Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

With 98% of the county not directly impacted by the fires, the iconic event venues, world-class hotels, thrilling attractions and diverse neighborhoods the world knows and loves are ready to welcome groups of all sizes, she said. Los Angeles: Events in LA mean access to world-class museums, venues, hotels, theaters, restaurants and more.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the Center is steps away from premier hotels, and some of the citys iconic attractions, including the Liberty Bell and LOVE Park. The venues adaptable spaces provide the flexibility to host everything from massive trade shows to intimate corporate gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Planners looking for a unique space that checks the appropriate boxes but also offers attendees a different experience may want to explore their local movie theater as a possible location. Read More: Alternative Venues: Not Your Usual Suspects Photo courtesy of Galaxy Theatres Grandscape SM What sets Galaxy Theatres apart from other theaters?

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 20, 2025

But how does the concept apply to the hospitality sector? Freed up to work from anywhere (WFA), these digital nomads are the tech-savvy, experience-driven guests hybrid hospitality was made for. The post What is Hybrid Hospitality? As evidenced by all the Priuses on the road, people love a good hybrid.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. Location, location, location Accessibility counts. The Greensboro Complex has nine venues. Greensboro is a vibrant city, ideal for your next meeting.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Rogers and many other convention centers have been thoughtful about accommodations, but Sherrer has been talking to meeting professionals looking to master the finer points in venues not as adapted, and she has one piece of advice: “Start with the lens of empathy.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

Curious how staffing challenges in hospitality might shape events moving forward? Robots Check In: Marriott and LG Tap RobotLAB to Transform Hospitality Marriott International is stepping into the future of hospitality with the help of RobotLAB and LG. Youre not alonenew research shows U.S.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

Gallen, located in the heart of Eastern Switzerland, is rapidly emerging as a leader of innovation and entrepreneurship. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen a prime location for healthcare companies. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Phoenix Porcelli and James Frankis Phoenix Porchelli (left) and James Frankis (right), Convene Convene , a hospitality company that manages and designs meeting, event and office spaces, promotes two senior leadership team members.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

However, with the chaotic state of staffing in the hospitality industry, the 140th year of celebrating labor unions merits a second look. Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

If you’re planning an international meeting, these new and renovated venues are calling your name. Its convenient location, right by the city’s Metro Center Station, makes for easy exploration. venue, Convene Sancroft, St. The venue’s centerpiece is a 900-person-capacity grand hall. Paul’s Convene Sancroft, St.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. He most recently worked with Summit Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. Outdoor Business Venues Chicago’s lakefront provides unique spaces for spring business gatherings. Venues report higher business activity, with daily sales growing up to 30% during the festival.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

For others, it could mean foregoing the use of an outdoor venue altogether while selecting a venue that features an extensive sustainability program. Kenyon also specializes in training event and venue staff in how to respond to medical emergencies such as those caused by heat illness. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. Exhibition Place is a premier green venue, recognized with numerous awards and accolades for its outstanding sustainability efforts.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. Use slide-sharing apps that bring the presentation to pockets and create custom filters that are event and location specific. Better buckle up!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

While leveraging planning and hospitality trends can help you give guests a fantastic, relevant experience, don’t forget to cover the basics first. Venue-Specific Approaches. For instance, you might be missing the chance to make your event even more exciting for guests by neglecting the bigger picture of your venue.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

The quality of the event also goes a long way toward convincing hospitals to allow their doctors and professionals to take the time to attend. All but two Smart Meetings respondents, 96 percent, said the availability of breakout rooms was a determining factor in choosing a venue. Location, Location, Location.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2023

The Stuff of Fairytales Hilton has opened the brand new Doubletree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center , located in the “Storybook Capital of America” in Texas’ Taylor County. of outdoor venue space provides a versatile environment to host your next meeting or event. Nearly 23,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Add the history and splendor of the station itself, and the location becomes hard to resist. 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. There is a magic to St.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

1: Know Your Location While you think you may know what types of weather to expect when you are in certain parts of the country, the truth is you cannot be too sure. Here is a list of questions you may want to ask yourself and your team before planning your next event: Do you have another nearby venue where you could host the event?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

New PURE Local Services tool builds RFPs for activities, decor and transportation What if sourcing activities, decor and transportation were as easy as checking boxes to produce an RFP for a venue? Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1. She plans to expand to 25 by the end of the year.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2024

We asked the purveyors of luxury hospitality there for some tips to Napa-ize an event. Alain Negueloua, Vice President and General Manager Alain Negueloua Being located right in Yountville—the very heart of Napa Valley—“Napa-izing” meetings and events for groups at Bardessono is second nature.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

How to Start with an Emergency Response Plan For those planners who don’t yet have an emergency response plan, Porter says the place to start is by conducting a risk assessment of the event’s location. It’s important to know factual data of location risks,” he says. “Be are they armed?).”

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

When managing guests in a new, foreign location, it is important to have a well-planned strategy in place. Their expertise in managing guests in a foreign location ensures that your guests have a smooth and stress-free experience. In this article, we will explore the benefits of utilizing a DMC to manage guests in a foreign location.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

“Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This contemporary 453-key hotel, Penang’s largest hotel in terms of room count, is an impressive venue for functions and events.

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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. They found success, with visitors logging over 40 million hours across Postcard Cabins 1,200+ cabins located in 29 outposts.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 4, 2023

From Palm Springs to Albuquerque, venues celebrate First Nation people When the tides of history recede, the cultural energy in some regions remains palpable. hospitality industry. Read More: How to Honor Native American Tribes. Meeting space at IPCC.

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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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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. With the longest life expectancy in the United States, Hawaiians know the value of hospitality, and enjoyment is the name of their game.”. California: Meet What Is Possible. Continue reading….

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

She will oversee culinary operations for banquets, special events, signature restaurant Calusa and beachside dining venue Dry Rocks for the 200-acre resort. He brings over 25 years of experience in the culinary and hospitality industry, many of which he has spent in premier Lake Tahoe area restaurants.

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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

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hospitality in Toronto is placing sustainability front and center “How serious does this city take sustainability?” Bees: The Secret Employee Shelf from beehive at Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Photo: Destination Toronto Toronto’s hospitality industry has a relationship with bees that works wonders for all involved.

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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. The restaurant’s first West Coast location is headed by the Jonas Brothers’ parents, Denise and Kevin Jonas, Sr. Ramsay’s Kitchen.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. With its world-class hotels and venues, Orlando continues to excite and attract visitors who are eager to travel post-pandemic. after being named No.

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