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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Resorts sparkle silver, gold and emerald with grand openings and new renovations New and renovated resorts in Utah, Phoenix and San Rafael usher in the fall color palette of our dreams alongside refreshing redesigns and newly-opened spaces. Silver Montage Deer Valley Spread across 16 acres in Utah’s Wasatch Mountain region, 8,300 ft.

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JUNE 7, 2021

The Utah Valley Convention Center group in Provo was the winner of the Rocky Mountain Reskill Roadtrip hackathon. So begins the overview of R3: The Rocky Mountain Reskill Roadtrip , setting the tone for a hybrid/hackathon event organized by the PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter and held on April 8, Global Meetings Industry Day.

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

If the way you handle attendees’ information doesn’t meet the EU’s GDPR standards, it may not meet some U.S. meeting professionals changed their data practices if there was any chance an EU citizen would be among their attendees. RELATED: The Meeting Professional’s Guide to GDPR. state’s standards being enacted in 2023.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 16, 2019

If you’re looking for a unique team-building experience to encourage personal and professional growth, the Utah Olympic Park offers a variety of exciting opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. At the Utah Olympic Oval, which is 20 minutes from downtown, your group can learn to curl with a pro using some the same stones used in 2002.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Regis Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, director of front office at The Camby, and housekeeping manager and front desk manager at W Seattle. The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Most recently, Sporbert was assistant general manager at The Camby, Autograph Collection in Phoenix.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

states Virginia, California, Colorado, Connecticut and Utah, will be introducing new data privacy laws. It covered Europe, but it also covered meeting attendees coming from Europe to the United States,” says Jill Blood, vice president of deputy general counsel for Maritz. “So, Beginning in early 2023, U.S. Jill Blood. The post New U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

Before this, Heffron held leadership roles with Hilton Hotels, including general manager for Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah and hotel manager for Conrad New York Downtown. Wales most recently worked at The Pendry, Park City in Utah as general manager. Before this, he worked as general manager at The St.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two conference leaders have announced new tech resources that meet attendees’ changing expectations and communication styles. Dallas-based Freeman announced a new partnership with Draper, Utah-based 42Chat in late September that will bring web and SMS A.I. chatbots to Freeman’s trade show and conference customers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

of functional meeting space, multiple onsite restaurants and their Stillwater Spa. George, Utah. of meeting and event space, their onsite spa, championship golf course and numerous onsite restaurants. Pascal Dupuis Pascal Dupuis Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino welcomes Dupuis as general manager.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

If you are looking to change it up for your next meeting, glamping is the way to go. Here are seven places you can go glamping that offer beautiful meeting spaces and luxurious lodging options. Meeting Spaces: 13. Thirteen meeting venues situated throughout the property make it a ideal for team-building meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He brings nearly three decades of culinary expertise to his new role overseeing CE LA VI Bellevue and Fresco as well as all meeting and event catering services in the hotel’s attached Avenue Conference Center. His new menus will feature 70% locally-sourced ingredients to spotlight the high-quality produce of the Park City region of Utah.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Costa served on the board of directors of Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) Northern California chapter from 2006 to 2007 and remains an active member of MPI. Silva is now hotel manager, Lawing is director of sales and marketing and Valdez is director of spa at Pendry Park City in Utah. The post Smart Moves in D.C.,

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah. She is adamant that big tech companies aren’t going to be able to come in and build something that captures the nuances of what meeting professionals need, all the little things they have to consider every day.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

At Visit Denver, she will develop, direct and execute convention and meeting sales and destination services strategies. Most recently, she served as general manager of Waldorf Astoria in Park City, Utah. She will also help to craft and implement organizational and destination strategy as a member of the leadership team.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

When selecting ingredients for a holiday meal, “we typically go with what’s in season and what fits traditionally for that holiday,” says Santiago Ramos, executive chef of Little America Hotel of Salt Lake City, Utah. Read More : Where to Meet in Wallet Hub’s 2022 Best Winter Holiday Destinations.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She will oversee all resort operations, including culinary, experiential, meetings and events and resort teams and uphold the resort’s outstanding reputation as an esteemed Napa Valley property. Earlier in his career, he served in general manager roles at Canopy by Hilton in San Antonio and Homewood Suites in Moab, Utah.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Great Salt Lake City has emerged as a lively, diverse destination that offers plenty of attractive options to meeting groups. Scandinavian Festival Mega Peruvian Festival Generally held in late July, this festival highlights Peruvian customs, dancers, cooks, musicians, delicious foods and Peruvian Americans’ contributions to Utah.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The University of Colorado in Colorado Springs houses flexible meeting spaces, comfortable lodging, on-campus dining, and state-of-the-art presentation technology for up to 800 attendees in its 35 various and flexible meeting spaces. Here are our top pick venues for meeting in the Mountain Region! Miller Conference Center.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Read More : Essential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings. Where meetings happen, Orlando and Miami were found to place first and third, respectively, in total number of flower shops per square mile. The post Top 10 Cities for Curating Efflorescent Events in 2022 appeared first on Smart Meetings. Orange, CA.

