EventMB

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Skift Take: Washington, D.C.’s s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC � Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, today shared its ongoing commitment to attr.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

In honor of President’s Day, we couldn’t resist sharing some of our favorite “presidential venues” to host professional meetings and trainings, corporate functions, and team-building experiences. Three of these venues are also featured on the Unique Venues’ On the Road – Washington, D.C. episode – check it out here !

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

Larson is president and CEO for Meet Chicago Northwest; she previously worked as the organization’s director of sales. Bosmans and Qualls are senior directors of sales for Visit Spokane in Washington. Vellojin is general manager and Maloney is director of sales and marketing for AC Hotel Miami Dadeland. Heather Larson, CMP.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings. Adams has also been national sales manager for Norfolk’s CVB in the Washington D.C. Williams has been in catering, convention services and sales and marketing for 20 years. Oddmund Braaten.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Braaten is now CEO of Interprefy , a Swiss company that provides interpretation software and support for virtual meetings. Adams has also been national sales manager for Norfolk’s CVB in the Washington D.C. Williams has been in catering, convention services and sales and marketing for 20 years. Oddmund Braaten.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 24, 2019

Washington, DC—home to the country’s most educated population—is where you go to cultivate connections that matter. Here are just a few: Meet Green. When sustainability is a priority, Washington, DC makes it easy. Ready to plan a meeting in the U.S. According to the U.S. Destination DC is here to help.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 4, 2024

Nutrition experts caution that the anti-diet movement is “hurting people at risk of health problems related to excess weight and a poor diet,” according to a recent story in The Washington Post. The obesity rate in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Take a moment to improve your mental health and your meetings will reap the rewards Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people out there. If you’re a hardworking meeting professional, chances are that you experience stress more than you’d like to. For many, being busy means being stressed. A little stress is fine.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Rioux is director of sales and marketing for InterContinental Washington D.C.—The Before this, she worked as director of sales and business development at The Dupont Circle Hotel Washington D.C. She also worked as opening director of sales at Conrad Washington D.C., and Capella Hotel Washington D.C. Amy Sirmons.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

How to host powerful DEI-aligned events in Washington DC Fresh concepts, rolling out new directives and coordinating new business objectives can involve complex processes. Located in the heart of downtown Washington D.C. meeting space. The post Immersive Meetings at The Smithsonian appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2024

Spaces to Inspire Your Next All-Star Meeting An essential part of an outstanding meeting is an amazing location. These new and renovated venues offer the perfect canvas for the meeting planner’s creative mind. It also includes three distinct meeting rooms, two of which are 471 sq. of event space as he led the redesign.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

More than 20 million domestic visitors traveled to Washington, D.C. , unique for the leisure market benefit meetings organizers,” says Destination DC President and CEO Elliott Ferguson. Meetings spaces in the hotels include the elegant, 5,300-sq.-ft. s edgy food-centric Union Market. ripe for planners and events.

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MARCH 1, 2024

based in Bellevue, Washington. 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.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2024

Larry Yu, professor of hospitality management at the School of Business at George Washington University, believes there are two reasons for this change. Hotels cater to a broader market in terms of a pet-friendly image. The post American Airlines Eases Pet Policy appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. Meet in earshot of nature. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT.

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Smart Meetings

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. of meeting space, which also includes a 2,800-square-foot grand ballroom, as well as 362 guest rooms and suites. Omni Hotel has 11,000 sq.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

. Washington D.C. Visitors to the nation’s capital immediately notice this dramatic new building, commanding attention at the entrance to Washington, D.C. Washington D.C. Corporate team-building events become once-in-a-lifetime adventures when people come together at Trapeze School New York in Washington, D.C.’s

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

We researched the top meeting venues in each of these destinations. of meeting space. The Convention Center offers clients 72 meeting rooms totaling 204,000 sq. Sheraton Dallas Hotel’s meeting space embodies a distinct sense of technology and style. of meeting space, 52 event rooms and 60 break out rooms.

