Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

And, like more than a few train stations of its kind, it is still finding new ways to delight and welcome modern groups—from casual visitors to meetings-minded professionals. . Louis Union Station,” Todd Hotaling, vice president of revenue and marketing at Lodging Hospitality Management, says. There is a magic to St. Louis ever since.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

billion Mercedes-Benz Stadium, led to her overseeing the development and implementation of three phases of strategic planning that reshaped culture, internal governance and future growth. She brings nearly two decades of experience in hospitality, primarily in sales. Later, guiding public affairs during the development of the $1.7

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

She brings a wide range of experience in visa services, having earlier led one of the largest J-1 visa programs at Cultural Visas. She has held numerous roles in sales and operations for the hospitality industry throughout her career. In this new role, she will work with both the CIBT and Newland Chase brands to grow their client base.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Migliorini will serve as director of food and beverage, bringing an extensive hospitality background with a career that began with Walt Disney World in Orlando, rising through the ranks to become assistant director of food and beverage at Hilton Waikoloa Village Resort.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

When meeting in one of the culturally richest cities in the world, it only makes sense to embrace the depth of sensory touchstones to create a three-day journey everyone will remember. Hospitality is the intentional practice of welcoming and something that requires constant vigilance. W = welcoming. E = engaging.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

– Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM, vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy at Liberty Mutual Insurance Read More : Unlocking the Secrets of a Corporate Planner Developing Team Time and Culture As many offices still utilize a hybrid working arrangement, inter-office interactions among colleagues can be few and far between. “It’s

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! Consider the values of other companies and their cultures.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. Travelers seek a distinct sense of place, and the intentional thought behind this rebuild makes clear that the hospitality industry is committed to providing it.

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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, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Empa, and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Einstein St.Gallen uniqueness stands with its cultural richness in textile heritage that goes back to 1830.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

Walsh says that part of what is provided during their stay along with pod-centered, family-style accommodations is job training as well as daily school for boys and girls. The center has also repurposed some of their outdoor space to become a soccer field and there is even an on-site hospital. Read More : Bon Accommodation!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The industry can anticipate the need for investment in education and skills as their workforce looks towards welcoming millions of graduates and adding 800,000 jobs requiring vocational training by 2030. However, 35% of respondents stated they would choose to stay at all-inclusive resorts to receive quality hospitality for the price they pay.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

The 800 titles are all elegantly placed in refined and minimalist shelves, and arranged in different categories, such as art, culture, architecture, bourbon, Houston and NASA. Some of the hospitality-oriented genres can be found at Bayou & Bottle, the chic bar lobby concept.

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EHL Insights

JUNE 6, 2024

In the hospitality industry, the mantra " the customer is always right " has deeply rooted itself, shaping guests' expectations and fostering a culture where saying no to guests seems almost taboo.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences. It’s more than metal detectors or security staff; it’s about training attendees and staff in allyship, creating a culture where everyone is responsible for the well-being of others.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Yet, universal “best practices” are rare, as every project should be adapted to the local context, and relate to the culture, needs, and resources the community possesses. In order to utilize tourism for sustainable development, cultural sensitivity, in-depth research, and immersion in the local environment are crucial.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Princess Sarah Culberson , an adopted child who discovered that she was a real-life princess in Sierra Leone, will share tips for building a culture of belonging from a story Disney turned into a movie. Louisville, Kentucky, embodies a unique history, culture and excitement.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2021

That got me wondering whether the hospitality industry could turn this year of disruption into fertile ground to improve the workforce. Let’s take each component one at a time: Culture. If you are a Blake Shelton fan, culture is who you are when no one is looking. How do you share your culture outside of your organization?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico account for most of the popularity, smaller islands, like Saint Kitts and Nevis, are gaining attention as they ramp up their hospitality and tourism sectors. The railway was once a sugar train and has since been converted into a three-hour tour and attraction.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In addition to the Olympic venues, London cleaned up and rebuilt its canals, extended and built new transportation, and invested in its hospitality infrastructure. Between 2005 and 2017, London saw an increase of 10.8 million visitors.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Charlestowne Hotels , for example, is taking a proactive approach by placing an emphasis on enhancing the depth of their human resources and company culture while providing attendees and other guests with a heightened experience. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ Stemming the Tide of Turnover.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

At a recent training, the team wanted to do away with PowerPoint presentations, but those who were hard of hearing could not follow along without visual aids. It’s a cultural fit.” DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Training is an often-overlooked part of the accessibility puzzle.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2018

Born in 1956, the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, native began his career in hospitality at Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Florida International University. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Amy, his two sons and his entire family.”.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Other options for infusing local cultural mindfulness during breaks include sound healing at Hilton Los Cabos and traditional Hawaiian blessings at Hilton Hawaiian Village.” To that end, Encore has invested in technology, people—9,000 in 18 months—and training to catch up to the needs of meeting professionals who came back quickly.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Look for people with the passion and skills you need but consider those with alternative work experience (creatives, project managers, hospitality, etc.). Your college roommate who’s now an investment banker may not want to switch careers, but she may know people who would find hospitality a good fit for their skills.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Minus-one travelers seek immersive experiences brimming with local cuisine and culture. Any time you can point them in the direction of dining hotspots or cultural events happening in the vicinity, let them know. Highlight all the unique arts and culture you can. A little extra hospitality will go a long way.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2019

Insights into a Changing Culture. Young American professionals share their Chinese counterparts’ love of ramen, but generally gravitate toward inexpensive lodging such as guest houses, as well as pop culture, and Kinokuniya and other Japanese bookstores, he said. Tokyo wants more of the American market.”. Kazutoshi Takatani.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.” Nicer will provide recruitment, onboarding and training of new advisors and employ the learning-management systems and training resources of Global Travel Collection.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

The result is a true benchmark in high-end hospitality.” Nicer will provide recruitment, onboarding and training of new advisors and employ the learning-management systems and training resources of Global Travel Collection.

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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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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Community event ideas for social and cultural development. Host open forums, lectures, classes, seminars, and other events to educate community members about local history, marginalized groups, various cultures, and the importance of acceptance and diversity in community building. . Organize a cultural food festival.

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EHL Insights

MAY 8, 2023

In his recent TED Talk, fine-dining restauranteur Will Guidara claims “We are on the precipice of a becoming a hospitality economy” – a sentiment which I wholeheartedly share. And yet if this is the case, who’s championing, supporting and, ultimately, investing in the training of these highly sought-after competences?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 27, 2024

Not to mention a vibrant culinary scene , from Michelin-starred restaurants to food halls and craft breweries; a wide-range of nearby historic and cultural attractions; thousands of luxurious hotel rooms within easy walking distance; and the scenic Tampa Riverwalk that links it all.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Our mission is to change the world of hospitality, meetings, and events to be truly equitable and inclusive, instead of maintaining a status quo that doesn’t work for everyone. They inform the way we do business.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2018

Take it from Dan: Genuine hospitality matters. A masterclass in how to add a dash of cultural heritage to your next meeting @TulalipResort #ASAE18 #MeetSmart pic.twitter.com/PpAaXTzw0c. eventprofs : When it is time to be creative, collaborative and culturally diverse, where are you going to go?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

She continued: “Travel is at the heart of our region, powering a strong economy and strengthening our community’s culture and identity.” Tablas Creek invests in employees by paying living wages with retirement benefits and ongoing training. Visitors to the tasting room may learn another part of his approach to regenerative operations.

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The hospitality industry is diverse, providing numerous roles that guarantee guests a memorable and satisfying experience. One of the key positions in a hotel is the Front Desk Associate, also known as the Front of House or Hotel Receptionist.

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