Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

There are more subtle benefits to be had, which can be used by the future-ready meeting professional wanting to explore a new way of conducting business. The Bobby Hotel and The Westin Nashville in Tennessee introduced cryptocurrency as payment in April 2021. The post What Are the Benefits of Using Crypto as a Meeting Prof?

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 25, 2024

For me, the most important thing is inspiring that sense of community in markets that mean a lot for our brand.” is focused on bringing a taste of the modern American West to new markets across the U.S. Nashville is one of the fastest growing markets in America, with a ton of new consumers moving in.

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JUNE 11, 2020

Do the widespread Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests calling for an end to racial bias in all its forms leave you wondering how meeting planners can join the struggle against the long history of discrimination? Chair of National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals Jason Dunn also spoke up last week. Amplify Black Voices.

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OCTOBER 14, 2022

Johnson is senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Newport Beach & Company in California. She serves on the industry boards and committees of Destinations International, Destination Marketing Association of the West, Visit California and California Travel Association. Thuy “Twee” Vuong. Josh Delgado. Keith Kirsten.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

Danielle Phippen Danielle Phippen Phippen began her career at an advertising agency in 1999, after earning a degree in business with a specialty in marketing. In this role, she developed a passion for event design, art direction and marketing. It became part of Access in 2015, and afterwards, grew from Colorado to Tennessee.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

American Airlines, for instance, announced in April that it had formed American Airlines Cadet Academy to train new pilots, with schools in Phoenix; Pompano Beach, Florida; and Millington, Tennessee. The post Will Airline Pilot Shortage Cripple Second-Tier Markets? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Joelle Park Joelle Park Park is appointed to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer at BWH Hotels. In this executive role, Park will lead the company’s global marketing, brand strategy and communications. In this role, Donatelli will oversee the Southeast market. Charles Kingston, Jr. Charles Kingston, Jr.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Melis joined snöball event marketing, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, as head of growth. Previously, Ivey was executive director of Gatlinburg Chamber of Commerce in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Ivey also currently sits on the Tennessee Hospitality Association board, Rhythms of the South corporation board and more. Tony Melis.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors. Throughout her career, she has worked at various properties in Koloa and Honolulu and served as director of sales & marketing at Hyatt Centric Waikiki.

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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).

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JULY 27, 2021

Greenwald is director of sales and marketing for Yotel Boston. White is general manager for Hu Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Before this, White was general manager for The Chattanoogan Hotel in Tennessee. Face2Face Meetings & Incentives in Las Vegas named Pencak director of meeting partnerships. Julia Greenwald.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2021

McAninch has also held leadership roles for Hyatt Regency Knoxville in Tennessee, plus Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, both in California. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market. Acuna is director of sales and marketing for Marriott San Antonio Airport Hotel.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

A new collaborative program based in Memphis, Tennessee, could do more than bring executives together. Morris was inducted into Smart Meetings Hall of Fame in 2021. Read More : What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It. Space for Learning.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, has named Clark senior sales executive; she will focus on the New England market. Her New England-based hotel experience includes Metro Market Boston, where she worked as group sales manager, and InterContinental Boston, where she worked as sales manager.

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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.”. Historic Beaux Arts lobby retains its characteristic hand-painted glass ceiling, ornamental plasterwork and Tennessee marble. of meeting space across 15 rooms.

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JULY 19, 2021

Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. Thomas has been promoted to chief operating officer and Hubbard has been promoted to senior vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Joshua Schaeffer and Shane Fortner. Samuel Thomas and Chinyere Hubbard.

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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. ” Four Tennessee attractions made the list, including the No.1 ” Four Tennessee attractions made the list, including the No.1 Beale Street – Memphis, Tennessee.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 27, 2020

7 Ways Meeting Professionals are Uniquely Suited to Help During Coronavirus Pandemic. In a matter of weeks, the world flipped upside down and daily life changed for meeting planners. Destinations are finding creative ways to help their communities and industry during the disruption of meetings due to social distancing.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Saving Christmas escape room in Chattanooga, Tennessee , invites a private group to a 45-minute race to help Santa succeed in spreading Christmas cheer. In Grand Est, the Alsace Safari invites guests for a magical tour that visits three Christmas markets. Experience traditional Danish cuisine and markets with a holiday twist.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel. Its 85 meeting rooms offer a total of 757,478 sq.

