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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

She was co-owner and senior vice president of a Chicago software company, vice president of sales and product marketing at Spatial Corp, a Dassault Systèmes company, CFO of Sports Garage Cycling and a Boulder retail shop, among additional roles. Based in Chicago, Smith now drives Midwest meetings business to Anaheim and Orange County.

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APRIL 17, 2024

While Florida is the land of gators, Lacoste showed up to the 2024 Miami Open with its rival signature crocodile. Lacoste’s main activation point was its in-stadium retail space, featuring a Florida-style shopping experience with striped folding deck chairs, plants and bright green branded signage that welcomed consumers in.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. If meeting planners are aiming to leave attendees immersed in glamor and luxury, booking The Ritz-Carlton is always a good bet. The Ritz-Carlton caters to small or large meeting events, with a ballroom that accommodates up to 283 attendees. New Year, New You!”

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JUNE 5, 2017

of indoor and outdoor event space; Esterra Spa & Salon; fitness center; guest bicycles; heated pool; business center; gift shop; Florida Green Lodging award-winner. of flexible meeting space; located in historic downtown Fort Myers, along Caloosahatchee River; great views; within walking distance of shops, restaurants, entertainment.

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JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Bienvenu is market director of sales of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach and The Ritz-Carlton, Bal Harbour , both in Florida. Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. The post Smart Moves in New York, Panama City Beach and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting at the national level this year, gaming properties have made millions and are positioned to capitalize on the coming football season while diversifying their appeal for large groups of visitors. It’s called the gambilization of sports. New Wave of Casino Hotels Crash into Atlantic City.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Read More : Florida: Miami and the Florida Keys The full renovation is scheduled for completion by the third quarter of 2024, which will include an overhaul of its public spaces and exterior. The post New and Renovated: All Along the Eastern Coast appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 17, 2023

Spooky experiences and haunted hotels for a Halloween meeting like no other Spooky season is here! If you have a Halloween-themed meeting coming up, look no further than these hotels that put forward the very best of the season. of inspiring meeting venues, it’s a prime destination for an invigorating and exciting Halloween meeting.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. We need to support hotels while they get staffed up,” he said.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. We need to support hotels while they get staffed up,” he said.

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OCTOBER 22, 2018

With a relaxed coastal vibe, ultrawhite-sand beaches, and activities and attractions that embrace the Gulf waters, the Florida destinations of Destin and South Walton have long been popular. On-site activities include water sports, nature walks, a fitness center and beach bicycles.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Explore the Paradise Coast waterways and get closer to the manatees, dolphins, birds and even alligators that call Florida home. Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples offers kayak tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Naples Kayak Company provides kayak and kayak fishing tours of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. New and renovated meeting spaces and hotels debut with immersive experiences in mind. Virtual Reality takes center stage in Orlando, where attendees can meet and celebrate like never before. The two-floor venue spans 9,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

The grand opening of Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach gives its namesake Florida destination a coveted addition. In particular, corporations based on Florida have been interested in taking their incentive programs to the property. Thevenet also expects to book traditional corporate meetings and retreats. Long before its Oct.

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MARCH 13, 2020

Food service provider Levy partnered with the non-profit Food Rescue US to donate and deliver the food leftover from the canceled Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. That same week, organizers of the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival were facing similar challenges. Ready to Redirect. But small donations can be accommodated, too.

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JUNE 22, 2021

Four new and renovated coastal properties in Florida, Georgia and California. Kimpton Goodland Fort Lauderdale Beach , Florida. The spot is suited for small meets, with 1,400 sq. for meetings; the island is also home to Jekyll Island Convention Center, with 128,000 sq. event space. of event space.

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JUNE 23, 2023

Additionally, Beckwith has worked as special meeting and events manager at DBA Excelebrations and catering sales manager for Fine Catering by Russell Morin, both in Newport, Rhode Island. Mathew Ratner Ratner is director of sports and entertainment tourism for Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Fernandez is touring tennis professional and Cox is director of racquet sports for Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida. Delamore is sales enablement manager for Array , a content engagement solution for life sciences meetings based in Denver. Gigi Fernandez and Bryan Fox. Whitney Delamore. Angelina Covington.