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JUNE 14, 2023

According to the global survey of 3,850 business travelers in 25 markets: Nearly all global business travelers (94%) are willing to travel for business in the next 12 months, including 67% who are very willing. 12 Washington $31.25 The post Meeting Profs Travel Report: Who Travels for Business? 2 Rhode Island $35.18 50 Iowa $20.86

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Washington, D.C., is gearing up to host a slew of citywide conventions and meetings in 2018 that are coming to the capital for the first time. Washington, D.C., report , Washington, D.C., affords meeting organizers access to expert speakers, federal policymakers, and industry sponsors. Nestle moved its U.S.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. They see supporting independent planners as a way to increase market share,” Bruce said.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Bria Washington, Manager-Sports Marketing, Coca-Cola During the two-day activation, Coke distributed 8,100 samples of products from across its portfolio. Armed with a multicultural strategy, hand-selected brand partners, a unique location on The Wharf in Washington, D.C., Coca-Cola and the U.S.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Research shows over 50% of all meetings are currently remote causing thousands to suffer from the very unscientific term “Zoom Fatigue.” While we are still likely months away from traveling and meeting together in large groups, the rise of Hybrid Meetings is filling the need for in person collaboration.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

Throughout his 15 years of experience, he has shown his ability to apply market trends, diligent strategic outreach and achieve corporate revenue and direct sales goals. He will work to bring large-scale meetings and conventions to Oklahoma City by promoting the destination’s new and growing convention offerings.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you, as a conference organizer or meeting owner, think selling sponsorships at your event is just about those four to five days when thousands gather face-to-face, think again. Their VIP customers and intermediary markets. You win, your sponsor wins, and your target market – the most important of all – wins,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

She is a past-chair of Destinations International, the international trade association for destination marketing organizations. During her time at Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, she was the first chair for the Washington Tourism Alliance, now State of Washington Tourism. Building on a Legacy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Samuel Spurrier Samuel Spurrier Spurrier is appointed as The Westin Maui Resort and Spa Ka’anapali ’s director of sales and marketing. Margaux Helm Margaux Helm Helm steps in as marketing manager for meetings at Visit Seattle , the city’s tourism and promotion bureau.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Haute, the marketing, sales and event services company in Cedar Park, Texas, is taking 80 professionals to Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas for a week-long event on a brand-new industry metric. Smart Meetings is taking California’s business and event professionals south for a stay at The London West Hollywood on Feb.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2024

With over 20 years of experience in the industry, and as a local for many years, she will support the tourism board’s multifaceted strategy to drive corporate meetings and event business to hotels and hospitality partners throughout Monterey. She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Oklahoma City is using influencer marketing in the form of a travel-writing team who will highlight the city’s leisure attractions — and is also bolstering its meetings portfolio with a new convention center. But despite all of these shiny new additions, the one thing the CVB keeps hearing from meeting planners is, why Oklahoma City?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Read More: Non-stop London Events: All Roads Lead to ExCel Liliana Dale Atlantis Paradise Island in the Bahamas named Dale director of national accounts of its international market. Megan Madrigal Madrigal is director of marketing for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Gregory Hotel and Capitol Hill Hotel in Washington, D.C.,

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SmartMeetings

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? In a message to Destination DC’s members following BLM protests in Washington, D.C., Amplify Black Voices. Don’t Ignore Race.

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The Planner's Lounge

APRIL 17, 2024

Each episode explores topics essential for success in the industry, including marketing strategies, pricing models, client and vendor relations, and sales strategies. Podcast host and Planners Lounge CEO Amber Peterson started her planning business in 2009 in NW Washington. The SWS also produced the annual Skagit Wedding Tour.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience. She began at New York’s The Mark Hotel, where she later became director of marketing.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Water Quality Association staff used the Go-To-Meeting platform to deliver virtual sessions from their headquarters. The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov.

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AUGUST 18, 2023

He brings experience in religious, fraternal and ethnic meetings segments to drive new conventions and meetings to Cincinnati and establish it as a top national meetings destination. Russell Stewart Russell Stewart The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett welcomes Stewart as director of sales and marketing.

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