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JULY 28, 2023

After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in Hospitality Business at Michigan State University, Howell worked in numerous hotels across New York City before relocating to Utah, where he served as director of learning and development and later director of rooms at Waldorf Astoria Park City.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

Formerly the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Meeting Standards, the EIC Sustainable Event Standards maintain the same level of rigour while improving their ease of use and adoptability. Every meeting or event held at our venue is sustainable from the get-go because sustainability underpins our operations.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 15, 2016

There’s a lot to be said for readers’ surveys about travel even if those surveys aren’t specifically about the meetings and events industry. We’re proud to say that some of our favorite meeting cities made the cut. 2 friendliest city was Park City, Utah, a four-season town outside Salt Lake City. .”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

On June 22, diners and winers from all walks of life will flock to Park City, Utah, as Main Street turns into one long alfresco dinner table for Savor the Summit. Read more in Kristine White’s story, “Shredding New Heights for Meetings: Wide Variety of Rad Mountain Resorts are Available Year-Round,” in the January issue of Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2019

She has served in various positions in the hospitality industry, including catering, meetings and events, and sales. Prior to this, Hing served as general manager of Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah for more than seven years. The post 7 Smart Moves at Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Long Beach and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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AUGUST 12, 2021

He recently worked as general manager for Hyatt Centric Park City in Utah; before this, he worked as general manager for Hyatt Regency Long Beach in California. The post 9 Smart Moves in California, Florida and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. Todd McAninch.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2021

How to Make Remote Meetings Work. For teams consisting of both remote and in-office employees, virtual meetings are the connective communication that keeps things running. Allen’s Suddenly Virtual: Making Remote Meetings Work. Build in recovery time between each meeting.” Put More Humanity into Meetings.

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Connect Your Meetings

JUNE 26, 2018

Ready to explore a one-of-a-kind destination for your upcoming event, convention or meeting? See for yourself at Connect 2018 , the premier hosted-buyer event for corporate, association, specialty, sports and expo meeting planners and organizers. Places to Meet and Stay. Location, Location, Location. After-Hours Fun.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 23, 2017

Meetings professionals can infuse the Olympic spirit into their next event by selecting a venue that has hosted the world’s greatest sporting competition. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Spaces can accommodate anywhere from 18 to 250 people for meetings. Salt Lake City, Utah (2002).

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Gabriela Ong Gabriela Ong was promoted to vice president of sales for Meet Puerto Rico, where she has been brand sales manager, northeast for three years. Based in the New York area, Ong will drive sales and grow brand awareness through meetings, incentives and marketing events. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Salt Lake in Utah appointed Bajek national sales manager for the Northeast region. The post Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More appeared first on Smart Meetings. He has spent the last 21 years at Borgata Hotel, starting on its pre-opening management team. Suzanne Bajek.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Prior to her position at Dirty Habit DC, Trudo was executive meeting manager for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in DC. With 20 years of experience, Heffron was most recently general manager at Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah, a luxury ski resort. The post Smart Moves in LA, Encinitas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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MARCH 28, 2022

Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Bruno has been in events since 2008, remains a publisher at Event Tech Brief in Salt Lake City, Utah and has worked for GEP Utah as director of operations, where she managed event managers for the DMO.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Live performances by Leon Bridges and violinist Ezinma, and a menu takeover and meet-and-greets with former “Top Chef” contestant Melissa King, were also in the mix. Hospitality giant TAO activated a ski-themed, brand-rich activation spanning 23,500 square feet of space at Utah Film Studio. As was a partnership with the L.A.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Acura teamed up with Outfest to host its 26th annual Queer Brunch celebrating LGBTQ+ storytellers through panels, Sundance-selected film celebrations and digital meet-ups. The kits were also sent to film students at local Utah colleges, furthering Acura’s mission to support up-and-coming creatives.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

The post 10 Smart Moves in Nashville, San Antonio and London appeared first on Smart Meetings. Fortner previously worked as area sales manager for Loews Hotels in Nashville.

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