MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Let’s face it: This year will be tough for meeting planners. Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. So, what happens when an unstoppable force (supplier price increases) meets an immovable object (meeting planning budgets)? .

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. and those that travel to international markets. NUMBER OF MEETINGS PLANNED. economy’s growth was outpacing expectations. MORE THAN A DECADE OF DATA.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest!

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Promotion and marketing: Spreading the word about your event to the right audience is key. Disclaimer: The objective of this list is to share useful information. It is not for commercial purposes.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2018

For example, grouping alcohol and food together might seem to make sense but may cause some problems. It could cause issues if you need to make changes or cut out a line item down the road in planning. Say you wanted to add an extra $100 to the food and alcohol line item. Marketing: What event marketing costs will there?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. Our kitchen staff, led by Executive Chef David Hollands, is a leading force in repurposing food for the needy and recycling our excess. reading on the Richter scale.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. If AV systems will play a dominant role in the event programming and/or require a large percentage of the meeting budget, convey those needs for equipment and labor in as much detail as possible as soon as possible.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

“We live in a hybrid world where almost every major event has a virtual component, even if we don’t call it that,” said Bizzabo Chief Marketing Officer Alon Alroy. Pineda also predicts consolidation in the number of virtual platforms available since the market can’t support all venture capital-backed companies.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 26, 2017

Chris Ferrier Chris Ferrier will become director of food and beverage for Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. Ferrier brings with him 28 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Dale Krogman Dale Krogman was appointed director of sales and marketing at Radisson Blu Minneapolis Downtown.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

What I do: I am responsible for planning three midsize meetings a year and manage registration for our annual conference and exposition, which attracts over 8,000 attendees each year. I also am involved in the marketing efforts and social media branding for our organization.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In Chicago, at McCormick Place, convention center operations and sales staff created new tools to better communicate their sustainability capacities to clients early in the meeting process, said Doug Bradley, vice president at SAVOR, the center’s F&B provider. But it takes time and planning.”. What else are they doing?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

These exhibitions have managed to fully incorporate immersive and interactive VR into their marketing and events—and it has enhanced their goals and their means to meet them. The company has been redesigning the hospitality industry’s food and beverage scene for several years, and dinner’s the entertainment.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Bizzabo’s list-style posts about event management, marketing and engagement are enhanced by monthly interviews with event profs who are breaking the mold. You’ll find a wide scope of categories from marketing to budgeting, branding, and even ethics. Like, what to do with leftover event food and how to give back as a company.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

. “There are also indicators that the year could be very exciting, including new hotel and restaurant openings, emerging cuisines and beverages , more technology solutions to simplify business and raise the bar for marketing, and so much more,” Freeman says. Food City Of The Year: To Live & Dine In L.A.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This guide will show you how to put together an event strategic plan, streamline your event marketing process and be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Introduction Planning a meeting or event of any size can be a daunting task for those who aren’t used to that level of orchestration.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 28, 2017

Lanaud will be responsible for organizing and promoting food and beverage, while exceeding guest expectations and financial targets at the 805-room hotel. Foley will be responsible for leading sales initiatives related to meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions, and the market for the brand’s oceanfront resorts.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Every year, when we compile the latest Meetings Market Survey results, we compare them to the previous year’s survey. Those disclaimers aside, Convene ’s annual Meetings Market Survey continues to be recognized as an important piece of benchmarking research in the meetings industry. Number of Meetings Planned.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

AUGUST 31, 2018

Here are just a few ways a CVB can help you (free of charge) to overcome challenges and make your meeting planning easier. Your meeting date makes a huge difference when it comes to attendance and what is available to you. You can also get an extra set of hands for activities such as marketing, staffing the event, and more.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 21, 2017

If you are considering planning an event in one of them, we’ve got the best food and drink orders ready for you. Food: Buffalo wings. If you’re in Buffalo, you better have this classic finger food. Food: Pulled pork and coleslaw. Food: Barbecue Nachos. Food: Butter Burger. Food: A slice of pizza.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Nathan Goodman Goodman has been appointed area director of sales and marketing for Time Hotels. Goodman will spearhead all sales and marketing initiatives for both hotel locations in New York City and Nyack. Quitney is tasked with overseeing all food and beverage outlets as well as banquet and catering for more than 130,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 12, 2017

