Between the Sessions: A Meetings Industry Podcast

Mar 14 2024 22 ep. 31 mins 2
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Between the Sessions is the podcast for event and meeting planners. Whether you’re involved in planning events for 10 to 1000, for your association, company or organization, Between the Sessions is the premier show for the business events industry, with top insights, innovative solutions, forward-thinking content and inspiring ideas. Between the Sessions is the most relatable, inspiring, and supportive show for our industry. Join us for open conversations, tips and insights from industry leaders, peers and experts. Between the Sessions is presented by The Palm Beaches and is part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network.

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22: Exploring Food and Beverage Trends in the Meetings Industry with Greg O’Dell and Ken Gaber

Mar 14 2024 33 mins  
On today’s episode, Suzanne sits down with Greg O’Dell and Ken Gaber, the President of Venue Management and the President of OVG Hospitality, respectively, at Oak View Group. They touch on trending topics in the food and beverage space such as sustainability and healthier food options. The conversation then shifts to curating premium meeting experiences and what drives people t

21: 4ocean’s Role in Sustainability in the Meetings Industry with Stephanie Bregman

Feb 29 2024 25 mins  
Located in Palm Beach County, 4ocean is an environmentally-conscious organization aiming to clean up oceans worldwide. Stephanie Bregman, the vice president of marketing at 4ocean, joins Kelly and Suzanne on today’s episode to talk about her company’s sustainable initiatives and how they’ve partnered with hotels to implement them. Stephanie also discusses some of the trends t

20: Trends and Insights on Incentive Meetings with Annette Gregg and Elizabeth Sage

Feb 15 2024 39 mins  
The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence, or SITE, is an association that provides networking and educational opportunities to those in the incentive meetings industry. Annette Gregg and Elizabeth Sage from SITE join Kelly and Suzanne on today’s episode to discuss trends affecting incentive travel programs. Listen in for insights on how SITE is adjusting to changes in the mark

19: Incorporating Arts and Wellness in Meetings with Lauren Perry and Bama Lutes Deal

Jan 04 2024 34 mins  
Arts and Wellness work hand in hand together, and can also be a useful aspect of the meetings industry. Lauren Perry, the Associate Vice President Of Marketing and Cultural Tourism at the Cultural Council for Palm Beach County, and Bama Lutes Deal, a consultant for The Palm Health Foundation join us on today’s episode for a conversation on how arts and wellness impacts the meetin

18: Reimagining a Walkable Convention City with Derrick Steinour and Gopal Rajegowda

Dec 14 2023 32 mins  
The Hilton West Palm Beach and nearby The Square mixed-use district have both undergone major renovations as they continue to deliver on the promise of being an “unconventional convention center” destination in the heart of West Palm Beach. Join Gopal Rajegowda, Partner at Related Companies and Derrick Steinour, Director of Sales and Marketing at Hilton West Palm Beach, as they

17: The Impact of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals on the Meetings Industry with Rory Archibald

Nov 30 2023 31 mins  
Rory Archibald, the founder of New Intent, joins Between The Sessions for a conversation about diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability and how those principles impact the meetings industry. Rory also details the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals and gives insights on how these different elements can be implemented in the meetings and events industry. The conversa

16: Bold Thinking for Event Design with Aaron Menitoff of Boarderie

Nov 09 2023 34 mins  
In this episode of Between the Sessions, Suzanne Boyd and Kelly Cavers interview Aaron Menitoff, the co-CEO and co-founder of Boarderie, a company specializing in custom charcuterie boards. Aaron details the story of his business and the massive impact of their successful appearance on Shark Tank. He also shares some useful advice for event planners that he learned from his time in

15: Redefining “Bleisure” Travel in the Meetings Industry with Miguel Neves

Oct 26 2023 31 mins  
Miguel Neves, editor-in-chief of Skift Meetings, joins Kelly Cavers on Between The Sessions to talk about his journey into the events industry and his current role at Skift Meetings. Miguel discusses key trends in business events and the evolution of bleisure travel. Tune in for insights on blended travel within the meetings industry and tips on how planners can drive greater event

14: Celebrating Women in Meetings with Marin Bright

Oct 12 2023 28 mins  
Marin Bright, Founder and CEO of Smart Meetings, joins Between The Sessions to discuss her experience in the meetings industry. Marin talks about the annual Smart Women in Meetings Summit and the importance of celebrating women in the meetings industry. She also shares valuable insights and key takeaways for meetings industry professionals. Smart Meetings The Palm Beaches Betwee

13: Sports Event Tourism & TEAMS 2023 Preview with George Linley

Sep 28 2023 36 mins  
George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sports Commission, joins this episode of Between The Sessions to talk about sports event planning. Tune in for a look at key factors sports event organizers are looking for when sourcing events as well as some current trends and challenges in the industry. George also gives a preview of the upcoming TEAMS Conference & E