Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

From the classic convenience of an airport hotel to the fun-filled water park of a Great Wolf property, here are three reinvigorated options to meet the unique needs of your next conference or meeting. Read More: Detroit: A Very Welcome Buzz For Great Conferences (and Fun!) Its 6,800 sq.

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All Conference Alert

JANUARY 22, 2025

In 2025, Canada will host many conferences in all fields. Let’s explore the top 12 conferences to attend in Canada 2025! Medical Conferences Canada is known for its world-class hospitals and research centres this makes it a perfect country to attend medical events. These events will bring together experts in dentistry.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 6, 2024

Long wait times and inflationary pressure linger at in-person-only medical meeting The arrival in Seattle of 11,631 attendees for the 2024 Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology ( ARVO ) conference in May was the culmination of a logistical struggle to return to bringing the world of eye doctors together at 2019 levels.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

Travel, to discuss the crucial need for adequate tools to organize international conferences. They delve into why these conferences are vital for advancing economies, science, medicine and fostering global connections. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today! Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Discover Resort Getaways for Your Next Incentive, Small Meeting, or Conference Whether your meeting is large or small, these resorts are ready for you. And if youve got a large conference or trade show in the works, who says you cant resort life it, poolside in sunny Arizona? From the 7-acre Oasis Water Park to its 120,000 sq.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. While there are numerous startup conferences worldwide, what truly sets START Summit apart is that it’s entirely run by students. Gallen, Switzerland. Gallen, Switzerland.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

The conference emphasized the power of California tourism as an economic, social and cultural force for good. Read More : How to Nurture Future Leaders Brisa Bergfeld, a third-year major in Tourism and Destination Management , said: The thing that I will take away from this conference is the confidence I now have in this industry.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The strengthening meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) sector has also made major economic contributions, with businesses worldwide investing more in corporate travel that builds relationships both within teams and extended networks.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Adaptability and Relevance to Meet Your Needs AT&T Hotel and Conference Center The AT&T Hotel & Conference Center , in Austin, Texas, embarks on a $30 million renovation project beginning in spring 2025 to modernize its 85,000+ sq. The luxury hotel offers 436 rooms and suites and over 15 modern and versatile event spaces.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

MPI, the largest association within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) industry, has announced it will hold its 2025 European Meetings & Events Convention (EMEC) in Istanbul, the site of the EMEC 2014. With 1,000 members and 10 chapters and clubs, MPI has the largest presence at the conference.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The 2025 European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) 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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The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This living museum atmosphere combined with 14 conference rooms and six themed restaurants ranging from an Italian trattoria to an in-house brewery, providing varied catering choices for any event type. The space lets in natural daylight and adjustable evening lighting, making it suitable for everything from conferences to gala dinners.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

and international conferences and found that from the main stage to the booths and in the hands-on labs, the focus was on taking real action based on what is happening in convention rooms today. Known as The Show for Shows, the education, trade show floor and networking brought together solutions and inspiration.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2024

They discussed how they each have created actionable sustainability strategies and seen successful outcomes at their companies.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Go Beyond the Requirements Bettyanne Sherrer, vice president and managing partner CanPlan Events & Conference Services Inc. produces World Conference for the Deafblind International Association Bettyanne Sherrer also started with a very personal perspective. DeWitt suggests checking out the free National Network Hospitality page.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news.

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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. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Community : Although this was not one of the conference topics, it is crucial. Job Opportunities : It was great to see a presentation from CareerSource showing that hospitality and tourism jobs are not low paying in Florida. In fact, on average, these jobs offer at least a 20% higher salary compared to other industries in any given region.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

Hosting a meeting, conference or event in the region supports thousands of local businesses and the more than half a million Angelenos whose livelihoods depend on them, she said. The Maybourne Beverly Hills offers chic conference rooms and sun-drenched terraces that can accommodate any professional gathering.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Spring Business Events and Conferences Spring 2025 packs Wall Street’s calendar with prestigious events. The AI Dev Conference at Shack15 on March 14 brings together the brightest minds in artificial intelligence. Spring Tech Conferences Spring 2025 brings an exciting lineup of tech events to the city.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2024

of historic and modern conference center space offered something for attendees and their guests while they were meeting. From the cottages to the villas, all 703 guest rooms were renovated. The new Tierra Luna Spa, the outdoor Spire Bar, a waterpark and 200,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

