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So Many Places to Go is podcast where “Planagers” (a.k.a. meeting and event planners / managers) can learn more about our favorite and future-favorite venues and destinations, in a a modern, fun, and easy to understand way. We are talking with hospitality partners of all kinds, and bringing you these vicarious conversations, through a planner-specific-lens. So Many Places to Go is hosted by Catie D., Amanda T. and the team at International Meeting Managers (IMM).
Follow us and watch the episode library grow! Season 2 is in the works and we're just getting started! Do you have a venue or destination we should meet, or are you interested in co-hosting an episode? Reach out to us on social media @SoManyPlacesToGoPodcast or connect@immwow.com.
Hi Everyone! This is a quick and short announcement episode to make sure you are all aware of our season 1 Podcast Prize Weeks! We are celebrating all of our amazing season 1 guests and the fun we had with a few prizes from those guests, for YOU! You can win: Starbucks and Amazon Gift Cards; Champagne; an Eau Palm Beach Gift Basket; a two night stay at the ATLANTIS BAHAMAS!; a spot on season 2 and more! There are MANY ways to rack up entries to win: You can earn one entry for EACH of the prize actions on LinkedIn and Instagram. Check the "Win Prizes" post for all the details and ways to win! Max your entries to win by tagging and sharing multiple times, and by sharing with friends, family and colleagues (#teamwork) Winners will be announced on March 22nd on both platforms. #LetsGetGoing #LetsGetGiving #SoManyPlacesToGo
So Many Places to Go takes you back Reno Tahoe to talk about the great outdoors, the seasons and how to get there! Marcus and Roma continue to share the best of Reno Tahoe with us. Stay tuned in or skip around this 4-part deep dive series. Spoilers include: The lake, the mountains, the city, hotels, districts, culinary gems, offsite venues, convention centers, bowling, rodeo, spas, dining, bike tours, downtown, out of town, seasons, customization, the 'flexibility' F word, and so much more than we can list here! To help you out, here's our series guide: Part 1: Overview - Reno Reimagined Part 2: Facilities & Unique Offsite Venues Part 3: Hotels, Districts and Culinary Part 4: Outdoor Adventure, Seasonality & Airlines/Access LINKS https://my.captivate.fm/VisitRenoTahoe.com (VisitRenoTahoe.com) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9Xek14Zm1ZNjRLdw==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=RGpCeWx2RHVHOXdmcnZmVWludk5Db0xEcnJlVVBpaHlqbWFqaXFibUFFTT0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (full)) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9mWUprMXpZN3FmSQ==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=V0x2UmkwVWJQcE56ekV2cnlVSTFha1pxT0hYUS9yM1d1VGQrOHIrRkRNbz0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (condensed))
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CONTACT Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority Marcus Johnson, Director of Business Development mjohnson@renotahoeusa.com Roma Giordano, Regional Director of Convention Sales rgiordano@renotahoeusa.com As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast). DISCLAIMERS:
We know the RT series episodes are long. That's because there is SO much to hear about! We think you'll enjoy it all and learn so much, but we've broken it into chunks so you can skip around if you need to. This episode was recorded via video chat. We're sorry the audio quality isn't as clean and clear as some of the others, but don't ya worry - we're getting better every day! :)
So Many Places to Go continues with part 3 of Reno Tahoe episodes! Marcus and Roma talk with us about the area's hotels, districts and culinary scene. Stay tuned in or skip around this 4-part deep dive series. Spoilers include: The lake, the mountains, the city, hotels, districts, culinary gems, offsite venues, convention centers, bowling, rodeo, spas, dining, bike tours, downtown, out of town, seasons, customization, the 'flexibility' F word, and so much more than we can list here! To help you out, here's our series guide: Part 1: Overview - Reno Reimagined Part 2: Facilities & Unique Offsite Venues Part 3: Hotels, Districts and Culinary Part 4: Outdoor Adventure, Seasonality & Airlines/Access LINKS https://my.captivate.fm/VisitRenoTahoe.com (VisitRenoTahoe.com) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9Xek14Zm1ZNjRLdw==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=RGpCeWx2RHVHOXdmcnZmVWludk5Db0xEcnJlVVBpaHlqbWFqaXFibUFFTT0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (full)) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9mWUprMXpZN3FmSQ==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=V0x2UmkwVWJQcE56ekV2cnlVSTFha1pxT0hYUS9yM1d1VGQrOHIrRkRNbz0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (condensed))
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CONTACT Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority Marcus Johnson, Director of Business Development mjohnson@renotahoeusa.com Roma Giordano, Regional Director of Convention Sales rgiordano@renotahoeusa.com As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast). DISCLAIMERS:
We know the RT series episodes are long. That's because there is SO much to hear about! We think you'll enjoy it all and learn so much, but we've broken it into chunks so you can skip around if you need to. This episode was recorded via video chat. We're sorry the audio quality isn't as clean and clear as some of the others, but don't ya worry - we're getting better every day! :)
