Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 A special episode of #EventIcons from IMEX 2018. This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Citing the higher occupancy numbers, IACC CEO Mark Cooper says, “The figures predicted are showing that conference- and meeting-focused venues are, for the first time in at least five years, in line with the wider lodging market when it comes to occupancy rate.”. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. But how do you find these alternative event venues? But how do you find these alternative event venues? What do you have to keep in mind when planning at an alternative venue?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. of meeting space, including two ballrooms, a dozen meeting rooms and rooftop reception venue with nightly fireworks views. The entire cast of characters has a busy 2019 to look forward to.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Video ruled the social media world in 2018. Marin Bright, CEO of Smart Meetings , kicked off 2018 with a video detailing changes to Smart Meetings magazine. Related: The Best of the Best: 2018 Platinum Choice Winners. Related : Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new toolkit for employees at hotels, convention centers, and special-event venues can provide planners with deeper perspective on what to ask during site selection. In 2018, ESPA developed its first accessibility resource, Project Access: Accessible Meetings FAQs, to help event-service professionals provide more guidance to planners.

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Endless Events

JUNE 27, 2018

There’s still a place for planning events with conventional venue layouts, particularly with corporate conferences and workshops. Moreover, if you decide to stay with a traditional venue, you might want to explore unique seating layouts. That’s where choosing a unique event venue to wow your attendees comes in. Let’s get to it!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. A post shared by Botanical Inks (@botanicalinks) on Sep 4, 2018 at 6:27pm PDT. University of Central Florida, Orlando.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

We scoped out five sky-high new and classic venues in the round with Instagram-worthy credentials to delight attendees. Vue Orleans This observation deck/museum/event venue located on top of the new Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans occupies what was the New Orleans World Trade Center where Canal Street and the Mississippi River meet.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. This is the first time Cvent has generated the list since the pandemic halted events.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Jul 17, 2018 at 3:12pm PDT. Most modern venues offer outdoor terrace spaces attached to indoor meeting rooms or use meeting spaces that have windows overlooking nature. My current venue, for example, is next to more than 50 forested acres with walking paths.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Attendees and staff at meetings and events of all types need all the confidence and reassurance that organizers and venues can give them that everything possible has been done to keep them safe,” IMEX states in a release.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. In 2018, the company gave $500,000 to groups and individuals that promoted diversity in travelers and hotel operators.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Getting everyone gracefully from point A to meeting B is one of the challenges event professionals wrestle with every day, even if those points are simply from airport to venue and back again. After the final session closes, the struggle shifts to the attendee looking for a little bleisure action in nearby destinations.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov. 27-29, IBTM announced the full list of 2018’s finalists.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

They provide in-house AV and production at convention centers, venues, and hotels such as Kimpton, Hyatt, and Marriott, across the country. January 2018. November 2018. October 2018. In fact, it’s highly likely you’ve done multiple deals with them. Will this merger change that? October 2017. January 2019.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 26, 2018

This year saw the opening of many significant event and meeting venues in Toronto. Here's a look at the best.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Acquisition delivers unique diagramming, seating, and venue sales solutions that help event planners and venues create exceptional events. Cvent acquired Social Tables to help event planners and venues better collaborate to deliver successful events, further accelerating Cvent’s product roadmap and global growth. million events.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2018

In Orlando and Central Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2019

rose above 300 in 2018, prompting event planners to reevaluate their physical security strategies. To start, incorporate feedback from a variety of sources within the venue, such as customer service or guest feedback. One day, a venue may be hosting a well-known speaker who attracts a large crowd.

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Travel Daily News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Having completed a three-year, $620-million-dollar reimagination in late 2018, today, the MBCC stands as one of the most advanced venues of its kind in North America, with 1.4 million square feet of flexible event space.

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Crowdriff

AUGUST 21, 2018

Braving the Arizona sun in mid-summer might raise a few eyebrows, but for those that attended ESTO 2018 the destination and venue could not have been more perfect. from ESTO 2018: 1) There’s a New Visual Format in Town. Jarrod Lyman (@jarrodlyman) August 14, 2018. Here are my top takeaways (and some fun photos!)

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BizBash

DECEMBER 18, 2018

In Chicago, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best restaurants.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2018

Only 65 percent of companies plan to host a party this year, according to the 2018 Holiday Party Survey Report released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The survey shows that only 13 percent of parties are held at unique venues, although employees are really seeking out more experiential celebrations. Promising news on that front!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

— Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) September 21, 2018. The lakeside Carousel Bar, which pays tribute to old-fashioned carousels, serves meals and is set in an excellent venue for taking in Lake Chautauqua’s spectacular sunsets. — Chautauquahhotel (@Chautauquahh) October 9, 2018. The more than 10,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This year saw the opening of many significant event and meeting venues in Washington. Here's a look at the best.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

In 2018, he worked as hotel manager for Sheraton Grand Doha. Before this, he spent time overseeing the event venues outside London for the 2012 London Olympic & Paralympic Games. Yazan Latif Latif is general manager for Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl—Doha in Qatar. Roger Hooker ExCel London named Hooker chief operating officer.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

In addition to the Olympic venues, London cleaned up and rebuilt its canals, extended and built new transportation, and invested in its hospitality infrastructure. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece. million visitors. New York; 4.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 10, 2024

Mammana has been with NYC Tourism + Conventions since 2018, including five years as CMO, and led the company’s 2023 rebrand. Sarah Marshall Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre in Farnborough, England, has appointed Sarah Marshall as its new venue director.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In San Francisco, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 17, 2018

In Los Angeles, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Runkle is venue manager for etc.venue s’ first U.S.-based He has won several awards, he received Hilton Hotel’s General Manager of the Year award in 2019, Hilton Connie Pride Award in 2017 and 2018, and Conrad Hilton Award in 2019. Jack Runkle. based location in New York City. Cristian Teusen and Nicole Coghlan.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2019

The Stay Human Project began as a social experiment in 2018 to create genuine human connection. More : Los Angeles Sports Venues Deliver Immersive Experiences. A post shared by The Kimpton Everly Hotel (@everlyhollywood) on Oct 8, 2018 at 1:05pm PDT. More than 50 guests stayed in Room 301 over the course of three months.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 20, 2018

This year saw the opening of many significant event and meeting venues in Las Vegas. Here's a look at the.

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