Tag Archives: DMC

Fed. Reserve: Tourism Spending Up

Posted on October 10, 2012 by sarah

The Federal Reserve reports finding brisk activity in the travel and tourism sectors. Thanks in large part to better-than-last-year convention books across the industry, travel and tourism activity over the summer has been booming across many markets. According to the … Continue reading →

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Pinnacle Awards: CVBs & DMOs

Posted on August 29, 2012 by sarah

Successful Meetings recently rated the best of the best Convention and Visitors Bureaus (CVBs) and Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) across the United States. We are proud to partner with many that topped the list: Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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Yard House: Atlanta

Posted on June 18, 2012 by sarah

Recently a whole new brand of brews opened up in Atlantic Station, Atlanta’s retail shopping complex in Midtown. Yard House Restaurants opened earlier this month in the old Dolce Enoteca space. Yard House brings adds upscale American classics and draft beer … Continue reading →

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Hotel Palomar opens in Downtown Phoenix

Posted on June 6, 2012 by sarah

The $90 million, 242-room boutique Hotel Palomar at CityScape, a Kimpton Hotel,  opened to the public yesterday in the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The property joins the Hotel San Carlos, Hyatt Regency Phoenix, Renaissance Phoenix Hotel, Sheraton Phoenix Hotel and … Continue reading →

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Rest In Peace Nextel/Push-To-Talk

Posted on June 6, 2012 by sarah

As event professionals, we’ve all utilized the Nextel Push-To-Talk. No clunky walkie-talkies, no speed dial, no fumbling with a text. It was one button, one button to reach everyone and anyone you needed. It is  a convenient way to reach … Continue reading →

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MPI Utah’s Chinese Auction

Posted on May 11, 2012 by sarah

GEP Utah was proud to sponsor arguably the best part of MPI Utah’s Chinese Auction…the paddles! The GEP Utah team was excited to participate in this annual fundraiser that never disappoints.

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The St. Regis Deer Valley Announces GEP Utah as Preferred Destination Management Partner

Posted on April 3, 2012 by sarah

Park City, Utah – GEP Utah is proud to partner with The St. Regis Deer Valley to become the preferred provider of destination and event management services. The St. Regis Deer Valley is tucked into the slopes of the legendary … Continue reading →

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Allies Honor Ackerman as a “Rising Star”

Posted on April 2, 2012 by sarah

Every year the Greater Atlanta Chapters of the International Special Events Society (ISES) and the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) produce the Allie Awards. The Allies are not only about recognition, but also about driving the industry to reach further, try harder … Continue reading →

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Atlanta Event Center at Opera’s New Chef

Posted on March 30, 2012 by sarah

The Atlanta Event Center at Opera has always been in the mix for a perfection combination for location, atmosphere and cocktails, not to mention world class entertainment and production. Their latest addition to the team is Joe Rego, a chef … Continue reading →

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