Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Vanessa Mina W San Francisco appointed Mina as W Insider. In this role, she’ll elevate guest experiences and the property’s brand standards by curating activities that embody San Francisco’s culture and vibe. Tugaoen previously worked as director of sales and marketing for The Westin Long Beach in California.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2022

Is that an opportunity for meetings? By March, meetings business in most of the top 25 meeting markets in the country beat forecasts, while April is also on pace to notably exceed the forecasts made as recently as early February. Team meetings that have been postponed multiple times will finally take place.

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MARCH 17, 2017

A spate of upcoming openings indicates that both are thriving in San Francisco. There is a need for rooms in San Francisco. We’ve been told that by our customers,” says John Reyes, executive vice president and chief sales officer for San Francisco Travel. San Francisco Proper Hotel.

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Bizzabo

OCTOBER 8, 2018

San Francisco is an amazing city with a ton of exciting and unique venues to choose from. We've compiled a list of the top 15 San Francisco event venues to help you, National Historic Landmarks and retired 1924 Federal Reserve spaces included. Location : South of Market. Location : Downtown / Mid-Market.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. Event attendees have a lot of options in-between event sessions, whether it is The Winter Village in Bryant Park which has a large winter market and an ice rink. For meeting planners seeking spring in the winter season, Florida answers the call.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West.

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JANUARY 9, 2024

EventUp is also a global venue marketplace, which means you can browse venues in all cities, such as New York City, Miami, San Francisco, London, Sydney, and more. We showcase venues in every market, big or small. EventUp will narrow the entire inventory of venues to only those that meet your requirements.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Smart Meetings gathered together a roundup of several events happening around the world to celebrate the holiday season and the New Year! Holidays at the Top of the Mark in San Francisco San Francisco is always a great choice to spend the holidays, especially if you prefer cold to snow. of meeting space, 1,000 sq.

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AUGUST 30, 2023

Smart Meetings zeroed in on the top domestic Labor Day destinations and the activities throughout the United States that meeting planners may want to utilize if they’re in the area. The Sciences of San Francisco California Academy of Sciences San Francisco has a wide range to explore in its roughly 46 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

No doubt bolstered by the Super Bowl, which took place in the Bay Area last February, San Francisco achieved 2016 tourism records for the seventh consecutive year, according to San Francisco Travel. San Francisco drew a total of 25.1 Visitors to San Francisco city and county accounted for $9.69

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Public art creates desirable destinations for meetings for its contribution to cultural representation, urban functionality and beautifying a visitor’s overall experience. The open lot and the covered roof area together give meeting professionals 137,977 sq. of art for their outdoor event. and Popping!

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Certain

JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. of meeting space and 196 guest rooms near Union Square) and Hotel Emblem (1,885 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2022

Its modern Southern Hospitality and refurbished vintage architecture make the property the social hub that earned it the adage, “Meet me at the Hermitage.”. W San Francisco. In the quirky area between the SFMOMA and Moscone Convention Center , W San Francisco is experimenting with enclosed tent-shaped “patios.”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

United currently has only two daily flights to San Francisco and Los Angeles from JFK. Meeting Planners’ Takeaway: United’s hub is at Newark, which is easily accessible to the entire New York City metro area. Maintains Title as Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Market. ride for most travelers. trillion in 2021.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

United currently has only two daily flights to San Francisco and Los Angeles from JFK. Meeting Planners’ Takeaway: United’s hub is at Newark, which is easily accessible to the entire New York City metro area. Maintains Title as Most Powerful Travel and Tourism Market. ride for most travelers. trillion in 2021.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Galvanizing the salesforce is a top priority for vision technology manufacturer Zeiss, so it’s pivotal that the brand’s National Sales Meeting (NSM) not only serve as a celebration of those teams, but as a pep rally of sorts that fires them up for the new fiscal year. But the event wasn’t held in the bustling center of the city.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. ADERO Scottsdale, Autograph Collection hotel in Arizona has named Kokosinski its director of sales and marketing. Regis San Francisco.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings. An End to Tedious Email Requests.

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Certain

JANUARY 24, 2018

From its inception, San Francisco has drawn an eclectic mix of risk-takers who together have helped shape its cultural landscape. In the past decade, the city of San Francisco has become synonymous with the technology industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

After filling numerous roles across multiple Hyatt properties, from San Francisco to San Antonio, she looks forward to returning to Park Hyatt Chicago. Hillary Francis Hillary Francis, Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort , names Francis as director of sales and marketing.

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MARCH 1, 2024

Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Chris White Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has named White director of sales and marketing. based in Bellevue, Washington.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Hard Rock International named Williams director of global sales for meetings and events. Before joining One11, Miller was hotel manager and director of sales and marketing for The Old No. Ouachani is general manager and Cortese is director of sales and marketing for Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea. Shelley Williams.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. If there’s one trait that best defines San Francisco, it’s diversity. San Francisco’s iconic landmarks and scenic beauty always captivate, while new experiences showcase the city’s always-evolving nature.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Francis San Francisco on Union Square is looking better than ever. Originally constructed in 1904 and designed to evoke the sophistication and allure of Paris, the landmark hotel stands proudly in the heart of San Francisco. Beyond our doors, the vibrant city of San Francisco awaits.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Here, we explore some of the latest facts and figures, and opportunities, surrounding business travel trends.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. GHM) in Singapore has appointed Koh executive vice president of sales and marketing. Manning-Kim was also corporate director of national sales and marketing at Joie de Vivre Hospitality. Lindsay Breining. Indy Dodanwala.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 24, 2019

Internet marketing specialist and author Susan Sweeney, CSP, will lead an influencer marketing session on Jan. 6 at PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 in San Francisco. How is influencer marketing affecting the business events industry? 6 at PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 in San Francisco.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2021

That could be good news for meeting professionals looking for new features and end-to-end solutions. That functionality will allow Cisco’s Webex product to be more competitive with the market dominator, Zoom. The bottom line for meeting professionals and attendees? What does this mean for meeting professionals?

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AUGUST 8, 2022

Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. The Bohemian Chemist.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. The Bohemian Chemist.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 27, 2021

Smart Meetings talked to three meeting professionals tasked with figuring out how to achieve company goals and engage their geek audiences and their evolving expectations and learning styles in ways that are meaningful and effective, regardless of how content is distributed. The Day the Meetings Stopped. Moscone Center.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2022

He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Regis Princeville Resort and more. Scott Schult.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Destination Marketing Organizations can help you do this in new cities. Share it widely and refer to it often.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

His experience working with the Marriott International is extensive, having also worked as director of services at Charlotte Marriott City Center in North Carolina, as well as Hotel Adagio in San Francisco and W Atlanta Downtown. Anderson is director of sales and marketing for Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Virginia.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2022

With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing in Santa Cruz and lands poolside in Hollywood.

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