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 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference gathered meeting professionals in Istanbul, Turkiye, for three days of education, exploration and networking in a city that blends old and new, East and West, business and pleasure. We break down some of the innovative notes at the conference and the destination below.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. Read More : Ditching the Dump Even smaller details, down to what the badges are made of, will be given the sustainability treatment.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs).

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Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Premium travel companies leverage cutting-edge technology to craft seamless, sustainable adventures that bring these visions to life. This comprehensive guide explores groundbreaking innovations reshaping shared adventuresfrom AI-powered personalization and sustainable solutions to advanced safety systems and seamless digital integration.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. The area’s rooftop spaces showcase stunning Manhattan skyline views – perfect for spring evening networking events. Monroe development represent USD 203 million in investments.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! And what a special day it is.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

For hotel sales managers, this trend presents both an opportunity and a challenge: to rethink traditional strategies and create innovative solutions that cater to this growing segment of smaller, frequent meetings while maintaining profitability and service excellence.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners because it’s a top priority for event attendees. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. of attendees said sustainability and DE&I are their No. So how do you plan a sustainable event? 1 priority, and 31.2% Does yours?

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Your venue should fit with your existing event management, strategy, creative, technology, and production needs. Management. Event management involves everything from design to execution. If they expect a big networking space and the venue doesn’t have an appropriate space for that, it could be a deal-breaker.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This precarious balancing and juggling act perfectly encapsulates the challenge Destination Management Companies (DMCs) face in today's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Now, layer in the juggling act of working with clients’ champagne tastes and beer budgets.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This is what Loews Atlanta Hotel demonstrated when Sustainable Forestry Initiative Conference (SFI) hosted their event just days after a water main break occurred in downtown Atlanta, and later impacted another water main pipe in midtown Atlanta, just days before the conference was scheduled.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Back in July, I hosted a week-long Instagram Live series with Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru , a destination management company (DMC) based in Norway. Heidi mostly does incentives for mid- to high-level management, which are often multi-destination experiences. But what is an incentive?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Global DMC Partners (GDP), the network of independently owned destination management companies, launched GDP University. The free program touches on topics, in the form of webinars, from the basics of meeting planning to more complex topics, such as event technology and sustainability. GDP University. 25 at 11 a.m.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2022

Canadian Association of Tour Operators (CATO) recently publicized a partnership with Tourism Cares , a non-profit organization focused on sustainability in travel and tourism. Partnerships like this will help meeting professionals, as the entire industry gravitates towards more sustainable travel. . What is Sustainable Tourism?

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

It saves time, optimizes event management , boosts engagement, and thus makes event marketing more profitable. Event technology allows attendees to message each other before, during, and after the event , making it easier than ever for people to network. . Event Technology Supports Sustainability.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 7, 2024

Are you tired of attending the same boring networking events that feel more like a chore than an opportunity to connect with others in your industry? It’s time to ignite your networking game with innovative corporate event ideas that will leave a lasting impact on your professional development. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . It is wonderful to see more and more meetings going in a sustainable direction.

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Endless Events

MAY 19, 2020

Choosing what to do at an event especially larger scale events with hundreds of sessions, networking events, keynotes and more can feel very overwhelming. They have ability to make activity suggestions using algorithms based on attendees’ profiles and networks. 2020 Virtual Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Read More: Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling. “On Patriot One’s SmartGateway is currently used at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, and Moody Center in Austin, Texas and is available for OVG-owned and -operated venues, OVG360-managed venues and Arena Alliance members.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Red Dot Representations officially partnered with Hayleys Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading destination management company (DMC) and part of the country’s largest conglomerate, Hayleys Group. Their commitment to sustainable tourism and delivering authentic experiences aligns perfectly with our values.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

We’ve outlined 77 event KPIs and divided them into eight major groups: general and attendee event KPIs , financial event KPIs , marketing KPIs , audience engagement KPIs , presenter KPIs , sponsorship and tradeshow KPIs , event networking KPIs , community KPIs. Event Networking KPIs. We’ve outlined several in each group.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Room availability is a challenge; hotels are struggling to manage huge demand. Insights from the Team at Atlantis Michelle Liu led a comprehensive presentation on Atlantis’s sustainability programs. The resort has been fully invested in sustainability since its very inception. She said, “It is simply part of our DNA.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Smart Meetings sat down with experts Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide, Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy (MMES) team at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jennifer C. Standing Behind Sustainability The focus on sustainability starts at the RFP level.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

More robust tracking can more meaningfully bring events into the marketing funnel securely and sustainably. “As Sustainability should be a demonstrated priority,” said Eran Ben-Shushan, CEO and co-founder of Bizzabo , in a written statement. Access Control: Session attendance can be managed based on ticket level or attendee type.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. The Travel Foundation and the U.S. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Stacey Rodrigues, Hotel Manager, The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto: At The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto we offer customizable menus, with the flexibility of adding a variety of items that align with the tastes and preferences of those specific attendees (local or internationally focused, or a mix).

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

You may want to educate, create raving fans, increase sales or network with colleagues and clients. The wine industry itself leads in many areas crucial to us as event professionals, including hospitality, sustainability , and fostering diversity and belonging. Often, it’s a combination of these goals. Know who to talk to.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Choosing what to do at an event especially larger scale events with hundreds of sessions, networking events, keynotes and more can feel very overwhelming. They have ability to make activity suggestions using algorithms based on attendees’ profiles and networks. 2020 Event Trend: A Continued Focus on Sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 12, 2024

Nicole Okuna Nicole Okuna, The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort Okuna is appointed as general manager of The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort. Willison takes on the role of account manager and will assist corporate and association clients. She previously served as a global sourcing manager at Bishop-McCann.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

But in recent years, sustainability has grown from a niche topic to a central focus in the industry. More planners than ever are including certain sustainable measures in their RFPs, looking for ways to reduce waste and even carbon accounting—keeping track of the carbon emissions produced throughout their events. Where was the plastic?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

All presentations were focused on new and inventive ideas that would attract meeting professionals and attendees to ideas centered around trends such as sustainability, food and beverage diversity, networking and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). The post Lessons Learned at IACC 2024 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Jessica Martini, national account manager with Southwest Business, shared that the bulk of group travel is made up of under 150 people so most companies can take advantage of the benefits. Covid Shifts.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

When she began attending college at San Jose State University, she was quick to join their Hospitality Management Program. When she graduated, she embarked on a one-year Manager in Training program with Dolce Hayes Mansion. After completing the program, the hotel fast-tracked her to the position of conference service manager.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

will focus on the conversations that aren’t always discussed in the office—personal brand management, fearless leadership and even menopause. At this point, I am leaning in on sustainable clothing, core basics of a wardrobe rather that the frosting,” she said. Dressing should be fun and empowering.

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