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MAY 28, 2024

When Smart Meetings met with him after the lights had turned off and asked about his more than 34 years at Maritz, his roots in the hospitality industry and expansive volunteer roles with MPI and SITE, O’Malley said, “Humility is just the ability to look back and understand how lucky you are. My career was a series of fortunate events.”

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JULY 7, 2023

The Hospitality Show offered a mix of great insights and lessons to take home More than 3,500 attendees came together at the first-ever Hospitality Show at The Venetian Conference Center & Expo in Las Vegas June 27-29. F&B operates very differently than it did pre-pandemic, we’ve clustered a lot of positions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Germanys Frankfurt Airport just debuted exciting new technology that may soon have us all moving faster. This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform. A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother.

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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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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Today, the global hospitality company boasts 570 properties under flags as diverse as Curio, Tapestry and Canopy, with another 90 on the way in the next three years. The post Hilton Execs Reflect on 100 Years of Hospitality Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings. Hilton and his brother, Carl, manned the store.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Meet the ‘Smart Women’ of Encore What if the push to restaff event technology roles is actually an opportunity to bring more diverse points of view to the field? Just wait until you meet a few of the women working in technology, sales, operations, production, human resources and leadership at Encore. Inspired yet? Williams Sr.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ESPA President Jacquelyn Denise Reid on how hospitality can expand the definition of inclusive Celebrating the contributions of more than 13% of the U.S. I also use the opportunity to speak to students about the groundbreaking accomplishments of Black people in finance, medicine, technology, science and in hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. The post The Hospitality Show’s Inaugural Event Is Placing Sustainability at the Forefront appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. This desire for human connection can be used to innovate and improve the travel industry for a technologically advanced future.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

A near unanimous number of members from the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the largest labor union in Nevada, and the Bartenders Union Local 165 have voted to authorize a strike on the Las Vegas Strip, following tens of thousands of hospitality workers casting their votes at Thomas and Mack Center on the University of Nevada’s campus.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2019

The hospitality industry is filled with brilliant women who give their all to make sure every guest has an exceptional experience. More : These Five Women are Making Waves in Hospitality. I was drawn to the hospitality industry in high school. Read on and you may just find your inspiration. . Catherine Velie, Delta Toronto.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

After a quiet two years on the events, hospitality and tourism fronts, an experience-driven, diversity, equity and inclusion-devoted (DEI) next generation of talent is pouring through open doors, looking for opportunities to break into the industry. Academic Access to Events and Hospitality Grows. Events Is Taking Interns.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Hotels Pledge 100,000 Hours for Overlooked Populations Just in time for the holidays, American Hotel & Lodging Association announced that 23 hospitality companies have signed a Dignity of Work pledge that could result in more than $7.4 Our customers are eager to participate in sustainability efforts.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. It will incorporate advanced meeting technology and collaboration-focused features, including a brand new junior ballroom, reimagined foyers and new AV, such as beamforming microphones.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2024

The Lodge, at the heart of the property, offers several gathering spaces now reimagined with a design that blends casual sophistication with Southeastern warmth and hospitality. Additional cutting-edge technology is now available, including reader boards and 85-inch framed TVs that double as artworks when not in use.

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The hospitality industry stands at the threshold of a transformative era propelled by rapid technological advancements. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

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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

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Read More: Company Retreat Planning 101: 8 Elements for a Great One For Gorgeous Gatherings in Georgia Barnsley Resort, guest room Adairsville, GA’s Barnsley Resort is a jewel of Southern hospitality, and its recent renovations in its 25 th anniversary year only amplify its significance.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page. Read More: Michigan Accessibility Guide High-level production technology that had to be brought in included a telecoil (t-coil) system popular in movie theaters. Read More: Caesars Launches Wellness Menu That includes assumptions about technology.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2025

He has spent over 35 years in the international hospitality and business events industry, having began his career in hotels. He was sworn in at Convening Leaders in Houston in January 2025 alongside chair elect Kelly Ricker, COO of Global Technology Industry Association.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 11, 2024

From AI-powered room service that knows your guests favorite midnight snack to chatbots that give travel advice like a seasoned globetrotter, artificial intelligence (AI) in hospitality is like having a unicorn in your hotel garden.

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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 4, 2025

Building a Data-Driven Culture Technology alone won’t transform ROI; you need organizational buy-in. Create Industry-Specific Content : Develop proposal templates, case studies, and marketing materials tailored to key verticals like pharmaceutical, technology, or financial services.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2025

Add in a multimillion-dollar investment in cutting-edge technology, customer service training, and progressive exhibitor policies, and its easy to see why the Center continues to attract some of the industrys most significant events to Philadelphia. A key part of that experience is the recent $78.8

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Ripple Effect of DMC Activities When we think of economic drivers, industries like manufacturing or technology often come to mind. They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Technology has improved the way we get out into the world – making it safer, more exciting and, ultimately, more accessible. This technology allows hotel guests to check in and pay using their mobile devices, saving them time and providing a seamless customer experience. Looking to gain a technological edge over your competitors?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, and has worked with the Marriott brand for 16 years at various locations. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

EPN encompasses 28 member locations and creates 30,000 annual experiences championing the latest in AV technology. He brings decades of hospitality experience, including several years as a general manager. Todd Moritz Todd Mortiz, Bishop-McCann Bishop-McCann appoints Moritz as the first-ever vice president of event technology.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2024

At SCC, he will oversee the finance, administration, human resources and information technology department, while specially focusing on municipal policy, process optimization and project management. She brings over 26 years of hospitality leadership experience, several of which she has spent in outdoor adventure and leadership companies.

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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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EHL Insights

JULY 29, 2024

This article was written as part of HFTP Digital Horizons 360 Symposium in Palma de Mallorca and also appeared in the inaugural issue of HFTPs magazine TechFin Hospitality.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

Meeting technology provider Cvent announced today that it is going public with a valuation of $5.3 Zoom CFO, Kelly Steckelberg, said, “Cvent and Zoom share a common mission to bring people together through technology. billion and the ticker symbol CVT for Cvent Holding Corp. The company already counts 200,000 users globally.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

In fact, Covid isn’t the be-all reason for the lack of responses to hospitality help-wanted ads. “It Read More: The Great Hospitality Restart The pandemic also sped up technology development. They are creating something brand new with technology that didn’t exist five years before,” Termuende said.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels. He brings over 25 years of experience in Hawaii’s hospitality industry, plus thoughtful leadership skills and the expertise of a local.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2018

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. Travel Tech: Biorecognition could eliminate lengthy screening lines at airports. Projection Mapping: Spatial augmented reality can bring your vision to 3-D life.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs. Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management.

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