So Many Places to Go continues to learn more about Reno Tahoe in the second episode of 4. Marcus and Roma talk to us about facilities and unique venues in the area. Stay tuned in or skip around this 4-part deep dive series. Spoilers include: The lake, the mountains, the city, hotels, districts, culinary gems, offsite venues, convention centers, bowling, rodeo, spas, dining, bike tours, downtown, out of town, seasons, customization, the 'flexibility' F word, and so much more than we can list here! To help you out, here's our series guide: Part 1: Overview - Reno Reimagined Part 2: Facilities & Unique Offsite Venues Part 3: Hotels, Districts and Culinary Part 4: Outdoor Adventure, Seasonality & Airlines/Access LINKS https://my.captivate.fm/VisitRenoTahoe.com (VisitRenoTahoe.com) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9Xek14Zm1ZNjRLdw==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=RGpCeWx2RHVHOXdmcnZmVWludk5Db0xEcnJlVVBpaHlqbWFqaXFibUFFTT0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (full)) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9mWUprMXpZN3FmSQ==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=V0x2UmkwVWJQcE56ekV2cnlVSTFha1pxT0hYUS9yM1d1VGQrOHIrRkRNbz0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (condensed))
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CONTACT Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority Marcus Johnson, Director of Business Development mjohnson@renotahoeusa.com Roma Giordano, Regional Director of Convention Sales rgiordano@renotahoeusa.com As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast). DISCLAIMERS:
We know the RT series episodes are long. That's because there is SO much to hear about! We think you'll enjoy it all and learn so much, but we've broken it into chunks so you can skip around if you need to. This episode was recorded via video chat. We're sorry the audio quality isn't as clean and clear as some of the others, but don't ya worry - we're getting better every day! :)
So Many Places to Go takes you to our first destination in Reno Tahoe! In this first episode of 4, Marcus and Roma take us on an incredible guided tour through the Biggest Little City. Stay tuned in or skip around this 4-part deep dive series. Spoilers include: The lake, the mountains, the city, hotels, districts, culinary gems, offsite venues, convention centers, bowling, rodeo, spas, dining, bike tours, downtown, out of town, seasons, customization, the 'flexibility' F word, and so much more than we can list here! To help you out, here's our series guide: Part 1: Overview - Reno Reimagined Part 2: Facilities & Unique Offsite Venues Part 3: Hotels, Districts and Culinary Part 4: Outdoor Adventure, Seasonality & Airlines/Access LINKS VisitRenoTahoe.com https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9Xek14Zm1ZNjRLdw==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=RGpCeWx2RHVHOXdmcnZmVWludk5Db0xEcnJlVVBpaHlqbWFqaXFibUFFTT0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (full)) https://us-east-2.protection.sophos.com/?d=youtu.be&u=aHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9mWUprMXpZN3FmSQ==&i=NWIwODc4ZWY4MGM1ZDYxMzNiMjQwMDA5&t=V0x2UmkwVWJQcE56ekV2cnlVSTFha1pxT0hYUS9yM1d1VGQrOHIrRkRNbz0=&h=0e9c6b3797074e1b8cceed5bfecbd0e4 (2021 Convention Sales Video (condensed))
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CONTACT Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority Marcus Johnson, Director of Business Development mjohnson@renotahoeusa.com Roma Giordano, Regional Director of Convention Sales rgiordano@renotahoeusa.com As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast). DISCLAIMERS:
We know the RT series episodes are long. That's because there is SO much to hear about! We think you'll enjoy it all and learn so much, but we've broken it into chunks so you can skip around if you need to. This episode was recorded via video chat. We're sorry the audio quality isn't as clean and clear as some of the others, but don't ya worry - we're getting better every day! :)
On this episode of So Many Places to Go, Alexandria Bath shows us around the beautiful 5-star 5-diamond Eau Palm Beach Resort & (5-star, champagne and cupcakes) Spa. Set on a nearly private peninsula with it's private beach, beautiful accommodations facing the Atlantic and very special sea turtle rescue program, you just might fall in love with this oasis. And if that's not enough, no resort fees, dedicated long-tenured staff and personally involved owners are ready to welcome you any time of year! "Eau" is the French word for water, so dive in! Disclaimer: Due to technical difficulties, you won't hear Amanda T. on this episode, but she was definitely there with us! LINKS: https://www.eaupalmbeach.com/ (Eau Palm Beach Website) https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=eau-palm-beach-resort-spa (VIRTUAL PROPERTY TOUR) CONTACT: Alexandria Bath Sales Manager Email: Alexandria.Bath@eaupalmbeach.com Phone: 561 540 4889 As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast).
In this episode of So Many Places to Go we learn about Iberostar Hotels and Resorts, and take our conversation across the globe to Spain! Our guests Shannon Crowther and Patricia Otal talk to us about their groundbreaking Wave of Change responsible tourism project and the lab on the reef. Key bonuses with Iberostar include the flexibility of not having a big legal department to work around and the 'no surprises' approach to fees, making it easy to go and enjoy the cities, heritage, entertainment, international cuisine, the gastronomy trends in meetings, and more. With hotels (and cruises!) in Europe, Brazil, Dominican Republic and the Caribbean, you'll be ready to pack your bags and start exploring!
