Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Sustainable Luxury Sustainability is a topic constantly at the center of meetings and events industry conversation and it’s evolving as more than a trend to become a revolution of eco-friendly awareness in business standards of practice.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Time at Qua Spa at Caesars Palace, light bites at Guy Savoy Restaurant and dinner at Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Paris Las Vegas highlighted the brand’s focus on tasty, well-prepared food and relaxing, healthy experiences. The brand described the properties as being curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers.” trillion by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Be curious and ask them about their priorities and what’s important to them—not only in what they are seeking in their event experiences but also broader marketing and business priorities. How can we give them the opportunity to choose their own journey pre-, on site, and post-event?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe has hired Munos as director of sales and marketing. Munos has held several leadership positions with Marriott International, including director of sales and marketing, account executive, senior sales executive and director of group sales. Maeder has joined Montage Laguna Beach as hotel manager.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2019

by Louisa Watson, director of marketing, Wyboston Lakes Resort. The hospitality and event sector has to transform its thinking about food and beverage (F&B) to adapt to the way the latest generation fit eating and drinking into their lives. Street/festival-style food works well for them.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. More events with more events mean more food, room blocks, entertainment, production equipment, and travel – and those all cost extra money. Higher Food and Beverage Costs. The Rise of Energy Costs . in the last year.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. You can’t learn to drive in a parked car,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 26, 2024

The non-gaming property further develops its wellness focus Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas’ director of sales and marketing is a “spa girly.” During dinners on day one and day two, next to the cutlery, glasses of water and non-alcoholic beverages, sat folded cards with handwritten questions in them.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. What is sustainable event management? Here are five ways event managers can build more sustainable events: 1.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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All Seated

MAY 22, 2019

With new hotels constantly opening, plus the growth of websites like Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway, it’s incredibly challenging for hotels – especially boutique hotels – to stand out in their marketing against the competition. Hotels need to be creative with their marketing to stand out. Highlight team members.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

This spring, we’re proud to see the unveiling of the brand new Holiday Inn – and IHG Hotel, offering high-quality accommodation to tourists and business guests alike. Our town’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility ensures that these events leave a positive legacy for future generations.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

But entering a new relationship with a hotel usually comes with a detailed contract of agreements and stipulations. State of the Market Based on the current state of the market, Payne has seen a shift occur due to the events that transpired during Covid-19. Hotels want to make up for lost time, lost money.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

South America is making a name for itself with modern convention centers, high end luxury hotels and vibrant cultural experiences for attendees to expand their horizons and create memories. “American readers would be surprised that we prioritize sustainability in our meetings practices. .

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To boot, for each person who walks the pathway, Mercedes will make a $1 donation per footstep to The National Energy Education Development Project to help bring sustainability resources to schools through curriculum and customizable programs. IHG HOTELS & RESORTS. Bookings were available starting Sept. WILSON SPORTING GOODS.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

And if the facility does not have a variety of rooms to accommodate that, then the room turnover (switching a room from a meeting set up to a food and beverage function for example) would chew up valuable meeting time. They are also in close proximity to the city’s major hotels.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 7, 2023

The enhanced Standards came about because of a significant increase in enquiries about membership from convention hotels – larger hotels focused on conferences and meetings, which can accommodate larger groups, yet are focused on groups of 250 attendees or less.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Implement eco-friendly policies Make sustainability a priority by implementing eco-friendly policies that reduce environmental impact. Simple changes like providing attendees with reusable containers and utensils, minimizing printed materials in favor of digital, and reducing food waste enable events to model green best practices.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 8, 2022

Viceroy Hotel Group appointed Kim area director of group sales for San Fracisco’s Hotel Zelos, Hotel Zetta and Hotel Zeppelin. From guest services to hotel sales, Kim has held positions at several hotel properties and brands across Hawaii. John Ehlenfeldt. Dina Fenili Niekamp. Greg O’Dell.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 18, 2023

But whilst thousands of Eurovision fans prepare to flood the streets of Liverpool and millions of people prepare to host Eurovision viewing parties in their own homes, sustainability experts have been busy calculating the carbon footprint of the large-scale event.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts. You’ll also see hotels layering multiple groups in the same week to maximize group revenue while still capturing the leisure market on the weekends. Hotels are offering a short hold time or none at all. Increasing rates for staff/services.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2022

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

The Centre is committed to making a positive impact through initiatives such as its Food and Beverage Program , focused on sourcing local and donating leftover items. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Maritz Global Events Wellbeing Leader Rachael Riggs reported that the sustainability challenge executed in partnership with Heka Health from IMEX Frankfurt was back on and very popular. Participants tracked steps and earned points for eating plant-based food or taking a walking tour using an app. It is energizing,” she reported.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

Changing the culture throughout the hotel has been a key priority and we have spent a great deal of time over the years working on the business’s values, brand and strategy; building on our passionate people, excellent service, innovation and sustainability. In my 18 years as director of Stonehouse Court, innovation has been vast.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. IMEX2022 #meetings #meetsmart #CSR pic.twitter.com/NKJ84OXuu9.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

We worked closely with destination Bern – the Bern Convention Bureau , Switzerland Convention & Incentive Bureau and local hotel partners where the sessions were filmed: Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & THE SPA, Hotel Bellevue Palace Bern and Kongress + Kursaal Bern AG. The SCIB has a presence in 14 markets.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

My founding and parent company is McEvents & Weddings, but having identified the destination wedding market appeal of Ireland, I established the Dream Irish Wedding brand to target and appeal to potential overseas clients. I have a degree in Hotel Management and Business. How did you get started in the industry?

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Are there other groups in the hotel with whom we can combine meal service?” Our solution,” Ackerman said, “is to work closely with the venue to curate a menu that is more focused on the variety of foods. Check out these additional food and beverage tips for event planners.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

It’s no wonder Detroit and its surrounding suburbs are experiencing a boom in boutique hotels — hotels that represent the unique architecture and history of the city while immersing travelers into the local culture. The hotel provides complimentary bikes that guests can use to explore. Foundation Hotel. Royal Park Hotel.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

One example: During a recent Smart Meetings Experience, CEO Marin Bright learned at pre-con that the hotel was understaffed and thus would be turning almost the entire property on the day her guests arrived. As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

The Centre is committed to making a positive impact through initiatives such as its Food and Beverage Program , focused on sourcing local and donating leftover items. Exhibition Place is a leading green venue and has been ranked in numerous awards and accolades for its sustainability efforts.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

With food costs rising, chefs and event planners will have to work together to create exciting menus at just the right price. Delivery costs will be reflected in the prices,” says Brian Stapleton, vice president of food & beverage at Aramark. “It He’s worked at hotels across the U.S., Cost is going up.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2023

We had to shut down the hotel and close for business, but my father’s true concern was for the farmers and a lot of the vendors on the big island,” said Jaydene Kanekoa, senior marketing manager at Marriott Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa—and Chef Jayson’s daughter. “He This is where it really started,” Kanekoa said.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Lindenberg, senior vice president of marketing communications for Crump Life Insurance Services, who is also an FICP influence committee member and special-interest group leader. They brought in food trucks instead of hiring fancy caterers, and most attendees were able to walk to the event, saving on transportation costs.

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