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OCTOBER 18, 2019

percent—a 50-year low—meeting planners might be finding it harder to procure reliable temporary staff for registration and help desks, F&B functions, and other event elements. New York City, and Boston. New York City, and Boston. NYC, and Boston. With the unemployment rate at 3.7

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

To fulfill the request for flexibility, designers incorporated multiple tracks for airwalls that will allow any group to feel cozy, plus 82 separate meeting rooms. Smart Meetings took a hard hat tour as final touches were being added and came back with a list of features that make the space transformative.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

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. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting.

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AUGUST 16, 2016

Her customer service and sales background is a beneficial asset in our efforts to attract additional meeting and events clients to Plano Centre.”. Ken is a proven leader who will ensure we have an IT strategy that helps meet our business objectives and works to exceed our guests’ expectations.”. Heather Bailey. Jana McGee.

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DECEMBER 20, 2016

Cities with the largest convention centers and most hotels aren’t always the best cities for conferences. The study reveals that San Diego has 255 hotels, with the average cost per night for a hotel room at $147, which is more than $100 less than a guest room in New York City. New York City.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The outlandish routine was created by Monica Bill Barnes & Company , a New York City-based dance company “that brings dance where it does not belong,” as its website proclaims. It’s one of the most expansive spaces in New York City,” Monica Bill Barnes said to NPR. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 3, 2018

says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. A New York minute likely becomes a New York hour. Legal expert Lisa Sommer Devlin says meeting insurance can often help cover losses if a storm makes travel impossible.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Meet like an Eskimo inside a trendy, heated dome. These transparent structures have popped up in Boston, New York and London. 230 Fifth in New York City Warmer by the dozen! Offering unobstructed views of the Empire State Building, this Manhattan hotspot is the largest outdoor rooftop garden in the city.

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Michael Tiseo Marriott Marquis Chicago welcomed Michael Tiseo to the Windy City as the director of event management. The new hotel, which is scheduled to open next month, will have more than 90,000-square-feet of meeting space. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment?

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Food and beverage is such a huge part of meetings and events that planners are continually seeking out new restaurants to host attendees for unique dining experiences. The new restaurant offers three distinct dining experiences: sushi bar, main dining room and Teppan tables. The celebrity chef is making his New York City debut.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. To demonstrate The Power of Play Truth, he brought specialized slime from The Sloomoo Institute in New York City.

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APRIL 6, 2017

Happy Global Meetings Industry Day ( GMID )! Today, April 6, marks the second annual GMID , led by the advocacy coalition Meetings Mean Business. From Asia to Africa to North America and Europe, more than 175 industry organizations and chapters have united to celebrate how awesome and impactful face-to-face meetings are.

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AUGUST 2, 2016

From a 20th century repurposed brewery in Lexington, Kentucky, to a swanky New York City rooftop , brew pubs and taprooms are the toast of their towns. Here are six options to help attendees meet, and drink, outside the box. Taproom Meetings. features private meeting space for groups in the Pallet Room.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

Ileana Acosta Kimpton Ink48 Hotel in New York City has named Ileana Acosta its new director of sales and marketing. Acosta will be tasked with increasing the Manhattan hotel’s occupancy and revenue, as well as generating bookings for the 6,000-square-foot meetings and event space. The William Vale in Brooklyn.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Goodman will spearhead all sales and marketing initiatives for both hotel locations in New York City and Nyack. Previously, Goodman was associate director of sales at Time New York. Time Hotels Mark Quitney Hilton New Orleans Riverside appointed Mark Quitney executive chef. of meeting and event space.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

She previously worked at the Bryant Park Hotel, The Maritime Hotel and consulted for several other BD Hotel properties in New York City. He’ll be tasked with growing the client base to book more meetings and conventions. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Phil’s Steaks, New York City. Since 2012, Phil’s Steaks has been serving up authentic Philly cheesesteaks and Phil’s fries to the New York masses. The post Best Food-Truck Catering for Your Next Event appeared first on Smart Meetings. Simply divine, indeed!

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

Sharee has previously worked as the director of sales for Kimpton Ink48 in New York City where she had an active role in relaunching the property after a multimillion-dollar renovation. Do you have an announcement about a new executive-level job appointment? Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Toloache—New York City. The post 6 Places Spreading the Entomophagy Bug for F&B appeared first on Smart Meetings. Their unique grasshopper sushi is widely praised, and pairs perfectly with sake. Although they don’t take reservations, groups can comfortably sit in the space. Just be sure to get there early!

