article thumbnail

Women in Leadership: General Managers

Smart Meetings

Iris Junge, GM of The Gwen, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Michigan Avenue Chicago Q: What attracted you to the hospitality industry? I also went to culinary school and I coupled hospitality with the passion I had for food and beverage. I was also in charge of our hometown Youth Center, planning and organizing events.

article thumbnail

New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. The evolving VR technology supports experiences that teach and connect people—a practice at the heart of event planning.

Tech 111
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Upcoming 11 Top 2022 Trade Shows Across the US

Ins'Tent

After two years of dreadful virtual business meetings and events, we can finally resume normalcy and attend face-to-face events. This event is one of the largest in the country with a wide variety of trendy and young contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories. America’s Food & Beverage S how . Technology.

article thumbnail

Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Austin and More

Smart Meetings

He has an extensive history with Hyatt Hotels Corporation, having also worked in leading roles with Park Hyatt New York, Park Hyatt Chicago, Grand Hyatt DFW, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando, Park Hyatt in Toronto and Hyatt Regency Dearborn in Michigan. Mitchell Doren. Justin Wilk. Aaron Kaupp.

article thumbnail

How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

Endless Events

Event professionals can start their career paths in almost any job or industry. This is something the Brew Crew knows well, as today’s hosts share a combined 82 years of industry experience with a wide range of event jobs that led them to where they are today. How Arianna Got Started in Events. How Nick Got Started in Events.

article thumbnail

Smart Moves in Frisco, San Jose and More

Smart Meetings

Freeman EMEA , the London-based global events leader, welcomed Megson as managing director of the company. A dedicated sustainability advocate, Megson also helped launch Isla, a sustainability-focused events organization, and was a leader on its Board of Directors. Jason Megson. Jimmy Sarfraz and Catherine Hendricks. Nicolas Dubort.

article thumbnail

Best Cities for Farm-to-table Dining

Smart Meetings

Want to include this fresh and green cuisine into your upcoming event? From the West Coast to the East Coast and everywhere in between, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of American cities that have embraced the farm-to-table ideology, including restaurants capable of providing your event with the trending cuisine. Detroit, Michigan.