Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2022

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Louisville, Kentucky—birthplace of Muhammad Ali—on the banks of the Ohio River checked all those boxes. Louisville established itself as a meetings powerhouse before the Covid collapse. The city hosted 881 meetings and conventions in 2019.

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MAY 23, 2023

As you chat with fellow meeting professionals you hear the faint sound of a trumpet. This is the Marriott “Meet with Momentum” experience in New Orleans. This four-day experience by Marriott International is one of many currently offered by the company’s Meet with Momentum program, now in its third year. What follows is a 0.5-mile-long

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MARCH 27, 2023

meeting space. Inspired by his mother’s Kentucky-style Southern cooking, DC native Roger Sherman’s passion for BBQ is evident in every mouth-watering detail of the smoked meats served up by The District Pit BBQ Catering Company since 2016. The post Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 7, 2017

One-third of the world’s bourbon supply is distilled in Louisville, Kentucky. Stacey Yates, vice president for marketing and communications for the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, describes how meetings of all sizes can incorporate this and other local flavors into meetings. .

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2022

How Meeting Planners Can Use It: Nobu Caesars Palace refurb includes the Hakone, Sake, Nobu Penthouse and Nobu Villa suites—all prime accommodations for VIPs and CEOs. of meeting space nearby. of conference space have been updated, including flexible meeting rooms and the Terrace and Plaza ballrooms. The property’s 31,000 sq.

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AUGUST 28, 2017

If you haven’t visited Louisville, Kentucky, lately, you might not recognize it. But at the heart of it all is the completely renovated and expanded Kentucky International Convention Center. But at the heart of it all is the completely renovated and expanded Kentucky International Convention Center.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

Group gatherings in conference meetings spaces are great. Group gatherings in meeting spaces with a haunted, scary story behind them are better—or, at least, more adventurous. Meeting profs need not deal with spiritual maids or gamblers when planning an event in the property’s 11,000 sq. Congress Plaza Hotel. The Stanley Hotel.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

The first event of the new year, Smart Meetings’ Incentive Experience event in Playa del Carmen, Mexico is a 3-day excursion at the Hotel Xcaret Arte. Smart Meetings is taking California’s business and event professionals south for a stay at The London West Hollywood on Feb. Regional 1-Day Experience – Southern CA. for this July.

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MAY 20, 2022

Hosts of The Boston Beer Company’s annual meeting and producers from Van Wagner Productions meet in the beer company’s Tap Room at Faneuil Hall, which was used as a broadcast studio for the live event. They’ve handled the Olympics, the Super Bowl, and the Kentucky Derby, to name a few. They know how to produce a show.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

So when vision technology manufacturer Zeiss gathered employees for its first in-person National Sales Meeting (NSM) in two years, the stakes were higher than ever. More Internal Meeting Strategies: Marriott Channels ‘29Rooms’ With Curated Vignettes at its Biannual Leadership Summit. Agency: Trademark Events, San Francisco.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2019

The first of a forthcoming fleet of mobile private meeting space is now up and running in Boston. Think of it as the food truck of meeting space. The first mobile office will be on display on the tradeshow floor at Connect 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. We had to buy our own if we wanted it.”. San Francisco, home to George R.

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JUNE 17, 2019

Louisville, Kentucky, is recognized as an international destination for festival events—most notably the Kentucky Derby—and conferences like Connect 2019. Churchill Downs There’s no need to wait for the Kentucky Derby to enjoy the ponies at America’s most famous racetrack—thoroughbreds race during Spring and Fall meets.

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MAY 4, 2021

Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is a member on Destination International’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. has named Diamond senior meeting manager.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 17, 2020

COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Members of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are among them. We had to work on it all simultaneously in four days.”.

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AUGUST 14, 2019

Louisville, Kentucky, is recognized as an international destination for festival events—most notably the Kentucky Derby—and conferences like Connect 2019. See what awaits you this August. Soak it all up while you’re there for Connect in August. Go ahead and live like a local for a little while. The Best of Louisville: Food.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Face-to-face meetings are happening again and where better to celebrate a comeback than in West Hollywood (WeHo), where the pool decks sparkle along with the chandeliers and not just the penthouse is suite. of meeting space is in addition to a two-story penthouse with 360-degree views. 13-15 at The Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Meeting Professionals International’s leaders outlined a strong 2024 for the association’s educational and networking efforts. The next events for MPI will be its European Meetings and Events Conference March 3-5 in Luxembourg and the World Education Conference May 20-22 in Louisville.

