Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. Self-Driving Everything: From driverless shuttles to autonomous hotel rooms, complete with toilet, shower and miniature kitchen, the hospitality industry is going along with innovation for the ride to stress-free transportation. Bonus Gee-whiz Trend to Watch.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Matt Sterling, a former hospitality consultant, shared the little things planners and hoteliers can do to ensure that those in wheelchairs are not blocked from participating fully in events—tips that will serve hospitality professionals well in the coming years. Not all changes have to be on a grand scale.

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Smart Meetings

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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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. Read More: How Hospitality Programs Are Innovating: East and West Coast Perspectives. Jonathan M. Travel Brings Us Together.

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Smart Meetings

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

DECEMBER 20, 2018

cities, but, ready or not, automation is already here in hospitality. The post Dishing 2019’s Hot F&B Trends for Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal. It was a hot button in last year’s strikes against hotel companies in several major U.S.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists. She brings over 20 years of hospitality experience in Latin America, an area Dominguez sees as an opportunity for growth. The post Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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ADMEI

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career 20 February 2024 Heading into a career right after college can be a daunting task for many graduates, especially transitioning from academic classes to the professional world. The new application period is open, and 2025 applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. Eco-events are popping up more frequently at wellness and hospitality destinations ranging from reduce, reuse and repair fairs to tree plantings.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Discover key trends in the EHL Insights Report: Hospitality Trends 2025. Download for insights on AI, personalization, and sustainability!

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups. We asked Volmrich to share the trends PURE Local Services is seeing. Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This isn’t just a trend; it’s a bridge, extending connection to all. AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences. Our recipe continues with an emphasis on psychological safety and inclusivity. Each guest is welcomed with something familiar yet special, arranged just for them.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

believe that tourism helps to attract new residents, expand the local workforce and create new businesses while easing the tax burden on local residents by leveraging hotel and lodging taxes—good news considering the high level of turnover within the hospitality seen during the pandemic. “I The post Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 24, 2025

In an age of AI-powered chatbots, TikTok trends and ever-evolving algorithms, email marketing might feel like a relic of the past. Here are some trends to inspire your next campaign: 1. At Dana Communications, we dont just keep up with trends we lead the way. Ready to stand out in the crowded travel and hospitality sector?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Oliver Hospitality Hotel Group Announces Boutique Loyalty Program, “Invited by Oliver” “Invited by Oliver” is the brand’s newly launched loyalty program with perks, VIP events and special offers. Members earn one point per dollar spent at Oliver Hospitality Group hotels, including room reservation fees.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonstrated to the 230 attendees from around the world how effective a personalized approach to giving can be—all while raising almost $240,000 for the cause.

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. Another big trend that has changed the industry is an overall shift in the importance of mindfulness. A Shift in Mindfulness.

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luxury hospitality, luxury cars, and personal luxury goods represent over 80% of the total market. In this article, we zoom into the world of luxury hospitality to examine the trends that shape this industry, the challenges that are associated with the trends, and the best practices that illustrate how firms are managing such challenges.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. The post Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S.

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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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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

But just a few tweaks to your F&B operations and menus can have you leveraging seven of the latest culinary trends to seat more and more patrons. If there’s one thing you can count on when it comes to tastes and trends, it’s that they’re constantly changing. The post 7 Restaurant Trends Resorts Need To Hop On (Right Now!)

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. The world of sustainable events is bigger than ever.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 20, 2024

Our digital experts specialize in hospitality and tourism, and we’ve identified and translated these trends into actionable strategies for our clients. With strategic digital marketing, we can turn these unexpected trends into a competitive advantage. In recent travel surveys conducted by Advance, 16.7%

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MPI

OCTOBER 14, 2024

“Each one of you makes such an impact every day when you share the stories you write about the happenings in our industry, about our people, the trends and where we have been and where we are heading,” said Kelly Gleeson Smith, vice president of sales for Caesars Entertainment.

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EHL Insights

JANUARY 12, 2024

As a testament to its resilience, agility and innovative spirit, this article reflects today’s increasingly dynamic hospitality industry in terms of its long, medium and short-term evolution.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Oxford Economics serves as EIC’s research partner and uses data provided by Amadeus Hospitality, Cvent , the Global Business Travel Association and STR Global. The statistics Oxford Economics has compiled indicate a steady recovery worldwide, though concerns over a possible U.S. recession show the results as tentative.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It aligns with customer service trends to streamline processes and remove friction. Cybersecurity: The hospitality industry is a common target for cyber-attacks due to the large amount of personal data they collect and store. A survey found that 56% of hospitality IT leaders consider cybersecurity to be a top business concern.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Well, we’re here to unpack the platform’s positive impact on tourism and hospitality brands. Following content trends is a sure way to reach a large number of users – and the algorithm then shapes the target audience based on response. Here’s the catch: trends develop daily and are gone before you know it.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Quick question: What’s one of the best ways to stay on top of industry trends and ideas? So, our blog provides comprehensive and personality-packed articles with the latest tips, tricks, and trends for event planners to create more epic events with a focus on technical production. . Socialtables.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The meetings and events industry is returning with a lot of confidence, and face-to-face gatherings are trending upward with the potential to surpass pre-pandemic numbers. These gatherings illustrated some emerging trends we are seeing that may require meeting professionals to rethink how they approach gathering. Meeting Trend No.1:

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Hit Refresh: New and Renovated Hotel Trends. Our July issue covered the hottest hotel trends in the industry. Jan Freitag, national director of hospitality analytics with U.S., Costar Group told us that bleisure is a trend that will shape the way new and renovated hotels look and feel. Hotel Trends: Operation Recovery.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Healthy Alternatives to Beer and Wine “Sober curious” is gaining traction as a lifestyle trend, and many seem to be dipping their toes into going spirit-free. This trend isn’t merely a random personal choice; it’s truly reshaping the very fabric of events and conventions. Harrah College of Hospitality.

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