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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

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Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. The seeds of that powerful community were planted nine years ago in a ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. She loved everything about the business.

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IRF Highlighted the Humanity in the ‘Incentiverse’

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The Future of Incentive Planning Workforce Many at the conference were concerned about how future hospitality and events staff will find their way to the industry. Harris referred to the recent “ The Future of the Incentives Industry Workforce ” study. That is the art,” she said.

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Marriott Announces ‘Bridging the Gap’ Program to Support Minority Franchisees

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The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6. It aims to lower the barrier to entry for groups that have been historically disadvantaged in the fields of investment and hospitality in the United States and Canada.

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The Great Resignation: Labor Shortages In Hospitality & Events

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More importantly, a lot of them work in hospitality and events. Labor shortages in hospitality are at their peak. The most loyal listeners will know that the Brew Crew has recently touched upon labor shortages in the events industry , but Will thought it’s a topic worthy of its own episode. Are they listening and involved?

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Stratospheric Incentives: The Future of Tourism

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Hipsh has taken on plenty of roles in his 35 years in hospitality, recently working with Hard Rock International as senior vice president of hotels. As a longtime associate of the hospitality industry, Hipsh is excited about what World View can offer meeting professionals. “As Space, Hipsh says, is the natural next step.

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A Look Behind the Lobby at New Marriott International Headquarters

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Tag along to learn more. A Strategic HQ The building dedicated to managing more than 30 hospitality brands and 8,800 properties in 139 countries is filled with physical manifestations of the company’s touchstones. The 21-story glass building on Wisconsin Ave.

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How to Build a Risk Assessment Checklist

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She is co-chair of Events Industry Council’s Meeting and Event Design Group Covid-19 Business Recovery Task Force and now consults leading companies on their return to events approach. Another “soft” risk that needs to be addressed: the changing needs of attendees. One-size-fits-all may not work anymore.

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