Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It can also be effectively used by meeting and event teams of all sized to deliver better end products. A properly implemented procurement process directly impacts the bottom line, operational efficiency and the quality of products or services. Procurement isn’t just about finding the cheapest option.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. He previously worked as the company’s managing director and chief operating officer. Rachel Riggs, CMP, DES, SEPC Riggs is general manager of environmental strategy for Maritz Global Events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Event safety is a touchstone of a successful event. Over the year, Smart Meetings has covered several ways meeting professionals can ensure attendees feel safe in every aspect of their event. For those wanting a successful event, maintaining security and protection of your attendees’ information is a must.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

Adam Heffron Heffron is general manager at Conrad Washington, DC. Heffron comes from the other side of the United States at Conrad Los Angeles, where he worked as general manager. Mark Castriota The Westin Atlanta Gwinnett , scheduled to open spring 2024, named Castriota general manager.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2024

Michele Pearce Michele Peace, See Monterey See Monterey appoints Pearce as senior conference sales manager. Summer Shoemaker Summer Shoemaker, San Diego Mission Bay Resort Shoemaker takes on the role of general manager at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. She most recently served as general manager at Embassy Suites Santa Ana.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

From corporate conferences to large social gatherings, planning an event in a destination away from home is quite an undertaking. Thankfully, event professionals have the opportunity to partner with onsite experts in the locale of their choice. Both of these resources can be incredibly helpful for event organizers.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Winners will be announced at the ADMEI Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, USA, during the Awards Dinner & Gala on Saturday, 24 February 2024. Travel Association's IPW 2023: "Viva San Antonio" Best Destination Marketing Eventis Destination Services "It's a Wrap!" Diamond Club 2022 The CE Group, a DMC Network Company U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now that compression is making available space an endangered resource and inflation is pushing up prices for even the most basic items while companies are hesitant to make binding decisions, the responsibility for explaining the realities of what is possible on both sides of the balance sheet falls to the event planner. By the Numbers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Jon Gersonde Jon Gersonde Turtle Bay Resort welcomes Gersonde as vice president and managing director. He brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality, having most recently served as general manager at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kauai. Franco Vella Franco Vella Vella joins InterContinental David Tel Aviv as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2023

Kaila Nasci and Morgan Cox Kayla Nasci (left) and Morgan Cox (right) Cox is catering sales manager and Nasci has been promoted to director of catering for Hawks Cay Resort in Duck Key, Florida. Cox comes to Hawks Cay with a background in customer service and day-to-day operations. He also worked as events director for Raul Avila Inc.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

Gun violence in the United States is, unfortunately, a reality every event planner must confront. With the recent Highland Park mass shooting , people are anxious about event safety. Not every event is created equal. Several factors contribute to how much security a specific event needs. Employ a Guest Service Approach.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests. He will oversee all culinary programming at the resort, including its signature restaurant, JORY, and for events. She will lead in menu development and improving service efficiency.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. She loved the dedication to service, the professionalism, the impact it had, the people…and she loved going to lunch. She loved everything about the business.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has also been association and corporate sales manager at The DeSoto Savannah in Georgia, sales manager for Embassy Suites by Hilton Charleston Airport Hotel & Convention Center and more. Daniel Gibson. Tiffany Alves Hafer.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

11 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a DMC 08 November 2023 Planning an event from afar can be difficult. To simplify the process, save money, and eliminate stress, consider hiring a Destination Management Company. A DMC can help you plan and execute events with excellence — but it’s important to hire the right team.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thompson is catering sales and event manager for The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon, Vail Valley in Colorado. She also worked as reservations agent and manager in training for conference services and groups sales. The Gwen in Chicago named Siddiqui general manager. Rachel Thompson. Nadeem Siddiqui.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 4, 2024

Imagine your next event planned by a genius mind that never sleeps—welcome to the era where artificial intelligence (AI) transforms event planning into an art form. The introduction of AI into the realm of event planning marks a pivotal shift, turning mundane tasks into a canvas for innovation. AI simplifies this complexity.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 27, 2023

4 Top Takeaways From Our 2023 Webinars 27 December 2023 At ADMEI, we continue to focus on providing helpful content based on current events and the status of the DMC industry today. This on-demand webinar provides incredible insights into improving your own event operations strategy, and it’s available now!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2024

A partnership born out of a long-term friendship is how ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason described the agreement to work together with the association for destinations announced at Destinations International’s Sales and Services Summit in Washington, D.C., during Business Events Industry Week.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

If Covid-19 has taught us anything, it is that we must be cognizant of the health, well-being, and safety of people attending in-person events. As the pandemic has waned, we have taken lessons learned and applied them to contingency plans for events going forward. What is the potential of each risk?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Some of the lag is in Asia-Pacific, however, Europe and North America have also struggled to lure housekeepers, convention managers and meeting planners back in the door. Smart Meetings asked Gamble to share his vision for how this new model could help solve the problems around availability and service in convention centers and resorts.

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Hospitality Tourism Tourism Conference 264

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The rental costs start at $15,000. The Clayton House.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. Seasoned planners know that optimizing travel budgets for events demands strategic negotiation and a hawk’s eye for detail.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Jordan Howell Jordan Howell Howell joins Lotte New York Palace as hotel manager. He comes from his role as general manager of THE JACX and JACX & co. In his role with Lotte New York Palace, Howell looks forward to providing the highest of excellence in service and property operations.

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Hospitality Promotion Tourism Tourism 223

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Kariuki Epps Kariuki Epps Epps rejoins Visit Cincy as senior sales manager. He previously worked for Visit Cincy as national manager of diversity sales, during which time he booked numerous large conferences and conventions. He comes most recently from his role as general manager at the Residence Inn Anaheim Garden.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Planning an event in multiple languages can be a challenge for meeting planners. The PCMA Convening Leaders conference this January offered something no other annual mega-gathering of the association has: virtual interpreters. The program makes its virtual services impartial to any particular meeting platform.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino. Most recently, he was front desk manager at ME Cabo in Mexico.

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Hospitality Promotion Management Retreat 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2023

Chris Jennings Jennings is general manager at The Lake House on Canandaigua in New York. She also worked at the front desk of The Delano in South Beach, Florida while attending Florida International University Juliana Liew Liew is general manager at Fusion Suites Vung Tau in Vietnam. Pete Beach, Florida, and The St.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. What problem does their event solve for guests? How to Write a Winning Proposal Put your client first.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She grew up involved in student body government and event committees all through middle school and high school. When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

She also served as associate director of conventions and sales manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua in Maui. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager. Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Christian Maeder.

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eCommerce Hospitality Retreat Retail 246

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. Advocacy works!” The anti-impersonation rule will be effective 30 days after it is published in the federal register.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. We want to show the contribution that business events make to economies around the world.”

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Healthcare Fashion Certification Contracts 237

Bizzaboo

MARCH 19, 2024

Bizzabo has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms. Gartner defines event technology platforms as “tools that enable B2B marketers to execute virtual and/or in-person events for external audiences. Truly great customer service.”

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S. Everyone has help along the way.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. The Birth of a Collaboration.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 1, 2024

The newest award-winning convention services manager dishes on all the things CSMs can do for planners: “We’re like Siri for the destination.” Reflecting that spirit, ESPA uses its conference to honor one of its members with the Event Services Professional of the Year award for exemplary service to meeting clients.

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