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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

Smart Meetings

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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New and Renovated: New Hilton Property Renovations Debut Around the Country

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The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group. Spaces are filled with natural light for seminars, workshops and conferences. of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The property is also debuting a new restaurant, Palm & Ember.

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St. Gallen: Your Complete Guide to a Top Business Event Destination

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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. The venue has further 14 seminar rooms for smaller events and meetings. During my visits to St.

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New and Renovated: New Hilton Property Renovations Debut Around the Country

Smart Meetings

The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group. Spaces are filled with natural light for seminars, workshops and conferences. of upgraded event and meeting spaces (including a 6,600-square-foot ballroom) and a reimagined lobby. The property is also debuting a new restaurant, Palm & Ember.

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Elevated Experiences Scored at Florida Smart Meetings Event

Smart Meetings

To find out what changing occupancy rates across the country will mean for booking hotels in the future, CoStar Group Director of Hospitality Analytics Daryl Cronk shared insights from the STARreport , the essential measure of the health of the hospitality industry. That gave everyone something valuable to take home.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

Indianapolis, Las Vegas, and numerous other cities have since bounced back and are reporting high occupancies and big convention numbers to prove that the tourism and hospitality industries have regained stability amid a prodigious couple of years. . travel association shared how as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. Indianapolis.

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Meet at the Movies

Smart Meetings

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. SM How can planners use Galaxy Theatres Grandscape to create a standout experience for their guests?

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