SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Cheryl Gentry.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

Predictably, big trends impact all industries—including event planning. These are some of the hottest event-planning buzzwords of 2017. Virtual reality (VR) can be used during the course of event planning. The post 8 Hot Event-Planning Buzzwords of 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. What I love about my job: I love designing tools to help people collaborate at meetings. Every week I talk to smart people with extensive meeting-planning and facilitation experience who share their perspectives and insights. Cheryl Gentry.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

In 2021, ITA Group executed 144 in-person corporate meetings, 100 incentive travel programs, and 93 stand-alone virtual events, according to data provided for its place on MeetingsNet’s CMI 25 list of the largest independent meeting-planning companies working with the North American corporate market.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Brexit Will Not Stop Innovative Meetings in London. Brexit will, eventually, have a substantial impact on European travel, but that’s not to say it will halt meetings there. In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Nashville was named No. Orlando has retained its #1 spot this year, after being named the “Top Destination” in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019. The World Travel & Tourism Council recently announced that Orlando was the largest U.S

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Whether collaborating with a nonprofit or traveling to new destinations, these influences all help me better run a hotel both in terms of coming up with innovative guest experiences and fostering a talented and willing team. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders. Smart Women 2017: Innovators.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Americans are keen on traveling to Cuba, despite uncertain U.S.-Cuban That’s according to a new travel trends survey from Travel Leaders Group that expects Cuban travel to increase in 2017. Heightened Interest in Travel to Cuba. Travel Leaders Group surveyed its travel agents to get a pulse on Cuba.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 7, 2017

Environmentally concerned business-travel planners are often challenged by conflicting goals within their organizations, the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reported in “Corporate Social Responsibility: Going Beyond Green.”. The study’s questionnaire was sent to 1,167 travel managers; 90 planners (8 percent) responded.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 19, 2016

According to Issa Jouaneh, senior vice president and general manager of American Express Meetings & Events , new 2017 meeting predictions reflect mixed sentiments, from continued global expansion and growth to political and economic uncertainty that has resulted in safety concerns in some countries.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I feel blessed that what I experienced through travel is so beyond the imagination of 90 percent of the population. In the industry, I started as a leisure travel agent after college designing group tours to sell to consumers through advertising in the Houston Chronicle. First job: Whataburger! My special talent was chocolate shakes.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

It was this moment where I realized that experiences in meetings can have an impact on attendees, and reshaped how I viewed my career. At some point, I would like to branch out in my career and experience what meeting planning is like in the private sector. What’s the best day you’ve had in the meetings industry so far?

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

rely on industry observations, international travel, discussions with industry leaders, meetings with hotel and restaurant clients, industry conferences, media interactions and thousands of hours of research in hotels and restaurants around the country to compile their 2017 hospitality trends. Freeman and his team at AF&Co.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

I also love serving others, developing and training leaders, and learning about different views through my travels. All are skills I rely on in meeting planning. Further Reading: Smart Women 2017: Industry Leaders. Smart Women 2017: Entrepreneurs. Smart Women 2017: Innovators. Smart Women 2017: Rising Stars.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. 60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. Wellness trips are up 200 percent as compared to 2017. View this post on Instagram. Shawna Suckow.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Meeting space totals 153,724 sq. marriott.com/hotels/travel/houmq-marriott-marquis-houston. of event and meeting space. of flexible meeting and event space, including outdoor terraces with dazzling views and 15 meeting rooms. marriott.com/hotels/travel/sttfr-frenchmans-reef-and-morning-star-marriott-beach-resort.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Attendees and staff at meetings and events of all types need all the confidence and reassurance that organizers and venues can give them that everything possible has been done to keep them safe,” IMEX states in a release.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

and those that travel to international markets. Close to one-fifth of respondents reported that one or more of their attendees faced a challenge obtaining a visa in 2017, but 82 percent — vs. 58 percent in last year’s survey — said it was more challenging to obtain visas last year than in the prior year. “I travel ban).

