Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Black History Month is underway during the month of February and many companies within the hospitality industry are recognizing and honoring the achievements of African Americans and their contributions throughout U.S. Black History Month took root in 1915, 50 years after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the U.S. economy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

Local nonprofit Refugee Resettlement Agencies (RAs) provide services for 30 to 90 days while introducing them to federal programs such as Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance, employment services and English language training and linking them with employment opportunities in many arenas, including the understaffed hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The Importance of Self-Care Dave Stevens offered a thoughtful example of why planners should be more aware of their personal wellness. “If Dr. Mushtaq suggested meeting planners to ask the question, “What am I doing today to fuel my energy and what is robbing my energy during the day? How Can We Make Better Choices?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2021

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , says top executives from major brands are calling him to personally interview college students because they are desperate for employees to clean rooms and check people in. Her company is “doing whatever it takes” to hire hundreds of people each week for hospitality clients.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

Marriott International President and CEO Tony Capuano kicked off the event by thanking the 314 association planner customers for sticking with the company and helping the hospitality industry recover so quickly. All of these changes require new responses for the almost 100-year-old hospitality company. and Canada. and Canada.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 23, 2024

The post ONYX Hospitality Group spotlights incredible MICE properties in its Malaysia Portfolio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The properties are also well-prepared to cater to the needs of all travellers, whether guests are checking-in for business, MICE, leisure, or the increasingly popular ‘bleisure’ stays.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2019

A FAM trip that traditionally wined and dined planners at California wine country venues in advance of MPI’s Annual Conference and Expo (ACE) has morphed into a day of hard work—cleaning dog shelters and dorm rooms—and attendees couldn’t be happier about it. Chris Kittredge Photography.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 17, 2024

The post Pan Pacific Hotels Group introduces “Thoughtful Hospitality: Bespoke Meeting Experiences” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Enriched with responsive organisers, attentive culinary teams – PPHG’s event planners ensure seamless event management to deliver a memorable event for all.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2022

and namesake for the hospitality school in the NYU School of Professional Studies, was realistic about the effects of Covid on the travel industry but remained optimistic about the upward trends of 2022. Read More: How Hospitality Programs Are Innovating: East and West Coast Perspectives. Changes to Hospitality After the Pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2023

As event managers, our goal at the end of a long-awaited event is to ensure meeting planners and their constituents are happy. These four pieces of advice work in tandem to ensure a successful partnership between the property and meeting planners for a positive outcome. Recently, Nashville was named the No.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. “I have been in events since 2007 and in hospitality since 2000. “What does that entrepreneurial spirit mean to you and how is that different from the way event planners do their jobs right now?”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

Metaverse Hospitality (MH), based in Tampa, Florida, is the creator of the first hotels in the Metaverse and on June 28 will release its first NFTs—non-fungible tokens (more on that later)—which will act as valued assets in the Metaverse and “will provide utility, tangible awards and perks in the real world.”. if it means anything at all.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Jan Freitag, national director of hospitality for hotel-industry analyst CoStar, said in this article from SmartBrief that although further growth is expected in hotels’ revenue per available room in 2024 and 2025, hotels are worried about increased expenses.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 1, 2024

The newest award-winning convention services manager dishes on all the things CSMs can do for planners: “We’re like Siri for the destination.” A hospitality lifer, Fitzpatrick started at a Marriott call center in Omaha, Neb., I tell planners that we are like Siri for the destination; you can ask us anything and we will get an answer.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2023

NYC & Company Rebrands, Adds ‘Conventions’ to Name NYC & Company, the CVB for Gotham has rebranded as New York City Tourism + Conventions, adding the “conventions” to hit home the value the city has for meeting planners. Meeting Planners Takeaway New York City Tourism + Conventions morphing out of NYC&Co.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 27, 2023

We’re acutely focused on learning from this event, mitigating the risk of a repeat occurrence, and delivering the hospitality and outstanding service our Customers expect from us.” The post Meeting Planners Travel Report: DOT to Dig Into Southwest Airlines Holiday Chaos appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

But what really stood out to me is how the story demonstrated once again the invisibility of the meeting planner role. Three professors from different schools of hospitality management weighed in, but no conference organizer — as in the professionals who actually decide on the convention centers to host events — was quoted.

