BizBash

AUGUST 29, 2017

With destinations known for wellness, world-class skiing, and even a 127-foot-high clocktower, the Southwest has a wide array of options.

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MARCH 1, 2019

That was the message delivered on Thursday by Jodi Low, founder of U & Improved, a heart-based leadership development consulting company, from the stage at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles, and demonstrated at the one-on-one tables in California Ballroom at Smart Meeting Southwest. Commitment is key,” Low said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

View from Amtrak’s California Coast Starlight Southwest Chief Chicago’s Union Station is hub to another long stretch rail service, the Southwest Chief. Southwest Chief travels through the Southwest terrain Day Trip Excursions Trains don’t have to be exclusively for traveling long distances.

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a2z Innovation Insider

JANUARY 21, 2019

I’m excited to be in Austin, Texas this week for Southwest Showcase, one of our favorite events to connect with meetings, education and exhibits professionals. I’ve attended several Southwest Showcase events over the past few years, both in my previous role as a show manager and as an exhibitor with a2z. Learn More.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Photo from one-on-one appointments at Smart Meeting Southwest. Smart Meeting Southwest at Globe Life Park in Arlington sandwiched one-on-one appointments with insightful speakers and unique experiences only possible when the action takes place at the home of MLB’s Texas Rangers.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Skift Take: Since 1987, South by Southwest (SXSW) and Austin has been a convergence of film, music, education, and culture, a global destination for creative people to connect, collaborate and think outside the box. As SXSW expands into Sydney, this annual gathering offers many new and expanded possibilities for groups.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

By active, I mean that Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort is using onsite activities as a way to not only set itself apart from other properties, but also provide groups with a uniquely Southwest experience. Hilton also offers guided hikes on weekends and can arrange private outings with local outfitter Southwest Trekking.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 14, 2016

In an effort to improve its in-flight internet connectivity and entertainment options, one of the nation’s most popular airlines, low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines, has recently reaffirmed its commitment to having a 100 percent Wi-Fi-connected fleet of more than 700 aircraft. In 2018, Southwest plans to increase bandwidth again.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2017

Southwest Airlines ranked No. JetBlue Airways followed Southwest in second place with a score of 803 points and growth in every measure. The post Alaska and Southwest Tops for Airline Customer Service appeared first on Smart Meetings. Delta Air Lines came in at second with 758 points after making improvements in every measure.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 15, 2023

Recent news that pilots at American, Southwest, and United airlines are threatening to strike might be fraying the nerves of meeting professionals concerned about their upcoming events. Southwest Airlines: On May 11, Southwest’s pilots approved authorization of a strike. Here’s why.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2017

With more than 50 regional craft beers—and more offerings on the way—Southwest Florida is quickly becoming a beer-lover’s paradise. Further Reading: The Great Escape: Southwest Florida. The post Beer and Ball Games in Southwest Florida appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JUNE 2, 2017

Conservancy of Southwest Florida in Naples offers kayak tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Naples Kayak Company provides kayak and kayak fishing tours of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. In Southwest Florida, visitors can access the northern part of the park through Everglades City.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2024

The distinct character of each of these new and renovated properties is certain to inspire, whether you’re meeting in stylish New York, bright and bustling New Orleans or spectacular, serene southwest Washington. Blending Productivity and Play Expanded meeting space at ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center A 10,000 sq.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Air service via most major carriers is available to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers, 34 miles north of Naples. With the number of meetings that are booked near the beach in Southwest Florida, attendees will want to make extra time for sun and sand. It’s hard to beat a seaside meeting. More Adventures Await

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2017

Further Reading: The Great Escape: Southwest Florida. The post Major Meeting Venues: Southwest Florida appeared first on Smart Meetings. The Ritz-Carlton Naples. 450 guest rooms; 42,000 sq. of meeting space; world-class beachfront resort and Florida Green Lodging property; spa; pool; seven restaurants.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

With those five words, the gauntlet was dropped this week by Andrew Watterson, executive vice president of Southwest Airlines. According to Watterson, Southwest believes it can charge less than what other carriers currently do. Southwest is Hawaii-Bound appeared first on Smart Meetings. to Hawaii market.”. to Hawaii market.”.

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OCTOBER 3, 2017

Known as the Innovation and Technology Hub of the Southwest, Chandler is also home to emerging self-driving car technology. The post 2017 CVB Selfie Contest: Midwest/Mountain Region/Southwest appeared first on Smart Meetings. Let us be your connection to a vibrant, engaging area for events. Back to 2017 CVB Selfie Contest.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

MARCH 5, 2019

Austin’s famous South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival and conference is back, and we’re diving right into the fun. It’s that time of year! If you’re headed south, catch some tunes and rays with us or, better yet, find us behind the mic talking a ton about music and tech on these panels: During SXSW […].

