Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

A new survey from JD Power, US Travel and Tourism Economics (an Oxford Economics company), shows good news for meetings, albeit in tandem with a lag on behalf of corporate to allocate funds for meeting and business travel. One in four (26%) agree these events are critical to building awareness of my organization’s products or services.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

These trends have reshaped demand in the hospitality industry, making adaptable, client-focused sales strategies an essential tool for hotel sales managers. Participation in Industry Events Networking is critical to establish credibility: Attend trade shows, conferences, and networking events where meeting planners congregate.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Najera has honed his skills in marketing throughout his two decade career, working across various sectors, including advertising and hospitality. Her dedication and expertise is apparent through her previous work in marketing communications success of the Westin Anaheim Resort and their many local venues under Wincome Hospitality.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Trade Shows McCormick Place leads Chicago’s spring business calendar with major industry events. The Inspired Home Show runs March 2-5, while the innovative ProMat 2025 manufacturing technology showcase takes place March 17-20. The city’s trade shows and tech sector create unmatched networking opportunities.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Other players in the hospitality industry were also working hard to shift the narrative from one of devastation to one of renewal. I am proud of my colleagues in the hospitality industry—even my otherwise competitors—who remain committed to rebuilding and sustaining the jewel that is our beloved city. Use this to your advantage.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

She brings nearly 30 years of hospitality industry experience, throughout which she has been recognized for her leadership and industry knowledge. She brings extensive experience in luxury hospitality sales and marketing, most recently having served as complex director of luxury sales for Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya and Waldorf Astoria Cancun.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Traditionally, many event planners started their careers working in hospitality (as assistants at hotels, for example) and gradually moved into management. Event planning is a viable career for those who study: Marketing, PR or mass communications, Hospitality or hotel management, Business administration, Human resource management.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She will draw on her 16 years of experience in senior hospitality management roles to oversee and manage all of the hotel’s daily operations. She brings over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry as well as a special connection to the location, having grown up in Oahu.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees. “I have been in events since 2007 and in hospitality since 2000. Deanna is a truly holistic event professional ; she’s done everything from conferences to trade shows.

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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. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Trade Show at Meet with Momentum The panel discussed at length how to curate experiences that are not cookie-cutter—it gives planners a reason to stay on property and is an opportunity to involve the local community. Communication is difficult because staff is limited.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Do you know what new innovation is sweeping the hospitality industry off its feet? Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. We’ve put together a list of the 15 top annual hotel trade shows with a synopsis of what they cover and where they’re happening in the world. Independent Hotel Show.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024, the MTCC has hosted over 21,000 events, ranging from international conferences and trade shows to gala dinners and corporate meetings. Action plans to minimize carbon footprints are a significant priority for Toronto’s hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn? Demand is particularly high in hospitality, Savelli said, quoting a February Expedia study that found consumers are prioritizing travel above everything else. Just don’t call it a trade show,” he advised.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

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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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

JUNE 5, 2024

Yotel Geneva YOTEL Geneva In Geneva, Switzerland, YOTEL—a global hospitality brand known and celebrated for subverting the status quo—opens its first Switzerland location and 22 nd property. Washington Marriott Metro Center, in addition, offers 13,462 sq. meeting and event space. In total, the space can accommodate up to 1,200 guests.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. I’ve been to trade shows before, but nothing as big as this one. Tuesday, Oct. He says, “We call it, ‘Smalltimore,’” with a laugh. Only a little!

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2022

Listen to a conversation with Don Welsh about why he is passionate about the hospitality industry. . Destinations International and PCMA closed out the week with their co-produced Destination Showcase education and trade show event in an expo hall looking out over the Potomac featuring 90 destinations from across the country giving updates.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Much of the action takes place on the trade show floor and during social gatherings. And the hospitality community is amazing. Suppliers are lured to IAEE Expo! by the opportunities to do business with existing clients and to establish new partnerships. Everybody worked together. “We promise, and then we deliver.”

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By The property opened Nov.

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ADMEI

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Networking for Introverts: Surviving (and Thriving) at Big Industry Events 13 September 2024 7 Tips from Self-proclaimed Introvert Val Delaney, Executive Vice President, ADMEI Picture this: You're standing in the bustling halls of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, surrounded by thousands of hospitality professionals from around the globe.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. The seeds of that powerful community were planted nine years ago in a ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. She loved everything about the business.

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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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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expanding Horizons ONYX Hospitality Group is on an ambitious trajectory, with plans to operate over 50 properties by 2025 and an even more ambitious target of 70 by 2028.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

She has been with ACVB since 2015, previously serving as trade show sales coordinator and administrative assistant. Ruben Sabater Benchmark, a global hospitality company, promoted Sabater to general manager of Marenas Beach Resort, a Gemstone Collection property. It’s located just north of Miami in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

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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. Respondents also confirm the importance of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences.

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Endless Events

MARCH 5, 2020

I used to go to Catersource when I worked in hospitality, and it was always a great time. I think, for me, it was a show I had to go to. And I will say that I certainly have not focused on the education part of TSE, and I certainly have not focused on the trade show. “And I’ve been to every one since.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Behind the app is also a full-fledged team, event and hospitality professionals included. Or would you rather focus on trade show management? “Concierge.com”, really showcases how an events app should be built. First off, the app is full-service, meaning it handles both the digital and the physical aspects of the event.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Meetings and Events Trade Press Honored at Inaugural Event Hosted by Caesars and MPI On Oct. 9, Caesars Entertainment and MPI produced the first “ Media & Momentum: A Morning of Recognition and Impact ” as a celebration of the contribution of the meetings and events industry media and announced the UNLV Hospitality College Scholarship.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

The post Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The concept of ‘bleisure’ – blending business with leisure – is transforming the hospitality landscape.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

The post PhoCusWright forms trade show tie-up appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel industry research company PhoCusWright has formed a new partnership with Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) – the operator of several travel trade shows, including the World Travel Market (WTM).

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The post New travel trade show to launch in Phuket appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Events Thailand and Skal Phuket are joining forces to organise the inaugural ‘Asian Hospitality & Travel Show’ in Phuket this October, the Phuket Gazette has reported.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

This is a leading sustainability standard in the hospitality and tourism industry.’ They collaborated closely with external suppliers and the Global IHG Trade Shows team to tailor the event spaces to event needs. These efforts led to our recent achievement of the Green Key certification in March 2024.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The space is equipped to accommodate multiple events at once, in a wide range of sizes—from a national-scale trade show with thousands of attendees occupying the entire center, to a more intimate, local business gathering in a single exhibit hall or ballroom.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Cleveland has the most concentrated area of hospitals and medical research centers in America. There are more than 700 biomedical companies and 60 health care systems, including the Cleveland Clinic, the #2 hospital in the world, as well as University Hospitals and others that combine to offer more than 30 nationally ranked specialties.

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