Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tarin Horan, CMP, knew that meeting planning was the industry for her when she began interning with sports teams. Afterwards, she began working in sports, as a customer service and community relations manager with DC United. None of these events can come together without constant communication. “We

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event websites, email, promo codes, PR, Google Ads, social media, influencers — are you checking all the boxes in your event promotion plan to sell out your event? With so many different ways to market your event, it’s hard to know how to successfully promote your events. Table of Contents What is event promotion?

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 1, 2023

Event websites, email, promo codes, PR, Google Ads, social media, influencers — are you checking all the boxes in your event promotion plan to sell out your event? With so many different ways to market your event, it’s hard to know how to successfully promote your events. Table of Contents What is event promotion?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Candy Iannucci-Guay Iannucci-Guay is director of national accounts for Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau ’s SMERF markets. McClain joined Destination DC is 2011 as director of communications and was promoted to senior vice president in 2017. She also spent nearly 15 years with Waterford Hotel Group Inc.,

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

of India, through Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC), is hosting 250 international buyers and delegates from across the world, as part of pioneering “ATITHI: An exclusive Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet” to further boost inbound tourism and enhance business opportunities for stakeholders from Indian tourism industry.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Evan Bauerle Bauerle, who serves as sports, tourism, and event sales manager, West region, for Visit Salt Lake’s sports division, Sports Salt Lake, said the certification struck a chord with him not only because Mesa is close to his hometown, but because he is the father of a child with autism.

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Eventtia

APRIL 22, 2024

Offer coupons and discount codes: Enable the creation and distribution of promotional codes that attendees can use to receive discounts on ticket prices. Configure SMS notifications: Send SMS notifications to attendees, offering a direct and effective way to communicate updates, reminders, or important information.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

Boasting an award-winning team of over 400 specialists across 23 global offices, Allied creates conversion-driven campaigns for major brands in film, TV, sports, gaming, live entertainment, cultural institutions, hospitality, and consumer goods. Communications. Digital Experiences.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Mark Cooper, CEO @IACCmeetings is bringing the venue community together to apply intentional creativity during Americas Knowledge Exchange in @DurhamNC @JBDukeHotel to the problem of the average 9 years of institutional wisdom lost in hospitality. Student Kemmia Ghodrat advised potential employers to promote their social justice work.

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Best Corporate Events

APRIL 18, 2023

As reported by CBS Sports , “According to Sportradar data available since 1930, the Vikings became only the second team in 1,551 regular-season or playoff games to trail by 30 or more points and still win.” What lessons can business leaders take away from this historic achievement?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Higgins is now vice president of business development at Visit Oceanside , including its Oceanside Sports Commission division. Marquis Los Cabos promoted Perez to general manager. ala Kaua’i, A Timbers Resort promoted Bligh to operations director of H?k?ala. Dana Porter Higgins. Courtney Conching and Shauna Nakamura.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Higgins is now vice president of business development at Visit Oceanside , including its Oceanside Sports Commission division. Marquis Los Cabos promoted Perez to general manager. ala Kaua’i, A Timbers Resort promoted Bligh to operations director of H?k?ala. Dana Porter Higgins. Courtney Conching and Shauna Nakamura.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, an ongoing series of looks behind the scenes at how events are being produced today, we asked Paula Mettler Marketing and communications manager with Leo Events to share a look at a recent production for a major retailer. Celebration events include nightly concerts and surprise celebrity appearances.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 10, 2022

Laura Gonzalez will serve as national account manager, focusing on the sports tourism market to promote Jacksonville as a destination for youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sports, as well as sports conventions. He previously served as communications and public relations director. Paul Pettas.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Riley Destination DC has announced a number of recent appointments, including the promotion of Theresa Belpulsi to the role of senior vice president, tourism, sports, visitor services. Johnston will lead Visit Dana Point’s marketing team in promoting the California destination to group, business, and leisure travelers.

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Interface Tourism Spain

AUGUST 1, 2023

During the pandemic, Interface Tourism drew up a plan to develop a pan-european structure and a unique mix of services to create a completely new approach to tourism marketing and communications that is perfectly adapted to the needs of destinations and travel brands in today’s context. The credo of HOPSCOTCH?

