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A Look Behind the Lobby at New Marriott International Headquarters

Smart Meetings

When does a headquarters building look more like a hotel? Tag along to learn more. A cafe in the lobby with generous seating could be mistaken for a grab-and-go outlet in any Marriott hotel. The campus includes Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ hotel, a 245-room property separated from the HQ building by a courtyard.

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

Smart Meetings

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels.

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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards

Smart Meetings

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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Three Reasons Why More Big Conferences Are Choosing Tampa Bay

Convene by PCMA

More waterfront spaces and hotel options for meetings. As the bigger space allows for bigger groups, Tampa Bay’s hotel options are keeping pace, too, with more than 1,500 new rooms, including the Tampa EDITION, the JW Marriott Water Street, and a range of boutique and mid-tier properties to accommodate every price point.

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Out of This World Gifting

Smart Meetings

Already, the trip is more approachable than it was in the past as instead of the millions of dollars a trip may have required in the past, the price tag is now about $100,000. Read More : Stratospheric Incentives: The Future of Tourism.

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Inside Secrets for Planning Events at an All-inclusive Resort

Smart Meetings

Colette Baruth is vice president and commercial director of all-inclusives for Hilton Hotels & Resorts and has witnessed the evolution of this popular incentive product as it expanded to serve the needs of meetings and events of all types. webinar, “Inside Secrets for Planning Events At An All-Inclusive Resort.”.

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Our Top Tips On How To Make Your Hotel/Resort Employees Brand Ambassadors

Dana Communications

Check out this post just for boutique hotels.) So we’re sharing our top tips on how to make your hotel/resort employees brand ambassadors. As you continue to explore how to make your hotel/resort employees brand ambassadors, your staff members aren’t your only indispensable resource. Create The Culture. Get Creative.