Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum | Springfield, Illinois | Get a Quote Our first presidential venue recommendation also happens to be the 2022 Planner’s Choice Awards winner for Small Market Venue. Corporate social events, parties, galas, and meetings are the perfect event types that can be hosted at this national treasure.

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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. 9 Pennsylvania $31.62 Other disqualifiers included physical appearance, sexual identity and disability. 2 Rhode Island $35.18

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NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Located in the bustling Logan Square, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is more than just an art institution. Penn Museum Located on the esteemed campus of the University of Pennsylvania, the Penn Museum is a historic marvel designed in the 1890s.

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MAY 23, 2023

In September 2021, ESPA introduced the DEI Task Force, comprised of 15 member-destinations under the leadership and vision of Dominique Bonds, director of engagement with Pennsylvania Convention Center; and Adrienne Terry, event services director with Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Deutsch comes from Sheraton Bucks County Langhorne in Pennsylvania, where he worked as general manager. Boyett is director of sales and marketing for The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. Ryan is area director of sales and marketing for Dorchester Collection ’s three U.K. Chantaye Avery. Cynthia Boyett.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Louisville Tourism has promoted Morgan and Lundy to marketing manager roles and hired Clements as convention sales assistant. Morgan now handles promotion and initiative marketing for tourism in the organization. Lundy now handles marketing for the convention sales and destination service departments. Matt Connelly.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management. Westdrift Manhattan Beach in California named Jones director of sales and marketing.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

Most recently, Liedholm was general manager for Omni Bedford Springs Resort & Spa in Pennsylvania. Pete/Clearwater named Hilterbrandt sales manager for its Florida market. Acuna is director of sales and marketing for Marriott San Antonio Airport Hotel. Fidencio Mata; Erin Dennis, CPCE; and Cristal Moncur. Denise Acuna.

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Event Marketer

JULY 12, 2021

Typically held in March at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the massive fundraising event produced by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) was moved to FDR Park, June 5-13. Lemheney says event marketers need to consider the lack of amenities involved in activating outdoors.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

Thomas has been promoted to chief operating officer and Hubbard has been promoted to senior vice president of communications and marketing for Events DC. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and, later, general manager of food service for Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia and Greater Columbus Convention Center in Ohio.

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Connect Your Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, wins points from Lamar Keener, executive director of Evangelical Press Association, for being “centrally located to a most unique and fascinating downtown.” Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia won some love for its location—it’s right next to Reading Terminal Market.

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2021

fielddrive, the innovative event onsite services company headquartered in Belgium, is expanding operations in the United States to meet the growing market demand for in-person and hybrid events. Currently, fielddrive operates two North-American logistical hubs in Phoenix, AZ, and Philadelphia, PA to serve the U.S.

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The Castle Group

APRIL 10, 2023

The World’s Local Public Relations Agency Public Relations Global Network (PRGN) is the world’s local public relations agency—a network of more than 50 independently-owned public relations firms servicing key markets worldwide. Williams & Associates – Chicago, Illinois (USA) Landis Communications Inc.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Before working with Visit San Antonio, Bass worked with Marriott International in several roles, such as director of sales and marketing and director of corporate sales with properties such as New York Marriott Marquis in Times Square and Gaylord Texas Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine. Charles Avenue. Louis Grand.

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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. Accent Indy, a DMC Network Company, took home Best Destination marketing Award for The Superbowl of FAMs. Excellence Recognized.

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APRIL 3, 2017

Located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia is the grand LEED-certified Pennsylvania Convention Center. With more than 10,000 hotel rooms within a 15-minute walk of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, your attendees will love that their only transportation costs are a pair of comfortable shoes.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 14, 2021

Traveling to Walmart parking lots and a handful of other grocery partner locations through June 21, Impossible Foods is making stops in Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia and Arkansas ( Mosaic , Chicago, is handling). The brand’s target audience? Essentially, everyone. “We Flexibility is Key.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Niekamp is director of sales, marketing and brand at Miraval Resorts and Spas. Niekamp was previously director of brand and marketing at Miraval Resorts, and she is a member of Global Wellness Institute’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative on behalf of Miraval Resorts. Dina Fenili Niekamp. Kelly Gertino.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Lani Baird Baird is the new director of sales and marketing at Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort in California. Prior to joining Hilton Santa Barbara, she served as executive director of sales at Valley Forge Resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, since it opened in 2012.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2019

The decision was made to install artificial turf instead of real grass, and much of the materials are being shipped in from across the world, with the artificial grass coming from France and the clay shipped over from Pennsylvania in the US.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Valley Forge Casino Resort , a gaming and entertainment resort in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, welcomed Bailey as vice president of marketing. Bringing 18 years of entertainment and hospitality experience, Bailey enters the new role after serving as vice president of marketing at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Chris Cofelice.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 13, 2018

the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and international markets. Dave Gerdes has joined the Central Pennsylvania Convention & Visitors Bureau as the destination’s first director of sales and marketing. Most recently, Gerdes served as vice president of sales and marketing with Pacific Hospitality Group, LLC. Dave Gerdes.

