Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Scott joined Rosewood in 2003 and has held positions with the company in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You may not be the Amazon of the meeting planning industry who can provide just about anything to anyone, but that doesn’t mean small, third-party management companies and independent planners need to think small when it comes to wooing potential clients. Explore the world of event science with Heather Mason and Carl Winston.

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Solimar International

JULY 2, 2021

A Solimar team discovers top American Independence Day Destinations on a road trip. From the major cities to the small towns to the sprawling and beautiful national parks, the vastness and diversity of the United States is something to be proud of. Independence Hall, Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 30, 2022

While we celebrate Independence Day, it’s important to remember the cost of settling in a not-so-new land. McGirt dictated that state and local governments could not prosecute Native Americans for crimes committed on their reservations—An important victory for the “state within a state” status of reservations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Lawn Love , a platform for independent lawn and yard maintenance professionals, published the results of its study, “ 2022’s Best Cities for Local Flowers ,” which compared 200 U.S. And across multiple categories, California, the Golden State, is coming up roses. There’s good reason floral motifs have withstood the test of time.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

You take virtual, you take in-person, and bada bing bada boom, you got yourself a hybrid experience! Well, sort of. While it’s common knowledge at this point that this type of event merges digital and live together, there are actually several ways you can go about it. You’ve probably come across the concept of hybrid event models before.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2023

Since 2017, in the United States, 135 brands have premiered,” Ford reported. How about the news that 283 projects totaling more than 37,000 guest rooms are in some stage of planning or building in Canada, a 10% increase in projects and a 5% increase in the rooms pipeline since last year? The answer is “yes” and “no.”

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The Abbi Agency

APRIL 9, 2021

The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange and its consumer-facing product, Nevada Health Link is leading the charge on an aspect of our lives that is increasingly vital: health insurance. At The Abbi Agency, we pride ourselves on our deep-rooted commitment to Nevada and the communities that make up the Silver State.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2022

The merger will create the fifth largest airline in the United States. “We We look forward to welcoming Spirit’s outstanding team members to JetBlue and together creating a customer-centric, fifth-largest carrier in the United States. “We The airlines will continue to operate independently until closing on the merger is complete.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 6, 2023

This means approximately 61 million people in the United States may not be able to experience the internet to its intended extent. People with disabilities are living independently, traveling and looking for places that can meet their needs. According to the CDC, slightly over a quarter of Americans live with some sort of disability.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 14, 2023

Gatlinburg’s charming food and shopping options include more than 500 stores, 100 restaurants, nostalgic in-town streetcar trolley transportation, and the largest grouping of independent artisans in North America. This 5,000-square-foot total space features patio fire pits and is sure to become a favorite for organizations of all sizes.

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The Abbi Agency

MAY 6, 2021

IPREX is a global platform that brings independent agencies around the world together to form multidisciplinary comms teams. Connie Anderson , our Vice President of Client Strategy, had this to say: “The Abbi Agency is an elite firm well-known for our fierce, independent and true approach to marketing. Independent.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

2 with an emphasis on fresh Italian cooking and stately historical sights), Florence (No. 2 with an emphasis on fresh Italian cooking and stately historical sights), Florence (No. Pent-up demand has filled planes going across the pond. Explore Widely That U.S. News list included Rome (No. 9 for its iconic canals, opulent St.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Ten Networking Nuggets Interesting Nametag Information Instead of the name and company of each attendee, how about their name and: Their first car or Three words that describe them or The city and state they were born in These are meant to be conversation starters and work well in mid-sized meetings. However, there is good news.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independent destination management companies and event service providers, has recently unveiled its 2022 Global Destination Index , which highlights the most popular meeting and incentive destinations around the world, according to booked and pending business across its worldwide partners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Gen Z is an independent, digitally comfortable group that will require a new set of tools to design programs that resonate authentically to promote company goals. They’re very diverse, they’re very inclusive, and experiences are critically important to them,” Armstrong stated, “they want adventure, and they want new experiences.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Jaye Moreau and Beth Haddock Jaye Moreau (left) and Beth Haddock (right), Kōloa Landing Resort Luxury Kaua’i resort, K ōloa Landing Resort , has appointed Moreau as destination weddings and sales manager. In this new role, she will optimize the resort’s growing wedding market. In her new role, she will oversee all sales for the hotel’s group events.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States. The Madrones also offers wine tastings from independently owned and operated winemakers Drew Family Cellars and Long Meadow Ranch. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Hawaii Safe Travels Program requires that unvaccinated domestic travelers from the United States and its territories observe a five-day mandatory , after which, travelers do not need to test, per the program’s website; travelers who have an up-to-date vaccination pass can bypass quarantine without a pre-travel test. What’s Going On?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States. The Madrones also offers wine tastings from independently owned and operated winemakers Drew Family Cellars and Long Meadow Ranch. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7

