Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To do so, she will draw from over 25 years of experience in hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Fiona Pinette Fiona Pinette, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa Whistler, British Columbia’s newest hospitality debut, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa , set to open Nov. 17, 2023, appoints Pinette as Lodge Manager.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2018

The supra, translated “tablecloth,” is a traditional Georgian feast combining all the essential components of East European culture: delicious food, evocative wine, beautiful music, and exceptional hospitality. The venue accommodates 8–17 people. Guests gather around a long table in a Sausalito houseboat.

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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. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

In this role, she will position and sell the greater Madison area and its meeting facilities as a national destination to national accounts with an emphasis on culturally diverse groups, organizations and associations. Aguilar Bultman joined Destination Madison in 2022 as partnership development manager.

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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. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2024

The most expensive hotel renovation ever seen marks the venue’s 25th anniversary The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is celebrating a $1.5 billion reinvestment project, said to be the most expensive redo in hospitality history, including a grand slew of property-wide renovations, new programming and fresh culinary additions.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 19, 2024

In addition, guests can enjoy world class dining venues and Rosewood’s integrative Asaya Spa, with an indoor and outdoor swimming pool, eight treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The property stands in Foshan’s key cultural and commercial hub, Lingnan Tiandi, in the city’s Chancheng district.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wynn has obtained the first casino license granted in the UAE, opening a new sector of the country’s hospitality market. Meeting profs in search of venues that meet the standards of the most discerning tastes might find a perfect option in the Marjan Island project. million people).

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Smart Meetings one-day Regional Experience took the personalized meetings to Arlington, Texas, for VIP access to a venue full of special spaces. Culture Shock. Martin is known as the Culture Architect for his work consulting companies—including hospitality companies—on strategic steps to empower change. Daren Martin.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. Green Miami Hotels and Venues Greater Miami boasts a number of LEED-certified healthy, efficient and cost-saving hotels. Anything on the water remains a classic.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 7, 2021

“The hospitality industry specifically is one of the few industries that is being required to do contact tracing. Or is it the venue? And I think second to that, the venue holds a big part of this because restrictions are restrictions. And in this, they are joined by the guests, the venue, and, to some extent, the planner.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

As one of the first markets where Hilton sought to expand, this location in Abilene holds close Hilton’s special spirit of hospitality that will make your event a cherished experience for your guests. 150 guest hales, traditional Hawaiian structures, are arranged across several crescents around the resort to embody Hawaii’s cultural heritage.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2022

They are looking for venues and practices that are earth-friendly and give back to the culture they are packing a bag to visit. Chicago is sometimes called the most American of American cities because of its unique history, local culture and ethnic-melting-pot character. Continue reading…. 3: Illinois (Chicago). 5: Florida.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local culture, traditions, and customs. First, consider where the hotel is located in relation to your event venue and other points of interest – a convenient location can save your guests time and minimize travel expenses.

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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. Read More: Site Inspection: Australia Immersive. Experiential.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Louis Union Station,” Todd Hotaling, vice president of revenue and marketing at Lodging Hospitality Management, says. It reopened as a venue and hotel in 1985, and has remained a mainstay of downtown St. For Hutton it is about blending the old with the new, as well as sharing the culture and energy Denver has to offer.

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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. Reach] out to your human resources or culture keepers to find out what employee resource groups may want to lend support to the planning efforts,” she suggested. “[Ask] Bringing Belongingness.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination. Dean added that partnering with a destination to inject local culture in every aspect of the event from site inspection to keynote and closing ceremony is the fast track to helping attendees see the affair as a must-attend in-person event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. The center has also repurposed some of their outdoor space to become a soccer field and there is even an on-site hospital.

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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. 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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, nature-heavy venue option? In a Landmark Moment for Outdoor Hospitality, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins Brand Marriott International Inc. Want to stay ahead of the curve when selecting a destination for your next meeting? Consider a fabulous new option nestled in the capital of Armenia.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Embracing the metropolitan hubbub of their surroundings, a few new venues rise above the rest. Hotel Julian, Chicago Bringing renewed life to a previously neglected building on Chicago’s Michigan Ave, this new property is infused with the best flavors of Chicago, and aims to blend modern design and energy with warmth and hospitality.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 6, 2023

From Chicago’s McCormick Place Convention Center and Tulsa’s Cox Business Convention Center to our most recent dynamic partnership with UAE powerhouse Ethara, OVG360 fuels the live sports, entertainment and hospitality experiences worldwide. Manchester, U.K. OVG360 is ready to host your next meeting or event!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The property stands on Naples’ unofficial main street with a wealth of shopping, dining, cultural arts and entertainment options. It is also directly connected to Georgia World Congress Center via a pedestrian walkway and is located adjacent to venues such as Mercedez-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

From 17-18 August I visited seven venues that are centrally located around the city centre, either accessible by foot or under 30 minutes by public transport. On-site catering: the venue has on site catering with locally sourced ingredients. On-site catering: the venue has on site catering with locally sourced ingredients.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2022

And newly renovated venues couldn’t come at a better time, when industry compression has a sea of planners competing for meetings and event space. What’s New in Hospitality. Nellie’s is home to nightly live music, a culture of Southern hospitality and comfort food. Ramsay’s Kitchen.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

DMCs are seasoned professionals who have extensive knowledge of the local cultures, traditions, and customs. First, consider where the hotel is located in relation to your event venue and other points of interest. It’s crucial to do your research and understand the laws and cultural expectations of the location you’ll be visiting.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Does putting hospitality first still matter, or now is it something else entirely? Times, they be a changin’. Am I right?

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. Style and design Venues that look unique are easy to pick out of a lineup. Does your venue feature impressive architecture, intricate interior design, or creative landscaping?

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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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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. The Betsy South Beach, Miami.

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

Guests with mobility challenges will be encouraged by ensuring accessibility of venues and transportation. DMCs and hosts can implement inclusive language and signage to foster a welcoming environment, incorporating cultural sensitivity into event themes and activities.

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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. to midnight, at the indoor-outdoor concert venue Mercury Ballroom. Another tradition restored is the MPI Foundation Rendezvous, 9 p.m.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

From today’s high-tech capabilities and mindfulness practices to more experiential and cultural influences, we are working in a really exciting time where we have more access than ever to technology, unique activities, and authentic experiences that can provide an unforgettable event for attendees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2022

She encouraged meeting professionals to strive to create an oasis of wellbeing in their offices and in their meeting spaces by addressing the culture so the default is movement and health. Author and activator Laura Putnam got everyone moving with an opening keynote that woke up bodies and minds.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Near the banks of the Oklahoma River sits the First Americans Museum, an eye-catching museum and venue for events large and small. Presenting the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations, Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum is one of the Modern Frontier’s most inspiring attractions and meeting venues.

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