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JULY 8, 2019

Louisville, Kentucky, is recognized as an international destination for festival events—most notably the Kentucky Derby—and conferences like Connect 2019. See what awaits you this August.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

She will draw on her over 20 years of experience with Caesar’s Entertainment and Hyatt to book business in the areas of Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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JULY 9, 2019

Natasha Stamper Pedigo, CMP, 38, works in Lexington, Kentucky, as a meeting planner and event manager at The Asphalt Institute. What I do: I plan and execute three large member meetings a year across the U.S. What I do: I plan and execute three large member meetings a year across the U.S.

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OCTOBER 7, 2022

Patriot One’s SmartGateway is currently used at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and Moody Center in Austin, Texas and is available for OVG-owned and -operated venues, OVG360-managed venues and Arena Alliance members. The post Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 2, 2019

Connect is looking to honor 15 event professionals who have spent their career moving the meetings industry forward. 26-28, 2019, in Louisville, Kentucky. We love our young event professionals, but they aren’t the only ones who deserve special recognition. Nominations are due Friday.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. Individuals will be recertified every five years and meeting planners can find a list of candidates on ESPA ’s website. Read More : Louisville, Kentucky: Bourbon City with a Modern Twist.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

It’s this easy access—combined with Kentucky Exposition Center with its 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space and reputation for hosting premier spectator events like the Kentucky Derby—that has helped build the city’s long-standing reputation for the convention market. Louis and five hours from Chicago. Center Stage.

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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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JUNE 15, 2022

When bourbon maker Old Forester started offering alcohol-free mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby, it became clear that non-alcoholic beverages had become a thing. The post How Events Can Make Non-Drinkers Feel Included appeared first on Skift Meetings. There are plenty of reasons to provide non-alcoholic (NA) alternatives at events.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Some of the other features that make McCormick Place a tremendous venue are: 170 meeting rooms. of meeting space. Other reasons this is one of the best of the largest convention centers in the country include: 74 meeting rooms. of meeting and event space, which any planner will love. million sq. available, including 1.3

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MARCH 22, 2017

These seven wine cellar meeting venues prove that groups don’t have to head to Napa or Bordeaux to gather among grapes. Set in the foothills of the Andes Mountains amid Argentina’s Uco Valley wine-growing region, Casa de Uco Resort ’s underground wine cave, pictured above, is the ideal space for secluded meetings. Casa de Uco.

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

It’s this easy access—combined with Kentucky Exposition Center with its 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space and reputation for hosting premier spectator events like the Kentucky Derby—that has helped build the city’s long-standing reputation for the convention market. Louis and five hours from Chicago. Center Stage.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 9, 2017

Most of the top 10 properties are also awesome boutique meeting hotels located in popular convention destinations. of meeting space. The 21c Museum Hotel Lexington in Kentucky is an 88-room boutique hotel. of galleries and meeting space. of meeting space is a new 7,000-square-foot ballroom and 10,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

Perkins comes from Lexington Marriott City Center & Residence Inn in Kentucky. The post Smart Moves in Florida, Virginia and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Before Rosewood, Duerr held leading positions with Jumeirah Beach Hotel and Burj Al Arab in Dubai, Four Seasons Hotel Berlin and Jumeirah Essex House in New York City.

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JULY 28, 2017

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has significantly enhanced its meetings and events portfolio by adding key properties in Washington, D.C., Atlanta and Louisville, Kentucky. of meeting space, divided among 24 rooms, seven ballrooms and scenic outdoor gardens. InterContinental Washington D.C.-The The 65,000 sq.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

You know how powerfully the food and beverage experience can shape the overall tone and success of a meeting. I was raised on a farm in Kentucky, so grew up eating and loving all the fresh food grown around me. The post 4 Tips for Planning a Local, Affordable Menu appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JUNE 21, 2023

What to consider when planning an event at an all-inclusive resort Meeting Professionals International (MPI) CEO Paul VanDeventer likes to say that when planning the association’s World Education Congress (WEC), MPI takes chances so members don’t have to take on the risk. Construction delays at America’s Center Convention Complex in St.

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JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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APRIL 28, 2023

The venue can accommodate large and small events ranging from corporate meetings to weddings to holiday celebrations. Churchill Downs is known worldwide for the Kentucky Derby, but you don’t need to wait until May to experience the excitement of the track or an event under the iconic Twin Spires.

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