Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Editor’s Note: As we celebrate the 2023 Meeting Professionals of the Year , we thought it fitting to go back to a 2020 Meeting Professionals of the Year winner, John Cruz, senior corporate meeting planner with BlueCross of North Carolina , for some perspective. Experience your journey in the moment.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Read More : Urban Venues Seeing Return of Group Business. Assistant Professor of Horticultural Studies at North Carolina State University Melinda Knuth explained that “a well-handled flower will last the consumer 10-14 days at home.”. Finding the Freshest Flowers. As much as “80% of cut flowers sold in the U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2023

The Wyboston Lakes Resort team has returned from North Carolina with the highly prestigious IACC Americas Innovation Award. The award was presented at the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Americas Knowledge Exchange Conference held in the USA at Durham, North Carolina.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2022

Asheville, on the western stretch of North Carolina, is well known for its ability to attract leisure groups and families, with its abundance of outdoor activities and attractions built around creativity and art. Eblen Charities is an association also in Western North Carolina. Plan with Confidence.

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MAY 23, 2023

The cultural and historical backdrop of western North Carolina is a subtle and unexpected surprise to visitors who are given the opportunity to learn about the expansive culture of the Cherokee Nation and the history that unfolded amid the gorgeous scenery beneath the Great Smokey Mountains.

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EventUp

AUGUST 10, 2020

They have been organized by state to make it as easy as pie to locate your local venues. North Carolina. South Carolina. Have you recently dined at one of these featured venues? Restaurants That Are Now Open For Dine-In Across the Country: Alaska. Connecticut. New Hampshire. New Mexico. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Unique Venues has worked closely with venues helping them to rebrand or stand out as Hybrid Capable meeting spaces. Below we walk through some of our Top Picks in this growing venue distinction. venue is located in the heart of Crystal City adjacent to Reagan National Airport just five minutes from downtown.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 7, 2021

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. There are plenty more great outdoor spaces to choose from on Unique Venues. Explore them all. Anna Maria College.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The North Carolina-based Special Event Company ( TSEC ) is another case in point. The process of event planning has changed considerably due to the pandemic, resulting in labor shortages, staff with limited experience, lack of venue availability and dramatic increases in pricing,” she says. TSEC is coming back Oct.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 18, 2018

When it comes to Charlotte event venues , there's plenty of options. Keep reading to discover the 20 best locations for your next event in North Carolina's Queen City. Charlotte, North Carolina—the Queen City—is one of the South's prized jewels. They also have access to some amazing event venues.

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Unique Venues

AUGUST 3, 2020

Check our latest list of unique venues…with unique experiences. Just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the historic downtown riverfront, University of North Carolina Wilmington's picturesque campus offers the perfect location for your next big event. Turn Your Next Event into a Beach Getaway. Way More Than Just OK.

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EventUp

MAY 28, 2019

And picking the right venue is just as important as choosing the right swimsuit. Any venue with swim facilities should be able to provide their license for their pools, maintenance records, and their schedule for keeping things clean. Check for venues that have had a recent upgrade or that market themselves as luxury locations.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 28, 2019

Security Day in Raleigh, North Carolina. Those measures were at the core of the first-ever Security Day in Raleigh, North Carolina. Photo Credit Mary Deifer (RCC)). Over the past decade, security risks have moved to the top of agendas for event organizers, CVBs leaders, and convention center general managers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2023

Connecting meeting and tourism venues such as the American Tobacco Campus at Blackwell/Vivian St. The bright geometrical sidewalks guide groups easily and joyously through the major downtown meeting venues and tourist attractions. The open lot and the covered roof area together give meeting professionals 137,977 sq.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

From Palm Springs to Albuquerque, venues celebrate First Nation people When the tides of history recede, the cultural energy in some regions remains palpable.

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Brilliant Event Planning

JULY 24, 2020

Other Event & Wedding Restrictions : Dance floors at all venues, indoor and outdoor, are closed due to the high risk of spreading COVID-19 in these spaces, where many individuals will be in close contact with one another.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 22, 2022

Augustine, Florida; Asheville, North Carolina; and Mountain Brook, Alabama, among others. Read More : Metaverse Replicas of Event Venues Make Site Inspections Faster, Easier and Greener. In my opinion, the general public is trying to figure out if it will stick around as a method of payment or not.

