Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Cost-effective, accessible and trendy Are you a stateside planner looking for a change of scenery? Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?

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ADMEI

AUGUST 9, 2024

Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. As a Destination Management Company (DMC), integrating technology into your proposal writing, event planning, and execution processes is an important tool in making your events successful.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Special Events

AUGUST 9, 2024

Special Events industry news

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 9, 2024

It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?

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National Association For Catering ane Events

AUGUST 9, 2024

AFR played a pivotal role in transforming 2024's NACE Experience, from providing stylish furnishings for the Electric Forest-themed Opening Reception to creating a cozy, glamping-inspired atmosphere at the Awards Celebration. Their contributions, including seamless Wi-Fi throughout the event, helped set the tone for memorable interactions and immersive experiences.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Renowned happiness expert breaks down the science of joy and its real-life applications. At the recent Destinations International 2024 Annual Convention (DIAC24) in Tampa, Florida, opening keynote speaker Arthur Brooks set the tone for an enthusiastic introspection among the attendees that would carry through the rest of the conference and beyond. Don Welsh, CEO of DI, shared with Smart Meetings that bringing in Arthur Brooks was an immense privilege.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

AUGUST 9, 2024

Explore the culinary creativity and sustainable elegance of the Culinary Experience Lunch at Experience 2024. Held in a beautifully transformed Plaza Ballroom, this garden party-themed luncheon featured a fully vegetarian menu, inspiring speakers, and a focus on reducing food waste. From the lifelike floral centerpieces to the crowd-favorite Opici wines, every detail was thoughtfully designed to impress and inspire.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Want to hear from market experts advising on successful business group planning strategies? We have you covered. Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on? We have just the thing.

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Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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