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LINKS https://www.iberostar.com/en/ (Iberostar.com) https://waveofchange.com/ (Waveofchange.com) CONTACT SHANNON CROWTHER, CITP Director of Meetings & Incentives shannon.crowther@iberostar.com As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast). Disclaimer: COVID-19 policies discussed in this episode may have changed since the date of recording. Always check with the venue or local authorities in a destination for the most current policies in place.
In this episode we talked with Joao Gomes and learned about The Westin Galleria and The Westin Oaks Houston: the largest hotel complex at The Galleria Houston. With a long-tenured staff, meeting space with lots of natural light, and plenty of space to be creative with your events, they aim for true "hospitality" and make sure you leave as friends (and we did!).
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Learn more, see pictures, take the virtual tour, and contact the teams here: LINKS https://modules.marriott.com/houston-texas-hotels-westheimer-and-alabama-streets/ (The Westin Galleria & The Westin Oaks Houston) https://visitingmedia.com/tt8/?ttid=the-westin-oaks-houston-at-the-galleria#/partner-list (Virtual Tours) CONTACT: galle@westin.com As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast).
In this episode of So Many Places to Go, Director of Events & Catering | Event Management, Beverly Anderson tells us fun facts and new info we somehow didn't yet know about one of our favorite properties. The Anatole has an interesting story and is full of even more interesting artwork and history. 'Where the sun and earth meet the horizon,' you'll find this jade gem. And as unique as this property is, they've seen it all when it comes to unique meetings and events - and they are ready to work with you to get creative and make sure your needs are accommodated and exceeded! BIG shout out to Beverly and her team for absolutely incredible service for a big VIP event we held at the end of 2021! Working with them you will truly understand their Face to Face and Heart to Heart philosophy and their "CVR" motto: "Care - Value - Respect!"
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LINKS http://www.hiltonanatolehotel.com/ (hiltonanatolehotel.com) CONTACT Beverly Anderson Director of Events & Catering | Event Management Email: Beverly.Anderson@hilton.com Phone: +1 214-748-1200 As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast). DISCLAIMERS: This episode was recorded via video chat. We're sorry the audio quality isn't as clean and clear as some of the others, but don't ya worry - we're getting better every day! :) COVID-19 policies discussed in this episode may have changed since the date of recording. Always check with the venue or local authorities in a destination for the most current policies in place.
In this episode with Sharon Jacques, So Many Places To Go takes you to the Bahamas, to one of the most iconic images in the sea! The unmistakable Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas has so much to offer for every type of audience, from 21 restaurants to feed every appetite to dolphins, sharks, aquariums, water parks, casinos, sunsets and, of course, meeting space! No wonder it's considered "a destination at a resort." Whether you're visiting for family vacation or business or both, there's so much to see.
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LINKS https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/travel-updates (https://www.atlantisbahamas.com/travel-updates) https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/travel.gov.bs__;!!NY5IudPILHD3vs1aRSIUjg!V6Y4yGaIdGbynuJz7A8XzcbmEeZh_0Y1ye2IGgX17fVKm8ZZ-XlIPXp19SSLCtP7XmaFaYsaChI$ (https://travel.gov.bs) http://www.atlantisbahamas.com (www.atlantisbahamas.com) CONTACT Sharon Jacques Email: sharon.jacques@atlantisparadise.com From Sharon - "Thank you so much for listening to this podcast. Please send me an invitation on LinkedIn so we can connect. I am happy to help you plan your next event in Paradise! Linkedin.com/in/sharonjacquesatlantis" As always, you can reach the IMM Team at connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast).
Welcome to the So Many Places to Go PLANNER PERSPECTIVES series! In this episode we talk to our friend and colleague Logan Beszterda and dig into the uniqueness of sourcing venues for associations, especially local chapters. We talk about cover the importance of relationships, repeat business, restaurants and private rooms, and SO much more! BONUS: we walk away from this episode with all kinds of other topics for next season's Info-to-GROW series (like contract negotiations, scripting, timeline development, how the heck Wi-Fi works, and more)!
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CONTACT If you're interested in connecting with Logan, send her a note at logan@amc-texas.com. As always, you can reach the IMM Team at: connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast).
Welcome to the So Many Places to Go PLANNER PERSPECTIVES series! In this episode we talk to our friend, colleague and CMP Richard Waits and talk about venues from the perspective of someone working inside a corporation. We hope these insights help some of you in the same positions, and provide an insider look through this lens.
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CONTACT If you're interested in connecting with Richard, find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-waits-cmp-2943b31a7/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-waits-cmp-2943b31a7/) As always, you can reach the IMM Team at: connect@immwow.com or via social media, and find forms to submit your ideas, suggestions and co-host requests at https://immwow.com/podcast/ (immwow.com/podcast).