Whether it’s a concert, a conference, or a cultural festival, Huvr provides you with advanced technologies and a hassle-free platform to join and participate in these events from anywhere in the world. Read More : New and Renovated: Innovative Spaces for Immersive Experiences SM What can an attendee expect from an event with Huvr?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2025

Read More : Smart Travel: New Dubai Hotels Focus on Luxury DBE reported that the city won a record 437 successful bids to host international conferences, a 20% year-on-year increase. and making it the largest fully integrated conference and exhibition center in Europe. Dubai welcomed a record 18.72 million sq.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2025

Corporate Events (meetings, conferences, tradeshows, product launches, brand activations, consumer shows, company parties). Without a unified classification, businesses in the Live Events Industry were mostly excluded, compounding decades of underrepresentation. What Is the Live Events Industry?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

You pre-load it with information on the destination, information about the conference, the theme, sponsors, whatever you want. “Some of our hotel partners have started to use it in their lobby so that someone can pre-load information,” Cameron says. You can make it AI to search the web….

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Smart Meetings

JULY 10, 2024

Big-name hotels in major cities unveil the conference space of your dreams What better destination for a big meeting than a bright, celebrated city? From NYC to Chicago to Vegas, celebrated hotel brands debut expanded meeting space and strategic redesigns to draw conferences of the best and brightest to their all-star cities.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

One warm summer day in 2024, Eming and I locked ourselves in the conference room to hunker down and figure out how we could bring our podcast to the forefront of the meetings industry. And over here at Smart Start Radio, what are we proud of this GMID? Well, what is now Smart Start Radio used to be called Meeting of the Minds.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2025

The steeped collective is not sugarcoating the challenges The City has faced and opens up about prospects for the future of conferences in the larger Bay Area. Listen in as these locals reminisce about San Franciscos role in international order, cultural change, culinary breakthroughs and big business.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. A show caller/producer might also be helpful, depending on the scenario.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2025

SM How do you decide on the themes and sessions for the conference? We also avoid food and beverage minimums at our conferences. Tech companies are bringing in incredible innovationsrobotic pizza makers and conveyor belt systems that cook a steak to perfection without a human flipping it. MC Yes, and it should be.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2025

At Smart Meetings Innovation Experience in Atlantic City a destination of firsts , from the first computer conference to the first female African-American millionairetop meeting professionals met to explore what is possible in the future of events. Sophia, XtraORdinary Booking Agency s AI humanoid robot kicked off the learning as a co-host.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The property offers six event spaces, between the North and South Gallery conference rooms, The Boardroom, The Study, a private dining room at Le Moyne’s and the divisible Crystal Ballroom.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Event Case Study: Walmart Experience at CES 2024 For its first time, Walmart took to the technology conference CES in Las Vegas. Since cancelling in 2020, the conference, like many others, has had its ups and downs but given that so many attendees are coming out of the United States, it has had its unique logistical struggles.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2025

This years theme, Global Travel: Developing Tomorrows Tourism Through Enhanced Connectivity, will be woven through all show elements, from the ATM Conference program and Travel Tech showcases to exclusive networking events and exhibitor experiences.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2025

Out west in Oklahoma City, the all-new Okana Resort & Indoor Waterpark makes a splash with immersive entertainment, riverside views and a conference center made for fun-loving teams. Farther south, Andaz Miami Beach brings Mediterranean cool to Mid-Beach with a vibrant design, private beachfront and culinary flair courtesy of Jos Andrs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Read More : Eudemonia Summit: Inaugural Wellness Conference Optimized Attendee Interaction Wellness can feel intimidating when framed as a rigid set of rules—eat this, do that, and you’ll be “healthy.” But health and well-being go far deeper than food and fitness. Wellness isn’t just something we do; it’s how we live.

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