Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative, and cultural inspiration and is open to embracing rising talent and opportunities. The center is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

Financial Services 169

Financial Services Certification Sustainability Venue 169

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

ESPA President Jacquelyn Denise Reid on how hospitality can expand the definition of inclusive Celebrating the contributions of more than 13% of the U.S. I also use the opportunity to speak to students about the groundbreaking accomplishments of Black people in finance, medicine, technology, science and in hospitality.

Hospitality 53

Hospitality Education Vendor Training 53

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative, and cultural inspiration and is open to embracing rising talent and opportunities. The center is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

Financial Services 130

Financial Services Certification Sustainability Venue 130

Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! Consider the values of other companies and their cultures.

Meeting 259

Meeting Prospect Training Planner 259

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Think about your entire network as a source of potential talent—hotel contacts, industry organizations such as Meeting Professionals International, industry events like IMEX, former colleagues, and friends. Training is key, but so is company-wide engagement. This isn’t just training or classes. The gig economy is in full swing.

Training 111

Training Hospitality Certification Networking 111

Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2021

That got me wondering whether the hospitality industry could turn this year of disruption into fertile ground to improve the workforce. Now that so much has been wiped away, perhaps the disruption clears space for you to do a quick assessment of your organization and team members and intentionally choose a path forward! Jess Pettitt.

Culture 164

Culture Organization Insurance Communications 164

Convene by PCMA

JUNE 17, 2022

Our culture is what I’m most proud of.”. But he won’t “walk off into the sunset” until after participating in several large farewell parties —his way, he said, of continuing to “support the hospitality business.”. The MCEC hosts the annual Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. It’s all about the people.

Culture 52

Culture Venue Sustainability Hospitality 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2023

The group organizes an annual holiday gift guide in support of women, veteran and minority-owned businesses and acts as a forum for conversation and networking. I’ve found my home in live events and really enjoy the hospitality culture. It’s exciting to be part of an organization with that focus. Inspired yet?

Event Technology 246

Event Technology Technology Technology Human Resources 246

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

From golf tournaments and marathons to car washes and bake sales, organizers have a lengthy list to choose from. Organize a community-wide donation drive. One simple way to do this is to organize a community-wide charity drive in a central, easy-to-access location. Let us help you organize an unforgettable community event.

Events 147

Events Promotion Seminar Sponsors 147

Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Organizations of all types will be challenged to recruit and retain talent. What’s behind these challenges, and how can organizations respond? As Steve puts it, “The classical way managers think about providing opportunities for career advancement is in the context of the good of the organization.

Organization 78

Organization Communications Communications Management 78

Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Organizations of all types will be challenged to recruit and retain talent. What’s behind these challenges, and how can organizations respond? As Steve puts it, “The classical way managers think about providing opportunities for career advancement is in the context of the good of the organization.

Organization 78

Organization Communications Communications Management 78

Dana Communications

MAY 24, 2022

Whether a hotel or resort, a DMO or CVB, or any other tourism-based business or organization, read on for details on how you can create authentic connections between travelers and your community. Learn about the local culture, interests and lifestyle. What does a successfully authentic experience encompass?

Travel 130

Travel Travel Training Social Media 130

Solimar International

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your best friend’s parents just returned from their two-week trip to said country, or Netflix uploaded new content that contains historical, cultural, and tr avel insights into the up-and-coming tourist destination. In order to efficiently organize all these moving parts of the $1.9

Consulting 98

Consulting Tourism Tourism Sustainability 98

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Other options for infusing local cultural mindfulness during breaks include sound healing at Hilton Los Cabos and traditional Hawaiian blessings at Hilton Hawaiian Village.” That is how you make people feel that they belong to this organization. They are world’s oldest living culture at 65,000 years.

Trade Show 208

Trade Show Tourism Tourism Events 208

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 16, 2022

Sophia Hyder Hock, Destinations International’s first-ever chief diversity officer, already has plans for the organizations DEI efforts. I thought, it’s so interesting that the travel industry is in hospitality yet, at the same time, we’re not hospitable to everyone,” she said. “I Making the transition to the travel industry. “I

Sustainability 98

Sustainability Culture Audience Hospitality 98

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone.

Vendor 237

Vendor Organization Planner Marketing 237

MPI

AUGUST 24, 2023

The city is built on a collection of diverse communities that thrives on economic, innovative and cultural inspiration, and is open to embrace rising talent and opportunities. The centre is recognized as top-of-class by meeting and event organizers around the world, and has hosted over 21,000 events during its four-decade history.

Meeting 52

Meeting Financial Services Certification Sustainability 52

Gavel International

MARCH 25, 2024

1- MEETING PLANNING APP As a meeting planner, you know that juggling multiple tasks and coordinating various aspects of an event while being organized and efficient is essential to the job and leads to a successful outcome. Sourcing items such as soap locally may also inject a little local culture for your attendees!

Planner 52

Planner Meeting Promotion Events 52

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 1, 2024

Sally Foley-Lewis started her career as a recreation officer at a psychiatric hospital. In my keynote, I delve into how middle managers are the pivotal backbone of any organization, acting as crucial conduits between strategic vision and operational execution. Not a common career starter role, right?”

