SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2020

Temperature checks, reduced occupancy and increased physical distancing in shared spaces—these were some of the protocols floated by hospitality partners and meetings professionals as they sketched out what a return to travel after COVID-19 shutdowns will require. Sanitation Ratings.

Food and Beverage 107

Food and Beverage Meetings Airlines Insurance 107

SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2020

While meetings professionals and the hospitality partners they work with have been understandably focused on the health and safety of event attendees since the appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic, both groups realize the continued importance of incorporating sustainability measures into those events, as well. Strength in Numbers.

Sustainability 135

Sustainability Food and Beverage Meetings Insurance 135

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

With the addition of the two new hires, the senior leadership team for the world-renowned meetings and exhibitions centre is now 60 per cent female. A qualified Chartered Accountant who has launched three successful start-ups, EeLain’s most recent positions were as Chief Financial Officer at Through Transport Insurance and DHL Insurance.

Insurance 104

Insurance Financial Airlines 2024 104

Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2024

Don’t leave home without these With the world wide open for business, you may be headed for an international conference or meeting. Outdated web resources could mean you miss your meeting. In major meetings cities, that shouldn’t be much of a problem—English is usually widely spoken in the hospitality sphere.

Travel 98

Travel Insurance Airlines Consulting 98

SmartMeetings

JULY 10, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. In early May, 82 percent of meetings professionals and hospitality partners within Financial & Insurance Professionals (FICP) had one or more in-person event scheduled for the remainder of 2020. Lead by Example.

Meetings 88

Meetings Insurance Travel Hospitality 88

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. The post Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda appeared first on Smart Meetings.

2019 89

2019 Meetings Insurance Negotiating 89

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Meetings in the financial and insurance sector require outside-the-box thinking. The economy was humming along before the coronavirus hit, but even then the majority of meeting planners in the financial and insurance industries were keeping their budgets in neutral. Financial and insurance meetings in the U.S.

Financial 74

Financial Insurance Meetings Food and Beverage 74

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

When the lights went dark on the more than $1 trillion meetings and events industry in March, the call to shelter in place dimmed prospects not only for 26 million people whose jobs are directly or indirectly connected to bringing people together, but also for the 1.5 billion globally who attend meetings and $2.5 Nearly half the 16.9

Meetings 142

Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 142

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

From new dining and entertainment options to upgraded meeting space and world-class sports infrastructure, the Smart Meetings team toured the latest and greatest while in town for Preview Las Vegas 2024 and sent back highlights to add to your next site visit. of meeting space surrounded by over-the-top art, dining and entertainment.

Entertainment 97

Entertainment Hospitality 2007 2008 97

SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. Role clarity when selecting a virtual meeting platform was an area where participants noted an opportunity for improvement within their organizations. See also : The Online Meeting Resource Guide. Virtual Platforms.

Meetings 67

Meetings Hospitality Education Insurance 67

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

When 684 meetings industry leaders met in Boston this week for Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals’ (FICP) 2022 Annual Conference, the theme at Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport was “Creating Our New History” and set milestones—they did. Learn Tips for Difficult Conversations from FICP22. Jennifer C.

Conference 59

Conference Insurance Financial 2023 59

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 11, 2022

Just as virtual meetings can’t replace in-person events, the Metaverse won’t replicate real life. Both digital solutions bring advances that can teach real-world lessons to meeting professionals looking to improve their experiences. People are looking to participate in meetings in a more exploratory fashion,” she said.

Meetings 111

Meetings Insurance Travel Fashion 111

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

-Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International ( ALHI ) at Smart Meetings’ 2020 Hospitality Predictions webinar. 10 that at-home Covid tests will be required to be covered by private insurance. Covid-19 Updates. The White House announced on Jan. Starting on Jan. Starting on Jan.

Airlines 105

Airlines Travel Sustainability Insurance 105

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Covid surges will be short-lived,” predicted Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) during this week’s webinar on what the hospitality industry can expect from the new year. There’s been a lot of bumping of meetings and events, Dominguez reported. Force or Fear Majeure?

Insurance 96

Insurance Food and Beverage Hospitality 2022 96

MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

You can’t make a list of meetings industry thought leaders without including Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International. And when you think about in-demand educators, Dominguez is at the top of that list, too, with his data-driven sessions detailing the meeting and incentive-travel landscape.

Insurance 105

Insurance Trade Shows Education Travel 105

SmartMeetings

MAY 11, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. In the third of FICP’s new virtual education series, focusing on the rest of the year, participants discussed what the “third-third” of 2020 will look like, including observations from hoteliers and feedback from meetings professionals’ stakeholders.

Meetings 68

Meetings Insurance Financial 2021 68

SmartMeetings

MARCH 13, 2018

After devastating fires hit residential areas in California’s Sonoma Wine Country in October, the hospitality industry showed its strength by coming out to support neighbors who lost everything. Many of these fire victims had little or no insurance coverage. Their effort has come to be known on billboards and T-shirts as #SonomaStrong.

Hospitality 50

Hospitality Insurance Tourism Hotels 50

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. The post Best of 2022: CSR appeared first on Smart Meetings.

