SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2017

When big-budget hotel chains are struggling to fill their occupancy, SMERF groups bargain their way to cheaper rates, which prevents hotels from cutting their losses entirely. There’s also a rising sector of SMERF meetings that doesn’t fall within the traditional grouping: sports. says Astleford.

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JUNE 8, 2017

Meeting attractions include: – A walkable downtown district that focuses on providing easy access to the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland’s 225,000-square-foot exhibition hall, more than 14,000 sq. of meeting rooms and a 32,000-square-foot ballroom. of meeting space. of event space.

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Eventinterface

JULY 6, 2017

With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 to 10,000 attendees. In addition to conference and event planning she has since expanded her business to include association management. You'll still have people that will book offsite.

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MAY 31, 2017

Best Airport Hotel. Best Ballroom Hotel. Best Beach Hotel. Best Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel. Best City Hotel. Best Coastal Hotel. Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Convention Center Hotel. Best Desert Hotel. Best Eco/Green Hotel. Best Family-Friendly Hotel/Resort.

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JUNE 22, 2017

My big hope is that the cost of hotels, restaurants and all of the sundry expenses that developers found overwhelming in San Francisco will decline in San Jose,” he wrote. “I Figure Skating Championships in the Olympic year,” said Patricia Ernstrom, executive director of the San Jose Sports Authority.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

Sky Harbor is just four miles from downtown and 15 to 30 minutes from most area hotels and resorts, and arriving attendees can take the free PHX Sky Train from the airport to the nearest Valley Metro Light Rail station. And it’s all easy to reach, whether you’re staying at a downtown hotel or at one of the areas resorts.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. Work with hotel partners and other vendors to understand their weak spots. Staffing / Service. Sustainability.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2018

More: Casinos and Casino Resorts Cash in on Sports Gaming Legalization. appeared first on Smart Meetings. The post Quiz: Which Casino Resort Has a Winning Hand for Your Next Event?

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JULY 17, 2017

It’s also walking distance to Staples Center, home of the basketball competition, and the Los Angeles Convention Center, which will welcome athletes from the sports of fencing, taekwondo, table tennis and boxing. There are 90,000 hotel rooms within roughly six miles of these two areas. Live in downtown L.A.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California; president of Casey’s Cupcakes. This personal investment outside of the hotel sparks creative ideas for guests and inspires ways to better connect with and take care of my staff. Kelly Roberts. Job title: Owner, vice chairman and chief operating officer.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I started in the industry, though, as a corporate sales manager at Fantasyland Hotel at West Edmonton Mall in Alberta, Canada. Job title: Vice president of conventions, sports and services. What I love about my job: I work on an amazing team that secures and executes meetings, conventions and sporting events for Greater Des Moines.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

“Operating out of first-class luxury resorts carries a high level of expectation of the overall experience to begin with, and our destination places a high value on the beach and water sports activities as it is.”. The hotel business is full of measuring sticks, such as TripAdvisor, Yelp, comment cards, surveys, etc.,”

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2017

For attendees who have an appetite for big-time sports, Boise State University—widely considered America’s Cinderella college football team for the past 15 years—can certainly fill that appetite. Of interest to meeting planners is the fact that a $47.5 In addition, the university is a center for the visual and performing arts.

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

Guests are always looking for ways they can find some personal space–without trekking back to their hotels–to catch up on emails, call home or just breathe. When he’s not writing and editing, he enjoys spending time with his wife and one-year-old son, playing and watching sports and making people laugh.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

of meeting room space across 70 rooms. The adjacent headquarters hotel, Sofitel Darling Harbor, holds 590 rooms. Why you should visit: Rich rock ’n’ roll history, college sports, Clovis Depot Model Train Museum, tribute band festivals, 22.5-acre Filming location: Sydney. 20th Century Fox. Hidden Figures.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

This comprehensive guide created for event strategy best practices outlines the four levels of connections required to be a best-in-class meetings and events team. Event Strategy Framework What is the Difference Between Event Planning and Meeting Planning? They had 3,000 downloads during the first year of implementation.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 30, 2017

As budgets continue to grow—one third of planners now have a budget of $3000-$4000 per person—and more luxury hotels and properties with ample meeting space are coming online, it seems this segment of the industry is going gangbusters. spa days, concert tickets, expensive dinners, sporting events, etc.). Annually, U.S.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2017

As budgets continue to grow—one third of planners now have a budget of $3000-$4000 per person—and more luxury hotels and properties with ample meeting space are coming online, it seems this segment of the industry is going gangbusters. spa days, concert tickets, expensive dinners, sporting events, etc.). Annually, U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

of contiguous space and sits within walking distance to more than 19,000 hotel rooms. The Fairmont San Francisco dates to 1903, when two sisters—Theresa Fair Oelrichs and Virginia Fair Vanderbilt—decided to build a spectacular boutique hotel in the heart of San Francisco’s Nob Hill.

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Social Tables

JUNE 15, 2023

Although it’s impossible to ensure a stress-free family function , we’ll show you how smooth, organized, and budget-conscious planning a one-of-a-kind family reunion can be. How to plan a family reunion in 10 simple steps 1. Before diving headfirst into the planning process, consult the family. Show me venues 5.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Notable clients: Kia Motors, FX Networks, Puma, Fox Sports, Pepsi. Aquarius Sports and Entertainment. BCD Meetings & Events. CMN was founded in 2002 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Henry Cárdenas, a pioneer in bringing entertainment and sports to the United States. Stamford, CT. Gaithersburg, MD. Chicago, IL.

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JULY 31, 2020

As a member of the board of advisors for National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security , Simons suggested looking for venues that have been certified for following best practices. Many meeting planners are looking to someone else to tell them the right way to plan a successful and safe event.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2017

Top brands including NBC, Westin Hotels & Resorts, Fox Sports and Visa have enlisted TapSnap photo booths for their events. TapSnap is an open-concept, high-tech photo service that allows attendees to instantly edit and seamlessly upload their pictures onto social media.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Germany is showing the most optimism, predicting overall meetings budget growth of 3.3 Global sporting events have helped fuel interest and traffic throughout Central and South America, although caution related to the Zika virus is expected to translate to lower demand for 2017.

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MARCH 21, 2017

For those not familiar with the sporting event , it’s the premier single-elimination tournament for men’s college basketball teams. Originally served at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, this is a refreshing choice for a scorching Tennessee day. March Madness is in full swing! Food: Buffalo wings. Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 15, 2019

Plan Your Meetings. This blog has all sorts of helpful resources to aid you in the event planning process such as booking hotels, and getting planning assistance from experts. If you're a first-time planner, or need some assistance along the way, turn to Plan Your Meetings for ideas and helpful hints!

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

If major public sporting events or conventions aren’t your speed, consider other major charitable events or service day projects in your community. Oftentimes the same people who volunteer for such activities have a passion for the event and hospitality industry and are well networked with the convention and visitors’ bureau too.

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