Management 64

Management Automation Events Speakers 64

Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

The Hospitality Show offered a mix of great insights and lessons to take home More than 3,500 attendees came together at the first-ever Hospitality Show at The Venetian Conference Center & Expo in Las Vegas June 27-29. F&B operates very differently than it did pre-pandemic, we’ve clustered a lot of positions.

Hospitality 232

Hospitality Training Organization Retail 232

Solimar International

AUGUST 16, 2023

In a world that thrives on exploration and cultural exchange, sustainable tourism development is a strong force capable of driving positive change and fostering sustainable development. Exploring new cultures and locales is transformative, but the benefits of tourism go far beyond just the tourist’s own experience.

Tourism 52

Tourism Tourism Healthcare Sustainability 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

The 800 titles are all elegantly placed in refined and minimalist shelves, and arranged in different categories, such as art, culture, architecture, bourbon, Houston and NASA. Some of the hospitality-oriented genres can be found at Bayou & Bottle, the chic bar lobby concept. Lake Austin Spa Resort, Austin, Texas.

Booking 221

Booking Fashion Hospitality Retreat 221

Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable. million visitors.

Tourism 234

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Training 234

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

To earn the accreditation, the CTCC team completed a series of interviews that evaluated the convention center’s business practices, as well as employee training on diversity and inclusion. This is only one step we are taking to ensure our employees, clients and those attending events at the center feel safe and welcomed.

Training 52

Training Tourism Tourism Education 52

Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Criticising Reductionist Mass Tourism: Impact on Local Cultures and Communities In this regard, the reductionist notions of mass tourism have been particularly reprehended. Local cultural heritage is ignored, disrespecting it and disrupting social and economic networks. Why are Community-Based Tourism Initiatives on the rise in Brazil?

Tourism 52

Tourism Tourism Sustainability Government 52

ITA Group

DECEMBER 28, 2021

These are workers in industries like retail, manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare and distribution. If your organization has deskless workers, look at these ideas to help improve the way you engage, recognize, motivate and celebrate them. The Employer of Choice Trifecta: Culture, Purpose & Employer Brand.

Healthcare 80

Healthcare Manufacturing Trends Training 80

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

The city is now expanding its diversity initiatives with the launch of a new Diversity Apprentice Program to help overcome underrepresentation in the tourism, hospitality, and the events industries. The apprentices “could actually impact the culture of the organization.” Concord Hospitality Enterprises.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Sports Tourism Tourism 52

Solimar International

OCTOBER 11, 2022

DMOs are crucial organizations within the tourism industry. Therefore, whether DMOs should focus only on marketing or broaden their activities and be a management organization is part of the future agenda. DMO stands for Destination Marketing/Management Organization. They were primarily established to promote destinations.

Management 98

Management Marketing Marketing Tourism 98

DCI

JULY 8, 2021

With some 65% of all pandemic-related job loss related to travel and hospitality in the U.S. Through training programs at local schools and partnerships within the industry, the travel industry can repopulate its ranks with newcomers and first-time job seekers, training new tourism talent to step directly into this new reality.

Tourism 68

Tourism Tourism Hospitality Training 68

One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Incentives are an increasingly critical business strategy to help organizations attract, retain, and build culture across in-office and remote workers, as well as strengthen channel partnerships. The link between culture and incentives has never been stronger. One10 take: We see that, too.

Trends 52

Trends Incentives Remote Culture 52

Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2019

Jansen and Frissen conducted a three-day course in Las Vegas earlier this year, marking the beginning of a three-year partnership with Caesars that will provide training and coaching—as well as sponsored summits and industry events—in Las Vegas. Currently, there are 7,500 users worldwide, 1,200 trained users and 150 Certified Event Designers.

Event Design 134

Event Design Certification Training Entertainment 134

inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They assist in designing unique itineraries, organizing team-building activities, and arranging exclusive experiences to make the event truly special. The staff is trained to anticipate and cater to the needs of high-end corporate groups, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience throughout their stay.

Incentives 52

Incentives Training Planner Technology 52

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 21, 2024

Leire Bilbao, director of Visit Benidorm outlined the city’s 18% reduction in water-usage over the last 25 years, despite a 40% population growth, whilst Susana Sciacovelli, director of tourism (demand and hospitality) at Mallorca Council showcased the island’s responsible tourism pledge and roadmap towards transformation.

Sustainability 69

Sustainability Travel Travel Panel 69

Gavel International

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Joyful workers bring immense value to organizations. Organizations that desire happy, satisfied employees are more likely to invest in continuous improvement strategies. Organizations that desire happy, satisfied employees are more likely to invest in continuous improvement strategies. ” (7).

Training 52

Training Communications Communications Organization 52

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2018

Born in 1956, the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, native began his career in hospitality at Boca Raton Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort after earning his Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Florida International University. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Amy, his two sons and his entire family.”.

Hospitality 111

Hospitality Training Management Marketing 111

Solimar International

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Other than economic and environmental considerations, the third pillar of sustainable destination development, is the socio-cultural context, according to the UNWTO. A stakeholder is an individual or an organization with an interest in a project, a business, or an industry. Destination Management Organization Stakeholders.

Tourism 98

Tourism Tourism Government Sustainability 98

Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

Management 98

Management Events Advertising Consulting 98