Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Read More : How Meeting Planners Can Pre-plan for Event Crisis Management Additionally, the broader PR team should work from a separate breakout space, ideally located near the Command Center, to maintain continuous communication with the central crisis management team. Do not rely on one method.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 Onshore activity options, location variety and luxury accommodations are additional draws, as are the sustainability benefits of smaller seacraft. billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 10, 2024

City in a Garden Burnham Ballroom, JW Marriott Chicago Centrally located on Chicago’s famous Loop is JW Marriott Chicago , made all the more enticing with the debut of its freshly renovated event space. The hotel, opened in 2010, is located in Midtown Manhattan at the corner of 44th and 8th Avenues in the vibrant Theater District.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

It is located within a former automotive showroom, originally built in 1939, and it is not lacking unique charm. While it’s true that we typically challenge event planners to take their events outside hotel ballrooms , this one has made the list because of its amazing location close to Phoenix’s signature mountainous terrain.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2024

Its convenient location, right by the city’s Metro Center Station, makes for easy exploration. 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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Smart Meetings looked at several locations whose primary objective is creating a comfortable environment that supports wellness, self-care and restoration. These type of locations allow attendees to absorb and retain more information from the event. How does this impact the overall experience? Do you offer experiences for groups?

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 28, 2024

Live it Up in London Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch Virgin Hotels opens its first London location with Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch. Located in the eclectic, artsy neighborhood of Shoreditch—a section of the city known for attracting creatives, trendsetters and lovers of vintage. REVERB is located within the historic St.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Scotland, Northern Ireland and London debut new luxury and boutique properties New and renovated hotels in pristine UK locations unveil redesigns with the charm of their destination at the forefront. The new design celebrates Irish traditions and the seaside location and preserves the building’s characteristic Victorian elements.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2024

Interior design firm Parker Torres Design sought to emphasize the property’s unique location, the 482-acre Bonnet Creek Nature Preserve. Its location near Oahu’s Chinatown offers access to nightlife, art and incredible restaurants. The hotel offers 112 guest rooms and 2,500 sq. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and event venues.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This fall, the hotel also opens its rooftop dining and nightlife experience, a new location of Florida-favorite, Sparrow. The hotel space infuses the poolside-fun vibe of St. Pete into every space, with meeting space that brings the water inside; just take in that pool mural by Miami-based artist duo Allison Matherly and Jeffrey Noble.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2024

Interior design firm Parker Torres Design sought to emphasize the property’s unique location, the 482-acre Bonnet Creek Nature Preserve. Its location near Oahu’s Chinatown offers access to nightlife, art and incredible restaurants. The hotel offers 112 guest rooms and 2,500 sq. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and event venues.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

With a location in the city center, the hotel lobby aims to serve as a “public square” for visitors, with an inviting space and a stately wooden staircase as its centerpiece. Its walkable location in Salt Lake City’s growing downtown gives guests easy access to the nearby mountains, entertainment venues and local attractions.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe South Lake Tahoe is the latest location for the Margaritaville brand and its first in a ski destination. Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, this mansion-turned-hotel has updated its 75 guest rooms, as well as public spaces and furnishings, and added three one-bedroom suites to its offerings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Located within walking distance of trendy shopping and restaurants, the property offers a beautiful basecamp in downtown Bethesda with convenient access to the surrounding area. It stands one block from the Bethesda Metro Station, six miles from historic Georgetown and seven miles from downtown Washington D.C.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Local SEO for the Travel Industry Local SEO is crucial for travel and tourism websites because potential visitors often search for specific locations. Dial in your local SEO and you can entice as many as 76% of your potential customers to visit your location. So, how do you make your site visible on local searches?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The Mission Through their partnership with Feeding America, Omni Hotels & Resorts is doubling the donations towards fighting hunger in several ways in all of their 50+ locations during September Hunger Action Month with the Say Goodnight to Hunger program.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2022

The new EDI tool will also help to set the standards for EDI initiatives across the industry, Don Welsh, president and CEO of Destinations International said.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

In addition to its convenient location as an airport and conference center hotel, it stands near the Port of Corpus, making it particularly ideal for guests associated with Corpus Christi’s oil and gas enterprises and welding firms. This renovation brings it back to its roots as part of the Holiday Inn brand.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Not only will you be front and center to some of the country’s most historic locations; you’ll have no shortage of convenient meeting space in a wealth of diverse locations. Whether you’re seeking a mountain retreat or the grandeur of the U.S. Capitol building, there’s a newly renovated hotel to host your next New England meeting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

has announced the upcoming debut of its first location, Field & Stream Bozeman in Montana, where hunting and fishing lodges will be outfitted with modern conveniences. focuses on locations with bounties of Great Outdoors activities enjoyed in stunning landscapes, such as national parks, mountains and ski towns. Indoors, 5,800 sq.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Its location is excellent, with the nearest station, S-Bahn at Kriens Mattenhof, just a 3-minute walk from the hotel. The transformation it has undergone is truly unique and sets an example for other buildings seeking purpose beyond being physical locations. This unique venue was the top choice for the official event opening.

