Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Scott Cochran and Kitty Chau Scott Cochran (left) and Kitty Chau (right) Cochran is complex general manager and Chau is complex director of sales and marketing for dual-property Le Meridien and Element Salt Lake City Downtown. Anya Buitrago Hotel La Compania in Casco Antiguo, Panama, named Buitrago director of sales and marketing.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

IRL player meet-and-greets and on-the-spot trivia sessions were in the mix, too. The Clinic is slated to include interactive activations, media extensions, player meet-and-greets, basketball clinics, social content and community events, all geared toward inspiring the next generation of basketball players. camera roll dump pt.1.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2023

To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. Therefore, any measurement of carbon emissions from a meeting would have to take this into account.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. of meeting and event space. Martin has also been senior meeting manager for the National Conference of State Legislatures.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year, Smart Meetings highlighted these issues by witnessing the steps being taken on several fronts within the meetings industry to support inclusion and diversity. Smart Meetings headed over to Memphis, Tennessee, to check out the new C-Suite Initiative from the National Rights Museum (NCRM). Read how you can help here.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 22, 2022

Chicago Southland Dazzles with Unique Meeting Spaces. The Chicago Southland is enthusiastically ready to assist you in planning your regional meetings and events! We pride ourselves on stellar service and going the extra mile in assisting all planners, regardless of meeting or event size. Guided tours are available as well.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

She says there is a mix of “great location, exceptional staff and a lot of meeting space.”. Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis hosts major conferences every year and it’s easy to see why. Chicago McCormick Place is a favorite of Leslie Dreiske, CMP, meetings manager at the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

The Sweets & Snacks Expo—a gathering that draws the biggest brands in candy, chocolate and snack foods sold at major retailers—made a sweet return as the first post-pandemic food show, taking place June 23-25 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. One of the intentions of the booth is to draw people in.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! Lindsay Martin-Bilbrey of Nifty Method Marketing & Events ( @ lindsaythecmp ). Meetings Mean Business- Global Meetings Industry Day. Did you attend MPI’s 2018 World Education Congress in Indiana? Live Mindful Lee. World Education Congress 2019.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Indianapolis Airport Authority and Downtown Indy recently partnered with local audio marketing technology company Vibenomics to create Project High Note, custom welcome announcements at the airport and for those walking along Georgia Street, adjacent to Indiana Convention Center.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

of meeting and event facilities; 15 meeting rooms for up to 600. of event space; largest meeting area is 4,446 sq. of meeting space; three ballrooms. of event space with 16 meeting rooms. of meeting space; 23 event rooms; largest seats 630. of meeting space; 23 event rooms; largest seats 630.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 11, 2018

After spending the past week at MPI WEC 2018 (one of the largest annual gatherings for meeting professionals), I experienced what it’s like for an organization to pull out all the stops to create a truly memorable experience for events planners (who have seen and done it all).

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

So if you are an association working with healthcare workers, best to look for AMCs that meet or exceed expectations established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME ). When shortlisting, look for AMCs that have proven experience with the specific community that you are serving or onboarding as members.

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Event Marketer

JULY 27, 2021

Corona took a direct approach to its 2021 Indiana Pacers sponsorship with elaborate mobile locker room fan activations. Deliver access, whether it’s behind-the-scenes footage or virtual player meet-and-greets. sports for the better part of the last 16 months: fans. One way to show at-home fans some love?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 2, 2019

To drive attendance for your event, highlight its location and all it has to offer in marketing, such as emails, website, and invites. Emma’s Marketing United incorporates the growing city of Nashville into its event. Marketing United takes place at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Take the likes of Simba and Mustafa, Dell and Steph Curry, or Henry and Indiana Jones—much of the time their greatness blossoms in the face of conflict and their unions provide something we can all benefit and learn from. We get picked up by a lot of meeting conventions that come to the hotel,” Kanekoa said.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. Fernando most recently served as the director of sales and marketing for Catalonia Hotels & Resorts in Barcelona, Spain. Fernando has a strong history of driving sales and marketing strategies while managing and motivating his team.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

With 14 properties across Washington, Oregon, California, Louisiana, Tennessee, Massachusetts and Indiana, Provenance campuses prioritize sustainable living that prioritizes eco-friendly practices. In Grand Est, the Alsace Safari invites guests for a magical tour that visits three Christmas markets. 9 through Dec. United Kingdom.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 5, 2019

Giving USA is published by the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. One way corporate planners are helping give back through their events is by hosting their meetings at non-profit event spaces. And it’s not just about individual giving. More Than Words .

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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. Camila Frederico .

