Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By The property opened Nov.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Attendees could interact with Freedom account executives on one screen via Zoom while another monitor showed pre-loaded video content. For the past 60 years, the Florida Association of Mortgage Professionals (FAMP) has hosted a State Annual Convention and Trade Show for its members who are mortgage brokers and lenders from across Florida.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 26, 2021

Three independent show organizers collaborated for the first time — Informa Markets’ MAGIC Pop Up Orlando, Clarion Events’ WWIN, and Tarsus Group’s OFFPRICE — on an in-person trade show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Event: MAGIC, WWIN, and OFFPRICE Co-Located Trade Show. Date: Feb. 9-11, 2021.

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Exhibitor Magazine

JUNE 27, 2021

Trumbull, CT  Clarion Events Food and Beverage Group, trade show producers of the Western Foodservice and Hospitality Expo, Florida Restaurant and Lodging.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

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. destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. Event-ful Experiences. Secret to success? New Options.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

Omni properties that can host groups include Omni Amelia Island Resort in Fernandina Beach, Florida; Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas; Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina; Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire; and Omni La Mansion del Rio in San Antonio, Texas.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

Wilkins, 34, works in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as events manager at e-Builder. My primary focus includes execution of an annual plan and event budget management to grow event attendees, track and report lead capture at trade shows and post profitable margins at select events. Richelle D.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

The Balfour Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, named Moore general manager. Moore previously worked as general manager for Havana Cabana at Key West Hotel in Florida. In Temple’s 28 years in the industry, he has gained experience in meetings, events and trade-show industries. Darren Temple. Temple is president and CEO for St.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

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. Innisbrook, A Salamander Resort in Tampa Bay, Florida, has promoted Barnes to resort manager. Patrick Lacassagne.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Delray Beach, Florida. Lake Mary, Florida. 37 • Director of Convention and Trade Show. Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Association. Winter Park, Florida. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Michelle Guelbart. 31 • Director of Private Sector Engagement. Brooklyn, New York. Emily Hartstone. Ashley Hinkle.

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Event Leadership Institute

OCTOBER 8, 2020

For over 20 years, the Florida Festivals & Events Association (FFEA) has promoted large community events in Florida, including festivals, food & wine events, and state and local fairs. Using the Event Hub platform, FFEA created a virtual trade show environment to allow attendees to connect with exhibitors directly.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Cartotto is complex director of security and risk management for Caribe Royal Orlando in Florida. Of the many things this year has taught us, one is that you can never be too prepared. And being prepared is right up Mark Cartotto’s alley. Which leads us to the next trend Cartotto sees in the near term.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office. Jeff currently serves on the Board of Directors of Society of Hosts at Florida State University, which named him Alumnus of the Year in 2004. He received a BS in Hospitality Administration from Florida State University and an MBA from Tulane University.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Previously, she was director of sales and revenue at The Joule in Dallas as well as reservations and revenue manager at The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida, and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes. She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Get inspired by these 10 corporate event marketing ideas that go beyond the typical trade show booth. Here are 10 creative corporate event marketing ideas that will transform your event strategy beyond the traditional trade show booth. When’s the last time you talked to your trade show booth? Road Shows.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

Notable clients: Meeting Planners International, Top President’s Association, South East Florida Apartment Association. Notable clients: Florida Ground Water Association, Federation of Manufactured Home Owners of Florida and Florida Surplus Lines Association. Partners In Association Management (PIAM).

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2021

Petersburg, Florida-based Community Brands , a cloud-based software solution popular with associations and nonprofits, announced that it was purchasing Seattle-based Pathable , a mobile app company that had gone all in on web-based virtual events. Partners Get Closer. In November, St.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 30, 2017

The exciting new ride is being assembled inside the 11-acre Toy Story Land, which opens Summer 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Just a thought, custom-branded Slinkys make a great giveaway at trade shows and events. Photo credit: Disney. Photo credit: Steven Diaz.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2016

But her perspective on the Central Florida destination is completely different after making the short jump from Visit Orlando, where she was previously destination services senior manager. We’re putting ourselves in trade shows and events to start talking to that market more.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 13, 2018

