Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

A survey by Hotel News Resource found that 86 percent of respondents believe technology would help the industry, which has been slowly getting itself out of recovery. It wasn’t until the pandemic that things really ramped up , spurring an increased interest in contactless technology in the hospitality industry, translating into more robots.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

What are your favorite online resources for your business? The Association of Bridal Consultants has so many resources as a Wedding Professional, including education, webinars, speaker information and membership. He has invaluable resources for Wedding Professionals to get that area of their business in order.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 14, 2018

But discovering the content wants and needs of participants at the event and satisfying them with the collective resources on the room is routinely possible and significantly improves the quality of your conference content. Mythodology: A “ conference curator ” can improve the quality of your conference content. It is one.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2021

Lefty Mickelson will probably feel right at home on the greens when the $500 million Omni PGA Frisco Resort opens as “the modern home of American golf” in spring 2023 as part of a partnership with the nonprofit PGA of America, which is moving its headquarters from Palm Beach County, Florida. It includes 65,000 sq.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 21, 2018

Apart from the preliminary table set up (small rounds covered with paper tablecloths), the resources needed are modest: colored Sharpies, sound reinforcement, and a good facilitator.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Janice Rogers, Corporate Vice President Human Resources at Diversified Communications says, “We worked with Diversity Ally recently on diversity, equity and inclusion training. We feel we have a toolkit and a common language and understanding on how to move forward with our work.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Notable clients: Federal Forest Resource Coalition, American Trauma Society And International Ballistics Society. Association Management Resources (AMR). Notable clients: Meeting Planners International, Top President’s Association, South East Florida Apartment Association. Association Management Solutions (AMS).

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. It is critically important that the industry look for stable, reliable resources not subject to shifting political winds,” he says. 2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

The link for details on what accessibility resources are available at historical sites, sports and recreation centers is now available at the top right of the home page through an easily identified wheelchair icon. Corrada shared his aha moment in Tampa Bay, Florida. No need to hunt through pages and sub-pages. Representation is Key.

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Smart Meetings

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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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 27, 2021

These tools and resources allow us to conduct safe, productive meetings, bring people back to work and support the local market and beyond,” he said. “It They have tools and resources to help you execute safely.”. It takes a village.”. More: Read more about destinations requiring proof of vaccination. . Bespoke Screening Tips.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2023

It’s time for us to apply the same commitment, resources and metrics at an accelerated pace to intertwine DEI principles in all that we do.”. In 2023, ETHOS will be collaborating with Chapman Partnership in South Florida to invigorate the community that has been affected by homelessness. “My My passion project is the kids,” says Fijol.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Related articles and resources. Related articles and resources. Let’s see where the team is this week… It’s Andrew’s turn to go to Florida this week. Smriti Bansal wrote about how important these spaces are and how event professionals can start designing with intention! ? Latest shows and podcasts.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The education provided globally is a resource for planners and the rest of the sector,” she said. PRA Orlando; Newport Hospitality, a DMC Network Company in Rhode Island; Accent Indy; and CSI Florida. Outgoing president Marty MacKay, president of Hosts Global Alliance in Washington, D.C., Excellence Recognized.

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Ins'Tent

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Marketing Bar provided branding Read More » Why Are Inflatable Arches Sporting Event Essentials? October 26, 2021 No Comments Imagine arriving on-site to run your very first marathon…and not knowing where the start line is.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

To learn how the Orange Bowl Committee works to create economic impact in South Florida (including events) with a volunteer workforce, check out Building and Managing a Volunteer Army. Course Domains: E: Human Resources. One way around that is to structure a volunteer program for maximum efficiency and volunteer satisfaction.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

We collected all the resources you need to plan an event that is respectful and enlightening. It’s at the heart of tribal life and has been a cultural resource for us and our ancestors for thousands of years. hospitality industry. “The The opening of The Spa at Séc-he is a defining moment for the Tribe,” said Chairman Reid D.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Kelly Helfman, commercial president for Informa Markets Fashion, said they narrowed down the states that “were open for large-scale events” to three — Texas, Georgia, and Florida. The session was recorded and accessible on the MAGIC website. They could do a PCR or antigen test as long as the test was administered on Feb. 5 or later.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Having a sound response plan, testing resources and requirements and vaccine requirements is preventing events from coming to a full stop, even amid dubious surges. Florida, one of the regions with the highest number of cases in the U.S., What we are seeing now, Dominguez reports, is a much shorter surge window.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Mills James. Universal Studios Florida. And cover some of the biggest event challenges they have overcome and how you can overcome your challenges too.

