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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. She loved everything about the business.

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You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees

SmartMeetings

Hotels in major cities such as San Francisco call their daily fee an “urban fee.” In New York City, it’s often known as an “amenity fee” or “facilities fee.”. Does this mean meeting planners, or their attendees, are stuck paying them? When it comes to the daily add-on (whatever it may be called), hopefully not. “I

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Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business

Smart Meetings

You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Courtney Stout, director of group sales, New York Marriott Marquis , New York City. of meeting space. of meeting space.

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Meet An Event Planner - Kaley Taylor

EventUp

Meet Kaley Taylor - an event planner of 10 years who has planned numerous user & industry conferences ranging from 80-6,000 attendees, trade shows presences including international exhibitions, internal sales & marketing meetings, incentive trips, and awards dinners. What City Is Your Favorite To Host An Event In?

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Celebrate our Newest Colleagues

Coterie Spark

Get to know Alex Gordon, Producer Fascinated with industry trends and finding the hottest new spots for venues, Alex is poised to bring exciting opportunities to future conferences and meetings. She joins the team as a Producer. But it’s not just her incredible experience that excites us.

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Do One Thing: Your 2019 Plan for Safer Meetings

MeetingsNet

How safe are your meetings and events? New disruptions seem to be invented every week: food terrorism means planners need to think about kitchen security and new camera and drone technologies mean proprietary knowledge can be stolen and outdoor spaces can be accessed from the air. Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019.

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Goldenvoice names Mark Girton head of Special Events for Empire Polo Club

Event Industry News

As Girton steps into his new role, Stacy Benaderet will assume his prior duties at AEG Presents, and will be responsible for all special events across the United States. Benaderet previously served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for AEG Presents’ Special Events Venues. She joined the department in 2015.

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