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More Conventions Are Steering Clear of Florida

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Skift Take: Conventions are increasingly steering away from Florida. They are choosing not to support DeSantis’ divisive rhetoric by taking their groups and money elsewhere. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. Banks & Associates Inc. in Washington, D.C. Erynn Torrenga. Winfred van Workum.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach, Florida. Banks & Associates Inc. in Washington, D.C. Erynn Torrenga. Winfred van Workum.

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The Brief: Mechanical Gator Rides and ‘Wonka’s’ Bitter Taste

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover syrup fountains, the “Fyre Festival of kids events” and the inaugural Florida Man Games. FLORIDA MAN’ GET HIS OWN GAMES The typical “ Florida man ” is like a living, breathing urban legend that wreaks havoc on society—and endlessly entertains us.

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Florida Shows Off Everything Under the Sun

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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 beaches along the Atlantic may be the most-recognized real estate in south Florida, but there is another section of equally stunning waterfront. Masterpiece Unveiled.

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Participatory voting at events: Part 2—Low-tech versus high-tech solutions

Conferences that Work

There is no shortage of high-tech systems that can poll an audience. Here are three reasons why high-tech ARSs may not be the best choice for participatory voting: ARSs necessitate expense and/or time to set up for a group. No-tech and low-tech approaches are low or no cost and require little or no preparation.

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Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management

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Cisco’s announcement in November that it was buying the virtual interaction company Slido may have been a foreshadowing of event tech mergers to come in 2021 according to event tech experts. The post Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management appeared first on Smart Meetings. Partners Get Closer. In November, St.

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