Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land. Our collaboration with the German Federal Police has been key to optimizing this technology and securing its certification.

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Travel Travel Booking Technology 228

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Curious to learn more about what degree or certificate to pursue and what soft skills to work on? Consider Applying For Event Planning Certificates.

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Preparation Event Planning Certification Human Resources 334

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. ECA also says it will prioritize preventing state and local tax policies that would unfairly target the industry. Support government policies to help attract and train the industrys future workforce. global competitiveness.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

A Commitment to Seamless Experiences Managed by ASM Global, the Pennsylvania Convention Center boasts one million square feet of meeting space and a level of hospitality and service that feels personalized. A key part of that experience is the recent $78.8 The training program revolves around three pillars Safety, Skills and Smiles.

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Planner Trade Show Certification Sustainability 130

Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Obtain Certifications: Pursue recognized sustainability certifications like LEED, Green Key, or EarthCheck to provide third-party validation. These sources confirm that strategic retargeting and segmented marketing approaches do significantly improve conversion rates in the hospitality industry.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

And even obtaining a certificate of insurance for the event. . Another event needed to cancel when the event host “experienced chest pains and went to the hospital. How to Get a Certificate of Insurance for an Event? Insurance companies will typically include a certificate of insurance when you purchase your policy.

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Insurance Vendor Certification Events 366

Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Gary Spencer and Erika Kauffman Gary Spencer (left) and Erika Kauffman (right), Highgate Real estate and hospitality management company Highgate expands its Hawaii leadership team with two new appointments. Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii.

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The event was moderated by Dianne Devitt, CEO, Dianne Devitt LLC, and author and adjunct professor at New York University’s SPS Jonathan Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. “You all created a dialog, you created a community, and you never gave up reporting the news.

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Entertainment Media Publishing Certification 97

Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

Beauty (along with fashion, wellness lifestyle and wellness travel) is embracing ethical responsibility and socially responsible business practices, and touting a commitment to people and planet, with B Corp and Fair-Trade certifications.

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Trends Planner Meeting Certification 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

Switching careers to discover your passion There is a near endless list of jobs in the world but some people were just born for events and hospitality. Maybe It’s in the Blood Although she was born to parents who worked in hotels, Natasha Pereira chose a different route on her way to the hospitality world.

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Event Planning Advertising Hospitality Public Relations 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

The Enercare Centre has earned LEED Platinum certification, the highest level of recognition for green building practices, thanks to its innovative design features such as a rooftop photovoltaic system, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and comprehensive recycling programs.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 2, 2021

Curious if event planning certifications can actually help you learn more about the industry or take your career to the next level? Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career.

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Certification Event Planning Trade Show Government 98

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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Planner Banking Preparation Training 246

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Career aptitude tests pointed her towards hospitality. “I With a hospitality management background, I was aware of the certification but wasn’t sure where my career would lead me and if I would actually need it,” she says. “It Growing up, she wanted to be a teacher; then, an architect. By high school, she wasn’t sure.

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Certification Preparation Event Apps Education 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares , a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a great first step toward a more sustainable style of travel. You can also obtain a certificate upon completion that can be added to a LinkedIn profile or resume.

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Sustainability Travel Travel Tourism 243

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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Planner Banking Preparation Training 245

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

1 Hotel South Beach 1 Hotel South Beach achieved LEED Silver certification under the LEED for New Construction rating system. Two more options offer further support, resources and certifications. The Miami Beach Convention Center also earned LEED Silver certification after a $620 million redesign.

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Certification Sustainability Vendor Venue 245

Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

Curious whether event planner courses and event planning certifications are worth it? Read on to learn about the most popular event planning courses, event management courses, event planning certifications, and more to turn your passion for gatherings into a lifetime career you’ll love. Not sure how to become an event planner?

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Certification Event Planning Trade Show Planner 98

Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2021

Diamond holds a certificate in virtual event and meeting management and is a member of MPI, PCMA, Association of Molecular Pathology (AMP) and Senior Planner Industry Network (SPIN). Before joining TMG, Diamond worked as medical meetings project manager for MedStar Health in Washington, D.C. Doug Bennett, CASE.

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Medical Meetings Certification Tourism Tourism 246

EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Then EHL's CREM course (Culinary & Restaurant Management certificate) might just be your winning ticket. Do you dream of making a professional dent on the Food & Beverage landscape but don't have four years of study-time available?