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. of event space in a ballroom, terraces, plaza, suites, cabanas, concourse and more for trade shows, conferences and social functions.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2020

For scientific conferences with trade-show components, attendees can meet with exhibitors in one-on-one virtual appointments. In March, it became obvious to Gita Sukthankar, Ph.D., that her conference was not going to happen as planned. In the digital world, you have a whole new digital landscape for opportunities,” Gunther said.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 28, 2017

When Maureen Morgenthien joined the Emerald Coast (Florida) CVB as deputy director of sales and marketing in July 2016, she had her work cut out for her. “I Almost a year into her new role, Morgenthien shares about her plans to develop the Emerald Coast into a top-of-mind meetings destination. How are you seeking out new group business?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

So I’ll be doing some Santa Claus visits via green screen and virtual right from the confines of my North Pole in Florida”, he says. So they’re on the big screens or a TV for entering or exiting a trade show area, or just a common area. We have animated characters that we are now conversing with.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2018

Ideas like condensed “spurts” of learning on trade show floors, thoughtful sponsored content and funding members’ research grants can propel an association’s mission to offer greater value to members and increase its bottom line. The Power of Fact-Based Advocacy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

All three are distinct yet have gatherings at their core; and all are welcoming back guests as group travel rebounds at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

These are interesting times for trade shows. Earlier this year, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) reported that the industry finished last year on a down note — with the performance of B2B shows declining in the final quarter of 2016 after 25 consecutive quarters of year-over-year growth.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

BizBash has started to use chatbot technology at their event in Florida, Los Angeles, and New York to address four key points: Improve logistical support for the event without increasing costs. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York. correct response rate.

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SmartMeetings

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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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 9, 2018

When Courtney began her journey towards a career in events, the most relevant degree she could achieve was in Recreation & Leisure Services Administration with an emphasis in Special Events from The Florida State University. Today, Courtney is the Director of Culture at Koncept Events, a DMC located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 26, 2017

In true show business form, Napa Valley Film Festival (NVFF) will go on as scheduled in Wine Country from November 8-12. It’s hard to] change people’s perception who live in New York and Florida.”. Organizers are not letting devastating wildfires get in the way of the celebration.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2016

During Florida Encounter Nov. Website components may include countdowns and a timelapse video of the trade show floor. By this stage of the game, almost all meeting professionals are using social media in some fashion and degree in conjunction with events. But do you have a strategy?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

All three are distinct yet have gatherings at their core; and all are welcoming back guests as group travel rebounds at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida; Disneyland Resort in California; and Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii; and aboard Disney Cruise Line ships.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 18, 2018

BizBash has started to use chatbot technology at their event in Florida, Los Angeles, and New York to address four key points: Improve logistical support for the event without increasing costs. Betty the Chatbot proved to be a major success with attendees at BizBash Live Florida, Los Angeles, and New York. correct response rate.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 2, 2018

The cruelty-free cosmetic kits are made and packaged in Florida and Texas. These mirrors make a great trade show or conference floor installation, especially if your event or booth is sponsored by a cosmetic brand. Peralta in August 2016. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall. This is not only available for hotel rooms and home.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

New features include a 60,000 square-foot ballroom, additional meeting rooms, 20,000 square-foot glass rooftop ballroom to let in the Florida sunshine and advanced technology. of meeting and exhibition space, Las Vegas hosts approximately 22,000 meetings, conventions and trade shows annually. Jacksonville. million sq.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Trade Show Operations Manager | Urban Expositions | Trumbull, CT. Trade Show / Events Manager | Butterfly Network, Inc. | Trade Show & Events Manager | APCON | Wilsonville, OR. Senior Manager / Manager, Trade Shows and Events | Cvent | Mclean, VA. New York City, NY. Portland, OR.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 27, 2023

As experiential marketing degree programs crop up, professors outline how the industry can better support students Florida International University recently added event-focused specializations and tracks. In the meantime, aspiring event marketers have turned to related established programs that offer transferable skills and experiences.

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