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AUGUST 23, 2016

She offers innovative strategies for meeting and event planning. Liz King brands herself as an event planning superhero, a queen of details, and is completely tech obsessed. Liz King is the go-to resource for new event tech trends and New York City attitude. contivecchi. Followers: 2,191. MikieRusso.

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MARCH 7, 2018

When planning a meeting or event, the pressure is dialed up to the max. Enjoy 360-degree views of the Greater New York Area. Whatever lures you to this remarkable view, one thing’s certain—you’ll never see New York City the same again. Experiences appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Virginia and Maryland to draw large meetings to Indianapolis, which was named the number one convention city in the U.S. Photo Credit: Visit Indy Cindy Zimmerman Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans hired Cindy Zimmerman as director of sales and marketing. Zimmerman previously worked at the Helmsley Hotel in New York City.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. Tracy Blair.

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DECEMBER 13, 2017

Kid-like wonder meets adult taste buds in this trend of rebooting childhood classics such as ice cream, with booze infusions. The New York City-based restaurant chain is one of the leaders in the ongoing East versus West competition also involving In-N-Out Burger, based in Irving, California. Nostalgia 2.0.

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JUNE 19, 2017

This should be music to planners ’ ears, as there are many ways to embrace the seasonal spirit at a meeting or event. Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. Gansevoort Park Hotel (New York City, New York). of meeting space with 426 guest rooms.

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MARCH 14, 2018

Bring your ap-PIE-tite to meetings today! of meeting space and 1,254 guest rooms. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Meeting professionals can order the hotel’s iconic dessert to be delivered anywhere nationwide. Meeting professionals can order the hotel’s iconic dessert to be delivered anywhere nationwide.

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DECEMBER 29, 2016

Convention center projects around the globe signal a very bright future for meetings and events in the new year. From San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand, and Sydney to Aberdeen, Scotland, convention center projects include major expansions and new builds that are born from demand. New York City.

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JULY 12, 2016

Bizzabo recently published a list of the top 60 event professionals to follow on Twitter based on their event coverage and overall digital presence—and we’re happy to see that lots of familiar faces within the Smart Meetings family made the list. Jouaneh, is a meetings expert who regularly contributes to Smart Meetings news.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

This gives me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally through attending the various workshops and meeting so many different types of people. Sometimes we want to make things more complicated than they need to be, or we have meetings about meetings. in New York City. Lydia Blanchard.

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JANUARY 10, 2018

Staging an awards gala requires substantial planning, and in many ways it is similar to planning a meeting or an event. Here are six similarities to help inspire meeting professionals. Meeting Spaces. 27) at Sheraton New York Times Square in New York City and the Grammys (Jan.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Art History : The Graffiti concierge at Hotel Indigo Lower East Side in New York City is an expert when it comes to directing groups to iconic street art locales. Group Learning Through Team Building appeared first on Smart Meetings. A few historic highlights include housing the U.S. president since it opened.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

These cities are not only popular travel destinations, but also ideal settings for meetings and conventions. Few meeting destinations can rival Las Vegas, with its seemingly endless array of dazzling accommodations, resorts, casinos, entertainment and nightlife. of exhibits.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. In brain writing, your team writes down their ideas before a meeting instead of brainstorming out loud at a meeting. Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. Tracy Blair.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

They had purchased a Canadian company in Vancouver, British Columbia, and asked me to plan a boat cruise where employees could meet and network. Job title: CEO Americas in New York City. What I love about my job: Leading the strategic vision of how event technology can disrupt the meetings industry.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Your next breakout may be in a castle or just around the corner thanks to emerging space sharing platforms that make everything from cabins in the woods to New York City high-rise space available to groups online. Want to meet in World Trade Center? No problem? Flying to L.A. for a team huddle?

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2020

If you’re interested in scheduling Bob to speak at your company meeting, conference or convention, please contact Kathy Tagenel at (775) 220-6995 or click here to email her. Christy Lamagna is the founder of and Master Strategist at Strategic Meetings & Events. Bo Krüger is a speaker, facilitator and meeting designer.

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