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

Once the rubber capital of the world, greater Akron remains innovative,” says James Mahon, vice president of marketing & brand management for the CVB. The city’s reinvention strategy includes attracting business travelers with hotels that offer expanded event space, and a convention center touted as northeast Ohio’s premier meeting venue.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. She’s been with Visit Indy since graduating from Indiana University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in tourism management. He was previously regional director of sales and marketing, Australia and New Zealand.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

One thing you probably never imagined you wanted or needed was to include bison at your next special event, but now that you are aware, stampede to Eel River Bison Ranch and Event Center in South Whitley, Indiana. Roam your way to the plains of Indiana and party with the Bison. Bear Down in the Desert. Brotherly Love for the Shipyard.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2019

Meeting professional? “But while it might be important to position yourself as ‘junior event planner’ within your company, on the external market, it will immediately imprint a lack of experience to your clients,” di Giusto says. Here are some of the most popular in the meetings world. Event planner? Event strategist?

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

When it comes to hosting in a new city, meeting planners are on a mission to execute a successful event with minimal stress. Fortunately, they can count on two resources to get them there: the city’s DMO/CVB, which acts as an expert on the entire city, and the local convention center , which specializes in marketing that venue.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 8, 2020

Hinkle Fieldhouse (named Butler Fieldhouse from 1928 until 1966) is a basketball arena on the campus of Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. National Historic Landmark in 1987, Hinkle Fieldhouse is sometimes referred to as "Indiana's Basketball Cathedral.” Your Guests Can Experience Epic Sports History.

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EventUp

JULY 10, 2019

Client meetups and more formal board meetings are best placed in an office or other business settings, such as a coworking space or even a restaurant’s banquet room. Whether you’re celebrating a business milestone or looking for renewed networking results, these corporate event trends can work for companies of all sizes.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

By 2020, the virtual-reality market could be worth $30 million, according to tech advisory firm Digi-Capital, and with companies like Facebook and Google investing heavily in the technology, headsets soon may be as ubiquitous as smartphones. And Los Angeles hotel videos are available on the Meet L.A. MobiManage developed the Meet L.A.

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Bizzabo

MAY 7, 2020

But the reality is, virtual happy hours quickly grow stale and lead to meeting fatigue for most organizations. You and your colleagues can gather together via Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, or any other video conferencing app. They're exciting, adventurous, and can even make us feel like Indiana Jones. That's completely up to you.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

Citywide meetings may be a challenge to plan, but they also represent an opportunity for meeting planners to spread their wings and take advantage of all the great resources that a destination has to offer. The post 4 Essential Planning Guidelines for Citywides appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

It is only fitting that Global Meetings Industry Day and New Orleans Entrepreneur Week coincide, said New Orleans & Company President and CEO Walt Leger III at a GMID panel discussion. Meetings are of profound importance. Meeting face-to-face builds friendships and solves problems,” she said. Meetings change lives.

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GatherHere

FEBRUARY 1, 2017

Staying ahead of the game is the main way we stay prepared,” says Amanda Mentz, the banquet and sales manager for Tippecanoe Place Restaurant in South Bend, Indiana. “[We Gillan says that before the season arrives is a great time to spend reevaluating your marketing costs. Update Your Docs. Stay Connected. Crunch the Numbers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

The breadth and strength of the modern meetings and events industry means groups have more choices than ever. Instead of simply being an element in a destination’s success, modern and future-proof convention centers may be the key to surviving in an increasingly competitive market. of Meeting Space. Earlier this month, St.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Here’s a short introduction to these technologies, and how the meeting industry is starting to use them. Governments have adopted biometric systems to meet security concerns. An introduction to facial analysis and facial recognition You might be wondering what facial analysis is, and how it differs from facial recognition.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

In participating in the nominating process for our Best in Show awards program this year, DeBolt, director of meetings and events for PLM World, singled out Roberta Tisdul, CMP, senior convention services manager for Visit Indy, in our Convention Services/CVB category. Then she had more to say. “A Teamwork seemed to be a theme this year.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

2Heads Global Design , the UK’s leading independent experiential brand marketing agency have been synonymous with innovation and experience design for nearly 40 years. As part of Allseated Vision, Allseated Connect is the first virtual meeting platform that brings the entire event team together for interactive onsite tours.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

ASHE 2017, scheduled for the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Aug. 6–9, is already tracking ahead of last year’s numbers, according to Meeting and Special Events Manager Kevin Brown, CMP. “We We have added an additional lounge on the exhibit-hall floor where attendees can meet officials from accrediting organizations.

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