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Motivation Excellence

APRIL 30, 2024

She’s holding down the accounting fort at our Traverse City location, but her role extends to any supplier that needs to be paid. Meet Lindsey Jarson, our Get to Know ME spotlight this month! Lindsey joined us in 2023. She’s camera-shy, so no video with her, but you can quickly read below about what brings her joy and satisfaction.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Irvine’s largest full-service hotel is conveniently located right by South Coast Plaza and Irvine Spectrum Center. It’s the perfect location for swimming, exploring nature trails, paddleboarding, beach volleyball and a host of other activities. of meeting and event space. The hotel is right by Little Elm Park on Lake Lewisville.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Luxurious international destinations for incentive travel From a concrete jungle to a tropical oasis, new and renovated properties open in international locations. The brand’s history of grand clocks continues through this location, with a grand Tiffany & Co. clock in the lobby.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2024

Its convenient downtown location brings visitors only steps away from the Kaseya Center, Port of Miami and the Brightline. The hotel celebrates downtown Miami’s local history and the historical relevance of its South Beach location, the adjacent Art-Deco District and Miami’s celebrated landmarks, such as the Freedom Tower.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The new Biergarten is located in the center of the resort village. Its location outside the hustle and bustle of downtown offers a quiet retreat, but it is still close enough for visitors to enjoy the vibrant downtown area. New accessories include vintage-inspired lanterns, rattan sconces and mixed-metal finishes.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2023

The location in one of Harlem’s original Opera Row venues—only two of which remain today—is one that offers a culturally rich experience. It is conveniently located only four miles from Boston Logan Airport and only a block from the historic public park, Boston Common. Presidents, dignitaries, celebrities and cultural events.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

Set-Jetting continues – Visiting a location after seeing it on a TV show or movie is still topping 2024 travel trend charts, i.e., searches for Romania following the release of Wednesday on Netflix and Sicily, the main filming location for the second season of HBO’s series The White Lotus.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Its privileged location makes it a prime destination for business trips, events and conventions. The resort stands in a key location for water sports and often hosts live bands and pool parties. It stands in the financial area of downtown Monterrey, the industrial capital of Mexico. The resort offers over 39,362 sq.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Destination Organizations, or DOs, are not-for-profit organizations that represent a specific location, promoting the community as an attractive travel destination and enhancing its public image as a dynamic place to live and work. DOs work to bring revenue into a location, and DMCs work to bring the best deals to their DO partners.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

and later at Cleveland Magazine , the local electric company’s marketing slogan was Best Location in the Nation. The house featured in that seasonal perennial, meticulously restored to its original movie appearance, is located just five minutes from downtown in the Tremont neighborhood. It’s open year-round, seven days a week.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Having all the details in a single location will make it easier to cross-reference information and share details with your team. Since your audience isn’t limited to a single location, small online events can increase your overall reach. Feed your event planning into your existing marketing calendar.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Depending on your location, you may need to comply with specific COVID protocols. Let the venue know up front if the arrangement won’t work out so you can find a location that best fits your event goals. If you already have a tracking solution, try to ask your venue how it can support your hardware and software.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

They found success, with visitors logging over 40 million hours across Postcard Cabins 1,200+ cabins located in 29 outposts. The outdoor hospitality brand was founded in 2015 with a mission to redefine the great outdoors experience and offer guests a unique opportunity to disconnect from daily life.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The Pacific Northwest has long been hailed as the United States’ regional hub of glass art—and not a lot of people know it. Six years ago, the founders of Refract sought to change that. Read More: Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game Local Community Impact Coles shares, “Seattle is known as a really innovative place.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

Location and Timing Where and when you produce your event can impact the mood, attendance and price tag. Other factors to consider: In addition to survey feedback, mapping where attendees are located and researching flight options can help to narrow down a location almost everyone can reach with the fewest travel delays.

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