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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG, which has hotels, resorts and event spaces spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Japan and China, is now looking to HBCUs to recruit educated and dedicated hospitality professionals to join their team. The post IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? First, it is for your original business meeting purposes, but also to make a difference by helping others and businesses when they are in need.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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MARCH 4, 2019

The post Hospitality for Canines Brings Planners and Suppliers Together appeared first on Smart Meetings. After the hard work was done, the group sat down to a lunch catered by Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, which was represented by Amy Landreville.

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JUNE 21, 2017

The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) named Alexis Dinyovszky as a new member of the board of directors. The LGBT Meeting Professionals Association (LGBT MPA) announced that Richard Gray is a new member of the board of directors. Alexis Dinyovszky . Richard Gray. million LGBT travelers to South Florida.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq. of meeting room space across 70 rooms. Filming location: Clovis, New Mexico. of meeting space and an 11,325-square-foot ballroom and exhibition hall.

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AUGUST 31, 2018

Santa Fe , New Mexico, has a long history of being an art destination known for its turquoise jewelry, Western paintings, and bronze sculptures, but The City Different has a surprise for you. Meet Different in ‘The City Different’ appeared first on Blog. Truly, there is something for everyone in The City Different!

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FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Every year, when we compile the latest Meetings Market Survey results, we compare them to the previous year’s survey. Those disclaimers aside, Convene ’s annual Meetings Market Survey continues to be recognized as an important piece of benchmarking research in the meetings industry. In last year’s survey: +2.9 percent. ›

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi in Santa Fe, New Mexico, named Gabor L. of meeting and event space. The post 4 Smart Moves at Rosewood Hotels and Resorts, Grand Hotel Tremezzo and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Vida managing director. Alohilani Resort Waikiki Beach in Honolulu.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

He previously worked at The Ritz-Carlton’s properties in the Caribbean and Mexico region, Naples, Georgia and Orlando. Johnson has served on the board of Meeting Professionals International Southern California Chapter. The post 5 Smart Moves at Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe, Choice Hotels and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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APRIL 6, 2017

The meetings and events industry isn’t all business. In celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day on April 6, Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) compiled 10 incentive travel facts to help planners orchestrate their next incentive excursion. The post 10 Fun Facts About Incentive Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JULY 5, 2017

The Resort at Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, announced the appointment of Jorge Villarreal as director of sales and marketing. Prior to his new role, Villarreal served as opening director of sales and marketing at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Jorge Villarreal. Amy Zellmer.

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DECEMBER 21, 2016

In an effort to provide a better experience for meeting planners and attendees, the state government of Baja California Sur in Mexico has opened an international bid for management and operations of the Los Cabos and La Paz convention centers.

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JULY 26, 2017

He was previously director of sales for Starwood Mexico Resorts, where he managed resorts spanning 10 states. The post 4 Smart Moves at Airlie, Radisson Blu and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. She previously worked for MGM National Harbor, where she was managing transportation operations.

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MAY 4, 2017

The chimayo cocktail was created in 1965 by a restaurant owner in Chimayó, New Mexico. Adding fruit juice, tequila and extra brine allows the spin-off it to identify as a Mexico-inspired beverage. The post 8 Cinco de Mayo-Inspired Cocktail Recipes for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. Ingredients. mezcal or tequila.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Westin Nashville Henar Gil Rios Thompson Playa del Carmen in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, appointed Henar Gil Rios general manager. The post 4 Smart Moves at Dream Hotel Group, Castlerock Asset Management and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Previously, Gil Rios was the director of rooms at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.

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AUGUST 21, 2018

Some properties, including the following, recently have developed particularly innovative ways of blending honey into their offerings, which will be available to meeting groups in September, National Honey Month. Hacienda Beach Club & Residences , Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The Lodge at Woodloch, Hawley, Pennsylvania.

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JULY 6, 2017

With over 20 years of experience in the professional meeting planning industry, Amy Orr has planned events ranging from 30 to 10,000 attendees. In addition to conference and event planning she has since expanded her business to include association management. What is the best advice you have ever received as a planner?

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MAY 31, 2017

Tom Elmo is a meeting planner for Streamline Publishing, a Boca Raton, Florida, company involved in television and broadcasting, art and meeting planning. It’s not hard to convince the international art community that it’s a great place to meet.”. The post 6 Day Trips from Santa Fe appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Photo Credit: The Don CeSar Bob Toubman Rancho Pescadero hired Bob Toubman as general manager of the boutique Todos Santos, Mexico resort. The post 6 Smart Moves at Visit Sacramento, Fairmont, The Don CeSar & More appeared first on Smart Meetings. He’ll work with the hotel’s staff to retain and acquire guests.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Yet, as a meeting or event planner , it’s not likely in the forefront of your mind. Chill out and relax while we give you the lowdown on marijuana and meetings. New Mexico. The post Puff, Puff, Plan Your Marijuana Policy for Events appeared first on Smart Meetings. So what precautions should planners take?

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting powerhouses were still among the SmartAsset’s Top 25 Best Cities for Conferences. Smart Meetings is thrilled that several of the places we have recently visited made the cut. Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1 Among Best Cities for Conferences appeared first on Smart Meetings. Orlando ranked No.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

So, just how can meeting professionals draw from this awe-inspiring performance ? Meeting professionals can hire them to wow the crowd for a fully customizable show. World-renowned Cirque du Soleil has a global events company called 45 DEGREES that enables meeting professionals to book acts for private appearances.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2017

So, just how can meeting professionals draw from this awe-inspiring performance ? Meeting professionals can hire them to wow the crowd for a fully customizable show. World-renowned Cirque du Soleil has a global events company called 45 DEGREES that enables meeting professionals to book acts for private appearances.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2016

September has been anointed as National Yoga Month, and Smart Meetings has a few suggestions on where to get your om on. It’s great to see so many meeting properties offering yoga and other life-enriching activities. of meeting space, including the Executive Conference Center, which is housed in a separate building for privacy.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Spanish Lessons in Dominican Republic : For meetings attendees who want to “hablan espanol,” AlSol Hotels & Resorts , a collection of all-inclusive resorts in Cap Cana Dominican Republic, offers daily Spanish speaking lessons by the pool. Group Learning Through Team Building appeared first on Smart Meetings. The post Got Class?

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Most of the travel remains within the United States, but Mexico and the Caribbean also remain top destinations. The post 2017 Incentive Travel Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings. Nearly 40 percent of U.S. businesses now use incentive travel to reward and recognize their top performing employees, salespeople, and channel partners.

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JANUARY 26, 2017

Most of the travel remains within the United States, but Mexico and the Caribbean also remain top destinations. The post 2017 Trends in Incentive Travel appeared first on Smart Meetings. Nearly 40 percent of U.S.

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