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APRIL 15, 2022

Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Springboard Hospitality in Los Angeles welcomed Suescun as regional director of sales and marketing. Simmons joined THesis Hotel Miami as its director of sales and marketing.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Before his work in Toronto, he served as general manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. Kelly Bristol has joined Dallas Market Center as vice president of tradeshow business development. She joins Dallas Market Center from Emerald Expositions, where she served in leadership positions since 1999.

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JULY 9, 2019

33 • Director of Sales & Marketing. 36 • Director of Sales and Marketing. 36 • Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Alliances. Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. Pamela Wike Boyd. 33 • Senior Manager, Meetings and Events. The Solid Waste Association of North America. Silver Spring, Maryland. Austin, Texas.

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Stova

JUNE 1, 2023

Villanova also took advantage of Stova's registration, website, and email tools to integrate all of their marketing efforts around the basketball tournament. They encouraged attendees to download the March Madness app on the event website, confirmation emails, and additional marketing emails created by using the Stova platform.

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Stova

JUNE 1, 2023

Villanova also took advantage of Stova's registration, website, and email tools to integrate all of their marketing efforts around the basketball tournament. They encouraged attendees to download the March Madness app on the event website, confirmation emails, and additional marketing emails created by using the Stova platform.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Alex Michaels knows from first-hand experience Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, is a great place to grow up. Little did he know at the time, leaving the valley—the one who got away, as it were—made him the ideal candidate when the destination marketing organization’s top job opened up. “We

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2018

Marc Kaminetsky, director of sports, tourism and convention sales for the Valley Forge (Pennsylvania) CVB, knows what it takes for destinations to successfully brand and market themselves. Pens, paper and notepads are nice and useful, but what’s the meaning behind it,” says Kaminetsky, who has over 15 years experience at CVBs.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Topics this workshop will cover include: Primary market ticketing : Transparency and lack of ticket availability. Resale ticket market : Disclosures of pricing, fees, and speculative tickets. Ticket bots and the Better Online Ticket Sales Act (BOTS Act).

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 11, 2019

The setting will be different — the sunny warmth of southern California in June vs. wintertime in western Pennsylvania. In the latest edition of Convene ’s Meetings Market Survey, one respondent highlighted the need for “more stories or case studies on alternatives to traditional classroom settings for educational sessions.”.

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Ins'Tent

APRIL 4, 2022

Bringing together about 4,000 exhibitors to amplify brand awareness, foster new business connections and generate greater demand through pre-events and marketing. Pennsylvania Motorcycle Show 2022 . This event is one of the largest in the country with a wide variety of trendy and young contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Davis joins headliners including marketing guru Seth Godin and tennis legend Billie Jean King at the event, which will unite the leaders of the business events industry Jan. Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis will keynote PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 Jan. 9 at the David L.

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JULY 9, 2019

Quinn, 36, works in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, as v ice president of marketing and strategic alliances at Discover Lehigh Valley. From new marketing and campaign concepts to our inspirational annual visitors’ guide, new website, social outreach and media pitching, Discover Lehigh Valley has new meaning, locally and regionally.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Suitable for a group of up to 20, Christmas Magic in Old Quebec is a walking tour that passes through the Historic District of Quebec City and local Christmas market, where guests may delight in tastings, craftwork and other festive products. Experience traditional Danish cuisine and markets with a holiday twist. United Kingdom.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 15, 2022

“The first job I ever had was in catering at a theme park in Erie, Pennsylvania called Waldemar,” says Nick. “My I was building websites and was able to find a way to make money doing that for a guy who had a marketing company and was also the dean at our local college of communications.” . That exposure showed me the potential.

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Unique Venues

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Some of these tasks may include assisting planners on choosing the best site for a meeting or event and participating in site inspections, as well as permits, event promotion, registration and marketing materials.

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