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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Legions of meeting professionals today are get-it-done machines with nary a moment to wind down or hide from intrusions. Dr. Timothy Wilson, a social psychologist at the University of Virginia conducted an experiment to explore the consequences of this new reality that gave participants two options.

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JULY 26, 2017

Chris Ferrier Chris Ferrier will become director of food and beverage for Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. Christine McDaniel Christine McDaniel was appointed to the role of director of operations at Airlie in Warrenton, Virginia. The post 4 Smart Moves at Airlie, Radisson Blu and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Garcia The National Conference Center in Leesburg Virginia appointed Juan J. His most recent position was the director of sales and marketing at Hilton Arlington in Virginia. The post 4 Smart Moves at The National Conference Center, Palace Hotel and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Garcia executive director of sales.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Company or organization: Barcelo Hotel Group in Hampton, Virginia. Kimberly Greene. Carmen Lozada.

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Most recently, Vilain has held positions as executive chef at Bridgeport Conference Center and corporate chef for Charles Pointe Hospitality, both in his hometown of Clarksburg, West Virginia. The post 5 Smart Moves at Palace Hotel, Wilmington Convention Center and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Virginia Beach, Virginia. Richmond, Virginia. Orlando ranked No. 7, Las Vegas was No. 10, Phoenix was No.

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MARCH 12, 2018

Jeyakaran was named general manager of the 253-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston, in West Virginia. Davis is a certified meeting planner and a certified tourism ambassador. The post 6 Smart Moves for The Ritz-Carlton, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. The property is scheduled to open in spring 2018.

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JANUARY 17, 2018

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 post 5 Smart Moves at Hyatt Regency, Kimpton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort.

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MARCH 1, 2019

Dressed up like a living room, the lobby at Four Seasons Hotel Houston has several books that people can read and enjoy while waiting for a meeting to start. Guests may also be delighted to discover the discreet passageway that connects the lounge to Apt 2E, a meeting space. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Cahal Mowery Visit Denver appointed Cahal Mowery as the organization’s new director of convention sales, leading the mid-market and executive meeting manager sales efforts. The post 4 Smart Moves from Benchmark, Visit Denver and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kokua Hospitality. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Sam Rogers Visit Norfolk, Virginia, has named Sam Rogers its interim president and CEO. The post 5 Smart Moves at LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Hotel Zelos and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Kenny, who holds an M.B.A. Most recently, Rogers served as executive vice president and chief marketing officer of Visit Baltimore.

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JULY 12, 2017

She will target two primary markets: corporate group meetings and international tourism travel trade. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels named Jim Koutsky director of finance for Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, West Virginia. Jim Koutsky. John Kurtzweil. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com. .

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JANUARY 30, 2017

Inject a jolt of variety into your roster of meeting venues to keep attendees engaged and excited before, during and after the event. Board meetings, conferences, panel discussions, team-building activities , brainstorming sessions and private dinners will all find a home here. Jane’s Carousel, Brooklyn.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland-based associations. Richter-Piraino most recently worked as sales manager for group meetings and events at the Westin New York at Times Square. of indoor/outdoor meeting space. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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AUGUST 29, 2017

How do you become an independent meeting planner? Annette Suriani, CMP AMS Meetings Solutions Fairfax, Virginia Time as an independent planner: 5 years. I’m using my strongest skills in meeting and event planning, so I kind of took a winding route, but it’s a really, really great fit for me.

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JULY 19, 2017

He will focus on meetings involving business trade associations, engineering, science, the environment, and medical and pharmaceutical matters. He will be responsible for attracting groups of more than 250 to Cincinnati and enhancing the region’s reputation as a top national meetings destination. John Browarsky .

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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. The post 6 Smart Moves at Visit Indy, Le Pavillon Hotel, Kimpton Solamar & More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Krysten Douglas Visit Indy has promoted Krysten Douglas to senior sales manager, D.C.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Cvent, which is based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, will become a privately held company. With Vista’s financial strength to invest in Cvent now and in the future, we will be better positioned to deliver innovative solutions that transform the meetings and events industry, and to offer employees new opportunities for career growth.”.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Company or organization: Booz Allen Hamilton in McLean, Virginia. What I love about my job: I love thinking about meetings and events as a key strategic offering within our overall marketing and business development plans. Company or organization: Barcelo Hotel Group in Hampton, Virginia. Kimberly Greene. Carmen Lozada.

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MAY 31, 2017

Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space. The new meeting and event space offers 37,500 sq. of meeting space.

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JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2016

Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted a 10-percent increase in the number of meeting-and-event-planning jobs by 2024. Peggy Marilley, founder of Alexandria, Virginia–based Precision Meetings & Events, thinks working with students keeps her ahead of the curve. “At In 2014, the U.S. THE FUNDAMENTALS. Ogbeide, Ph.D.,

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APRIL 21, 2017

The National Conference Center in Leesburg, Virginia , is doing its part to reduce the Beltway’s carbon footprint. The center, which offers 250 meeting rooms comprising 265,000 sq. of event space, is celebrating Earth Day 2017 by encouraging meeting planners to go green. Located about 40 miles from Washington, D.C. ,

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

in meeting and event management. Most meeting professionals are familiar with Certified Meeting Planner certification, which was launched in 1985 by Washington, D.C.-based One aspect of the industry you won’t learn much about yet in the CMP curriculum is the virtual meeting. What changed? Let’s do Planner Education 101.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Because the meeting and event professionals who are honored are rather young and already quite accomplished. As a “government” meeting planner, I am con-stantly challenged with limited budgets, outdated technology, and long-lasting traditions. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia.

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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. West Virginia. 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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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Experiences that bring employees together outside of a corporate or meeting environment foster connections, camaraderie, trust and employee engagement, while encouraging a spirit of creativity and collaboration that carries over into the workplace. Lansdowne Resort and Spa, Leesburg, Virginia.

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DECEMBER 1, 2016

More venues are reporting their efforts and recording their waste numbers so that they can measure their progress year to year and also so that planners who want to host meetings in green venues can evaluate the venue based on the center’s practices. An impressive 93 percent compost food waste. Transportation. See the full report, here.

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