article thumbnail

United by Passion: Female Hospitality Leaders Lift Everyone Up

Smart Meetings

Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation. Some have worked in hospitality their entire careers, while others found their own routes to their roles. They are not simply a group retreat, it is a well-being journey.

article thumbnail

Summer 2024 Travel Trends with Meaning

Smart Meetings

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

Trends 147
MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

Convene by PCMA

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

Retreat 98
article thumbnail

Vamos a Los Tropicos!

Smart Meetings

Tropical locations offer beautiful beaches with luxury all-inclusive resorts for executive retreats and incentives, but travelers are now wanting something more. Off-site visits, cultural experiences and sustainability practices are continuing to be strong hospitality trends as we enter 2024. or “Let’s Go!”

Retreat 130
article thumbnail

Smart Moves in Seattle, Los Angeles and More

Smart Meetings

Spurrier looks forward to embracing Hawaii’s unique culture and resources alongside his team to promote The Westin Maui as a phenomenal experiential destination. at Dallas-based Remington Hospitality, at Houston’s Hotel Alessandra (now The Laura) and more. Jordan Howell Jordan Howell Howell joins Lotte New York Palace as hotel manager.

article thumbnail

New and Renovated: Creative Destinations Across North America

Smart Meetings

North America Sees Brand-New Hotels from Hawaii to Florida, and In-Between From coast to coast across North America, experience the storybook capital of America, a socially and environmentally responsible oceanside resort, and a refreshing beachside retreat.

Retreat 244
article thumbnail

Incentive Trips Expand to Address Burnout Beyond Sales Team

Smart Meetings

These trips help refresh organizational workplace culture to promote company-wide recognition and reinforce the importance of work-life balance. Read More : Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing. It showcased each organization’s commitment to an employee-centric culture that goes beyond the bottom line.