Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Some 180 education sessions throughout the week will keep you up to date on 10 hot-topic tracks, including technology, personal development, sustainability, research and trends. Smart Tip: Bring your own thermos and refill at water stations for a sustainable hydration strategy. Networking Central. It goes by fast.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

From leveraging data analytics to embracing personalization, sustainability, and optimized campaign techniques, these approaches will help you capture more business while demonstrating clear value to stakeholders. Sustainability as a Value Proposition Meeting planners view sustainability as a primary factor when planning events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As we expand our premium travel offerings for the travelers who book through Chase Travel Group, we are excited to retain our partnership with Travelport, said Danielle Serban, chief product officer at Chase Travel Group.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. It also creates demand for hotel staff, local tour guides, transportation services, and even temporary tech support for event production. For example, a city might expand its airport or improve its road network to accommodate the increased visitor traffic.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Thiago Araujo Thiago Araujo, BCD Meetings & Events BCD Meetings & Events welcomes Araujo as global sustainability director. He brings over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of sustainability, business development and strategic leadership.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability. Most recently having served as EVP of production at MAS, he brings a comprehensive understanding of creative and production complexities as well as the importance of key partners and team building.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Rather than replacing amenities after every guest, Dove (Unilever’s biggest brand) will provide hotels with full-size products that can be refilled as needed. We’ll continue to find innovative solutions for operating more sustainably to deliver our purpose of True Hospitality for Good.”. Many Roads Lead to Sustainability.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

She brings an extensive background in hospitality and the events industry, having served as director of events at Palm Beach County Convention Center among other respected organizations. He brings a dedication to sustainability and social impact with purpose-led initiatives, and has been recognized as one of Rosewood’s Impact Trailblazers.

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Human Resources Hospitality Management Communications 246

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. Softer Productivity In recent years, wellness has become the star of the show. They’ve termed this concept Softer Productivity.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. The silver lining is that the energy crisis can motivate our industry to start implementing sustainability in more significant, meaningful ways. Higher Event Production Costs & Standards.

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Event Technology Events Production Panel 306

Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Approximately 65% of the Centre’s food and beverage items are sourced from local suppliers and farms, promoting a more sustainable food system by reducing the carbon footprint associated with long-distance food transportation. Action plans to minimize carbon footprints are a significant priority for Toronto’s hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

From what products to put in gift bags and what type of resort to choose, to what experiences groups can enjoy together to maximize wellness, these trends are what spa, resort and wellness pros are talking about now. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways. Next on the horizon: medical marijuana treatments.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Housed in the heart of Tokyo’s central shopping and entertainment district, the property balances the EDITION brand’s avant-garde approach with traditional Japanese culture to provide guests with a groundbreaking hospitality experience. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

Whatever you want to call it, it’s not just a trend but a practice that has steadily evolved from the mere mention of carbon offsets to an ingrained component of the travel and hospitality industries. A two-for-one combo in sustainable travel and personal safety? Hyatt Loves Local . 50 Shades of Ecotourism. Hyatt Loves Local.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It is a day to highlight the need for investment in funding gaps to build a more sustainable and resilient tourism sector. It also seeks to promote innovative solutions to bolster economic growth and productivity. They released three ways the tourism industry can contribute to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. I didn’t pick hospitality; it picked me,” said Candace Hemingway. “I

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The event showcases specialized tracks including AI, Climate & Sustainability, and the Tech Industry. The Food & Hospitality LATAM brings together professionals from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Florida from March 10-12. This event showcases over 3,000 companies and 450 exhibitors from food service and hospitality sectors.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

credit: Shutterstock The central goal is for a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040 to lead to the larger goal of a plastic-free future. But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. Beach pollution at Kuta beach, Bali. February 2017. Where Do We Go from Here?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Hawaii celebrates with green businesses Paradise has innumerable advocates within the hospitality industry, many of which are launching new initiatives to celebrate and preserve beautiful destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands. Food rescue prevents the increase in the environmental footprint caused by food waste.

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Airlines Sustainability Education Banking 245

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

Her over two decades of marketing experience, with a specialization in hospitality, make her a strong leader to oversee strategic and innovative marketing at BWH Hotels and ensure teams across the company achieve their goals. Shelby Luzzi Shelby Luzzi Luzzi is the first senior manager, sustainability, of Destination DC (DDC).

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. How a Special Olympics Event Made Waiting Fun. CSR continues in Orlando!

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Tourism Tourism Insurance Training 246

Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Sustainability Meeting Platform Panel 130

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

APRIL 11, 2023

SXSW is known for progressive programming and this year even more tracks were added, including civic engagement and activism, health equity and sustainable food practices. Many spaces featured eco-forward messaging or activations touting green practices/products as well as earthy visuals. Cause-related marketing at events isn’t new.

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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.

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Technology Technology Planner Booking 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. —

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The post ‘Sustainability MICE Series’ from Hilton appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. With the recent grand launch of DoubleTree by Hilton in Shah Alam i-City, the hotel now introduces their latest offering: the Sustainability MICE Series. That is why our advocacy for sustainability is crucial to our hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

FR The action of going to a movie theater is always a treat in itself, and our team prides themselves on combining the magic of the movie experience and hospitality with meetings and events. Read More: Seeking Sustainable Venues Photo courtesy of Galaxy Theatres Grandscape SM Where are some bells and whistles planners can look forward to?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2023

I started seeing how hemp and cannabis can really be vehicles to make the world better, more sustainable, more regenerative, more compassionate and more interconnected. But they’re flexible, meaning they can meet the moment with any group, whether it’s just education or you’re actually weaving in products into the experience.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Smart Meetings National 3-Day Experience proved there is no place like Nashville for starting productive business relationships. That will, in turn, shift the middle 80% of the group toward the productive state you need to deliver the best meetings possible. How to Counteract the Quiet Quit. How to Search Better. Sam Richter.

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Solimar International

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Fall intern Megan O’Beirne has worked as a sustainability professional in the luxury hospitality industry, first in Laamu Atoll, Maldives and then in Cartagena, Colombia. Read on to find out her thoughts on how to eat sustainably while traveling: We all grapple with the question of what to eat while traveling.

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Sustainability Travel Travel Preparation 105

inVOYAGE

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With its distinctive brand proposition focused on wellness and sustainability, Peter believes there is a significant opportunity for IHG’s luxury brands in the incentive market. Together, Kimpton BEM Budapest and Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection bring a fresh, dynamic edge to Budapest’s hospitality scene.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 29, 2024

The post Raising Standards and Championing Sustainability for HoReCa appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. In a world increasingly conscious of its ecological footprint, the hotels, restaurants, and catering (HoReCa) sector have emerged as a lead champion of sustainability.

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