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 21, 2023

WINTA is now a global organization of indigenous persons which promotes indigenous rights in the tourism sector consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Together with the Hon. WITS began with the creation in 2012 of the World Indigenous Tourism Alliance (WINTA) by participants from six countries.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

Clubs use CUGs to create exclusive travel experiences for their members, offering unique deals and promotions, and building stronger connections with their customer base. This type of closed user group is organized for a specific group of people, such as a school class, sports team, or religious group, traveling together.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Kathy Nelson has been named as the new shared leader of Kansas City Sports Commission and Visit KC, effective Jan. After serving as the president and CEO of the KC Sports Commission and Foundation for the last 10 years, Nelson will now provide strategic oversight to both regional organizations in her newly expanded role. Kimber Foster.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. Real-time updates, shared calendars, and integrated communication tools keep everyone on the same page before, during, and after the event.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The event, one of Vietnam’s premier tourism trade promotion activities, aims to pave the way for sustainable development in the country’s burgeoning tourism industry. The 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2023 (ITE HCMC 2023) was held on 7-9 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC).

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 7, 2022

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has promoted Joe Heller to senior vice president, marketing and communications. In his expanded role, Heller will lead the marketing and communications team that now includes marketing, communications, content, and partnerships.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2018

Customizing communication technology. Give them a choice from a few branded filters so that they can personalize their photos further, while still promoting the brand. Sporting amenities. Does your research show that your attendees are sports-mad? Customize communication for the personal touch.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. Real-time updates, shared calendars, and integrated communication tools keep everyone on the same page before, during, and after the event.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans appointed Marciante marketing and communications manager. Marciante was previously communications manager at Business Council of New Orleans and is currently a student at University of New Orleans working toward a Master of Business Administration. Isabella Marciante. Michelle Kemp.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 14, 2021

They’re also responsible for promoting it through positioning statements, branding campaigns, high-quality product development, effective communication with stakeholders (e.g., Destination management organizations focus on marketing strategies to promote a destination’s events, products, services, landmarks, and attractions.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Erin O’Brien has been promoted to become the organization’s director of marketing and content. She has more than 20 years of experience in customer-driven insights, marketing, and brand-building communications. Seon Heo has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at Donohoe Hospitality in Washington.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

The link for details on what accessibility resources are available at historical sites, sports and recreation centers is now available at the top right of the home page through an easily identified wheelchair icon. No need to hunt through pages and sub-pages. Leonard Hoops, CEO, Visit Indy. Accessibility for Meeting Profs.

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Solimar International

MAY 8, 2022

I received a degree in Communication with a focus in Public Relations from Virginia Tech. Even before 2020, our office focused on promoting our outdoor recreation because our area offers outdoor amenities that people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

That’s vital from a tactical standpoint, but it’s also crucial for managers to understand the softer side of online communications. The output of personality assessments can also be incorporated in creative ways into remote team communications. How do employees prefer to be contacted for urgent or quick questions: phone call?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 4, 2022

Louisville Tourism has promoted Stacey Yates to the newly created role of chief marketing officer. Yates began her tenure at the destination marketing organization in 2005 as vice president of marketing and communications. Susanna Flores has been promoted to director, citywide sales. Stacey Yates. Kathryn “Kat” Taylor.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 9, 2022

Golf tournaments are great for most ages, allow participants to spend time outdoors getting to know one another, often raise money, and so much more, making them one of the most fun sports-related events to plan. And if you’ve never played golf before, you’ll want to bring in someone who’s familiar with the sport, advises Kandray.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 18, 2022

In addition to brightening the atmosphere of resident life, events can show the property’s appreciation and improve communication between residents and building owners. Pro tip: Request donations from local businesses in exchange for sponsor marketing at the event or future promotional opportunities. Supper club. Back-to-school bash.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

Anaheim Convention Center and Los Angeles Convention Center simultaneously promoted their achievement of the GBAC STAR credential as a first for their region shortly after their venue staffs completed the program’s 20 elements.

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Best Corporate Events

JANUARY 19, 2023

In business as in sports, high-performing teams aren’t built on talent alone. EQ will get you promoted,’” says Steve. “To To go a step beyond that, EQ not only gets you promoted, but EQ helps you and the rest of the team more generally achieve high performance.

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Best Corporate Events

JANUARY 19, 2023

In business as in sports, high-performing teams aren’t built on talent alone. EQ will get you promoted,’” says Steve. “To To go a step beyond that, EQ not only gets you promoted, but EQ helps you and the rest of the team more generally achieve high performance.

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