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JUNE 14, 2021

The Beatrice , Providence, Rhode Island. of meeting space. The post New and Renovated: It’s All in the Details appeared first on Smart Meetings. A 95-seat rooftop bar is the first in the city, while the sixth-floor Cannon Ball Lounge offers guests 180-degree views of Indianapolis Artsgarden.

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JUNE 6, 2022

Newport, Rhode Island offers a lot of opportunities to step outside and enjoy wide open spaces. After meetings about meetings, get outside and take a break. . The post Swim, Saunter, Sip appeared first on Smart Meetings. Plan with Confidence. . SWIM: Dive into the ocean at Easton’s Beach. to 6 p.m. .

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JUNE 23, 2023

Additionally, Beckwith has worked as special meeting and events manager at DBA Excelebrations and catering sales manager for Fine Catering by Russell Morin, both in Newport, Rhode Island. The post Smart Moves in London, Miami and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

facility for its wayfinding signage, plentiful meeting and event spaces (77 custom rooms) and its location (downtown D.C.). Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island , earned praise from its staff. managing engineer (planning) at the Rhode Island Department of Transportation.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

No matter if you’re planning a meeting for attendees beyond graduation age or if your client is a youth group with active students, there’s nothing quite like gathering on a campus. The University of Rhode Island. The Northeastern part of the U.S. Milton, MA. TCNJ - The College of New Jersey. Kingston, RI.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

Before ACC, Licygiewicz was senior operations manager for Rhode Island Convention Center and Dunkin Donuts Center. The post 8 Smart Moves at Destinations International, Travel Santa Ana and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 2, 2023

Taylor Fry and Diego Vervloet Taylor Fry (left) and Deigo Vervloet (right) Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) named Fry director of national accounts and Vervloet as meeting and convention services manager. The post Smart Moves in California, Dallas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Regis Hotels.

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AUGUST 24, 2022

Craighead has won several accolades, including the Planner of the Year Award by Smart Meetings in 2020 and the Show Manager of the Year Award in 2015 from the Expo Group and Trade Show News Network. Carlson is national sales manager and destination expert for Discover Newport in Rhode Island. Patrick Lacassagne. Susan Carlson.

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OCTOBER 7, 2021

Located in historic Newport, Rhode Island, this breathtaking 75-acre campus borders the famed Cliff Walk and has hosted the likes from the Dalai Lama to the Boston Celtics. The interior spaces are equally impressive boasting over 40 state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces able to accommodate up to 736 people.

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JUNE 14, 2021

The Beatrice , Providence, Rhode Island. of meeting space. The post New and Renovated: It’s All in the Details appeared first on Smart Meetings. A 95-seat rooftop bar is the first in the city, while the sixth-floor Cannon Ball Lounge offers guests 180-degree views of Indianapolis Artsgarden.

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JULY 28, 2017

Let’s take a look at some suggested venues to hold meetings in each of the top 20 beach communities. Newport, Rhode Island Name: The Vanderbilt Grace. The post Where To Meet In The 20 Most Expensive U.S. Beach Towns appeared first on Smart Meetings. Size: 25,000 sq. Guest Rooms: 146 2. Size: 6,000 sq.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. The post Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Chandra Allison. Mike Culver.

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JUNE 7, 2021

Take a break from the ordinary and check out our list of the Top Outdoor Spaces to meet. Nestled in a scenic valley amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Western Carolina University offers state-of-the-art meeting spaces, comfortable residential facilities and top-rated food service for your next conference or event. Explore them all.

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MARCH 1, 2018

JetBlue announced the company will be waiving fees for those traveling March 2 and March 3 from airports in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The post Airlines Waive Change and Cancel Fees in Advance of Nor’easter appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MAY 13, 2022

Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class.

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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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OCTOBER 5, 2021

Now, a twist on this approach has been launched on the East Coast, in Rhode Island. Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) and Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) have joined forces not only for joint sales but also in their service effort.

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

Serving on the International Live Events Association (ILEA) Rhode Island Board for six years in a row, being a finalist in the BizBash Event Style Awards and now, serving as President of her ILEA chapter, it’s no doubt Kimberly Doell, CMP, has made her mark on the events industry.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Just north of Jacksonville, this exclusive Florida resort escape features a recently renovated conference center, unique meeting break programming and AAA Five Diamond oceanfront hospitality—plus 25,000 sq. of total meeting space. Gurney’s Resorts , Montauk, New York, and Newport, Rhode Island—20 Percent Off.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

The business meeting ended with a gala dinner honoring those who have advanced the field. PRA Orlando; Newport Hospitality, a DMC Network Company in Rhode Island; Accent Indy; and CSI Florida. The post ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

With a fantastic eye for design and her calming persona, Erica is one of the most sought-after wedding planners in Newport, Rhode Island. During our clients’ meetings we try not to hug (it hurts as we are huggers!!!) wear our masks, try not to touch the product, and limit how many guests can be at planning meetings.

