Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Hospitality in Toronto is placing sustainability front and center “How serious does this city take sustainability?” This seems to be a question many meeting planners are posing to potential host cities with increasing frequency. Properties and venues like The Westin Harbour Castle (70,000 sq.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. On other days, the three meeting rooms are available throughout the day.

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 20, 2023

The post Customers demand increasing sustainability efforts at hotels and meeting venues appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. But even so hospitality is still lagging behind other industries, such as construction, when it comes to measuring their carbon footprint.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. They want to feel as though they have a role in choosing their own meetings journey.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. Hybrid Is Down.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

Meeting and event planners need to be aware of the values their organizations, companies, and clients want to demonstrate to their stakeholders. The LEED Platinum Oregon Convention Center (OCC) guarantees that you will have a sustainable event. Plan with Confidence The focus on gathering responsibly has never been in the spotlight.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. At 57%, over half of the respondents surveyed also expect a rise in the number of meetings hosting over 300 delegates.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important. Meet with Momentum Panel State at Meet with Momentum Bob Pfeffer, senior director at Marriott CRN, says, “We know that gaining knowledge is important.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2024

Three new and renovated properties transform the hospitality game with jaw-dropping debuts. If you’re looking for a meeting venue that you’ll never want to leave, read on. of private meeting space make for an all-around inspiring and unique experience for groups. These hotels all master one thing in particular: character.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

Planning a memorable event involves meticulous attention to detail, and selecting the right venue is the most important first step. With this program, planners earn 2 Points for every $1 USD spent on guest rooms, meeting rooms and more on qualifying events at hotels within the Hilton portfolio. Reason No. link] Reason No.2: Reason No.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. She loved everything about the business.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2023

A quest to find sustainable event experts leads to an emerging wine region in California’s Central Coast It’s not your imagination. The quest to design green meetings often feels like a greenhouse gas-cutting limbo game. This is more than a sustainability moment for meetings. Green meetings are here to stay.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come. Sustainable Meeting.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For a meaningful event, consider quality, sustainability and inclusivity when choosing the culinary options. Smart Meetings has rounded up the top food and beverage stories from 2023 that discuss these topics and more. The post Best of 2023: F&B appeared first on Smart Meetings. What sets an event apart?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

This spirit is an indelible part of the city’s identity as it influences forward-thinking approaches to hospitality, technology, and sustainability. As the fifth-largest city in the country, Phoenix is leading the way in finding sustainable solutions for all industries. Footprint Center. Cloth & Flame.

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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. Concentration.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. We’ve evolved and improved these over the years, working closely with our host venues, city and suppliers.”.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Make plans to visit Smart Meetings in booth F933 and get yourself on the magazine cover. The People and Planet track will highlight tangible steps meeting professionals can take to reduce their events’ carbon footprints. We’ve evolved and improved these over the years, working closely with our host venues, city and suppliers.”.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Venues around the world reveal groundbreaking debuts Pioneering venues make the meeting world go round. Luxury like you so far have only imagined pops up in new and renovated hotels and venues in Tokyo, coastal Mexico and London. The 14-story boutique hotel offers 86 spacious guest rooms and suites.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Greater Miami is a top-notch destination for sustainable meetings Miami is known for its glittering beaches, dynamic culture and number of luxurious resorts. But did you also know that Miami is leading the way in sustainability? Many of the goals established come from the United Nations ’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. One take-away for supervisors was the importance of “meeting employees where they’re at.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

Planning a memorable event involves meticulous attention to detail, and selecting the right venue is the most important first step. With this program, planners earn 2 Points for every $1 USD spent on guest rooms, meeting rooms and more on qualifying events at hotels within the Hilton portfolio.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The post ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Expanding Horizons ONYX Hospitality Group is on an ambitious trajectory, with plans to operate over 50 properties by 2025 and an even more ambitious target of 70 by 2028.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

Mentorships, transparency and white whales For meeting planners new to the industry, experience and connections are the glue that holds the universe together and ultimately provides the tools for current and future success. Everyone wants a meeting right now. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

1 meetings destination in the U.S., continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. Orlando, Cvent’s No. event center.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 17, 2024

The post Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | Asia-Pacific The Top 10 cities remained mostly consistent year-over-year with Singapore retaining its #1 ranking from 2023.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) powered Smart Monday and morning keynotes as part of a 20-year partnership that was formally extended through 2025. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz. —

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 25, 2023

The post New Zealand business events sector on track for sustainable growth appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2023 winds up in Wellington today after two days packed with over 6,000 meetings, networking functions and knowledge sessions.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. And in the past year, a dozen new meeting and event spaces have opened throughout the city.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

RIYADH – The PKF hospitality group recently held one of its 196+ spotlight events in Riyadh in recognition of the significant amount of projects that have been announced for Saudi Arabia, the largest sovereign state by landmass in the Middle East with a total of 2,150,000 km2 and 35 million inhabitants.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

“You can take a photorealistic, accurately scaled venue space and lay it out in any configuration to see it in different lights and look at different layers—electricity, guestlist, catering, AV production, anything—and show infinite possibilities using a digital twin,” said Prismm CEO Yaron Lipshitz. Now it is unified,” Lipshitz said.

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