Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent. Jessica Pettitt, author of Good Enough Now , reports that many planners ask about dietary requirements or physical needs on registration forms, but then don’t do anything about them.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This isn’t just a trend; it’s a bridge, extending connection to all. Inspired by Burning Man’s “Net Positive” approach, planners are designing events that don’t just minimize waste but actively leave a positive impact. AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. Cybersecurity: Securing attendee data topped the list of concerns for many planners this year. Planners are also taking advantage of Low Energy Bluetooth (LBE) that can be linked to beacon-badge technology to monitor meeting spaces and gain insights about attendee behavior.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever. The post Best of 2024: Sustainability appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. “I have been in events since 2007 and in hospitality since 2000. “What does that entrepreneurial spirit mean to you and how is that different from the way event planners do their jobs right now?”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. Read More: How Hospitality Programs Are Innovating: East and West Coast Perspectives. Jonathan M. Travel Brings Us Together.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She envisions access to case studies and reviews so planners know what worked for others in the area and what they say they would do different next time. The platform makes it easier to support small local vendors, an authentic touch a lot of planners—and attendees—are looking for right now.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

So, it’s no secret to anyone that event planners have one of the most stressful jobs in the world. “At that time, our biggest conference client, the night before that conference, I ended up in the hospital. So, I really feel like that has to start with us” Staying Healthy In 2020: Trends. I love food.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2023

Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing Entry Level Experience Required Nikki Gonzales, Judges’ chief of staff, has first-hand experience in the matter. “I Phone a Friend To help younger, less experienced meeting planners within Soundings, Judge fostered a system she dubbed: Phone a Friend. “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. Another big trend that has changed the industry is an overall shift in the importance of mindfulness. A Shift in Mindfulness.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano kicked off the event by thanking the 314 association planner customers for sticking with the company and helping the hospitality industry recover so quickly. All of these changes require new responses for the almost 100-year-old hospitality company. and Canada.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Read More : Sports Arenas and Stadiums: On Game for Meeting Planners This Year WHOOP App Offers Travelers Health Benefits This comprehensive app is designed to fully encompass a traveler’s health needs. Members earn one point per dollar spent at Oliver Hospitality Group hotels, including room reservation fees.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. 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. Better buckle up!

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The RFP activity index, which measures the number of proposals sent by event planners during the quarter, increased to just shy of 2019 levels as well. Oxford Economics serves as EIC’s research partner and uses data provided by Amadeus Hospitality, Cvent , the Global Business Travel Association and STR Global.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? Tips & tricks for event planners. So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

MGM’s Mike Dominguez presents deep dive into industry trends at Smart Meeting Southwest. Dominguez, speaking in the ballroom at The Line in Austin, Texas , said that planners often moved to the top of the industry by controlling every detail, but he said the world is changing and to adapt, planners may have to leave some things up to chance.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. Itineraries catered to friend-group travel, LGBTQ travel and solo travel are trending. Consumer trends say doing good is no longer enough—you must do no bad. Planners want to offset the loss of commission cuts. Shawna Suckow. Do Good, But Also Do No Bad.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2022

rates of infection and hospitalization are also an underreported but important trend. Bottom line for meeting planners: As Covid-19 rates increase around the country, plan for potentially masking in group settings, especially in the winter months. Jennifer McQuiston said, “We are in the early days of this response.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The meetings and events industry is returning with a lot of confidence, and face-to-face gatherings are trending upward with the potential to surpass pre-pandemic numbers. These gatherings illustrated some emerging trends we are seeing that may require meeting professionals to rethink how they approach gathering. Meeting Trend No.1:

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends. Industry Performance Trends. Key Takeaway for Planners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Smart Meetings has been covering the airline and hotel industry closely this year, both in our weekly travel reports designed specifically for meeting planners and in our feature coverage. Even before summer flight chaos took hold, Smart Meetings was proactively advising planners and attendees how to navigate bumpy airline schedules.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. I work with extremely experienced planners daily. I believe marketing and hospitality go hand in hand.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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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. Read More: Answering the Call of the Event Future The Big Lessons: Five Trends “The pandemic was a defining moment for the industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

See in action how planners can amplify it to multiply ROI. Angela Minardi The event kicked off with a keynote from Angela Minardi, founder of Fit City Adventures , who redefined wellness and broke down how planners can better incorporate iteasily. Read More: Hey, Busy Meeting Planner, you feeling stressed? Brain Breaks.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It aligns with customer service trends to streamline processes and remove friction. Cybersecurity: The hospitality industry is a common target for cyber-attacks due to the large amount of personal data they collect and store. A survey found that 56% of hospitality IT leaders consider cybersecurity to be a top business concern.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Planners are being tasked to reduce this meeting element. Chefs and Planners Weigh In on 2018 F&B Trends. How can small meetings address this? .

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. W Philadelphia , which offers more than 45,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. That is the question planners could be asking themselves. of hospitality partners are expecting that many events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

IHG plans to continue their trend of growth with 1,800 hotels in development, a reinvention of IHG One Rewards and a new series of partnerships. Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. The Road to 6,000. Take advantage of what they have to offer the next time you take a trip.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract Cheryl M. Mason lays out what that means and what you can do about it.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether planning private celebrations, non-profit fundraisers, or corporate conferences, the goal of the event planner is to visualize their client’s idea and then bring that vision to life. But how do event planners accomplish this task? What does an event planner do, exactly? So what does an event planner do?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2025

See in action how planners can amplify it to multiply ROI. Angela Minardi The event kicked off with a keynote from Angela Minardi, founder of Fit City Adventures , who redefined wellness and broke down how planners can better incorporate iteasily. Read More: Hey, Busy Meeting Planner, you feeling stressed? Brain Breaks.

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