Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One of the ugly truths of the hospitality and gaming industries is the prevalence of human trafficking victims and perpetrators passing through hotels and casinos, more often than anyone would want to know.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

Travel and meeting risk trainer offers insights for the future The news Friday morning that an update from the software protection company CrowdStrike crashed travel, emergency, hospital and banking systems all over the globe, was a reminder of the risks of planning events in a highly networked world. What can you do?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

” – Paul Pellizzari, Vice President of global social responsibility, Hard Rock International One of the ugly truths of the hospitality and gaming industries is the prevalence of human trafficking victims and perpetrators passing through hotels and casinos, more often than anyone would want to know.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

Sweatworking is the New Networking. Consider a choose your adventure day where attendees can do fun activities and network, without even realizing they are. Wellness as Hospitality Citizen Watch gifiting Old friends and new made up the Smart Meetings signature gifting lounge.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Denver’s public health order expiration does not impact the federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. The move is due to rapidly declining Covid-19 cases as well as stabilized hospital rates and increased access to vaccines.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

We will be offering our emergency preparedness certificate program at IMEX Frankfurt and other locations in the United States,” he said of the training program that leverages the local knowledge of program logistics professionals to help event managers design and execute effective security plans.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Elizabeth Giron Elizabeth Giron, Terramar Giron takes on the role of global director of strategic partnerships at Terramar, a DMC Network Company. She brings nearly two decades of experience in hospitality, primarily in sales.

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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. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. I am not shy about asking questions and reaching out to my network for best practices.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Event-ready.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. It aims to lower the barrier to entry for groups that have been historically disadvantaged in the fields of investment and hospitality in the United States and Canada.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Restaurant Row between Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Casino was buzzing with early morning networkers. Take a breather with Well-X : After two more hours of meeting and networking with event profs, you could take a quick break. Networking time. We loved all the orange vests and smiling faces. Maya Jaguar 9 a.m.:

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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 Health network, aiming to make St. Gallen, Eastern Switzerland University of Applied Sciences (OST), Empa, and the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen, which are pivotal in bridging the old with the new. During my visits to St.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

That astounding expansion most definitely includes the brand-new megaresort on The Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas , where meeting professionals gathered this week to learn, network and grow at Smart Meetings Experience West. Meeting professionals who fly though the air together, do deals together. Powerful Messages for Moving Forward.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Denver’s public health order expiration does not impact the federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. The move is due to rapidly declining Covid-19 cases as well as stabilized hospital rates and increased access to vaccines.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry? Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry? The meetings industry is closely tied to the hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants and transportation services.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I do think I’m seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking.” of hospitality partners are expecting that many events. The value of the partnership, between the hospitality side and the planning side, makes all the difference in these situations,” Kent said.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

To combat that, we are now cross-training staff. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. We are finding that younger people aren’t all that interested in entry-level, labor-intensive positions. Planning looks different because we might have a longer lead time for load-in.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. Register here to hear him in person. So, you have inexperienced buyers working with inexperienced sellers.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

Now, industry leaders are opening doors to encourage, engage with and invest in new faces in meetings and hospitality. The meetings industry not only offers opportunities for those ‘reskilling’ but for those interested in expanding skills through cross-training. To hear the full conversation, listen on demand.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. Staff was trained by medical professionals on how to recognize guests with sensory needs and authorized to escort them to quiet zones if needed.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Armed with Nashville-branded gear from Boundless Network , Revo sunglasses from Wet Paint Group and sustainable hydration from Heart Water , the conversations focused on solutions to the biggest problems facing the successful execution of events today. How to Search Better. Sam Richter. To help answer the “Where has everyone gone?”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

That is why as the company scrambled to fill thousands of jobs when travel returned faster than expected, training in the Marriott way remained a requirement along with the operating systems required for each role. New training helped employees identify their passion and try new roles within the organization.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

There’s always more you can learn from the networking here and the content,” said VanDeventer. The Craft of Networking Horse petting at Churchill Downs Networking will get attendees out of Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) and enjoying the unique aspects of the city’s role in popular culture.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Cvent CONNECT August 1-4 | Caesars Forum | Las Vegas Cvent CONNECT is one of the world’s top event technology conferences that brings together meetings, events, and hospitality professionals.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

“The comprehensive education and rigorous training associated with the CMP have not only deepened my knowledge but also equipped me with a skill set for success in this dynamic field.” Hospitality and hospital both come from the same root word.” Where is She Now? We are helpers, simply in different situations.

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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. With plenty of social spaces for breakouts, networking and exhibitions, plus a sleek business lounge, Amari Kuala Lumpur can create lasting benefits for every company.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. something magic happens. It was a fun motivator for attendees to let go of any insecurities and access their inner freethinker.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The Socialtables blog contains event tips and trends with a lean towards the hospitality industry. Event professional turned full-time blogger Irina Graf has created an event industry networking and destination focused blog with an international view. You’ll find the blog divided into three sections: event, hospitality, and industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The hospitality industry lost key players throughout the pandemic and is still working to match pre-pandemic levels of expertise as they recruit and train new professionals. Read More: Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract During the open Q&A, planners aired frustrations—contracts are time-consuming already.

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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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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Career aptitude tests pointed her towards hospitality. “I With a hospitality management background, I was aware of the certification but wasn’t sure where my career would lead me and if I would actually need it,” she says. “It She also relied heavily on her network. “I Growing up, she wanted to be a teacher; then, an architect.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In 2016, he partnered with Shay Yagel to create the “Community Trails” initiative, a network of marked multi-day hiking trails in Israel that aim to benefit local economies. Eventually, the project expanded to a wider product, with Bedouin hospitality at its core. . What was the training like? Photo of Raz Arbel.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

The group organizes an annual holiday gift guide in support of women, veteran and minority-owned businesses and acts as a forum for conversation and networking. I’ve found my home in live events and really enjoy the hospitality culture. Outside of work, I am always furthering my knowledge of coaching related topics and training.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

“I have been in events since 2007 and in hospitality since 2000. If it’s outside your position, do it in volunteer capacities, networking opportunities with industry organizations, or maybe through a side job or a hobby. You can look in the education space and those who are working on curriculum design and training.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Think about your entire network as a source of potential talent—hotel contacts, industry organizations such as Meeting Professionals International, industry events like IMEX, former colleagues, and friends. Training is key, but so is company-wide engagement. This isn’t just training or classes. The gig economy is in full swing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences. AI quietly adjusts, suggesting a sensory-friendly space or a low-key networking session. Each guest is welcomed with something familiar yet special, arranged just for them.

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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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