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MARCH 1, 2024

This was followed up by leading roles at Golden Nugget in Las Vegas, The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, and Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

On the alternative, Mississippi citizens take 4.7 Tourism Makes the World Go Round Meeting planners are no stranger to tourism and the positive benefits it can have on the economies of the destinations we visit. Read More: The Power of Meetings The post Celebrate World Tourism Day appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MAY 4, 2023

Thanks to some exciting new spaces opening across the country, meeting planners can host events at cultural centers that provide educational experiences that will have a lasting impact. It’s an opportunity for our guests to meet and see the artwork actually being produced and handmade,” she said. Meeting space at IPCC.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 21, 2023

His current dedication is to prepare the meeting and event profession for the future of events. Brian’s first job as a meeting professional was during his service in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Visual Imagery Specialist. Brian Monahan is The Vice President of Business Development for Prestige AV & Creative Services.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Formerly a former professional golfer, Barrett also taught golf at Mississippi State University with members of the men’s and women’s teams after his professional career. The post Smart Moves in California, Dallas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Marc Selinger Selinger is general manager for Melia Chiang Mai in Thailand.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 30, 2018

Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi “has it all,” says Teresa Johnston, area director of sales for the Hampton Inn & Suites and the Home2 Suites by Hilton. WaterColor Inn has “sweeping gulf views and multiple meeting space options perfect for your small meeting getaway,” Olivia Wells, marketing coordinator at St.

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AUGUST 14, 2017

We called on five veteran hospitality professionals (shown in order from left below) for their takes on diversity in the events industry and society as a whole: Dan Williams, v ice president of convention sales at Experience Columbus (Ohio); Wanda Collier Wilson, p resident and CEO at Jackson (Mississippi) CVB ; Fabian J.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Event venues in cities with stunning architecture and event teams with southern charm ready to meet yours and your guests’ every desire. It can accommodate your social or business event for up to 2,200 in their 100 meeting rooms. The University of Southern Mississippi. There are also overnight accommodations for 5,000.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks offers more than 16,000 square feet of space for meetings, trade shows and events. For the past three decades, Tom Lee Park on the banks of the Mississippi River has hosted Memphis’ largest festival, Beale Street Music Festival, as part of our Memphis in May celebration.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 18, 2017

The Westin Jackson, Mississippi. Westin Hotels & Resorts’ first property in Mississippi is a celebration of the history and culture of the birthplace of American music. of meeting space are adjacent to the 12,000-seat Ford Center multipurpose facility. It includes 26 meeting rooms and event facilities for up to 800.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Although reservations are already booked for the big day in August, many of these sites are also great places to hold meetings another time. Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Smart Meetings was in attendance and brought back this report on how to blend the richness of a destination into the agenda for a meaningful event. Read More : Meetings Venues for Music Lovers; Hybrid-Friendly Outdoor Options. A Personal Mission. Housing fills the 400,000 sq. on the upper floors.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

More : Report from IAEE: The Future of NOLA’s Meeting Scene. Her team produced a carnival at Mardi Gras World, mini parade floats, custom-branded LED beads and a firework show over the Mississippi River. The post December 2018 Power Player: Holly Valenti appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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The Planner's Lounge

OCTOBER 7, 2022

I schedule meetings with clients and vendors in the afternoon when I am not working on timelines and design layouts. I contacted the Georgia State Manager at the time and found out the information for the next meeting. My husband and I are both small business owners and work from our home, so our free time is very flexible.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Another plus for the meetings industry is that as part of the recovery, many properties were upgraded and reopened with more amenities than ever before. Meeting planners designed countless activities for their groups to provide much-needed goods. The post Special Report: Hurricane Season Updates appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

This new source of income can support renovations and expansions, which will directly impact the capacity to hold meetings and impress attendees. Casinos in Atlantic City and Mississippi, are jumping on the bandwagon ahead of the National Football League’s regular season kick-off on September 6.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2016

National Sales Manager, Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Ask about one of his favorite assets, the Mississippi Coast Convention Center, with 400,000 square feet of space and a full calendar of events. Cameron George. Biloxi, Miss. Business is in George’s blood. Career Accomplishments. Rave Review.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 27, 2017

In his current role with Caesars, Clark oversees groups sales for 38 Caesars hotels across the country including locations in Atlantic City, New Jersey; Las Vegas; Lake Tahoe, California; New Orleans; and Tunica, Mississippi. How do you characterize the meetings market for Tahoe? How does Caesars fit into that?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

in San Diego, where Armstrong was previously assistant vice president of global travel and meetings. Armstrong presently serves on the business recovery task force at Events Industry Council and was seated on the board of directors at Meeting Professionals International. She joins the team from Enterprise Holdings Inc. Travis Lunn.

