Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2023

Gino Marasco Marasco is managing director of hospitality sales for Timbers Company. Daniel Tiepelman Tiepelman is vice president of operations and asset management for Cort Events. Aurore Braconnier Braconnier is general manager of Event Leaders Exchange in London. She is currently a board member of Raccoon Events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Sarago comes from AIG Global Real Estate Investments, where he was senior vice president and head of hospitality and leisure group. Stewart is director of special event for Visit Panama City Beach in Florida. Pereira is director of event management for Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa in the Cayman Islands.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists. One of the places where Dominguez sees gaps is in specialty markets, such as sports verticals, including golf markets and coaches’ meetings and the like. We need to support hotels while they get staffed up,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists. One of the places where Dominguez sees gaps is in specialty markets, such as sports verticals, including golf markets and coaches’ meetings and the like. We need to support hotels while they get staffed up,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

With over three decades of experience in hospitality branding, public and media relations, marketing communications and crisis communications, Amon is an experienced professional certain to establish Alma Resort as a leading destination. His most recent role was associate director, Americas, at Business Events Sydney.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. That leaves companies hesitant to plan too far ahead or even fully staff their event teams.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Her over two decades of marketing experience, with a specialization in hospitality, make her a strong leader to oversee strategic and innovative marketing at BWH Hotels and ensure teams across the company achieve their goals. He will draw on this expertise to identify, develop and execute sports tourism strategy in Baton Rouge.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

Read More : Formula 1 Las Vegas Sees a Successful Inaugural Event We work closely with Clark County, the State of Nevada and other local jurisdictions and agencies to ensure we provide a seamless and unforgettable Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas. SM: How does it feel to be leading such a huge first-time event in Las Vegas?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2023

From Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center to our most recent dynamic partnership with UAE powerhouse Ethara, OVG360 fuels the live sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences worldwide. OVG360 makes ordinary events into extraordinary experiences. Manchester, U.K.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Housed in the heart of Tokyo’s central shopping and entertainment district, the property balances the EDITION brand’s avant-garde approach with traditional Japanese culture to provide guests with a groundbreaking hospitality experience. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. How a Special Olympics Event Made Waiting Fun. CSR continues in Orlando!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. I didn’t pick hospitality; it picked me,” said Candace Hemingway. “I

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Black History Month is underway during the month of February and many companies within the hospitality industry are recognizing and honoring the achievements of African Americans and their contributions throughout U.S. Black History Month took root in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

His hospitality experience includes leading sales teams at golf resorts, casinos and resort hotels. Before CordeValle, Barrett worked as Master Club fitter for sports equipment company Parsons Xtreme Golf. Before this, he worked with Sheraton Hotels, where his hospitality career began. and Airbnb.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2022

A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. With 20 years of hospitality and business development experience, Arrogante most recently worked for Maritz Global Events as its global event strategist.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Staffing shortages and ensuing issues have become commonplace in the hospitality and tourism industries and a stark reality meeting professionals must now grapple with at nearly every turn. Building Employment Pipelines through Education.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

You have heard of craft beer, craft cocktails and even craft stores, but how about craft events? Producing the event for event experts is a lot of pressure, but we also take pride in that.” His goal is that the 2,000 people expected at the conference will feel like they are at a boutique event built just for them.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2022

Nelson was promoted to dual president and CEO of both Visit KC and Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. For the past ten years, Nelson maintained her role as president and CEO of Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. Hiltebrand has spent more than 25 years in travel, marketing and hospitality leadership.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The disruption caused by the pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation in the events world is no exception. The urgent call to restaff hotels and events teams and engage discriminating audiences will include many unimaginable trials, learning new skills and, ultimately, a reinvention of ourselves and the industry.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright demonstrated the elements of an authentic event by hosting the 2023 Northern California Extraordinary Experience at Portola Hotel & Spa in Monterey Bay with top meeting professionals from all over the country. He shared that 45% of athletes struggle with mental health after transitioning from their sport.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

“Las Vegas is recharged and ready for the next chapter of business,” said Mary Beth Sewald, president and CEO of Vegas Chamber , this week at Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce preview of major upcoming events in town, including 2024 Superbowl and Formula 1 Racing. “In Only Vegas could make that happen,” she said. “You will come to Las Vegas.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

All too often we attempt to glean some semblance of an explanation or understanding when confronted with an understaffed hotel or event venue and you have probably strategized about all the ways you would “fix” the situation if you were in charge. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ Stemming the Tide of Turnover.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

Suffice it to say, the general public in both North America and Canada are eager to travel while also welcoming tourism and events back to their respective communities much in the vein of the storied “before times.” Seeking community approval can ensure all sides benefit from any changes and future events bring the wow factor.

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JULY 15, 2022

She has been an international leader in events for over a decade and has become an internationally sought-after speaker. of meeting and event space. A 25-year hospitality veteran, Romane has held roles in sales, marketing and resident and hotel management. Richard Romane. Megan Martin, CMP, DES, MPA. Brent Pope. Ramel Kelly.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience focused on setting and reaching event goals When some of the most productive meeting professionals in the world meet in majestic The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson for three days of education, inspiration and networking, the experience has to be over the top. “We

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 2, 2023

Showcasing its Formula 1® partnership, Qatar Airways garnered attention around the stand and offered ATM visitors a chance to drive its F1 simulator, and also provided a relaxing lounge area reflecting the airline’s standards of luxury and comfort, quality and hospitality all on one stand.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 28, 2024

With a reorganization at Informa, MeetingsNet is now aligned with Connect Meetings, a portfolio of events and media outlets serving the global business-events industry. In addition to MeetingsNet, Connect’s media brands include BizBash , Trade Show News Network , Corporate Event News , and Exhibit News Now.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 17, 2023

Gyscek has 25 years of hospitality experience, most of which were with university-associated properties, most recently with Boar’s Head Resort (University of Virginia) in Charlottesville, as associate director of sales. Adreanne Lewis Photo: Leo Thompson Lewis is director of sales, events and marketing for The Driskill in Austin, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc. Erynn Torrenga.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Banks & Associates Inc. Erynn Torrenga.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Louisville’s unique brand of Southern hospitality will make your next meeting memorable. You can add a taste of local flavor to your events through iconic Kentucky traditions like the Mint Julep and Old Fashioned, the Hot Brown and bourbon-infused cuisine. There’s so much to explore in Louisville. Here’s some of what you’ll find.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

David Ige announced Tuesday that boosters will no longer be required, citing declining Covid case numbers and hospitalizations. For sports and fitness enthusiasts and spectators, there’s plenty of activities to go around. Sporting Events. Masks are still required indoors, even for those fully vaccinated. Hawaii Gov.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

We believe that with its strategic location in Bangkok, this event will provide a gateway for global travel professionals to tap into the potential of both the Asia-Pacific and Middle East markets and explore business opportunities across the regions. million arrivals.

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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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Endless Events

JANUARY 6, 2021

That’s right, Endless Events is back at it with the best content to help you navigate the 2021 landscape. Now that the new year has rolled in, event profs are eager to know the trends that will shape the months to come. So let’s use actual design thinking to create some events”, he adds. Defining Event Design.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Adams brings three decades of hospitality management expertise to his new position. Dana Porter Higgins.

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