Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wynn has obtained the first casino license granted in the UAE, opening a new sector of the country’s hospitality market. Meeting profs in search of venues that meet the standards of the most discerning tastes might find a perfect option in the Marjan Island project. million people).

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

On the 100th floor, where this 7,500- square-foot space will be located, hospitality group Rhubarb is opening a restaurant, bar and event space. Meetings Hotels, Venues and Attractions appeared first on Smart Meetings. Standing at 1,100 feet, 30 Hudson Yards will be home to the highest observation deck in the Western Hemisphere.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2021

In February, the golf mecca of Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort threw open the doors on Hotel Effie, a luxurious 250-room retreat that adds another layer of hospitality to the popular Southwest Florida destination. The post New Golf-Adjacent Venues Emerge appeared first on Smart Meetings. Outdoor Options at Sandestin. Hotel Effie.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. The new LRT extension ensures that delegates and travelers arriving in Ottawa experience the citys efficiency and hospitality from the moment they land.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

A rule of thumb is to provide pertinent details to the venue at least six weeks in advance. She is a performance-driven event management executive with notable success spearheading the planning and execution of large-scale group corporate, government, and social events in dynamic hospitality environments.

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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. At the lifestyle hotel, Kreitman will leverage her successful track record of hospitality industry leadership to further the hotels reputation as a premier South Florida destination.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

With more than 26 years in luxury hospitality, Siegrist brings deep experience from leadership roles at top properties, including Four Seasons Vancouver, Devils Thumb Ranch & Spa and Hotel Jerome in Aspen. Kevin Siegrist has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Palladian Hotel in Seattle.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 20, 2025

But how does the concept apply to the hospitality sector? Freed up to work from anywhere (WFA), these digital nomads are the tech-savvy, experience-driven guests hybrid hospitality was made for. The post What is Hybrid Hospitality? As evidenced by all the Priuses on the road, people love a good hybrid.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Tyra Dyson, CMP, DES Chief Events Strategist, TCD Events & Hospitality See her speak in Smart Start: Better Together: Championing Women in Events. The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy. What makes the meetings and events industry special? What does GMID mean to you?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

How has the Los Angeles hospitality industry fared during the fires? Planners and attendees can experience the host venues including the new Intuit Dome (host of NBA All-Star 26) and SoFi Stadium (host of the FIFA World Cup 26, Super Bowl LXI in 2027, and the opening ceremony of the 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.

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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

MARCH 1, 2025

A Commitment to Seamless Experiences Managed by ASM Global, the Pennsylvania Convention Center boasts one million square feet of meeting space and a level of hospitality and service that feels personalized. The venues adaptable spaces provide the flexibility to host everything from massive trade shows to intimate corporate gatherings.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The media experts at Dana are constantly on the lookout for what’s new and next to promote our travel, tourism and hospitality clients. Using QR codes across all types of executions – including posters, contest sign-ups, Over-The-Top (OTT), in-venue signage ads and promotional giveaways – we’re driving traffic to websites.

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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. Flexible Space Utilization A modern hotel venue must be versatile. Below are actionable strategies that can help hotels appeal to this clientele.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2024

Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Can’t Get Enough of Boutique? 491 guest rooms and 59,888 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

With 98% of the county not directly impacted by the fires, the iconic event venues, world-class hotels, thrilling attractions and diverse neighborhoods the world knows and loves are ready to welcome groups of all sizes, she said. Los Angeles: Events in LA mean access to world-class museums, venues, hotels, theaters, restaurants and more.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the moment an event is secured, local vendors, venues, and service providers spring into action. 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. But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Meeting venues, airports, car manufacturers and hotels have all been making efforts to tackle the question of climate change and longevity in the hospitality industry. Check below to see how we highlighted how the hospitality partners are making the industry more sustainable. Healthy World: Walking the Talk.

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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

JULY 26, 2024

Throughout his over three decades in luxury hospitality, he has managed a number of prestigious properties. Phoenix Porcelli and James Frankis Phoenix Porchelli (left) and James Frankis (right), Convene Convene , a hospitality company that manages and designs meeting, event and office spaces, promotes two senior leadership team members.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June.

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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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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

JUNE 21, 2022

Chef Kelly English , owner of award-winning Memphis restaurants Iris, Second Line, Fino’s, Panta and Magnolia House, hosted the fourth bi-annual event at Crosstown Concourse (more later on the venue). For such a meaningful event, the venue had to be just as poignant.

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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

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. He most recently worked with Summit Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

To do so, she will draw from over 25 years of experience in hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. Fiona Pinette Fiona Pinette, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa Whistler, British Columbia’s newest hospitality debut, Wedge Mountain Lodge and Spa , set to open Nov. 17, 2023, appoints Pinette as Lodge Manager.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Mike Gamble, president of SearchWide Global , an executive recruitment firm that focuses on the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association and venue management sectors, thinks it is time to rethink how hospitality work is structured in order to provide the level of service conference travelers expect.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Peter Street Morrissey Hospitality ’s latest opening is a new meeting and event space in St. Meetings and events taking place at the venue will be exclusively catered by the nearby St. A Breath of Fresh Air Three Sixty St. Paul, Minnesota, Three Sixty St. Peter Street. Now available for bookings, the space spans a total of 5,500 sq.

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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. Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida, The LineUp at Wai Kai Waterfront adventure venue The LineUp at Wai Kai makes two key executive appointments.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

there could be accidental damage to the venue. It protects you and all other insured parties involved, for essentially anything that is out of your control within the realm of the venue, event planner, caterers, etc. The general rule of thumb is that most venues require event liability insurance for at least $1,000,000. .

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Southern hospitality, exceptional meeting venues, and quality accommodations are ideal for your event. The Greensboro Complex has nine venues. Greensboro is a vibrant city, ideal for your next meeting. When you’re planning your next meeting, put Greensboro at the top of the list.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 2, 2025

The Bower fosters a genuine, personal approach to hospitality with practices such as pre-arrival outreach to gather guest preferences, greeting guests by name on arrival and a host team that works to design bespoke personalized experiences, whether guests want to lounge by the pool, take a surf lesson or access their perfect golf tee time.

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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

Modern venues throughout the Financial District host regular industry mixers that create valuable connection opportunities. Outdoor Business Venues Chicago’s lakefront provides unique spaces for spring business gatherings. Venues report higher business activity, with daily sales growing up to 30% during the festival.

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