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Think Event Technology Is Still a Man’s World? Think again. 

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Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? Just wait until you meet a few of the women working in technology, sales, operations, production, human resources and leadership at Encore. Inspired yet?

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Evolution of Spatial Design Technology Could Simplify Event Planning

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Read More: 25 Unexpected Hospitality Trends from 2023 The combination of more efficient room modeling technology and a rapid shift back to physical events with lean staffing, limited budgets and short timelines set the stage for the embrace of virtual planning tools, he explained. “This is a global solution,” Lipshitz stressed.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Atlanta and More

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EPN encompasses 28 member locations and creates 30,000 annual experiences championing the latest in AV technology. He brings decades of hospitality experience, including several years as a general manager. Todd Moritz Todd Mortiz, Bishop-McCann Bishop-McCann appoints Moritz as the first-ever vice president of event technology.

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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022

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Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Smart Moves in Albuquerque, Denver and More

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Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. He brings over 25 years of experience in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, plus thoughtful leadership skills and the expertise of a local.

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Cvent Will Go Private Again After $4.6B Sale to Blackstone

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Event technology company Cvent announced that after going public for a second time in 2021 through a special acquisition at a valuation of $5.3 Since its founding in 1999, Cvent has helped manage more than 5 million events, and lists over 302,000 hotels and venues as of Dec. The highly anticipated deal represents an $8.50

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How Four Wise Women are Leading the Way in Hospitality

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The hospitality industry is filled with brilliant women who give their all to make sure every guest has an exceptional experience. More : These Five Women are Making Waves in Hospitality. I was drawn to the hospitality industry in high school. Read on and you may just find your inspiration. . Catherine Velie, Delta Toronto.