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Meetings Uncovered

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note: This is the first edition of Meetings Uncovered—Smart Meetings’ newest column focused on keeping you up to speed with the latest news in the hospitality industry. . Orlando Health, Visit Orlando Form Official Wellness Partnership. A new partnership connecting leisure and medical health experts has taken shape between the Official Tourism Association for Orlando, Visit Orlando, and Orlando Health, offering health-related benefits to Orlando’s millions of visitors as the

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4 Greater Lansing Meeting Spaces Your Team Will Never Forget

Convene by PCMA

The Broad Art Museum located on the campus of Michigan State University offers an immersive, creative space that attendees will love. Adding flavor to the basic event agenda could mean bringing in engaging speakers or flashy tech—but without memorable spaces, your event planning team could be falling short. Fortunately, Greater Lansing is home to a variety of unforgettable meeting spots.

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Tripadvisor Survey Reveals America’s Favorite Fall Destinations

Smart Meetings

Every season, Tripadvisor conducts a survey of its users to learn about the latest travel trends domestically and internationally. The pent-up demand for travel has outweighed rising temperatures and inflation, setting up this fall for continued leisure travel. Labor Day weekend will be the most popular period for American travelers, Tripadvisor predicts.

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5 Event Tech Tools to Know

Stova

Techn ology is one of the most important event planning tools you can use to execute engaging events. The latest event tech not only makes planning less stressful, but helps you to streamline your operations, improve your attendee experience, simplify post-event data analysis, and boost ROI for all stakeholders, including your sponsors and exhibitors.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Maui and More

Smart Meetings

Scott Craighead. Craighead is vice president of sales, services and sports for Visit Albuquerque in New Mexico. Craighead most recently worked for both International Association of Exhibitions and Events, where he was vice president of exhibitions and events, as well as Center for the Center of Exhibition Industry Research, as vice president of events.

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A Passion and a Loyal Community May Help The Last Bookstore Live Forever

Eventbrite

There’s a cinematic element to The Last Bookstore tale, so it’s apt that it’s in Los Angeles. Book shops often worm their way into film and fiction – from “You’ve Got Mail” to The Neverending Story – but this one boasts a particular fantastical charm. A noir red neon light denotes the corner of downtown […].

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Branding Vs Marketing and the Difference for Your Business

Special Events

Using branding and marketing to increase visibility

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Behind the 200 Million Dollar Revamp at the Wynn Las Vegas

Business Traveler USA

Sumptuous materials, striking furnishings and a residential ambience inform the new rooms and suites at the storied Vegas property. Wynn Las Vegas is known for having pushed the luxury envelope, offering the ne plus ultra in hotel accommodations. So how does one go about elevating them further while still honoring the property’s legacy? If you’re Todd-Avery Lenahan, president and chief creative officer of Wynn Design & Development, you approach it less as producing rooms for a hotel and more

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Dubai consolidates won bids for 99 major meetings and conferences in H1 2022

Travel Daily News

Dubai Business Events set to boost Dubai’s economic growth, with global events secured in H1 expected to see 77,000 foreign delegates visit the city and yield 330,000 hotel room nights.

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10 Best cameras for live streaming in 2022

InEvent

Choosing the best cameras for live streaming is essential if you want to succeed on many platforms or at least see the best video quality. Of course, you can continue using the built-in camera on your laptop or desktop, but the results won’t even come close to those cameras for streaming. On a dedicated device, … Post 10 Best cameras for live streaming in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Inside Scoop with a Culinary Connoisseur

CSI DMC

CSI DMC recently spent some time catching up with one of our favorite California culinary partners. When it comes to sharing creative food concepts, Courtney Ikeda shares that Chef Coffman is always busy creating “imaginative and responsible menus with layers of flavor that will wow your senses.” Their goal is to share the passion that they have for food, while staying true to core values like sustainability and making sure that food is locally sourced, fresh, and within season. .

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Simon Kim’s Michelin-Starred Steak Houses Showcase His Brand of Elevated Korean Barbecue

Business Traveler USA

Born in Seoul, American Korean restaurateur Simon Kim grew up visiting fine restaurants. “Instead of going hiking or playing ball, my father, who had polio and was an introvert, took us dining,” he says. This early exposure to the pleasures of gastronomy inspired Kim to pursue a career that has garnered multiple Michelin stars and accolades for his work in hospitality and philanthropy.

