deliver 10 Macbooks late due to extreme weather in Florida. We specialize in consistent and reliable laptop rentals nationwide, and our project managers handle every detail to save you time and stress. What happens if FedEx, UPS, or another carrier delays my delivery?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2016

The first was a 7,500-attendee trade show that the client — a large tractor manufacturer — was scheduled to hold for its dealers in a centrally located city in the United States in November 2001. How negative would that be to the convention and trade-show business?”. Ozgul Ozkan Yavuz.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. First job: Internal marketing manager at a five-start resort in the Red Sea, Egypt. Our team has managed events on five of the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. Michele DeClerck, CMP. Pauline White.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 4, 2020

One of the medical offices will be dedicated to addressing both flu and coronavirus symptoms and will be staffed by a trained medical professional with direct access to the Florida Department of Health and an Epidemiologist. Hosted in Canada this is one of the largest trade shows in the mining industry.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

Michele Kephart was introduced as sales manager for The Chattanoogan , a Benchmark Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has also managed her own full-service advertising and design agency, Trahpek Advertising, for more than nine years. while overseeing the agency’s managed services division and expanding event resourcing capabilities.

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Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Advertising 40

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. First job: Internal marketing manager at a five-start resort in the Red Sea, Egypt. Our team has managed events on five of the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America and Europe. Michele DeClerck, CMP. Pauline White.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

HSMAI Strategy Conferences | Charlotte, NC | June 25-26 The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International—a global hospitality organization that includes revenue management, marketing, and sales professionals—will meet again this year for its annual Strategy Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 3, 2021

“It takes 10 weeks for a publisher to go at the speed of light in their world, from giving them a manuscript to actually managing to print the book,” Rankine told Convene. So let’s put the management team under a bit of pressure. We’ve seen a number of major trade shows collapse, COMDEX, and so on.

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