Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

Beyond Tourism: The DMC Multiplier Effect An average MICE attendee will spend 6x compared to a typical tourist. They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. For example, a city might expand its airport or improve its road network to accommodate the increased visitor traffic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Most meeting professionals manage the needs of a small subset of attendees who require food, wheelchair access, sound, language or sensory accommodations. DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Look at everything from the attendee perspective, reviewing your platforms and your registration site.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Some choose to start their own companies once their network is big enough. . Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Build A Powerful Network Of Event Profs. Do not just network for your own benefit.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. We have gathered a variety of the best hotel amenities for conference attendees to look for when finding the right hotel for your next conference. Today we will show you how to do just that! Amazing Views. Bike Rentals.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Return to Networking Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center With the return of large meetings comes the return of what people missed most about in-person gatherings: being together and networking with others. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. The area’s rooftop spaces showcase stunning Manhattan skyline views – perfect for spring evening networking events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

of vibrant, distinct meeting space at La Fonda on the Plaza attendees made brilliant connections and took part in an experience that both refreshed and inspired, heading home with elevated understanding and ideas of how to incorporate wellness into their own events, for all of their own attendees. Sweatworking is the New Networking.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2022

When you scale Wi-Fi usage to large-scale events, with potentially hundreds or even thousands of attendees, the potential for issues increases to the nth degree. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. And as with anything so widespread, it comes with its host of problems.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue. Connections are the Focus We are now seeing an increased focus on meetings that center on networking, fostering connections, and incorporating additional social gatherings.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. Koury Convention Center, offering 250,000 square feet of versatile meeting space to accommodate up to 6,000 attendees. Greensboro is a vibrant city, ideal for your next meeting. Location, location, location Accessibility counts.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. The health-care network provides these solutions to many Orange County employers, as well, including Disneyland Resort and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Restaurant Row between Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Casino was buzzing with early morning networkers. IMEX partnered with Novobeing in the Inspiration Hub to harness the power of virtual reality to help attendees practice meditation and relaxation. Networking time. Maya Jaguar 9 a.m.: Opening ceremony.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Whether you’re hosting a small-scale networking event, a sprawling fundraising gala or a multi-day professional conference, generating buzz is essential for ensuring your event is well-attended by excited guests ready to engage with your work. Allow attendees to customize their session schedules or reach out to other attendees.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As crazy as it can be, I think it’s wonderful to know that we’re here and that all our attendees are appreciating being in person more than ever before.” I do think I’m seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking.” Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. Attendees expect things to get easier. To keep clients and attendees happy, it’s more important than ever to speed things up this year. Luckily, there are plenty of audience interaction tools popping up that can help you captivate attendees and get them involved.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. Register here to hear him in person.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The result is a chaotic, volatile environment in which meeting and event planners are struggling to optimally balance their meeting objectives with attendee preferences and safety, constantly changing guidance from the CDC and local government rules restrictions. What are planners to do?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry? Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry? Attendees feel more comfortable and willing to participate in face-to-face events, leading to higher attendance rates.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Luxury language and presentation tips IACC 2024 in Basking Ridge, New Jersey was centered around empowering attendees to be seen, heard and respected as they drive their careers forward as leaders in the meetings and events industry.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Each year, MeetingPlay and Aventri powered a combined total of more than 50,000 events for more than 10,000 companies and 7 million attendees. Capabilities include: Event Marketing Website and Registration to create a seamless attendee journey from beginning to end. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

of vibrant, distinct meeting space at La Fonda on the Plaza attendees made brilliant connections and took part in an experience that both refreshed and inspired, heading home with elevated understanding and ideas of how to incorporate wellness into their own events, for all of their own attendees. Sweatworking is the New Networking.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . million convention attendees last year as in-person events made a full return in June 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

At the age of six, he spent two months in an adult hospital recovering from a life-threatening fall and his desire to provide a more nurturing environment for treatment and recovery inspired him to partner with Le Bonheur Club. Memphis native and Food Network Chef Claire Robinson joined as the special guest.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Playing on the small-batch distilling and culinary legacy in Louisville, Kentucky, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is approaching its annual World Education Congress as a personally crafted experience that allows attendees to build a calendar of sessions that fits their career goals.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Not only did the hotel rely on its trusted network of vendors from around the region, but dedicated team members who reside in areas far beyond the impacted boil water zone, in some instances an hour away, picked-up cases of water and brought it back to the hotel.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. It aims to lower the barrier to entry for groups that have been historically disadvantaged in the fields of investment and hospitality in the United States and Canada.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen Health network, aiming to make St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Empa, and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, which are pivotal in bridging the old with the new. During my visits to St.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2024

For attendees of Smart Meetings Wellness Experience this week at The Wigwam Resort just outside of Phoenix, the program addressed physical and mental health along with the deeper need for human connection. What does a healthy experience mean to you? They only packed personal treasures to take back to the office. Similarly, Deborah G.,

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn? Demand is particularly high in hospitality, Savelli said, quoting a February Expedia study that found consumers are prioritizing travel above everything else. The networking is the point. There is resilience,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2024

157,000 people had experienced Louisville hospitality in-person and 16.7 Read More: History of the Kentucky Derby Enhancements for 2024 included sponsor activations that gave attendees of all ages a chance to get closer to the action and modernize their experience.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2021

The intense focus on guest hospitality that has marked the experience since Marilyn Monroe, Franklin D. Those interactive networking opportunities complemented indoor protocols to demonstrate that safe meetings can be engaging. Nearby, a reimagined conference center and 142 new guest rooms will bring the total number of keys to 900.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

That astounding expansion most definitely includes the brand-new megaresort on The Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas , where meeting professionals gathered this week to learn, network and grow at Smart Meetings Experience West. Brian Powers helped attendees share their vision for the future. Powerful Messages for Moving Forward.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The interesting part about that for someone who may be new to the hospitality industry, is that even if you don’t have a lot of experience, if you have a desire to serve, you will be rewarded and moved up the ladder much quicker. Meeting professionals and attendees are focusing on safety. Meeting Trend No. 3: New Age of Security.

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