Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2018

Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana In 2015, chef Hardette Harris established the Official Meal of North Louisiana to distinguish the local cuisine from this region from other parts of the state. Vancouver Head North to Canada for Granville Island Market Tour, one of several culinary tours offered by Vancouver Foodie Tours.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Louisiana (Bristol). The fund prioritised support for organisations who may have been excluded from other available funding and was open to all venue operators and organisations that meet any of the three definitions of a grassroots music space. The recipient venues are: Alexander’s Live (Chester). Venue38 (Ayr).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

New leaders and a renewed commitment to the power of meetings was on display. One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. of meeting and convention space. of meeting and convention space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

According to recent Smart Meetings webinar hosts Elaine Williams and Sallee Pavlovich, however, the answers are right at planners’ fingertips. People are not looking to go to a meeting anymore,” Williams says. The destination is now part of why people choose to come to a meeting.”. They are looking for an experience.”.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

How many events, meetings, or conferences have you attended that take some inspiration from the Mardi Gras day celebrations? Themed parties in the hospitality industry are popular and fun for all attendees, so we thought we’d share some of our favorite Mardi Gras traditions to incorporate into your next themed party, conference, or meeting.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Melchi was previously senior sales manager at The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, specializing in national corporate and association markets. The post 7 Smart Moves at Hilton Quebec & Velas Resorts appeared first on Smart Meetings. She was promoted from within the company. Aqua-Aston Hospitality.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 14, 2019

Collaborations with destination brands, including Pure Michigan , Louisiana Travel , Explore Edmonton , Daytona Beach and Visit Saint Paul , have proved successful so far, with these brands having reported seeing a 68 percent average interaction rate with Clicktivated’s technology.

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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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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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SmartMeetings

APRIL 26, 2017

attractions makes a great starting point for meeting planners looking for trending offsites and excursions that will leave a strong impression on attendees. Plus, experiences like these are guaranteed to spark daydreams about ocean views in Hawaii or the bright, bustling streets of New York City long after your meeting is over.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Downstairs, Prospect Market gives guests an upscale grab-and-go market experience with wine, snacks, small lunches and souvenirs. It pays homage to the property’s original purpose as the only market in La Jolla in the 1940s. of meeting space, this resort offers large groups a Disney-adjacent event venue.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2018

From his first job in his grandfather’s small hotel in Puerto Rico to rising to head of the island’s tourism agency, Milton Segarra sees destination marketing not as a job, but as a lifestyle. What’s one memory from Meet Puerto Rico that you’ll look on fondly? We’re talking about two different [locations].

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. of meeting space. Each person is required to show proof of vaccination before entering the meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Setting that have seen world-changing work produced within its walls and inspired creative icons, like the ones you’ll find below, will no doubt provide the backdrop for a meeting or other gathering flush with vibrant ideas, robust creativity and endless inspiration. of indoor and outdoor meeting space is available at The Reach.

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Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 2, 2018

Meeting & Event Job Openings | April 2018. Marketing Internship | Wow! Marketing Event Coordinator | Barefoot Networks | Santa Clara, CA. Meeting Planner | Stanford University | Stanford, CA. Special Event Planner / Marketing Manager | Saks Fifth Avenue | Boca Raton, FL. Learn More. Emeryville, CA.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

travel policies might be affecting international attendance at meetings and conferences in the United States included data from a Travel Trends Index released by the U.S. percent — the domestic travel market has picked up, thanks to lower gas prices, wages picking up a little bit due to the tightening labor force, and things of that nature.

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Event Leadership Institute

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Technical Meeting & Event Production. Event & Meeting Management Fundamentals. Meeting & Event Job Openings. Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Event Coordinator / Event Marketing | Mammoth Marketing | Denver, CO. Learn More.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

Kephart is responsible for group and day meeting experiences at the IACC-certified property. Most recently, she served as director of marketing for Bluff View Art District in Chattanooga. I’ve spent a big part of my career advocating for the power of face-to-face meetings. Jon Conching.

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Event Leadership Institute

DECEMBER 31, 2017

Meeting & Event Job Openings | January 2018. Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Event Marketer | Kitchen Magic, Inc. Learn More. Emeryville, CA. Emeryville, CA. Emeryville, CA.

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Event Leadership Institute

JANUARY 31, 2018

Meeting & Event Job Openings | February 2018. Marketing Internship | Wow! Events Marketing Manager, Google Cloud | Google | Mountain View, CA. Senior Event / Fields Marketing Manager | Jobvite | San Mateo, CA. Meeting & Event Manager | Koncept Events | Fort Lauderdale, FL. Learn More. California .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. We still had to be out in front of potential customers, meeting them face-to-face.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Justin Schmollinger JW Marriot Chicago has named Schollinger director of sales and marketing. In his most recent position, he served for six years as director of sales and marketing at Westin Chicago River North. She was most recently the director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Shorebreak Resort in Huntington Beach, California.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Tim Litterland, CMP, director of sports and specialty markets for Visit Denver, looks forward to the personal aspect of the show. Delivers Supplier Stories appeared first on Smart Meetings. Lo and behold, he accomplished the goal during his first appointment: It resulted in a signed contract and deposit check. ” The post Expo!

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Meeting Planner, Association of American Medical Colleges. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far? Heading home from our annual meeting a few years ago. It was so much fun just relaxing and visiting with everyone, knowing that the meeting had been such a success. Alexandra Adsit. Washington, D.C.,

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2016

When Conde Nast Traveler released its latest list of The Best Big Cities in the United States, it could have just as easily been writing about The Best Meeting Cities in the United States. By scouring our online and print archives, I’ve compiled news that planners can use to host events in some of our favorite and best meeting cities.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 3, 2019

The Big Easy, as it's affectionately known, is the largest metropolitan area in Louisiana. The New Orleans Jazz Market. So why not host your next board meeting, fundraiser gala, or musical performance at the New Orleans Jazz Market? Whatever gathering you have planned, the New Orleans Jazz Market is ready to accommodate.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 7, 2019

Why You Should Attend: The Artificial Intelligence Conference is where science meets business implementation. There will also be a Women in AI networking lunch, which will be a great opportunity for women to meet other ladies in the field. Start Date: May 6th - May 9th, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Source: Facebook.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Independent workers are increasing at a dizzying rate, and to succeed, it’s becoming all the more important for them to find multiple ways of engaging people, emphasized Olga Mirzahi in her keynote address at Smart Meeting South Central National in New Orleans on Sunday. Smart Meeting South Central National is officially underway!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2018

She was assigned to the religious and west meetings markets. Jessica Weishahn Visit Omaha hired Weishahn as sales manager to work with the small meetings market, as well as motorcoach groups and military reunions. The post 7 Smart Moves at Hilton, Visit Omaha and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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