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The post 2017 Oscars Guide for Meeting Planners appeared first on Smart Meetings. Iconic meal: The Cuban Sandwich with a cafe con leche. Why you should visit: Fantastic beaches, tropical weather, vibrant nightlife, water activities, impressive shopping options and Everglades.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2017

A post shared by Culinary Crafts (@culinarycrafts) on Sep 8, 2017 at 2:09pm PDT. There’s been an emphasis on the desire for experiential outings, whether in travel, food or shopping. A post shared by Rebekah Wineburg (@postandvine) on Dec 5, 2017 at 8:06pm PST. A post shared by @freakshakes on Nov 22, 2017 at 1:35am PST.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” We marketed around traveling with a purpose,” Waterman said. The DMC now has a formal visitor-emergency evacuation plan that will allow groups to get airline seats out of town before residents who might have more options.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 18, 2017

Custom eclipse glasses with a brand, company or event name printed on them would be a great promotional item to give out at meetings leading up to August 21. A post shared by Brooks Winery (@brookswinery) on Jun 28, 2017 at 6:43am PDT. Pop the cork on a great meeting held at Brooks Winery. of meeting space and 125 guest rooms.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 6, 2017

Travel Association, moderates a panel of top leaders at Global Meetings Industry Day. Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) April 6, 2017. A product orientation group visited @WaltDisneyWorld last week and showed us what meetings mean to them! Disney Meetings (@DisneyMeeting) April 6, 2017. Happy #GMID17 !

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

While business travel to the United States continues to decline—thanks to President Trump’s travel ban restricting travelers from certain, mostly Muslim countries—tourism to Dubai is picking up. And one major force driving this growth: meeting planners. Dubai snaps up meetings awards.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

He passed away in 2017 before the final touches were added. San Francisco Travel has been doing quite a bit of welcoming, as well. San Francisco Travel has been doing quite a bit of welcoming, as well. She officially welcomed the world to the jewel in the middle of the city. A Warm Welcome.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Global Gifting , a company that specializes in corporate giving—including incentive travel—makes a point of partnering with firms such as OluKai that practice social responsibility. Merchandise and gift-card incentive programs continue to expand in the United States, according to the IRF’s 2017 Trends Study. Sustainable.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2017

.” On the bright side, these sectors posted healthy year-over-year growth: building, construction, home and repair; communications and information technology; food; and sporting goods, travel and amusement all registered robust year-on-year gains. That’s welcome news. Read the full report here: [link].

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 26, 2018

A post shared by Hugo's restaurant (@hugos_houston) on Oct 12, 2017 at 6:27am PDT. A post shared by Jae (@trailbot) on Jan 25, 2017 at 9:54pm PST. A post shared by Maik Kuhne (@maikkuhne) on Oct 1, 2017 at 6:03pm PDT. Hugo’s—Houston. Housed in a restored Latin building, Hugo’s uses an authentic Mexican style technique.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 18, 2017

20, president-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office, and nearly one million Americans are expected to travel to Washington, DC, to either attend the inauguration or protest it. It will be an event people will be buzzing about for years to come, which means it surely offers some important lessons that meeting planners will appreciate.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2017

RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. In another endeavor to help travelers, the company released its 2017 Airport Dining Scorecard. However, when an airport restaurant does manage to impress, it can have a lasting effect on the rest of a trip.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

The report is based on feedback from travelers worldwide, vetting the most memorable travel activities. A post shared by Empire State Building (@empirestatebldg) on Aug 7, 2017 at 8:13am PDT. Yet, scanning the web for this information can be overwhelming and tedious. Chicago Architecture River Cruise. Empire State Building.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

In addition, points can be used for transactions on amazon.com and Diamond Status can now be lengthened without travel. “At This service is currently available in nearly 800 hotels and is expected to reach 2,500 by the end of 2017. Food assignments for the remaining quarters in 2017 will be released in the upcoming months.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

Doughnut walls are one of the latest food trends to take over Instagram and Pinterest in 2017. Australia-based The Candy Buffet Company did just that at the 2017 Australian Open by artfully crafting the MasterCard logo. A post shared by The Candy Buffet Company (@candybuffetco) on Jan 29, 2017 at 2:17am PST. Doughnut Wall.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

October 2017. This will greatly impact the event and meeting planning industry because planners will now only have 1 technology option at hotels, limiting options for flexibility in their venue selection process. PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical, LTD. January 2018. major markets.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

She’ll oversee sales planning for group, catering and banquets and help the revenue team meet sales goals. During her 25 years in the hotel industry, she’s been director of business and leisure travel at the Boston Harbor Hotel and has also worked at XV Beacon Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Boston.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 27, 2017

government in early 2017 are still being argued in the courts. health-care events this year: It’s also affecting site-selection decisions for meetings scheduled over the next few years. 5 Things Venues Need for Seamless Med/Pharma Meetings with Presenter Pat Schaumann.

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