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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

But the Marriott management team understands that to ensure meeting professionals, attendees and leisure travelers have the most positive experience possible, that bell person needs to be immersed in the culture of the 95-year-old company. They may have tried something different during pandemic, but miss the culture,” he said.

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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. Later in my career, I found my inspiration through developing, teaching, training and leading teams of employees. At every level of my career, hospitality has remained my passion.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Add in a multimillion-dollar investment in cutting-edge technology, customer service training, and progressive exhibitor policies, and its easy to see why the Center continues to attract some of the industrys most significant events to Philadelphia. The training program revolves around three pillars Safety, Skills and Smiles.

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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

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

APRIL 4, 2025

Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in. This section explores how innovative approachessuch as virtual site tours, content recycling, and targeted marketing campaignscan maximize conversions and enhance return on investment in the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Araujo will work to formalize the organizations sustainability mission, leading the companys global sustainability strategy by aligning operations with environmental and social goals, driving climate urgency initiatives, advancing sustainable partnerships, delivering comprehensive training and implementing sustainability into company culture.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Wellness as Hospitality Citizen Watch gifiting Old friends and new made up the Smart Meetings signature gifting lounge. Bring in Local Culture; Fuel Connection The Monday luncheon, after attendees had time to hash out all theyd learned so far with new friends, concluded with a Native American Hoop Dance by local performers.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 30, 2025

The company works with key players in the international tourism industry, including restaurants, hotels, destination marketing organizations, and, most recently, events to take inclusivity training and earn the Queer Destinations Committed designation.

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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

MARCH 27, 2025

Wellness as Hospitality Citizen Watch gifiting Old friends and new made up the Smart Meetings signature gifting lounge. Randall Brokeshoulder, a performer and singer with Lighting Boy Foundation, says of Hoop dancing, Its important and coincides with a lot of southwest culture.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The green-infused color palette and modern greenhouse-inspired architecture invites in ample natural light, and rich, grounding tones and fresh accents celebrate local culture and creativity. The overall design embraces the grand architecture of Denver Union Station, drawing inspiration from the golden age of train travel.

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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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Redfin

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Both cities offer warm weather, beautiful beaches, and diverse cultural experiences, but each has its unique character. In this Redfin article, we’ll break down real estate, job markets, cost of living, and culture to help you decide which Florida city is the best fit for your next move.

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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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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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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative, and cultural inspiration and is open to embracing rising talent and opportunities. The result: a perfect foundation for collaboration to initiate new and engaging experiences.

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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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Redfin

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Whether you’re thinking of buying a house in Boston or renting an apartment in Philadelphia , each city has its own history, bustling job markets, and diverse cultural scenes, yet with distinct personalities. Considering a move to the Northeast? Philadelphia covers a larger area of about 142 square miles with a population of approximately 1.6

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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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Redfin

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Chicago is known for its skyline, diverse economy, and iconic cultural scene, while Detroit is gaining momentum with its affordability and revitalized neighborhoods. Detroit, though still developing, provides more affordable cultural and lifestyle experiences. Chicago spans 227 square miles with a population of 2.7

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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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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Culture Shift Finding enough accessible hotel rooms for the athletes wasn’t a problem — the Richmond Tourism Region has a database that tracks the number of accessible hotel rooms across surrounding counties in addition to Richmond, Taylor said. This is really a culture shift.” These are ways you can help.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

I’ve found my home in live events and really enjoy the hospitality culture. We recognize that we need to be ahead of the curve when it comes to providing an engaging culture for our team members. What advice do you have for your younger self when she encounters tough times? We don’t change for the sake of changing.

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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 19, 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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