Visit Santa Cruz County (VSCC) in California has hired Laura Manriquez as the new director of sales and marketing. She brings more than eight years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industry and will focus on management of sales and marketing programs for group travel. Jim Koutsky. Robert Dorr.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2018

Instead, I fear this latest decision by Marriott is a misguided move to exploit the current sellers’ market and increase profits even more. . adopted the same plan with Conferon. In later years, these same hotel chains opened commissions to other site-selection and meeting-planning firms.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Photo Credit: MPI.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Louis Escoto Washington Park Hotel in Miami appoints Louis Escoto director of sales and marketing to maintain relationships locally and regionally, drive guestroom sales for the leisure and corporate markets and manage the property’s amenity partnerships.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the — tongue-in-cheek, we hope — response from one participant in Convene’ s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey to the question, “What is your No. Visit Meetings Market Survey for more results. Current sellers-market thus providing value to our customers. Increased demand for hotel rooms and meeting space.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 14, 2017

She brings 19 years of experience and has received several awards for her performance including Circle of Excellence recipient for Director of Sales and Marketing of the Year with Hilton Luxury Brands in 2013, 2015 and 2016 and 2013 Most Improved RevPAR Growth for Hilton Luxury Brands with her team. Susan Gladstone. Chris Skelding.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 5, 2017

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe announced the appointment of Marion Wilson as director of sales and marketing of the 170-room resort. In her role, Wilson will oversee revenue management; group, catering and transient sales; as well as marketing initiatives for the AAA Five Diamond resort. Marian Wilson. Aaron Coburn. Jorge Villarreal.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

To help meeting professionals increase meeting productivity and attendee satisfaction , Hilton wants to make it easier for planners to provide attendees with nutritious meals and convenient exercise options. Expanding Meet with Purpose to EMEA and offering health and wellness menus to more than 40 of our U.S.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

This position was developed to expand VisitPITTSBURGH’s strategic efforts to promote the region to international markets. then became director of food and beverage at The Jefferson Hotel. VisitPITTSBURGH David Bueno The Jefferson Hotel appointed David Bueno general manager.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 14, 2016

But you’ve forgotten one important piece of the puzzle: how do you plan on engaging your attendees? Attendee engagement is an oft-overlooked component that is just as important as the venue or food and beverage. Attendee engagement is just as important as the venue or food and beverage Click To Tweet. Social Media.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 19, 2017

He will be responsible for the group’s executive vice presidents and the operational division heads of food and beverage, sales, marketing, rooms, engineering, security and quality improvement. the Mid-Atlantic metro market and Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner in Virginia. John Browarsky .

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Plan Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2016

H: Meeting or event design. J: Marketing. Each one is linked to a story by a meeting professional that we think will help you understand them better and apply them to your work. Implement a sustainability management plan. Measure the value of the meeting or business event. Coordinate food and beverage services.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 25, 2017

John Reyes John Reyes joined Visit Sacramento as the chief operating officer, where he will enhance sales and marketing strategies and oversee the convention center expansion project. Pete Beach, Florida named Patrick Faas its new director of food and beverage. Pete Beach, Florida.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. We crave connection, and food has always been a means to create those shared experiences that people can remember. In short: Consumers are increasingly turning to mission-driven brands.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

Groups break into teams tasked with coming up with a blended product that is relevant for a defined market. Even if it is a meet-and-greet, adding the educational component can make the time more memorable and meaningful. One of his most popular team-building experiences is a wine-blending competition. Educated Guess.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 20, 2017

There are over 100 food allergies and countless diet trends that planners might have to account for at an event. This should include a check box section where they can mark their food allergies and preferences. Do they like to eat healthy or enjoy comfort foods while traveling? Do they usually eat breakfast?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Metaphorically speaking, meeting planning requires juggling and, at times, feels like a three-ring circus. Fun, Food and Friendship. The first one, held in Circle Ballroom, featured an abundance of food options, including tender filet mignon, sushi, fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, and spiked and candy-licious milkshakes.

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