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of meeting space and a versatile complex perfect for large or small gatherings. Meeting space: 5 million sq. A meeting in Orlando can combine business and pleasure. Don’t worry if you have to stay an extra night to fit in your day of fun; Orlando comes in first in affordable hotel prices. Meeting space: 600,000 sq.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Jean Spaulding Villas of Grand Cypress named Jean Spaulding director of sales and marketing for the Orlando, Florida, property. Most recently, Spaulding, who was named one of the “Most Powerful Women in Travel” by Travel Agent Magazine, served as director of sales and marketing for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Simply Divine, Orlando, Florida. Voted Best Food Truck in Orlando 2015, Chef Edgar and the team at Simply Divine will create a bespoke menu for your event, based on your requirements, using fresh and flavorful ingredients. A post shared by @whatpaulyneats on Oct 11, 2017 at 8:57am PDT.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting powerhouses were still among the SmartAsset’s Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences. Orlando ranked No. Smart Meetings is thrilled that several of the places we have recently visited made the cut. 6, with a higher concentration of dining and entertainment options than San Diego or Orlando.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2018

You’ve got a friend in meetings! In anticipation of the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, a Slinky Dog rollercoaster car created a buzz in New York’s Times Square last week as a promotional stunt. Rubik’s Cube.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

She will also establish and maintain relationships with industry influencers and key strategic partners that will support the Kimpton of Florida brand initiatives. Sharee will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities. Thomas will be charged with managing all hotel sales, marketing and growth strategies.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Photo Credit: Hotel Phillips Kristen Goodnow The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village in Southwest Florida announced Kristen Goodnow as its new group sales manager. He was awarded 2017 Hotelier of the Year by the Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Kansas City, an organization for which he also serves as president.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

She has worked in various management and leadership positions at international hotels, and worked for The Camberley Hotel Company in Atlanta; West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana; Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano in Florida; and Hilton San Diego Del Mar. in Orlando, Florida. Kathleen Bernesby.

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JULY 12, 2017

He brings vast experience in financial operations at multiple resorts, including as chief financial officer for Visionary Destin, a resort and property management company in Destin, Florida. He attended Florida Southern College in Orlando. Barret De Santos.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Its annual industry convention and competition will be heating up ovens next month at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando. of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. Florida: Key Lime Pie. Florida adopted key lime pie as its official pie in 2006, and Key West is known as the place to go to sample the sour-sweet dessert.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Disney Springs at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, is the perfect backdrop for larger than life Lego dinos, princesses and Planet Hollywood memorabilia. Take window shopping to the next level by dividing your group into teams for a selfie scavenger hunt in the happiest browsing place on earth.

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DECEMBER 5, 2016

While some trade shows in the meetings industry are cool about including third-party planners, other organizations, from convention and visitors bureaus to our own Smart Meeting Events , prefer to recruit corporate planners who are often favored by suppliers looking to sign contracts for future events.

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MAY 31, 2017

Universal Orlando Resort. 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. of meeting space. Count on Disney to take meeting magic to new heights. How to choose?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: MarketingDirecto.com in Orlando. What I love about my job: The people I meet at each event, and the connections and bonds that are made when you meet these phenomenal, respected professionals and experts in their respective fields, whether in marketing, advertising or technology, from all around the world.

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AUGUST 17, 2018

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter first opened at Universal Orlando Resort in 2010 and has been expanding since. Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida and Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure are connected by the Hogwarts Express train ride. Discover Potter magic abroad at the world’s top meetings destinations.

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MARCH 21, 2017

Orlando, Florida. As the home of Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios, Orlando is a super fun destination. Even though it’s a state-wide delicacy, the dish can be found everywhere in Orlando. It’s not a Florida drink without at least some OJ. It’s a fun but most likely false anecdote. Food: Conch Fritters.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2017

Universal Studios opened The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010 in Florida, and four years later in Hollywood, to unprecedented success. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Joshua-Sudock/ Disney Parks The much-anticipated StarWars: Galaxy’s End is coming to Disneyland Resort , and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando in 2019.

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DECEMBER 19, 2018

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. Orlando, FL. Meeting Expectations. August Jackson. Chicago, IL. BI WORLDWIDE. Minneapolis, MN. Hello Destination Management.

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