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Panorama Travel

APRIL 4, 2024

The fort also witnessed an expansion in its design during the era of Imam Ahmed bin Said, founder of the Al Busaid state in the eighteenth century. The fort also witnessed an expansion in its design during the era of Imam Ahmed bin Said, founder of the Al Busaid state in the eighteenth century.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

In a statement by IHG, the London-based hospitality giant said the “soft” collection will allow owners of “world-class independent hotels to retain their distinctive identity” while also being under the Vignette flag. The first properties to join Vignette Collection will be Hotel X in Brisbane, Australia , and Pattaya Aquatique in Thailand.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Pennsylvania Convention Center’s historic Grand Hall – the former train shed for the Reading Railroad – welcomes your attendees in a stunning fashion and the Center’s progressive work rules and streamlined services provide planners and exhibitors with flexibility and independence. Photo courtesy of the PHLCVB. Plan with Confidence.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Polito is to be CEO of Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO), with his firm VP International taking over as the management company for the organization, effective Jan. In his 25-year career, Smith has worked with 16 hotels in nine states, most recently, as general manager for DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Junction in Colorado.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 10, 2021

Legal and privacy reasons aside, outsourcing the process to a digital service like CLEAR Health Pass has another upside — independent verification of vaccination records. As one reader wrote to Convene , “My state has provided a document that can be reproduced on an index card if one was so inclined. Courtesy Clear).

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Traveler's Q

MAY 8, 2023

Creating the perfect event is never an easy task. One of the most important elements of any successful event is the decor: it sets the atmosphere and goes a long way in making your event stand out from the rest. Luckily there are endless creative event decor ideas that will help transform your next event into something extraordinary.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The Pennsylvania Convention Center’s historic Grand Hall – the former train shed for the Reading Railroad – welcomes your attendees in a stunning fashion and the Center’s progressive work rules and streamlined services provide planners and exhibitors with flexibility and independence. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 11, 2023

The Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community, which includes more than 100 independent artisans – the largest arts and crafts community in North America – offers a “Create Your Own” program. Unique Teambuilding Options Searching for a unique activity that gives attendees an immersive local arts scene experience?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

If your meeting or event is with a client in another jurisdiction, where state or local laws differ from where you typically do business, determining whose laws are followed is one of the first steps in negotiating contracts. Post-Covid Contract Solutions.”. Listen on demand for the full discussion on force majeure clauses.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When it comes to Missouri , the state boasts a diverse and captivating landscape that captivates residents with its charm. Charles , a sense of community and warmth permeates the state. Charles , a sense of community and warmth permeates the state. Whether you’re immersed in the vibrant city life of St. Louis , MO 3.

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Redfin

JANUARY 25, 2024

” The city played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States and is home to numerous historic landmarks and sites. ” The city played a pivotal role in the founding of the United States and is home to numerous historic landmarks and sites. Constitution were debated and adopted.

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Panorama Travel

MARCH 22, 2024

The Sultanate is the oldest independent state in the Arab world and is peppered with traces of the past. BEST OMAN TOUR PACKAGES DESIGN BY EXPERTS We were pleased to announce our Oman tour packages for the season 2024/25. The remains of protohistoric settlements pinpoint the earliest trading places.

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The Abbi Agency

APRIL 20, 2021

The Governor announced the state will go back to “business as usual” while continuing mask requirements and encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated. The news comes as the state met two vaccine milestones—20 million total vaccines administered to Californians, and 4 million to those in disadvantaged communities.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 8, 2024

I found this on the State Department website: ‘A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. As advised by the embassy and immigration of different countries, including the United States, [we] require paid registration in order to receive a website-generated visa letter. William F.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Here’s an independent review of my conference design work, published as a case study in Chapter 25—Designing and Developing Content for Collaborative Business Events—of the book The Routledge Handbook of Business Events. Tip: The hardback version is expensive, the ebook is a quarter of the hardback cost.)

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

I was at an HR symposium recently and it was stated that 2021 was the most productive year in corporate America since World War II. In business, silos are groups that function independently and don’t require much interaction, if any at all, to perform their jobs. The events industry isn’t immune to the ripples of the great resignation.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Washington State Capitol Olympia is known for being the home of the Washington State Capitol, a magnificent building that houses the state’s legislative branch. The Capitol features a stunning dome and offers guided tours for visitors to learn about the state’s history and government processes.

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