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, that’s impossible without using hospitality platforms for events. Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events. Eventtia has a particular focus on developing solutions for consumer and luxury brands.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 15, 2024

If you’re a planner who must use a first-tier destination for certain events, the following figures will confirm what you’re dealing with: While the volume of events that took place in the top 25 U.S. However, if you’re a planner who runs events outside of top-tier destinations, the budget squeeze is even greater. Across all U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2022

Martin is known as the Culture Architect for his work consulting companies—including hospitality companies—on strategic steps to empower change. The post Champion Planners Met in Texas for 1-Day Training appeared first on Smart Meetings. First, he delivered some tough news. Low employee engagement is the largest tax on a company.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. More : The Independent Planner’s Guide. Affordable Resources. Augmented Income Streams.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2019

Privacy has become the top necessity for event planners, according to a new report from Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. The global hospitality company released its “ Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019 ” report based on insights gleaned from interactions with event professionals all over the world. “We Unsecured Wi-Fi is now unacceptable.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Omni Hotels & Resorts has launched a loyalty program for planners that offers immediately redeemable awards as well as free nights, elevated tier status and unique, local experiences with every booking. “We Beyond a strong loyalty program that gives back to our valued planners, we know that genuine hospitality and service matters.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Today, the global hospitality company boasts 570 properties under flags as diverse as Curio, Tapestry and Canopy, with another 90 on the way in the next three years. Wellness, too, is taking a higher priority on planner checklists. “In The post Hilton Execs Reflect on 100 Years of Hospitality Trends appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Crowd control is going to be on meeting planners’ minds in the first few months of the post-pandemic era, and there’s no better model for how to herd the hordes than the Walt Disney Company. What should planners expect in terms of how their meetings will be different from how they were before COVID?

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Skift Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2022

Out of the storm may come more efficient approaches to event planning and respect for hospitality employees. It’s no secret to event managers that the so-called Great Resignation has hit the hospitality […]. The post How Event Planners Are Tackling Staff Shortages by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. One powerful way is with top-tier event planner website design. With that being the case, we gathered some of the industry’s top examples of event planner website design.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

On the heels of her re-election as governor of New York, Kathy Hochul signed eight bills into law in mid-November that focus on combatting human trafficking across the hospitality and travel industries. She suggests that planners could “encourage states in which you hold your meetings to do the same” as New York.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 29, 2022

Extended Stay America and Motel 6 corporate parent G6 Hospitality pledged $500,000 to the fund as well. In 2019, Marriott produced a 30-minute online educational program in conjunction with ECPAT-USA and Polaris that became a centerpiece for the AHLA Foundation’s No Room for Trafficking training for hospitality employee s.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. But those rates will not work for planners seeking value for their attendees. Register here to hear him in person.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

So, it’s no secret to anyone that event planners have one of the most stressful jobs in the world. “At that time, our biggest conference client, the night before that conference, I ended up in the hospital. And I think as event professionals and hospitality people, a lot of us are foodies” Deprivation Is Not The Way.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

How much do event planners make, really? Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. But just how much do event planners make for all of that work? First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do? Social event planners.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t see your 2024 conference for event planners on this page? January 2024 Conferences for Event Planners Event Name Event Date Event Location More Information PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Jan. Independent Planner Education Conference (IPEC) Jan. Apply to have your event featured ! ADMEI In The Zone Feb. Connect NYC 2024 Feb.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2023

However, a strong counterpoint to the respondents’ confidence is data on ongoing staffing issues and, for planners, the challenges of the seller’s market. Business is brisk and optimism runs high for meeting professionals and suppliers who responded to the 2023 winter edition of Meeting Professionals International’s Meetings Outlook survey.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

In addition to the Gateway Arch renovation, the city boasts endless opportunities for meeting planners to organize an unforgettable and truly localized experience for their attendees. As a resident and hospitality professional, I am excited to share all these enhancements with guests to our city. When planners choose to meet in St.

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