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MAY 6, 2022

Monyhan joined Louisville Tourism in 2010 as its destination services manager and, for the past 11 years, has led the DMO’s Green Meetings initiative. sales, Stokes most recently held the role of director of sales and marketing at The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina in Rhode Island. Jon McGaunn. By Hayden & Co.,

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JANUARY 9, 2020

When they convene in Providence, Rhode Island, May 3–6, 2020, they won’t be able to find the usual exhibit hall at the Providence Convention Center — not for lack of signage but because the event’s overhauled trade- show floor bears little resemblance to its previous versio. “We Providing a Place to Meet.

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Newport , Rhode Island, is no stranger to the excitement of Hollywood. Take a cue from these movies, which were filmed in this spectacular seaside destination, for your next meeting or event. All three can accommodate meetings and events large and small in a unique, exquisite setting.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll focus on booking meetings for Washington, D.C., 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. She’ll oversee sales planning for group, catering and banquets and help the revenue team meet sales goals.

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JANUARY 31, 2017

Once upon a time (well, 2005) in Providence, Rhode Island, some troubling news spread through the convention and visitors bureau. As our culinary brand grew strong on the leisure side, it trickled into our meetings marketing,” Adamo said. There wouldn’t be much of a grace period. “I

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Meet the Superstars of Five Stars. The Cloister in Sea Island , Georgia. Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. The Cloister in Sea Island , Georgia. Ocean House in Watch Hill, Rhode Island. appeared first on Smart Meetings. . * ESPA at Vdara in Las Vegas. Meadowood Spa in St.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Skift Take: As Providence taps into funding from its newly approved tourism improvement district, it is looking for novel ways to attract meetings. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Leveraging unique public events like WaterFire is proving a popular approach.

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JULY 19, 2017

He previously served as general manager of Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island, and has 30 years of experience in the industry. He will focus on meetings involving business trade associations, engineering, science, the environment, and medical and pharmaceutical matters. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com. .

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AUGUST 28, 2019

No matter what time of year you’re planning a meeting in New England, your guests are guaranteed to be satisfied. Colleges and universities are the perfect locations to hold your next meeting, because of all the amenities that they usually offer. Up to 575 attendees will be able to comfortably enjoy the meeting at RISD.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

With a fantastic eye for design and her calming persona, Erica is one of the most sought-after wedding planners in Newport, Rhode Island. During our clients’ meetings we try not to hug (it hurts as we are huggers!!!) wear our masks, try not to touch the product, and limit how many guests can be at planning meetings.

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JULY 6, 2016

There’s meeting and event space for up to 50. “It One of the Hawaiian Islands’ main leisure destinations, Lahaina, Maui, has a resort worthy of business events and incentive trips thanks to the Montage. The 50-room Forbes Five Star property has outdoor lawn space for up to 1,000 and indoor meeting space for 125.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2018

of event space, with five meeting and breakout rooms and a 2,900-square-foot amphitheater. But The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort has dazzling beaches, 35,000 sq. of outdoor and indoor meeting space and all the necessary equipment you need to make your event a success. Ocean House, Watch Hill, Rhode Island.

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JULY 17, 2018

There’s obviously the shock and craziness of it,” says Trask, CMP, CMM, president of Strategic Meeting Tech in Orange, California. I have friends in Vegas, one of whom could hear the sirens and shots from his house,” says Trask, a 30-year meetings industry veteran and longtime live music fan. Plan For Security.

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JUNE 30, 2017

Incorporating fireworks into a meeting can be impactful, but there are several boxes to check before pressing start. “I Meeting professionals wishing to entertain guests with a firework display first and foremost need to hire a licensed, insured and reputable professional pyrotechnic company to execute the performance. Las Vegas Strip.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If you compiled a list of food-forward cities, Providence, Rhode Island, would rank pretty high. So here are five more trends for F&B — drawn from recent press trips, food-forward events, and dining out — that meeting professionals might keep an eye on during 2017. . TRASH” FISH DISHES.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2016

If you compiled a list of food-forward cities, Providence, Rhode Island, would rank pretty high. So here are five more trends for F&B — drawn from recent press trips, food-forward events, and dining out — that meeting professionals might keep an eye on during 2017. . TRASH” FISH DISHES.

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