Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation. Guest-Room Automation.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Although inflation has taken a toll on event budgets, some precautionary moves can help side-step the worst impacts by being prepared. ” Lean on Your Network. ” The post How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation appeared first on Smart Meetings. Inflationary Realities.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Is the events industry more prepared for a future emergency? We thought this would be a good time to reflect on what the shift means and how all of that forced education will prepare us better for whatever comes next. Are we better or less prepared for whatever next disruption comes to the hospitality industry?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

“Her dedication and appreciation for the connections with guests and co-workers and the career opportunities hospitality provided for an immigrant coming to the U.S. He now serves as vice president of sales and industry relations at Teneo Hospitality Group. The study group was a particularly meaningful way to prepare.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

I do think I’m seeing an increase in bringing people together, not just for content, but team building and networking.” of hospitality partners are expecting that many events. The value of the partnership, between the hospitality side and the planning side, makes all the difference in these situations,” Kent said.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Creating experiences, setting the stage for networking opportunities, and fostering connections among colleagues and association members are what the meetings and events world is all about. Time to Adopt a Barrister Pricing Model? “Meeting professional” is a relatively new career track.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

She has worked at numerous ALHI member hotels, making her well-prepared to join ALHI’s GSO team. In his career, he has worked in hospitality for over 30 years in locations across the U.S. He has held leadership positions at leading hospitality companies such as Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Remington.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

To ensure that those support networks are skilled in current best practices, a new Event Service Professional Certification (ESPC) from Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) will help everyone sleep easier at night. ESPA’s certification helps seasoned event service professionals build a network and be more effective.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ROUTE NETWORK UPDATE ALERT! Today, we're announcing some exciting updates to our flight route network. The goal was to introduce a digital hospitality and group platform based on the building blocks tested for the transient traveler by IMEX 23. Click on the four pictures below to learn what they are!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Career aptitude tests pointed her towards hospitality. “I With a hospitality management background, I was aware of the certification but wasn’t sure where my career would lead me and if I would actually need it,” she says. “It She joined a virtual study group to prepare. She also relied heavily on her network. “I

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all essential when leading a team and planning missions – I mean, events!” This will allow them to network and become a noteworthy candidate for scholarships.

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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. Event-ready.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

SJ : It’s been an incredible honor to be leading this team of talented individuals as we prepare for Las Vegas’ first Super Bowl. This city takes hosting and hospitality to an entirely new level, and I’ve been so impressed with what this small team has been able to pull off.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Rather than preparing his ingredients, however, the morning before the gala found him at a pre-event Chopped-style breakfast cook-off featuring four of the main event celebrity chefs at FedExFamilyHouse , which provides free housing and respite for out-of-town families receiving treatment at Le Bonheur.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all essential when leading a team and planning missions – I mean, events!” This will allow them to network and become a noteworthy candidate for scholarships.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Transitioning the Mission. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

Preparing for the Exam She started by creating a study plan, broken down week by week. Throughout her time in the meetings industry, she has remained committed to staying active with her network and has annually participated in the Catersource + The Special Event Conference. Hospitality and hospital both come from the same root word.”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Preparing for the Exam Now that she’s earned the CMP and is enjoying a strong career, she thinks that if she could do it all over again, she would recognize that there’s no perfect time to take the exam. “As To combat this, she remembers scheduling time each week and during the weekend to put towards her preparations.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. In addition, our use of the Cvent Supplier Network has been critical in our success. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. after being named No.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Armed with Nashville-branded gear from Boundless Network , Revo sunglasses from Wet Paint Group and sustainable hydration from Heart Water , the conversations focused on solutions to the biggest problems facing the successful execution of events today. To help answer the “Where has everyone gone?”

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. Prepare to Thrive. His advice is to prepare in advance to meet with people you want to do business with. 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Read More : Beware the Public Wi-Fi Network: 6 Ways to Practice Cybersecurity While Traveling.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 6, 2024

PCMA provides unparalleled opportunities for networking and professional development. Our hospitality program had several professionally affiliated organizations, but none for those who had a focus towards event management. She helped me prepare for interviews, update my resume, and guided me in my job search at graduation.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

As industry leaders prepare for MarketHub Asia, Hotelbeds promises to uncover the latest and most crucial trends in the world of travel with the presence of renowned speakers such as Google, Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The countdown is on for the most innovative travel and hospitality technology event in the EMEA region. With a focus on “technological advancements in the industry,” attendees can expect three days of groundbreaking insights, expert sessions led by top executives and industry experts, and unparalleled networking opportunities.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2022

Now, industry leaders are opening doors to encourage, engage with and invest in new faces in meetings and hospitality. In Tuesday’s webinar, Peckinpaugh addressed how to be a competitive and clued-in recruiter and leader, how to prepare the next generation for meetings and how to prepare the industry for the next generation of talent.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The event opened with a welcome talk by René Mooren, General Manager at the Munich Marriott Hotel City West, Satya Anand, President Europe, Africa & Middle East at Marriott International, and Benedikt Brandmeier, Head of Tourism, Events, and Hospitality of the City of Munich. There was no limit to creativity at the event!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2021

Now they are preparing to expand to larger groups. “We We are in the hospitality business. We are preparing for a better world after we come out of this,” she said. The Cosmopolitan is preparing for a confirmed, short-term event for July that will fill more than 3,500 rooms. That is the reason they happen.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 6, 2023

Kinan International Real Estate Development Company and Elaf Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a management agreement in addition to supervising the preparation of designs for the construction of the hotel within the Aliat Mall project in Medina for 15 years.

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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. Improve your strength and knowledge now so you are better prepared for the future.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

The real magic behind the process is how everything is prepared in advance, starting June of the year before. A veteran audio technician takes us through the entire process, this is a thorough example that preparation is everything in events. Preparation is everything in events. Click To Tweet. Is it event technology?

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 24, 2023

The hospitality sector thrives thanks to integrations. Whenever customer expectations grow to demand more convenience, the fastest and the most effective way to provide that is via third-party hospitality solutions. Preparing an API. After that, you will sign an agreement and start API onboarding. Pass certification.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

In addition to their professional network, search engines can help put planners on the right track. Identify contract items you like, dislike, or may want to negotiate and prepare to discuss them with the vendor in a final meeting before booking. Ensure all payment and billing details are clearly stated in the contract.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Toronto-based Porter is preparing to grow beyond its current regional eastern Canada- and US-focused network to include routes to the west coast, southern US, Mexico and the Caribbean. Porter Airlines has selected Viasat Inc.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

Taking place from March 26 to April 1 in the country’s capital Bangkok and world-renowned Phuket, the trip, dubbed “Thailand NOW” showcased the unparalleled Thai hospitality, the destination’s flexibility, versatility, and capability to serve as a world-class host city.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It’s a great opportunity to take in the panoramic views of this fabulous setting while hearing from our key partners and networking with fellow inVOYAGERS. After the first day of meetings, the ‘Qatar FIFA World Cup 22 and Beyond’ experience will enable you to glimpse behind the scenes as Doha prepares to host this prestigious tournament.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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