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GatherHere

MAY 16, 2018

We enlisted the expertise of Mollyann Russell, event sales and marketing coordinator at The Stockroom at 230 , a unique, urban venue located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, for some tips and advice. The post How to Create a Preferred Vendors List for Your Venue appeared first on Gather.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

During this webinar, Ludwig shows the many advancements meeting professionals may come into contact with in the near and distant future, such as second-floor public transport, futuristic venues and self-driving luggage. Summary: Flying Taxis and Self-directed Luggage: Predicting the Future of Events ). Post-Pandemic Clauses You Need to Know.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 19, 2017

Booking a meeting at one of these ultra-dreamy venues is a great way to start planning. Fearrington Village (Pittsboro, North Carolina). Fire pits, a wooden boardwalk and 500-person capacity make the outdoor venue a summertime delight. The venue can fit up to 200 standing or seated. along the Black Banks River.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

Harrah’s Cherokee has 115,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a variety of one-of-a-kind venues set against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery with 1,800 deluxe guest rooms and suites. Unique Venues. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. What’s New.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Subscribe to e-newsletter updates Keep up to date with the latest news Join 15,000 + #eventprofs and get our e-newsletters direct to your inbox First Name Last Name johnsmith@example.com Submit Form is being submitted, please wait a bit. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Runyon brings 10 years of venue administration and events experience. Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans promoted Babe to hotel manager. Melea Runyon.

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Event Leadership Institute

MAY 6, 2021

Venues and event organizers now have options through apps and other solutions, but in some cases the issue is being decided for them at the federal, state, or local level. moved its all-star weekend from Charlotte to New Orleans in response to an anti-LGBT bill in North Carolina.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Harrah’s Cherokee has 115,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a variety of one-of-a-kind venues set against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery with 1,800 deluxe guest rooms and suites. Unique Venues. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. What’s New.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Harrah’s Cherokee has 115,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a variety of one-of-a-kind venues set against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery with 1,800 deluxe guest rooms and suites. Unique Venues. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. What’s New.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Harrah’s Cherokee has 115,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a variety of one-of-a-kind venues set against a backdrop of spectacular mountain scenery with 1,800 deluxe guest rooms and suites. Unique Venues. Meeting planners will feel equally pampered. What’s New.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

of inspiring meeting venues, it’s a prime destination for an invigorating and exciting Halloween meeting. The Drake is the site of the largest garden venue in the region, at 10 acres. of indoor venue space and 20,000 sq. of event space and 65 event venues. With over 17,000 sq. They also offer 12,000 sq.

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Eventinterface

JULY 27, 2017

With clients like Disney, GSK, Feld Entertainment, Microsoft, Met Life, the Daytona Speedway and even the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission, thinking different is a part of daily life. So, venues get booked, then when it's time to actually plan the agenda, we are limited to what has been contracted.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

The 15th Annual Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference is a joint effort between North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia chapters of HFTP. February 23-25 | Francis Marion Hotel | Charleston, SC.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Recently, that meant introducing everyone to local small businesses for their amenities, including a fragrance company, a cookie maker and a coffee vendor.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 14, 2018

The amusement park is available for buyout and can accommodate more than 5,000 guests in its corporate event venues. North Carolina: Sweet Potato Pie. Charlotte, North Carolina-based restaurant franchise Bojangles has a special Pi Day promotion for its sweet potato pie, which is specially priced at $3.14.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 17, 2020

It’s not easy for planners to identify when this is the case, forcing them to follow up with additional questions, or to make a venue recommendation with insufficient and incomplete information. Spencer Hux is director of group sales at Pinehurst in North Carolina. Tips for How Both Hotels and Planners Can ‘Win’.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 1, 2017

BEYOND SPACE AND RATES In April 2017, Dude Solutions brought its professional-development conference, Dude University, to Raleigh, North Carolina, for the first time. For example, North Carolina State University Chancellor Randy Woodson, Ph.D., Gintzig, spoke about facility design and patient care.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

As meeting planners, you have a unique opportunity to inspire a more balanced lifestyle by choosing destinations and venues purposefully designed to inspire and decompress. Its Southeast collection comprises hospitality gems in New Orleans; Chapel Hill, North Carolina; and Charleston, South Carolina. In 2016, U.S.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 12, 2017

Carova Beach, North Carolina. From serene lakes to charming towns full of friendly locals, there are many places offering just that. Here are the U.S. destinations best equipped to encourage calm—either among attendees, or for yourself. Carova Beach is only accessible by its beach which is unpaved.

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Certain

JANUARY 3, 2018

The tri-city region also acts as North Carolina’s epicenter for new business and young professionals, due in great part to the wealth of talent coming out of the area’s many universities – namely Duke University, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University.

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