2022 98

2022 Tourism Travel Insurance 98

Canadian Special Events

APRIL 6, 2023

Toronto, ON, for Shaw Boxing Best Fundraising Event Kelowna General Hospital Foundation, Kelowna, BC, for Heart of Gold Gala Portage, Montreal, QC, for 19th Soirée des Grands Philanthropes – Tribute to Lino A. The Canadian Event Awards gala guests are encouraged to stay at the brand-new Canopy by Hilton Hotel in trendy Yorkville.

2023 98

2023 2022 Meetings Tourism 98

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Let’s lobby to change how meeting professionals are categorized to elevate our worth The meetings industry is still relatively new. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us. One signal that “meeting professional” is a new career track is the way government looks at us.

Insurance 85

Insurance Trade Shows Negotiating Banking 85

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2022

Meeting planners and participants are looking warily at the website FlightAware and noting the scores of cancellations in the United States alone on a daily basis. Read More : Flight Cancellations by the Thousands—Does Your Travel Insurance Cover the Cost? appeared first on Smart Meetings. Are Flight Delays in Your Future?

Airlines 122

Airlines Travel Healthcare Insurance 122

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Meet property branding’s new best friends: Niche & Neutral. Clients want to set the mood for their meeting or event, and they’re willing to pay more for the right experience.

2018 167

2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 167

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

For meeting designers, ChatGPT can save the organizer time by answering mundane questions like, “What does business casual mean?” The changing elements that go into doing those last three event features effectively took up most of the time at the gathering of more than 500 incentive meeting professionals. You change lives,” he said. “It

Travel 98

Travel Insurance Hospitality Technology 98

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2018

Strike votes by hospitality workers in Las Vegas and, now, Chicago could be harbingers of more labor actions in response to loss of job security caused by automation, according to labor experts. Negotiating points include pay, pension reform, year-round health insurance, staffing levels and job security. An August 31 Deadline.

Hospitality 49

Hospitality Hotels Tech Negotiating 49

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Meetings breaks down the 2022 international travel buzz and gives travel tips to meet smart. Destinations which were previously unable to receive or provide hospitality accommodations for large groups are lifting border restrictions and are back to hosting international business events.

Travel 105

Travel 2022 Insurance 2019 105

SmartMeetings

JUNE 8, 2020

In a Twitter chat hosted jointly by Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals ( FICP ) and Smart Meetings on Tuesday, participants highlighted the resiliency of meeting professionals and shared how the community is coming together during these tough times. Here are key takeaways from the #MeetingsChat.

Meetings 62

Meetings 2020 Insurance Financial 62

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The definition of “risk” has grown beyond the traditional definitions of financial, operational, reputational and security issues meeting professionals checked off their list as they prepared to bring people together in days of old. Defining Risk. You have to be aware of what people are hearing and communicate accordingly,” she said.

Social Media 105

Social Media Financial Insurance 2022 105

Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz. Brent Pope.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Insurance 52

Smart Meetings

JUNE 12, 2023

This insightful study, which consisted of 825 participants, featured responses from North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and Africa/Middle East, and from different business sectors, including food services, insurance, travel and hospitality and pharmaceutical.

Travel 97

Travel Insurance Hospitality Hotels 97

Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Because of code, [having that meeting] is impossible, or impracticable enough to trigger force majeure ,” Sheaks said, drawing an example.

Contracts 78

Contracts Insurance Negotiating Government 78

SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue. Expert groups are addressing each area, starting with a report on health and safety from the Meeting and Event Design group that is scheduled to be on the EIC website by early July. Preparing for Return to Meeting. Underpinning of all that advocacy effort is data.

Food and Beverage 111

Food and Beverage Meetings Hotels Contracts 111

Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

She shares best practices for Meeting Planners on managing group transportation for conferences and meetings. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Tara Thain discuss the following: Key pieces of information that need to be provided by Meeting Planners to prepare an accurate transportation proposal. LISTEN TO THE SHOW.

Transportation 100

Transportation Conference Management Insurance 100

Eventinterface

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

Meeting and conference planners spend on average 60 hours per conference sourcing, reviewing, negotiating and finalizing venue contracts. We are speaking with Jasmine Eldeen, Director of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe, we chat about best practices for meeting planners in working with a hotel sourcing company. LISTEN TO THE SHOW.

Conference 100

Conference Insurance 2015 Hotels 100

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

When more than 750 financial and insurance conference professionals converged at JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes the first week of November for FICP Annual Conference 2018, the message that event professionals need to move from simply managing logistics to helping people make meaningful connections was loud and clear in word and deed.

Financial 97

Financial Insurance Hospitality Conference 97

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. Meet property branding’s new best friends: Niche & Neutral. Clients want to set the mood for their meeting or event, and they’re willing to pay more for the right experience.

2018 74

2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 74

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Smart Meetings breaks down the 2022 international travel buzz and gives travel tips to meet smart. Destinations which were previously unable to receive or provide hospitality accommodations for large groups are lifting border restrictions and are back to hosting international business events.

Travel 52

Travel 2022 Insurance 2019 52

Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. This involves working closely with the client to determine their needs, preferences, and budget, and then designing a plan to meet those requirements. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

Trade Shows 78

Trade Shows Insurance Corporate Events Negotiating 78