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SmartMeetings

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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Straus Family Creamery was the first dairy west of the Mississippi to go organic—the creamery was certified organic in 1994. An ancient feast meets the modern supper club at Port & Provisions. The post 3 Unique Event Venues for Foodies in San Francisco appeared first on Smart Meetings. Port & Provisions, Sausalito.

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CXApp Blog - Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

From Bourbon Street to the Mississippi River through the Financial District and back around to Mardi Gras World, the CXApp serviced sold-out user conference in New Orleans, Louisianna. We were honored to service a "most unique" and forward-thinking event for one of our trusted partners down in the 'Big Easy'.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

He has also been director of marketing at Harlow’s Casino Resort in Greenville, Mississippi and vice president of marketing for Live! Thompson is director of meeting and event services at Talley Management Group in Mount Royal, New Jersey. Souksanith was appointed executive meetings manager at Fairmont Dallas. Chris Cofelice.

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DECEMBER 16, 2016

The world of meetings is all about building relationships. Although their job responsibilities, career paths and places of work vary, they all have one thing in common: They love the meetings business. Director of Meeting and Convention Sales. Visit Mississippi Gulf Coast. Carolyn Barrett, CGMP, CHSC. Lori Campbell Baker.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 22, 2018

of meeting space includes a boardroom and a rooftop room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony leading out to the rooftop pool and bar. Asymmetrical, wavy patterns on new carpeting are inspired by the nearby Mississippi. The post New and Renovated: Something New, Something Old appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 4, 2018

Hilton Chicago Classic now meets cool as this historic 1,544-room property on Michigan Avenue across from Grant Park completes the last bit of an all-encompassing $150 million renovation—transformation of third-floor meeting space, with seven meeting rooms suited for small meetings to medium-sized conferences for up to 850 attendees.

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APRIL 12, 2017

Rather than focusing on life’s strains, plan a meeting or event where free time provides an opportunity to recharge , relax and decompress. Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Destinations appeared first on Smart Meetings. Everyone could use a little more Zen. Flathead Lake, Montana.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

Spanning more than 10 city blocks, the pedestrian “mall” includes retail spaces, office spaces, restaurants and hotels in the heart of the city between Loring Woods and Mississippi Woods. of event space in 16 versatile meeting rooms and a business center. Windows on Minnesota is comprised of four meeting rooms.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

When planning end-of-year meetings during the winter season, a few decorations can go a long way. of meeting space, has you covered. of meeting space, it isn’t the largest of venues, but in the heart of Paris, the hotel turns its garden into a full Christmas market, offering attendees everything from oysters to mulled wine.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

Some of the other features that make McCormick Place a tremendous venue are: 170 meeting rooms. of meeting space. Other reasons this is one of the best of the largest convention centers in the country include: 74 meeting rooms. of meeting and event space, which any planner will love. million sq. available, including 1.3

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Travis Lunn Lunn now holds the role of president and chief operating officer of Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. The post 7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Squaw Creek and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

PTK, which is based in Jackson, Mississippi, hired Orlando-based TEK Productions to produce the event. PTK had some experience with digital, as they previously had livestreamed portions of the in-person meeting. “At @PHITHETAKAPPA #PTKCatalyst pic.twitter.com/HCqPNT8xkv — hadley (@hadleystrainge) April 18, 2020.

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JULY 24, 2017

Overlooking the mighty Mississippi River in the center of the city, The Riverwalk is the nation’s first downtown outlet mall. And today, The Shops at Canal Place uphold that tradition with three floors of luxury and boutique shopping—including Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co. and Lululemon Athletica—in the heart of the city.

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JANUARY 23, 2018

Oue Skyspace LA Conquer your fear of heights by holding a meeting in the sky at downtown’s Oue Skyspace. One level up from Skyspace is the highest restaurant west of the Mississippi. The post 9 Instagrammable Los Angeles Rooftops appeared first on Smart Meetings. This rooftop can host receptions for up to 198 guests.

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JUNE 21, 2017

Less than 50 percent of meeting planners have risk management plans in place for their events, said Paul Van Deventer, president and CEO of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), in remarks given at WEC 2017 on Tuesday. Van Deventer also spoke with Smart Meetings TV about change coming to MPI.

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JULY 11, 2017

Fischer posted a video on Twitter, adding that the ban had previously cost Kentucky $2 million in future revenue, because two Chicago-based companies had also dropped Louisville from consideration as a meeting site. “We’ve The post California Travel Ban Provokes Scorn and Cancellations appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JANUARY 11, 2017

The other states listed in California’s ban are Kansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Mississippi’s Religious Liberty Accommodations Act states that marriage is a union of one man and one women and allows religious organizations to deny employment or services to certain LGBT individuals if it is against their beliefs.

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