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Major Moniker Makeover

CSI DMC

When looking for a hidden gem in downtown San Diego to host an event for up to 250 people, The Moniker Warehouse is well worth a look. The team loves this cool “blank canvas” type venue with a modern industrial vibe. It fits perfectly within the vibrant and artsy East Village area. . Adding to its appeal, The Moniker Warehouse was transformed in April 2022.

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Speaker Agreement Template for Digital and Hybrid Events

Convene by PCMA

Running digital events is hard. Updating the speaker agreement to incorporate all the new digital scenarios is not any easier. Let PCMA’s speaker agreement template be your guide. Download our fillable speaker agreement template. Fill it out with your organization’s and speaker’s information, or incorporate it into your existing template. .

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How to Style Mismatched Bedroom Furniture to Create a Room That’s Uniquely Yours

Redfin

Creating a bedroom sanctuary doesn’t have to be expensive or require matching furniture sets. Make use of what you have and up-cycle your furniture, or check out your local thrift store for budget-friendly furniture styles. There’s no right way to style your bedroom, and if you find yourself with mismatched furniture, we’re here to help make it work.

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What’s New in California

CSI DMC

A girl in ruby red slippers once famously said about Kansas, “There’s no place like home.” We would like to modify that quote. We think there’s no place like California! From the glittering sapphire that is the Pacific Ocean to the vineyards of Napa to the mountains that dot the Golden State, California has something for everyone! Our CSI DMC team agrees!

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Los Angeles Breweries that Raise the Bar: Here’s What to Know about the Local Brew Scene

Redfin

The number of breweries in Los Angeles County has been growing steadily in recent years as the craft beer movement continues to gain popularity. Whether you own a home in Hollywood, CA , or rent in Downtown Los Angeles , the brewery scene is booming with local microbrews to nationally-recognized brands. If you’re looking for a place to relax with a pint or are eager to explore the city’s vibrant beer culture, there’s a brewery in Los Angeles for everyone.

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A World Without Alzheimer’s: One Step Closer

CSI DMC

[link]. One Step Closer. New research reported at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC®) 2022 covered the breadth of Alzheimer’s and dementia research, including the basic biology of aging and the brain, risk factors and prevention strategies, and caregiving and living well with the disease. AAIC is the premier annual forum for presentation and discussion of the latest Alzheimer’s and dementia research.

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Choosing the Right Colours for Your Website

Tourism Tiger

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The Coronation of the Hotel del Coronado

CSI DMC

We are excited about what’s to come this fall, as the queen of C oronado and possibly San Diego , the Hotel del Coronado, in Coronado, California, reveals the results of its massive 400-million-dollar renovation. The comprehensive refresh begins with the lobby and continues throughout the property. Guests will appreciate the hand-painted silk wallcoverings by the world-renowned de Gournay , along with new handblown chandeliers inspired by the 1888 originals. .

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17 Outstanding Event Marketing Examples

Bizzaboo

Inspire your event strategy with these event marketing examples from leading brands including Apple, Glassdoor, Marketo, and SpaceX. Events are more than just stuffy meetings and crowded exhibition halls. But how do you take the idea of bringing people together and turn it into an essential marketing channel? The short answer is to create a compelling event marketing plan.

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Craft Beers and Conservation

CSI DMC

Ready for a relaxed garden party? Set within the historic Liberty Station is Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens in San Diego, California. It is the perfect venue for an outdoor themed event for up to 300 people. The location boasts 5,000 square feet of outdoor, acrylic turf (no mud marks on shoes!). Guests can bond over lawn games, enjoy a meal, craft beers, and enjoy the stars. .

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Why Your Event Needs More than a Destination Management Company (DMC)

Blue Spark Event Design

When searching for an event company to partner with, many meeting planners utilize a traditional Destination Management Company (DMC) in the city of their convention. Utilizing a corporate event agency offering more than a traditional DMC can provide historical perspective, a single point of contact, and a high level of skill regardless of the destination.

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Living it up at the Loews

CSI DMC

The Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, California, was ahead of the game when it decided to remodel its Pacific Garden. They knew that as Covid eased off and people were ready to be around each other in person once again, they would turn to a place like the Loews for its prime oceanfront placement. What started as an idea quickly became a reality when they began construction.

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