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2021

In the latest setback, Southwest Airlines has been canceling and delaying domestic flights in droves for nearly a week. Though the return to travel continues to ramp up for planners and other business travelers, all is not back to normal, at least not yet. Since Oct. Read More : How to Prepare for the Next Crisis: Event Insurance Tips.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Lawmakers today might see more urgency in the issue: More than 2 million travelers had flights canceled or delayed in recent months due to a mix Southwest Airlines' scheduling problems at the end of December, the accidental outage in the Federal Aviation Administration's Notice to Air Missions pilot-alert system in January, and bad weather.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

And both sides of the political aisle criticizes DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ineffective leadership in dealing with Southwest Airlines’ recent mass flight cancellations. Pete Buttigieg says they will be held responsible by the Department of Transportation.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2023

Eventbase, the world’s leading event app platform, has achieved an industry-first with the launch of its advanced new personalization feature at the South by Southwest® Conference and Festivals (SXSW®), which began in Austin, Texas today.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Similarly, Southwest Business Meetings product offers discounted fares, incentives and even name changes for groups of 25 or fewer. Jessica Martini, national account manager with Southwest Business, shared that the bulk of group travel is made up of under 150 people so most companies can take advantage of the benefits. Covid Shifts.

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Dynamic Events

OCTOBER 18, 2016

The post Dynamic Events Earns ‘Healthiest Companies of Southwest Washington’ Award appeared first on Dynamic Events Inc. Studies continue to show that good health practices at work create a more productive and efficient environment with less absenteeism, proving that the “daily grind”.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Airlines for America, the industry group that represents American, Delta, Southwest, United, and several other airlines, stated in early January that the strong performance is “a direct result of the dedicated work our carriers have been doing for well over a year—including hiring aggressively, adjusting schedules, and investing in new technologies.”

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EventMB

MAY 30, 2022

In another spectacular display this March, hundreds of drones flew over downtown Austin during South by Southwest (SXSW), creating a jumbo QR code to entice viewers to view a trailer for Paramount+’s new sci-fi series Halo.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 24, 2023

As Whitney Eichinger, svp-culture and communications at Southwest Airlines, put it, “You can decorate anything, but you have to have culture at your core.” Photo credit: Power Home Remodeling, Southwest Airlines, Sheetz Catch a full session on designing impactful employee events at the Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 15, 2019

The dramatic uptick in companies that want a space at SXSW’s Wellness Expo shows how brands are increasingly trying to reach this wellness-minded audience. Read More.

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MARCH 13, 2024

The beaches such as Praia do Amado, Carrapateira and Praia da Arrifana are referred to as having “butterscotch sand” and border the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejanto e Costa Vicentina (Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park). Anchorage, Alaska Head up north—way north—to Alaska’s largest and one of its most visited cities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Southwest region of Utah’s Washington County offers a unique blend of exceptional meeting spaces and thrilling activities—all immersed in natural surroundings that are nothing short of mind-blowing. Arriving at St. George Regional Airport. The post The Spirit of Adventure Thrives in Greater Zion appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Improved brand visibility over time Companies like South by Southwest and Adobe have successfully utilized sustained events programs for years. Not to mention that it’s easier to satisfy the growing desire for a mix of virtual and in-person (AKA hybrid) events. This variety keeps people energized and likely to keep returning!

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Verve

APRIL 4, 2023

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JULY 7, 2021

On-site EduCon attendees can take part in Hospitality Helping Hands on Thursday, where they will assemble and decorate wheelchairs to be donated to the Arizona chapter of the Paralyzed Veterans of America — like those pictured above from a previous event organized by Southwest Conference Planners.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2023

And “Southwest is shifting the frequency of its flights from mostly short-haul business routes to medium- and long-haul routes,” says the Reuters article. The airline will also move flights from early-morning or late-evening hours and cut flights on Tuesdays and Wednesdays by about 10 percent compared to other weekdays.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

And then we had the massive disruptions that left nearly 2 million Southwest Airlines passengers delayed and stranded across the country. We also need to have real-time, real-person communication when a system breaks down like in the Southwest situation. And last year, by November 2022, U.S. In these situations, the U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

We’d really like to help more events across the Southwest to be greener and more sustainable. Eco wants to make the Southwest greener one step at a time, as Tristan continues: ‘Recycling and repurposing waste is a huge factor to events becoming greener.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

usatoday.com. The airline has completed the long-range flying certification process required for its long-planned launch. ( USA Today ). Read More.

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