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MARCH 4, 2024

Smart Meetings founder Marin Bright built her career in hospitality, first in luxury hotels at Mandarin Oriental and then in the meetings and events B2B publishing industry. The seeds of that powerful community were planted nine years ago in a ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Denver. As a female publisher 22 years ago, she was utterly alone.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Gather in Garden City Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard Hilton opens its second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, Conrad Singapore Orchard. Gather in Garden City Tea Lounge at Conrad Singapore Orchard Hilton opens its second Conrad Hotels & Resorts property in Singapore, Conrad Singapore Orchard.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

She would wander around the farm she grew up on in Central Kansas—but hotels were especially exciting. As she wandered to discover every nook and cranny, she would imagine herself as an adult, working in a hotel and wearing a classy suit. This awe of hotels continued as she grew up. She set out on a journey to do just that.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

Cabaret in Seattle If you find yourself in Seattle, you may want to check out Teatro ZinZanni , the legendary theatrical cirque that is part circus, part cabaret experience that recently started its residency at Lotte Hotel Seattle. Lotte Hotel Seattle was named winner of Travel + Leisure ’s World Best Awards in 2023.

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MARCH 13, 2024

These hotels all master one thing in particular: character. World of Wonder Private dining room in Saint Bibiana at Hotel Bardo Savannah The opening of Hotel Bardo Savannah transforms a 19 th century Southern Gothic structure into an urban resort and private club with a “riot clash” aesthetic.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2023

is a travel planner who often finds herself in unfamiliar cities in the US and abroad on hotel site inspections and destination FAMs. “I On one occasion, however, the hotel had booked her on the ground floor of a hotel which was also near the garage, a security no-go because of its easy proximity to possible bad actors.

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Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know Have you noticed how much easier it is to travel nowadays? This technology allows hotel guests to check in and pay using their mobile devices, saving them time and providing a seamless customer experience.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2024

We asked three women at three powerhouse meetings hotels about their approach to bringing everyone along and were impressed by the passion that unites them. 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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Going through the journey made me the person I am today,” she shared. Some of the clauses she sees causing the most angst right now: Data Policy: Everyone has to follow the laws and all hotels have their own data privacy policies. Don’t layer yours on top because the hotel will just default to their own.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The 976-room hotel offers over 100,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Germany, Berlin and Canada all welcome new and renovated hotels For your next international meetings and excursions, look no further than these new and renovated properties. New renovations, incentive experiences and upscale design make these hotels the star of the show in their respective locations. Planners can enjoy over 8,600 sq.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

Encore’s quarterly Planner Pulse survey shows that the number of in-person events has increased exponentially in the last year and is now at 60% of all events. Hybrid meetings range from 20% to 25%, which means 85% of events happening today have an in-person audience as at least one part of the equation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. Fortunately, destinations and hotels alike have seen a dramatic comeback from pandemic lows as they benefitted from the pent-up demand for in-person experiences.”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2021

And for the 75 meeting professionals who attended Smart Meetings Mid-America Experience this week, the ideal place to get back in the saddle turned out to be the brand-new Hotel Drover in Fort Worth, Texas. Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright. Lessons learned: 1. Focus on the positive. Work with innovative partners.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Throughout her career, she has developed a passion for personalization, menu curation and top-notch customer service. Jo Fischer Jo Fischer, The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton , appoints Fischer as chef de cuisine of FIRE Restaurant & Lounge.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts launched The Meetings Collection , a new network of premium meetings-focused hotels offers meeting planners new incentives in desired markets, and streamlined multi-year bookings. Even as in-person meetings make a return, clients have come to expect virtual venue tours.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Both respectable in their own right, each come with a different vibe and cater to a certain kind of person, or a certain kind of mood. La Playa Hotel Bud’s at La Playa Hotel The property formerly known as La Playa Carmel has undergone a renovation. Its 399 suites feature views of Lake Tahoe or the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2023

From Resorts to Boutique Hotels, Spaces Are as Unique as They Are Charming From the esteemed campus of Harvard University to Pennsylvania’s Allegheny Mountains, new and renovated resorts unveil spaces that offer a distinct taste of their location. The hotel is only steps from the elegant Harvard University campus. Over 18,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

