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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.

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Much of the art planned for the site will be outside the building so both attendees and passers-by can enjoy the investment. A series of new sculptures by New York City designer Sarah Sze called Double Horizon will join a mural by California surreal painter Brendan Monroe. Returning to Moscone from a stay at M.H.

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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. Vicki Johnson, founder of Vicki Jonson & Associates in Washington, D.C.,

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AUGUST 23, 2017

Christopher Shiel Christopher Shiel has been named director of sales and marketing for the Refinery Hotel in New York City. Since entering the hospitality market more than a decade ago, Shiel previously worked with Two Roads Hospitality, Denihan Hospitality Group and Intercontinental Hospitality Group.

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of meeting space is a new 7,000-square-foot ballroom and 10,000 sq. The Beekman, a Thompson Hotel opened late August 2016 in New York City. It returned to its former glory when it was built in 1881 as one of the City’s first skyscrapers. The Beekman – New York City.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Located inside Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown, Cut was opened by Wolfgang Puck in September. The celebrity chef is making his New York City debut. Chang also has eateries in New York City, Sydney, Toronto and Washington, DC.

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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. Photo from Rahr & Sons Brewing Co. NYC Skyline Sips.

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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.

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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 15, 2017

If imbibers get a little tipsy after indulging in Cocoa Caliente (Mescal, Hot Chocolate, Cayenne, Smoked Marshmallows) and City Side Cider (Chai Rum, Apple Cider, Nutmeg Cloves), The Envoy Hotel has 136 guest rooms. 230 Fifth in New York City Warmer by the dozen! Need a refill? The Envoy Hotel.

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Photo Credit: Omni Dallas Hotel Effie Tsavalias BD Hotels announced Effie Tsavalias as the general manager of the new Pod Brooklyn, which opens this month in the Williamsburg section of the borough. She previously worked at the Bryant Park Hotel, The Maritime Hotel and consulted for several other BD Hotel properties in New York City.

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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. Kimpton’s Surfcomber Hotel Asa Thomas Asa joins Art Ovation Hotel with more than 17 years of experience as director of sales.

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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. Meetings + Events is an aggregation of event planning news and professional development content.

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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. Koi Fusion offers the option of a hosted truck event, where the host covers the cost; or, alternatively, an option where the guests pay for their own food.

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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. Embrace your inner Meg Ryan and reenact the classic Sleepless in Seattle scene. One World Observatory.

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Las Vegas: Rotating meetings scenarios on the High Roller Observation Wheel. Lusaka, Zambia: Sustainable meetings and events forum. New York City: The Empire State Building was lit in shades of blue, along with other shows of support throughout the city, including a large-scale ad in Times Square.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

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. She joins the team from Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center in Washington, D.C.

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JANUARY 26, 2018

Toloache—New York City. 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! A post shared by TOLOACHE Restaurants (@toloachenyc) on Feb 5, 2015 at 1:35pm PST.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2016

November 11, 2016 – Smart Meetings, the leading media company and most trusted resource for meeting professionals, was awarded two Eddie Awards and two Ozzie Awards at the 2016 Eddie & Ozzie Awards by Folio in New York City.

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“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.”. The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel in New York City appointed Elie Kik as director of sales and marketing. Regis New York, where he established and oversaw the sales department.

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To demonstrate The Power of Play Truth, he brought specialized slime from The Sloomoo Institute in New York City. Singers, an aerialist, giant butterflies and sparkles everywhere greeted the honored guests as winners from all eight years Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright has been highlighting talented women were celebrated.

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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. Fine Casual Dining. A post shared by SHAKE SHACK (@shakeshack) on Dec 5, 2017 at 8:29pm PST.

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Gansevoort Park Hotel (New York City, New York). Centrally-located in New York City’s hip Meatpacking District, Gansevoort Park Hotel offers a bi-level bar, lounge and rooftop pool. Who said pool parties aren’t for NYC?! On this day we #nycpoolparty.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

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Lamagna was identified as one of the top 25 Smart Women in the meetings industry in our April issue in the Entrepreneurs category for her work launching her own event planning firm, Strategic Meetings and Events, in Greater New York City. We’re thrilled to see her hard work is continuously recognized.

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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. A few historic highlights include housing the U.S. president since it opened.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

In thinking about other challenging times for destinations, I recall when the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) took its board of directors meeting to New York City in September 2001, right after 9/11, and maintained its Summit Awards program in Washington, D.C.,

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New York City. In January, New York Gov. The atrium will also be used as prefunction space for the updated Short North Ballroom, while Arnold Plaza will be enlarged with 10,000 sq. of space for outdoor events… More. What’s unfolding along the Hudson River on Manhattan’s Far West Side is indeed noteworthy.

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New York: Pizza Pie. Ask any New Yorker: Pizza is not simply pizza; the correct term is pizza pie. New York City has approximately 116,000 hotel rooms as of January 2018. Step into just about any pizzeria, and you’re in for a thin-crust treat. The Jacob K.

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The nation’s most populous city contains myriad meeting venues , from large hotel banquet halls to meeting rooms atop skyscrapers. The expansive New York City public transportation system connects them all, in addition to virtually any destination for post-meeting plans.

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in New York City. Join us for a weekend of women’s empowerment and luxury at The Smart Woman Summit – Learn more today! Maria Rosa A. Job title: Senior event manager. Company or organization: 1-800-Flowers.com Inc.

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Planners can also host meetings at the venues being used for other upcoming awards shows and celebrations—Screen Actors Guild Awards (Jan. 27) at Sheraton New York Times Square in New York City and the Grammys (Jan. 28) at Madison Square Garden. Davis’ soiree has often taken place at The Beverly Hilton.

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Job title: Founder and CEO Company or organization: Glow Global Events in New York City. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights.

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Job title: CEO Americas in New York City. I’ve learned to treat people with respect without labels, be a lifelong learner, never ask someone to do something you wouldn’t do yourself, and do the right thing even when it costs. Maureen Ryan Fable. Company or organization: FIRST.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Old Games, New Tricks. Spin, New York City. Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. “Out Here are some exciting possibilities. Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada.

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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.

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Old Games, New Tricks. Spin, New York City. Spin opened a New York City flagship in 2009, followed by clubs in Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Toronto, with more locations to come. “Out Here are some exciting possibilities. Whitney Peak Hotel, Reno, Nevada.

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