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Endless Events

JUNE 19, 2018

Below, in our Epic Resources section, we link the awesome insider favorites that were mentioned in this episode! Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: EventBots. BizBash Live: Florida 2018. We will go over what types of events chatbots will be a good fit at and much more! This isn’t an episode you want to miss.

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The Planner's Lounge

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

What are your favorite online resources for your business? Florida is one of my go to places and we do have a lot of family in California that we love to visit. I love listening to podcasts such as Alan Berg’s, The Knot Pro webinars, and editorials. My favorite hobby is watching Food Network and HGTV when I am able to watch TV.

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Smart Meetings

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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

While Orlando, Florida retained the number one spot in North America from 2019, both Nashville, Tennessee (No. Orlando, Florida 2. 2) and San Diego, California (No. 3) progressed in the ranking, moving up from (No. 6) and (No. 7) in 2019, respectively. Newcomers to the Top 10 include Austin, Texas (No. 9), and Denver, Colorado (No.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 20, 2017

Steven Smith, Founder and President of Guardian Defense in Florida specializes in active shooter training, workshops and classes that help organizations, companies and individuals prepare for the unthinkable, a person entering your event with weapons to harm or kill your attendees. How many people will be at the event? 100 or 10,000?

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The Castle Group

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Here is a list of some of the incredible organizations Castle works with and actively supports: The BASE : Combines exceptional athletic training and competition with education and career resources to empower student-athletes to achieve their full potential both on and off the field.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2020

Given how quickly the situation was shifting and the recent cases and state of emergency announced in Florida and the new cases in Washington and California, there was also good reason to believe that many attendees could have been stranded as additional countries continue to enact travel restrictions.”. Ready to Redirect.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

Smart Meetings asked Barrie Hanlon, vice president of marketing for Florida with 360 Destination Group, to share a glimpse behind the stage for Incentive Research Foundation’s 26th annual education event at Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Case Study: Inspiring Activists. All planners take the job of protecting attendees seriously.

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Connect Your Meetings

MARCH 26, 2018

John Trovato, managing director of Casa Marina and The Reach, Waldorf Astoria Resorts in Key West, vividly recalls as Hurricane Irma barreled toward Florida. A little more than two weeks later Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys as a Category 4 storm. We had the resources, a powerful organization with Hilton and the reach.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 31, 2016

” It’s also worth noting that public voting offers follow-up opportunities to uncover group resources, interest, and commitment on specific action items from individual participants. Anonymous voting informs us about a group’s collective opinion but hides individual opinions. It is one.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 18, 2020

Related posts: 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. It is one.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The former Hyatt executive is based in Florida but predicted that she will spend more time traveling to Nevada. We have to be advocates for the industry while we are doing well and busy and have resources to do so.” Gleeson Smith has been on a “listening tour” with clients and 120 members of the global meetings and events sales team.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

Be a local resource provider: Many of these extended-stay visitors (38 percent) say they are doing so because they want to visit a new destination. This is particularly true for summer meetings and popular vacation destinations such as Florida and Mexico. Including options for children in the resource guide can show that you care.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

Is it enough especially when the virus is so prevalent in Florida right now? Additional articles and resources: Post-Pandemic Events: The Contactless Way. At the end of the article she says: “But, I had an undercurrent of anxiety. Is what Disney is doing enough? CDC Guidelines For Events. More examples of hybrid events!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When it comes to engaging, Scheiderer says, “[Destination organizations] can help point you towards resources that can help you in that measurement conversation, and really help you impact the community as a whole, which is their goal, along with the success of your event.” To educate, look to post-event reporting.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2021

The Palm Beaches, Florida. Providing resources on local regulations of the destination and what to expect was suggested, as well as fostering understanding when stricter protocols were in place by reminding attendees these protocols are temporary and chosen to enhance safety for all. Conference Confidence.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

He’s previously worked at The Silversmith Hotel in Chicago, One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida and various Marriott International hotels in Kansas City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Ritten has more than 25 years of experience at branded and independent hotels in airport, convention and resort destinations.

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