Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Quarterly team meetups, training sessions, and department strategy workshops are becoming common as organizations strive to maintain cohesion, efficiency, and engagement across dispersed teams. Flexible Space Utilization A modern hotel venue must be versatile. Another key factor is budget optimization.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Frank Rikus Hosting corporate meetings and events at a movie theater presents an opportunity to make a lasting impression on attendees, moving meetings from the traditional conference space to a familiar but unexpected venue in the theater. SM How can planners use Galaxy Theatres Grandscape to create a standout experience for their guests?

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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 4, 2025

Additionally, a September 2024 survey revealed that 60% of event professionals include sustainability criteria in their request for proposals (RFPs) for venues. These findings underscore the growing emphasis on environmental considerations in venue selection and event planning within the industry.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. Rosen College of Hospitality Management students cater to large and small gatherings. University of Central Florida, Orlando.

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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

JUNE 13, 2022

The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. Challenges for Minority Investors.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 3, 2024

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. Here are the venues available for hosting events in St. Olma Messen St.Gallen The largest venue in Eastern Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

For others, it could mean foregoing the use of an outdoor venue altogether while selecting a venue that features an extensive sustainability program. Kenyon also specializes in training event and venue staff in how to respond to medical emergencies such as those caused by heat illness. How Planners Can Beat the Heat.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

of hospitality partners are expecting that many events. The value of the partnership, between the hospitality side and the planning side, makes all the difference in these situations,” Kent said. It may also be beneficial to share budget ranges with your hospitality partner up-front. with 6-12 months out, 15.7%

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

The indoor mask mandate will remain in effect there for hospitals, nursing homes and shelters, as well as for traveling. It also begs the question of how meeting staff would verify who is vaccinated and therefore not required to wear a mask.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2023

Read More : In the Cloud We Trust “If planners or groups want to be proactive about active threat preparation, they can do staff training, create an active threat policy as part of their office and/or conference duty of care/code of conduct, and they can develop a policy on attendees bringing weapons on site,” Kleinfeld says.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

To prepare for returning crowds, Accor properties are getting creative about recruiting, training and retaining employees during a global staffing shortage. By recruiting from schools and at-risk communities, Accor hopes to expose more people to the opportunities in hospitality careers. Event-ready.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 2, 2022

Roger Dow and Mike Gamble are preparing to launch Future Work Solutions, which will address the labor shortage in hospitality through a flexible worker system. With the hospitality industry’s workforce at just 84 percent of its prior size—it has 1.3 million fewer employees than it did in 2019, says the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. The center has also repurposed some of their outdoor space to become a soccer field and there is even an on-site hospital.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This contemporary 453-key hotel, Penang’s largest hotel in terms of room count, is an impressive venue for functions and events. or Yucca Meeting Rooms.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans?

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Does putting hospitality first still matter, or now is it something else entirely? Times, they be a changin’. Am I right?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

Carly Ellis Regional Venue Services Manager, ANZPAC What three words describe your approach to life? The best courses of action can be achieved by collective input. Dawn Montgomery Divisional Vice President, Venue Operations What three words describe your approach to life? Do not discount input from anyone.

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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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. Smart Meetings has curated a list of the hottest trends and destinations meeting planners will want to consider when planning a meeting or conference this summer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. something magic happens. It was a fun motivator for attendees to let go of any insecurities and access their inner freethinker.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. This concept shapes everything from the type of music performed to the audience, venue, other event activities, and style of event decor and merchandise. Pick a venue. Apply for permits and insurance.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Transferring sport wheelchairs from the airport to the event venue went more smoothly. So Lodge found a sponsor that provided vehicles to transport the wheelchairs from the airport to the event venue and then back again, in exchange for putting their logos on event T-shirts and the NWBA website. “I These are ways you can help.

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Find a great outdoor event venue. The venue is an important component of any outdoor event. Are you headed to a venue that normally has events outdoors? Also note any quirks or challenges related to the venue.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

RIYADH – The PKF hospitality group recently held one of its 196+ spotlight events in Riyadh in recognition of the significant amount of projects that have been announced for Saudi Arabia, the largest sovereign state by landmass in the Middle East with a total of 2,150,000 km2 and 35 million inhabitants.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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. This venue will be Swinger’s fifth—and first on the West Coast.

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Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Direct guests towards your private venue and clearly mark parking areas. Book an event venue. 69% of event planners select venues based on word of mouth recommendations. What about my party planning checklist at a venue

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Secondly, this is going to be a hospitality family affair. While we see event tech shining to support the transition to virtual and hybrid, I foresee our hotel and CVB friends getting into the action, too, which will make the planning of these meetings a family across the hospitality board. Lastly, there is value in virtual.

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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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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

“I have been in events since 2007 and in hospitality since 2000. Additionally, she worked for a hotel in high school, so she knows the venue side of event planning. You can look in the education space and those who are working on curriculum design and training. Entrepreneurial Spirit: What Does It Mean?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

The team that plans that one-day event can teach all of us so much about how they manage everything from staffing up, training, housing and orchestrating such a milestone production,” said VanDeventer. to midnight, at the indoor-outdoor concert venue Mercury Ballroom. Another tradition restored is the MPI Foundation Rendezvous, 9 p.m.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2023

Venues like the all-new SoFi Stadium, YouTube Theater, and Kia Forum are within proximity to the LAX Corridor. In El Segundo, Topgolf is settling into its new surroundings, and most notably, the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers will have a new $270-million training facility and headquarters campus in 2024. Seeing is believing.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The hospitality industry lost key players throughout the pandemic and is still working to match pre-pandemic levels of expertise as they recruit and train new professionals. That evening, they gathered for an extraordinary farewell event at Ocean’s Edge, an outdoor event venue right on the coast.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

All too often we attempt to glean some semblance of an explanation or understanding when confronted with an understaffed hotel or event venue and you have probably strategized about all the ways you would “fix” the situation if you were in charge. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “ Stemming the Tide of Turnover.

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