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AUGUST 15, 2016

There’s a lot to be said for readers’ surveys about travel even if those surveys aren’t specifically about the meetings and events industry. We’re proud to say that some of our favorite meeting cities made the cut. Smart Meetings has had this mountain enclave on its radar for a while. Coming in at No.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

WaterColor Inn has “sweeping gulf views and multiple meeting space options perfect for your small meeting getaway,” Olivia Wells, marketing coordinator at St. Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The post Your Favorite Meeting Venues in the South appeared first on Connect Association. Grapevine, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2022

Over the last two years, the economy extended-stay hotel market has been outperforming all other segments, said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. A resilient market, the segments U.S. The post The Continued Rise of the Extended-Stay Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings. in demand and 3.1%

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 15, 2019

We want to make health care sexy,” Addicks, the CEO of marketing and communications firm 2023 Partners and former chief marketing officer at General Mills, told Convene at the time. In these ways, MANOVA will continue to break out of the traditional medical-meeting mold. Bill Frist, heart surgeon, businessman, and former U.S.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2021

While that scale represented less than half of pre-COVID levels, Surf Expo’s show producer, Emerald, said it clearly demonstrated a market need in this sector. The second challenge was adapting to current market needs. Marketing an in-Person Event During COVID. New Dynamics. Expect and plan for pivots,” she advised.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 3, 2020

The fully capable campus can provide state-of-the-art facilities that feature over 20 meeting spaces to accommodate up to 2,000 guests with the help of the exceptional conference services team guiding the way. The team on ole Rocky Top down in the Tennessee hills is ready for your next visit. Rocky Top’s One Stop Shop.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Walking through many parts of Chattanooga , Tennessee, is like visiting a completely different city from just a few years ago. The neighborhood is anchored by the Westin Hotel, which features ample high-tech meeting rooms and 260 guest rooms filled with those luxurious, heavenly beds. The Chattanooga CVB team can help.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

When more than 180 destination marketing professionals gathered for education and networking sessions, the topics covered everything from technology tools to economic impact. The business meeting ended with a gala dinner honoring those who have advanced the field. Excellence Recognized. PRA Orlando won Best Tour Program.

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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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JANUARY 28, 2022

He has held sales and marketing directorships at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, Starwood Hotels & Resorts in Maui, The St. Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board (NPIPB), the Bahamas destination marketing organization for Nassau and Paradise Island resorts and hotels, promoted Davis to director of travel industry marketing.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

The most coveted amenity in the meetings and hospitality world right now is…confidence. Confidence is turning out to be a scarce commodity as the weeks have dragged into months and meeting professionals are rebooking the rebookings. The meetings landscape is uneven. Meetings are so missed,” he reported. Kevin Edmunds.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 17, 2022

Could forever-remote tech workers fuel meeting boom? To build trust and relationships and depth in remote-first teams, you’ve got to meet in person. When it matters enough to gather, the meeting design could be much different that in the BC (before-Covid) times. We’ll gather for the moments that matter.

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JULY 26, 2017

Whether hitting the road for meetings or pleasure, many travelers share their adventures and whereabouts on social media and through text messages within 24 hours of arriving. Nashville, Tennessee: guitar. The post 5 Most Popular Travel Emojis appeared first on Smart Meetings. And the winners are: Naples, Italy: slice of pizza.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

Hilton Worldwide launched its Tapestry Collection brand last week, but meeting planners will have to stay tuned to find out about meeting potential at the properties. – Nashville, Tennessee. As these are intended to be original, upscale properties, guests may need to keep their meetings small. – Chicago.

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Eventbase

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

According to an SAP Concur study , Millennials are the most common bleisure travelers taking 38 percent of trips but Baby Boomers and Gen Xers aren't far behind making up 31 percent of the bleisure market each. How can event managers appeal to the bleisure traveler?

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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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