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Best of 2022: Diversity

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Smart Meeting asked CEOs of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) for tips on how to be more proactive in being accessible to travelers.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

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of function space, 12,000 seats and about 50 meeting rooms. The pause button has been pressed on the planned $72 million expansion of Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Indiana, according to Indiana Public Media News. When it re-opens in 2020, it’ll have more than 258,000 sq.

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How Meetings Benefit from Sporting Events

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The event will also utilize the Indiana Convention Center for a fan fest. The city is anticipating that the game and festivities surrounding it will bring in more than $150 million and 100,000 visitors to Central Indiana.

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4 Smart Moves at Hyatt, Hotel Ivy and More

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He began in the hospitality industry at the age of 14, when he worked at his local country club in Indiana. Previously, he held the position of director of sales at Hyatt Regency Chicago and has held many management positions at domestic and international Hyatt hotels and resorts. Camila Frederico .

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List of association management companies in US (with expertise in Virtual & Hybrid Events)

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Key services offered: Strategic planning Financial services membership management development, marketing professional meeting convention and trade show management professional certification accreditation and continuing education programming fundraising and grant-writing. Status Plus, LLC.

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6 Smart Moves at Visit Indy, Le Pavillon Hotel, Kimpton Solamar & More

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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. Douglas will work closely with organizations in D.C., by USA Today.

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10 Smart Moves in the Meetings Industry: August 16, 2016

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She has worked in various management and leadership positions at international hotels, and worked for The Camberley Hotel Company in Atlanta; West Baden Springs Hotel in Indiana; Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Intracoastal/Il Lugano in Florida; and Hilton San Diego Del Mar.

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