Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2021

You’re at a multiday conference, and during one of the midday breaks you decide to spend a bit of time at an outlet to treat yourself. This is one example of Atlantic City’s efforts to give back to its community and create a sustainable future for its residents. As you walk around, you notice a swarm of bees overhead.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Mobile apps for conferences are becoming staples. Sustained Engagement Should Be Your Focus. This is why sustained engagement has become the preferred strategy for many top brands. Here’s a guide to help you build your own sustained engagement approach, so you can up your game. Grab it here !

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2025

Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), which advocates for the U.S. Read More: Shaping the Future of Hospitality Grow international travel to increase U.S. Read More: The Best of Sustainability from 2024 It also supports future growth through a competitive operating environment. What do event professionals need?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. million visitors.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 5, 2019

The hospitality industry is brimming with hard-working, courageous women who give their all to make sure every guest has an exceptional experience. At every level of my career, hospitality has remained my passion. I have always been drawn to the hospitality business. Read on and you may just find your inspiration.

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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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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Spring Tech Conferences Spring 2025 brings an exciting lineup of tech events to the city.

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Endless Events

JUNE 14, 2018

Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. People pay a lot of money and travel far to get to your conference, so don’t you want to make their home away from home a positive experience? Need ideas on conference breakout sessions? Amazing Views.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2024

He brings nearly 40 years of hospitality experience across numerous leading hospitality companies, including 20 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. In 2018, he was named Manager of the Year at WRMC and in 2022 received Visit Fort Worth’s Beyond Award, which recognizes excellence in hospitality service.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings! The presenters included Capital One, Verizon The Ridge, Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers, De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. Knowledge is what helps you handle the unexpected,” he said.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Justin Deyo Justin Deyo, Hospitality America Hospitality America promotes Deyo to corporate director of operations.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This is what Loews Atlanta Hotel demonstrated when Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conference (SFI) hosted their event just days after a water main break occurred in downtown Atlanta, and later impacted another water main pipe in midtown Atlanta, just days before the conference was scheduled.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

Melbourne’s star as a top global destination for medical conferences shines brightly, with a massive 48 medical conferences set to take place within the next five years, attracting around 38,000 delegates. This non-profit healthcare association blazed trails in sustainability at their global conference in Melbourne.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Maeder brings 20 years of hospitality experience to the position, most recently serving as director of food and beverage at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. Convene , a hospitality, event and workspace services company, has appointed Ryan head of sales and Summers chief marketing officer. Christian Maeder. Cliff Ryan and Larisa Summers.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

In panel discussions and in a release prior to the event, participants mentioned: Clean Beauty & Self-care : Healthy and natural ingredients; sustainable sourcing; plastic-free packaging, along with diversity and inclusivity in brand leadership and treatments, are more important than ever.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. FICP’s Annual Conference Gave Back, Set Records.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Menechella brings over eight years of hospitality business and marketing experience.

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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. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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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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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. .” ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

A conference in California’s vineyard-covered, rolling Napa Valley just feels different than any other place in the world. We asked the purveyors of luxury hospitality there for some tips to Napa-ize an event. We also keep sustainability top of mind when it comes to meeting and venue spaces.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 11, 2021

When the idea to stage an international, multi-day conference in Bern was born back in 2018, we didn’t know how things would turn out, and that we’d need to change our plans upside down. From a four-day live event format, the conference turned into an e-format and was live-streamed from Bern, Switzerland from 28–30 August 2020.

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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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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

The hospitality industry is always evolving. To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Companies are looking for a better balance between the value of in-person meetings and concerns over budgetary and sustainability elements, such as increased average spend and travel frequency. Members earn one point per dollar spent at Oliver Hospitality Group hotels, including room reservation fees.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry. ” Sustainability in Event Spaces: Explore what makes a venue ‘green’ and why sustainability is key in today’s event planning industry.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Johnson most recently worked at Visit Laguna Beach in California as president and CEO, the organization with which she spent most of her hospitality career. Pacific Hospitality Group named Rasnick director of sales of AC Hotel Dallas by the Galleria and Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas by the Galleria. Kendahl Rasnick. Josh Delgado.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

The wine industry itself leads in many areas crucial to us as event professionals, including hospitality, sustainability , and fostering diversity and belonging. Often, the Conference Services Manager may not have the necessary knowledge to guide you through the wine options. Know who to talk to. Taste the wines.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We’re predicting that in 2023, we’ll see more corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions than in the last three years. . The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways. The Return of Large-Scale In-Person Events. in the last year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. After completing the program, the hotel fast-tracked her to the position of conference service manager. The support and guidance from great mentors sustained her evolution, she reports.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

While a live shooter may be what comes to mind first when considering worst-case scenarios, today’s planners also have to be on the lookout for a mistimed social media post or optics that are not aligned with the DEI or sustainability goals of the company. Operational and reputational concerns now include sustainability and diversity.

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