Smart Meetings

MAY 6, 2024

157,000 people had experienced Louisville hospitality in-person and 16.7 In a nod to Gen-Z fans, The Unwell Network hosted experiences such as live interviews with Call Her Daddy host, Alex Cooper, and Hot Mess host, Alix Earle.

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

What’s so special about this social network ? Here’s a few tips to make the most of this image-centric social network. This board belongs to hospitality and event planner Sara Berger. This is a good way of gauging the boards that will perform well with a general audience. For starters, it has 72.5 Create Pinterest Boards.

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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. Whether your audiences are visual or auditory, the first step is to listen for understanding rather than responding. “If

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Endless Events

AUGUST 12, 2021

. “The feeling of being in an audience is something that people miss and crave because it makes them feel really good. I would do more things where I’d have bigger spaces with more people as opposed to breaking people out into small groups,” Usher told the audience. “Because they’re hospitality people.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I do think I’m seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking.” They’re less of a captive audience and more of a savvy travel consumer.” “I of hospitality partners are expecting that many events. increase in networking and relationship building, 41.2%

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry. Event professional turned full-time blogger Irina Graf has created an event industry networking and destination focused blog with an international view. You’ll find the blog divided into three sections: event, hospitality, and industry.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. On the day of the event, you need to be ready to make your mark and engage your audience if you expect them to come back. Luckily, there are plenty of audience interaction tools popping up that can help you captivate attendees and get them involved. Better buckle up! HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

The group pledged to “revolutionize conferences” by “saying goodbye to traditional trade show booths and hello to interactive networking experiences and relevant education.” Building diverse cultures will help to recruit and retain diverse Gen Z audiences who are the most racially and ethnically diverse.

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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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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Despite the trends in the industry, many event professionals still focus on keeping audiences entertained in order to keep them on track. You have to choose one that jives with the type of event you are building, and the audience you are targeting. How Can You Make Your Conference More Relatable? Nail Your Social Media Promotion.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

Presentations and performances come from a sophisticated stage designed to immerse the audience in content, video and electrifying graphics, driven by the latest in event and theater technology and featuring larger-than-life augmented reality (AR). Celebration events include nightly concerts and surprise celebrity appearances.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In a Landmark Moment for Outdoor Hospitality, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins Brand Marriott International Inc. The outdoor hospitality brand was founded in 2015 with a mission to redefine the great outdoors experience and offer guests a unique opportunity to disconnect from daily life.

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Techsytalk

JULY 18, 2016

When it comes to events, there are simply things that work better for this audience. Or, you might want to have them involved in a hands-on activity to write cards for children in hospitals or something else that is tied to the events style. So, what do you need to know about planning events for millennials? Purpose driven.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

Sessions can be filtered by an array of skill areas—creativity, complex problem solving and persuasion to emotional intelligence, network building, for example. The initiative started almost 20 years ago by IMEX and MPI has partnered to further workforce development by engaging hospitality students. “We Eat, Do, Be Seen in SF.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“Expo 2020 Dubai is an investment in a sustainable, resilient and diversified economy that will spur broader economic impact in key sectors—including construction, transport, storage, communications, travel, tourism, hospitality and business services—in the UAE, the wider region and beyond,” Nagdev said. Pandemic Impacts. Kailash Nagdev.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District. (If Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Shawna Suckow.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. something magic happens.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Cvent CONNECT August 1-4 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas Cvent CONNECT is one of the world’s top event technology conferences that brings together meetings, events, and hospitality professionals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Well-being Reimagined Jessica Shea At Hilton, the shortcut to increased productivity, greater engagement and effective networking is to infuse compassion and holistic wellness into a meeting. If the experiment in desert luxury meets island style hospitality is successful, Hawaii, Florida, New York could be next, Hatfield said.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

We look forward to expanding their reach in India and beyond, showcasing Sri Lanka’s unmatched beauty to a global audience.” Their commitment to sustainable tourism and delivering authentic experiences aligns perfectly with our values.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