Julio Flores Julio Flores Flores joins the recently renovated Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Carson as general manager. He will lead the sales team and develop and implement strategies to grow the hotel’s customer base, with attention to premier group customers, high-end corporate business and luxury travelers.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 27, 2023

Read More : Cvent’s ‘Top Meetings Destinations’ and ‘Top Meeting Hotels’ Returns The use of AI plays into the operation of Cvent Events+ in several ways. Personalization and the Future of Tech The future of event technology is both exciting and a bit uncertain.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2023

She explained that the three most important elements contributing to good mental and behavioral health are all personal habits. Beyond the personal habits necessary for good mental and behavioral health, certain activities can have major positive benefits. Some hotels and organizations offer unique activities that aim to do just this.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

He will oversee hotel strategy to maximize guest and colleague satisfaction, service standards and financial performance. Lacassagne began his career as an assistant food & beverage manager at Hotel Concorde Montparnasse in France and continued to work in various F&B roles through Egypt, Morocco and the Caribbean.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More Meeting Space Than Ever Before Across Mexico, three luxurious hotels offer an extensive selection of renovated, expanded meeting space and stylish, restful suites. In Monterrey, you’ll find the newest hotel by Brisas Hotel Group, who has revolutionized the concept of business hotels in Mexico. of outdoor space.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Here are some of the best experiences and Cyber sales on hotels and the most festive corporate-friendly events and giftable trips of the season. When snowfall starts to look a lot like magic in the dusk sky, the holidays have indelibly arrived. For many, however, the bracing weather of the holiday season also comes with travel plans.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

He will oversee all daily operations and maintain the property’s reputation for five-star hospitality and personalized service. Daniel Texiera Daniel Texiera, AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu Texiera takes on the role of general manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu , scheduled to open in January 2024.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Watching food and travel shows with her mother throughout her childhood eventually drove her to earn her degree in hotel management. She is dedicated to providing outstanding guest service with her own personal touch and creativity. John Dillis John Dillis Heading the team is Dillis as director of event management.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

New and renovated meeting spaces and hotels debut with immersive experiences in mind. A Charleston art hotel offers options for everyone to take in art however they choose. Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. The two-floor venue spans 9,000 sq. As a whole, the resort offers 240,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

In-person networking is seen as the most important factor so first-timers, in particular, want to make sure they know someone.” Spoiler alert: It isn’t early bird discounts. That makes filling room blocks, estimating space and transportation needs and staffing appropriately difficult. Geography also plays a role, according to the data.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2024

And given the wide net of personality when it comes to groups and individuals, personalization of the term “wellness,” already somewhat amorphous, becomes even more challenging to get a grip on. As an example, she referenced a 250-attendee finance group who were in the hotel during the retreat’s first run. “A

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a result of being the first city in the nation to host in-person events in July 2020, with significant upgrades to the Indiana Convention Center, the meetings and events industry in Indianapolis has been thriving and surpassing numbers posted in 2019. of meeting and exhibit space and 150,000 hotel rooms, more than $4.5 Indianapolis.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Room availability is a challenge; hotels are struggling to manage huge demand. In the face of these challenges, hotels are reimagining how they do business. And prioritize.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Planning your return to in-person? You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. They see an opportunity to get in front of their clients in-person, which they may not have done in some time. of meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Located in the Wine Capital of the United States, the Alila Napa Valley is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel. Alila Napa Valley. Chatham Bars Inn. Rusacks St.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

This time around, the company invited 29 event and meeting professionals and 15 representatives from Marriott’s convention and resorts network (CRN) properties, including JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa , Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel , Atlanta Marriott Marquis , as well as New Orleans’ local hotels. What follows is a 0.5-mile-long

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

A Superhuman Experience When Jones was on the search for a location to host a Summit Weekend for his PRPL team, the offerings of Lake Nona Wave Hotel were hard to pass up. The newly debuted Lake Nona Wave Hotel in Orlando, Florida, features 234 guest rooms and 17,000 sq. of indoor and outdoor meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

She noted she has gotten more pushback from hotels on the request to waive room rental fees in the last year. Ultimately, the dynamic between hotels and event planners has shifted since the pandemic. Hotels have really tightened up. We’ll stuff a thousand envelopes with our two person staff the night before.

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