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Certification Management Training Education 19

ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

However, she brings to the table over 35 years in the hospitality industry. She is skilled in event production, program development, event design, and logistical implementation, and she thrives in educating the next generation of event producers to achieve their goals of excellence in the hospitality industry.

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Destination Management Affiliate Education Hospitality 243

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2024

Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals.

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Human Resources Hospitality Site Selection Certification 264

Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She is a French and European-trained culinary expert, and earned her hospitality degree in Switzerland. She holds a bachelor of science in hospitality and tourism management with an emphasis in event planning.

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Hospitality Certification Consulting Management 246

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“Her dedication and appreciation for the connections with guests and co-workers and the career opportunities hospitality provided for an immigrant coming to the U.S. He now serves as vice president of sales and industry relations at Teneo Hospitality Group. In addition to the CMP, he holds the GTP, GLP, CMM and DES designations.

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Education Hospitality Certification Networking 264

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. Augmented Income Streams. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners.

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Planner Meeting Travel Agent Insurance 223

Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2019

TISOH- The International School of Hospitality. PCMA Digital Experience Institute: Digital Event Strategist Certification. Tackling Commoditization In The Event Industry – #EventIcons Episode 157. Build Better Events Through Education Sessions, Healthy Food, Training Event Staff, And More. Design Campus.

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Education Certification Training Events 209

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

Hospitality and hospital both come from the same root word.” Here’s to a career forged in experience, adorned with hard-earned certifications, and fueled by a passion for the world of events!” We are helpers, simply in different situations. Just look at what a CMP can do! says Jakob.

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Certification Booking Planner Education 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Marriott International has raised the bar among hospitality companies in its commitment to help reduce global warming. Development of a certifications database to help properties operate more responsibly and work towards the goal of 100 percent of the company’s hotel portfolio receiving a third-party sustainability certification.

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Certification Sustainability Automation Education 230

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Snyder has worked in the hospitality, food and beverage industries for 30 years and is an award-winning chef. He has over 10 years of hospitality experience. He holds a Level 1 Sommelier certification. David Snyder David Snyder, Fontainebleau Development Fontainebleau Development names Snyder senior vice president of culinary.

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Promotion Hospitality Certification Trends 244

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

We asked the purveyors of luxury hospitality there for some tips to Napa-ize an event. We are aligned with Napa Valley’s goal as a community to preserve our ecosystem and are proud to exemplify these values with our LEED Platinum certification. We also keep sustainability top of mind when it comes to meeting and venue spaces.

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Certification Sustainability Events Venue 237

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Meeting Sustainability Certification Production 246

ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Anyone involved in the planning and/or execution of meetings and events will benefit from earning this certificate. Courses are held throughout the year.

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Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 215

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 29, 2019

The casino-hospitality giant Caesars Entertainment announced a construction milestone today for the $375 million, 550,000-square-foot conference facility opening in 2020—the setting of the first steel truss, which takes the Forum past the groundbreaking stage, above ground and into the public eye.

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Entertainment Certification Panel Conference 203

Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The Food & Hospitality LATAM brings together professionals from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Florida from March 10-12. This event showcases over 3,000 companies and 450 exhibitors from food service and hospitality sectors. convention center that achieved level 4 APEX/ASTM certification for green meetings.

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Travel Travel Healthcare Trade Show 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

They discussed how to bring DEI into your next meeting, questions you may not be asking and the reality of hospitality employment demographics. This certification goes to businesses that are 51 percent owned, operated, capitalized or controlled by either women,; or black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC). Bringing Belongingness.

Human Resources 264

Human Resources Speakers Planner Certification 264

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hospitality in Toronto is placing sustainability front and center “How serious does this city take sustainability?” Many have answers, in so many words and acronyms: GBAC and LEED certifications, green spaces, no (or at least minimal) plastic usage on property. In short, Toronto’s answer: Very.

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Sustainability Hospitality Certification Venue 246

Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Blurring of Humanity and Technology On a protracted scale (and with exponentially increasing innovation likely sooner than we think), AI could be revolutionary for the growth and maturity of the entire hospitality and experiences industries. He is also the instructor for PCMA’s “Enhancing Events with AI” Certificate Course.

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Meeting Technology Technology Planner 246