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MARCH 29, 2024

Mary Silvester Mary Silvester, The Islands of Islamorada The Islands of Islamorada , an oceanfront residential style resort in the upper Florida Keys, appoints Silvester to the newly created coastal concierge role. He will pursue meetings with 200-2,000 attendees from organizations based in Arizona, New Mexico and the upper Midwest.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

In November 2022, edgefactory, a full-service media production company, partnered with the Special Olympics Healthy Athlete Experience in Orlando, Florida, to host and give free health screenings to 12,000 athletes over a seven-day period with the help of 600 doctors. Plan plan plan,” Cole says.

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MAY 12, 2017

Tourism supports one-third of all jobs in Orlando and added $109 billion to the economy in 2015, according to a report by Visit Florida. Loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium was awarded to fans of the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri in 2014. It has 1,608 rooms and 86,000 sq. The pandemonium clocked in at 142.2

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OCTOBER 21, 2021

Consider taking the company on a water sports team building adventure—the city is covered in varied-sized bodies of water and flanked by Lake Apopka in the west, making it a fantastic spot for aquatic ecotourism. of meeting space and 600,000 sq. of exhibition space. San Diego, CA. Cincinnati, OH. Atlanta, GA.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Kaila Nasci and Morgan Cox Kayla Nasci (left) and Morgan Cox (right) Cox is catering sales manager and Nasci has been promoted to director of catering for Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Before she joined Hawks Cay, she worked as group sales manager for Ocean Properties’ Florida Keys Collection. Regis Hotels.

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MAY 27, 2021

That was the largest audience for a PGA final round in three years, with some 13 million tuning in earlier in the broadcast, according to CBS Sports. Those numbers illustrate the popularity of a hybrid experience that is a growing part of the meetings and conventions infrastructure. We are not just a guest-room brand,” Surrette said.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Ponte Vedra offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces. Three flexible meeting rooms totaling 5,710 sq. It is the fifth ROOST apartment hotel and the first in Florida. The Florida Aquarium is its neighbor, featuring thousands of marine animals and a “Brews by the Bay” beer and music event on September 16.

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JULY 9, 2019

Meet the “In-Crowd,” our 2019 Connect Association 40 Under 40. 31 • Associate Manager of Meetings. Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. 37 • Director of Education and Meetings. Delray Beach, Florida. 35 • Director, Meetings & Conventions. Aquera Agee.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? University of Central Florida, Orlando. For extra-creative credit, pencil in a Sport Lovers Experience to get your group out on the field for a game of flag football, kickball or yoga. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine.

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AUGUST 2, 2021

Before this, he worked as national sales manager, North America, for Visit Britain and executive meetings manager for Destination DC. Kooris, Solomon and Soucy are board members for Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau. Before Four Seasons, he worked as front office manager for Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel in Florida.

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MAY 25, 2022

As destination and corporate conferences and meetings are making a comeback, I have noticed that the trend of incorporating wellness into events is proving to be more popular than ever. Not only can incorporating wellness activities into a meeting encourage relaxation and focus, it can help attendees try something new and out of the box.

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JUNE 21, 2017

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. In her roles, she consults with the Broward County, Florida, personnel about travel issues regarding the transgender community. million LGBT travelers to South Florida. Alexis Dinyovszky . Richard Gray.

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MARCH 1, 2022

And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. meeting destination has much to offer groups who seek big-city cultural amenities with a memorable vibe. 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.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. 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. Scott Craighead. Patrick Lacassagne.

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AUGUST 11, 2021

Participants at the 2020 Global Wellness Summit in Palm Beach, Florida, chose how they wanted to experience sessions — while exercising or sitting. Wellbeing Will Be the ‘Central Focus of Successful Meetings’. We offer their insights and opinions on this page and in the rest of our July-August CMP Series, What Will Stick?

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APRIL 21, 2023

Morgan Simo Simo is sports and special events coordinator for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. Read More : Florida’s Hidden Gems Katherine Herberholz Herberholz is dual general manager for Cherry Tree Inn & Suites and Hotel Indigo in Traverse City, Michigan.

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MARCH 13, 2018

If you hold a meeting in a spring training city, here are six ways to hit your event out of the ballpark. Florida is a hub for MLB teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays at Dunedin’s Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, Philadelphia Phillies at Spectrum Field in Clearwater and New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa.

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MAY 16, 2022

Hotel Haya in Tampa, Florida, appointed Carlson director of food and beverage. Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Ainsworth small meetings manager. Previously, Ainsworth was a meetings and group management leader for 16 years at Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa. Jeff Carlson.

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