Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Perkins is general manager for The Karol Hotel in Pinellas County, Florida. Before his new position as general manager for Fenway Hotel in Dunedin, Florida, Duffey was opening general manager of The Karol Hotel (which Jason Perkins now holds, see above), recognized as TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice and AAA Four Diamond. Jason Perkins.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

The renovation includes The Vinoy’s legendary Veranda, grand lobby, guest rooms, ballrooms and meeting spaces and international dining experiences as well as a new spa and wellness area. of meeting space and 22 meeting rooms. Bay Watch Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay has unveiled a new panoramic Bay-view meeting venue: Skylark.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2024

Meetings planners converge to share their experiences April 11th, 2024, marks the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) where meeting professionals all over the world will be able to share and learn from each other about the importance of the meetings industry on a global scale.

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EventMB

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: For today's attendees, bleisure travel isn't just about beaches, outdoor adventures, and sophisticated meeting venues — they want a destination that will also deliver authentic local charm alongside a strong sustainability record. Find out why South Walton, Florida, is perfectly positioned to meet this new demand.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last year, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for the state of Florida after Gov. The inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC) last August featured several sessions sessions and discussions on LGBTQ travel. We love living in Florida, but we’re not happy with what’s happening politically.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Smart Meetings National Experience at the sunny Eau Palm Beach , Florida, indulged, educated and inspired meeting professionals to get back to what they do best: surprising and delighting. Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright understands that and always provides robust, memorable receptions and team building.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

Liedholm is general manager for Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida. In Mata’s 25 years with Hyatt Hotels, he has worked in directorial roles at Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Florida, Grand Hyatt Atlanta and Hyatt Regency Miami. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2022

Florida Continues to Come Back Strong. Florida Tourism has released Quarter One (January to March) results for travel to the state in 2022. Florida airports saw an influx of visitors. Traffic at 19 Florida airports increased 70.1% Quarterly hotel demand in Florida exceeded pre?Covid increase over Q1 2021.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2023

In what may be a ground-changing move for hotels and meeting planners doing business in Florida, Brightline, the only intercity, eco-friendly high-speed rail in the U.S. The rail will connect service to Central and South Florida. The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

FLORIDA KEYS  Group meetings and incentive events are coming back to the Florida Keys and Key West. The 125-mile-long island chain offers endless wide-.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Talk about being in a bind: When your 370-person educational and networking meeting for customers is set to happen in an area where a major hurricane raged just 20 days before, there’s simply no way to know if you’ve chosen the right way to proceed—until the meeting dates arrive. With the opening reception scheduled for 6 p.m.,

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

of meeting space—including two ballrooms and six breakout rooms. of indoor meeting space. ft goes beyond ballroom basics with modern, fresh design, a sweeping grand staircase, and 37 meeting rooms. The post Seafronts and Skyscrapers from Florida to Philly appeared first on Smart Meetings. of event space.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 29, 2021

The essential characteristics of meeting professionals. If there is a heaven on earth in the event industry, there are four essential characteristics of successful meeting professionals you’ll meet there. Every successful meeting involves thinking about, planning for and executing countless details. Details matter.

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BizBash

JANUARY 10, 2019

Here are the most anticipated Miami/South Florida restaurants, corporate event venues. Looking for a new venue for your next event?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The South Africa native has also worked as clubhouse manager for Muttontown Club in New York, New York, and restaurant manager for Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida, after working at restaurants and private clubs in Cape Town. The post Smart Moves in Arizona, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

South Florida offers luxury, wellness and experiences Touring through South Florida was almost an international experience as I explored all the different influences Marriott International has interwoven into their hospitality, culinary and wellness offerings. It was luxury, wellness and team building all in one.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In Orlando and Central Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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BizBash

JANUARY 4, 2019

Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues. Looking for a new venue for your next event?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. The post Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Chandra Allison.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 28, 2019

The post Take Your Meeting Outside in Hollywood, Florida appeared first on Connect Association. After your workout, unwind at the resort’s luxurious spa.

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BizBash

JANUARY 10, 2018

Here are the most anticipated Orlando/Central Florida restaurants, corporate event venues. Looking for a new venue for your next event?

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

It’s no Comedians in Cars getting Coffee , but here’s my draft script for Seating while Eating at Meetings. Designing Participation Into Your Meetings No, that’s not me up on the stage, and that’s not the kind of session I’ll be leading next Tuesday, May 22, at the MPI New England 2012 Northeast Education.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. W Philadelphia , which offers more than 45,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. She has worked at St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

One of Smart Meetings ’ 2020 Smart Women Rising Star award winners, Wirkler has spent over a decade in the industry. Visit Anaheim named Gutierrez meeting sales manager of the Northwest region and Smith meeting sales manager of the Midwest region. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. She has worked at St.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 17, 2019

I arrived at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on the first Sunday evening in December, a little late to the party. The resort finished an $18-million renovation of its 474 rooms and more than 83,000 square feet of meeting space in 2015, followed by another refresh and restoration after Hurricane Irma in 2017.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 21, 2018

In Miami and South Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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BizBash

MARCH 28, 2018

Here's a look at new Orlando/Central Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

Larson is president and CEO for Meet Chicago Northwest; she previously worked as the organization’s director of sales. Additionally, she worked on the renovation team for Courtyard Coral Gables in Florida and the opening team for Homewood Suites and Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport. Heather Larson, CMP. David Morneau and Tara Johns.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Skift Take: A slew of meetings and conventions planned for Florida this week had to cancel as Hurricane Ian barrels toward the state. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 10, 2017

There are some things that the meeting industry doesn’t like to talk about in public. The Solution Room—a powerful conference session There’s been a lot of interest in The Solution Room, a session that I co-facilitated last July at Meeting Professionals International World Education Congress in Orlando, Florida.

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BizBash

MARCH 19, 2018

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 5, 2017

All meetings incorporate power relationships that fundamentally affect their dynamics and potential. Related posts: Designing Participation Into Your Meetings No, that’s not me up on the stage, and that’s not the kind of session I’ll be leading next Tuesday, May 22, at the MPI New England 2012 Northeast Education.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 4, 2017

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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