People may put you in a box based on their notions of what you can and can’t do, but meeting professionals have to be box-breakers if they are going to have an impact for their audiences. When we are going through tough times is when we need to lock into our network. That doesn’t mean you have to push through the hard times alone.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 26, 2021

The hospitality industry was among those that suffered the most because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the hospitality industry, it means that the hotels’ inventory, rates, and availability are pulled from their own websites and/or OTAs they work with and displayed in one place. How metasearch engines work.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FINALISTS Best Décor/Design CTC Destination Management, a DMC Network Company Roses & Ralphie Mosaix Group, a DMC Network Company Succession Woodstock and Bridgerton Come to Town! The CE Group, a DMC Network Company U.S. Diamond Club 2022 The CE Group, a DMC Network Company U.S.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

When they are physically in the audience, don’t make them give up the interactive tools they have gotten used to using, warned Leary-Perez. The event included 321 exhibitors, over 1,000 global buyers, 21,000 meetings, 231,000 networking interactions and 94,000 message exchanges. “It They don’t want to be passive listeners. “I

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. This concept shapes everything from the type of music performed to the audience, venue, other event activities, and style of event decor and merchandise. Keep in mind that your audience has times that will work best for them as well.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

We are in the hospitality business. The goal is to streamline the experience for the in-person and digital audience. “We People meet to connect, communicate and improve their business. That is the reason they happen. We have to remember why we do this.”. MGM is, at its heart, an entertainment company.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences. AI quietly adjusts, suggesting a sensory-friendly space or a low-key networking session. Khris Baizen is a visionary in brand storytelling and experiential marketing, dedicated to crafting narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.

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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2020

I used to go to Catersource when I worked in hospitality, and it was always a great time. Speaking at Catersource, it’s just such a different audience and they crave anything creative, any topic that’s on creativity, they really crave that. . “And I’ve been to every one since. TSE And Catersource: A Must Go?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Smart Meetings’ audience of meeting professionals hand-selected these properties and destinations in 31 distinguished categories, all critical to the success of their meetings and events. The winners, outstanding hospitality brands, reflect the highest standards of excellence in service, amenities, and customer satisfaction.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 1, 2023

Smart Meetings’ audience of meeting professionals hand-selected these properties and destinations in 31 distinguished categories, all critical to the success of their meetings and events. The winners, outstanding hospitality brands, reflect the highest standards of excellence in service, amenities, and customer satisfaction.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

But the business model is purely on logistics and travel and hospitality, which is great and important, and it’s fundamental to a meeting, of course. It becomes a lot easier and more doable to actually get people out of their hospitals. You could easily also do it in the hospital”, explains Marteen.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

One visible change is set-ups that promote physical distancing while also allowing for networking. It’s a great way to create pre-produced content or deliver content live to the virtual audience.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

She shared with the audience that the SEARCH Foundation team has worked painstakingly to find the most relevant, accurate resources for you to help. If you have the capacity to help those affected and support relief efforts, visit SEARCH Foundation’s Hurricane Helene Resources page. He says, “We call it, ‘Smalltimore,’” with a laugh.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Matt will captivate audiences with his insights on the art of brand storytelling, showcasing how compelling narratives can reshape business strategies and create lasting impact. Humanity will explore how organizational culture and evolving audience behaviors impact business success. Network with influential professionals.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

The group organizes an annual holiday gift guide in support of women, veteran and minority-owned businesses and acts as a forum for conversation and networking. I’ve found my home in live events and really enjoy the hospitality culture. I really enjoy anticipating the needs and understanding the audience and guest experiences.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2022

Marriott Bonvoy’s meetings portfolio, also known as its Convention & Resort Network (CRN), is a collection of over 110 properties throughout the Western Hemisphere specifically designed with in-house event support infrastructure and meeting space in mind. Bleisure programming can drive that networking time. Leveraging the Locale.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

All are members of Canvas , an invitation-only, industry-changing collective of corporate brand and event visionaries in a noncompetitive idea exchange and peer network. Hong also reminded the audience that “not everybody’s career is a long-term career in events.” Join Maritz CEO David Peckinpaugh Tuesday 4/26 for a Smart Chat Live!

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