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National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals’ Virtual Event Uplifts Spirits During Pandemic

PCMA Convene

COVID-19 has wreaked economic havoc on many industries, particularly the meetings, hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, where many employees have been furloughed or laid off. Members of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP) are among them. Henry and vice president Nicholas I. Putting It Together.

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The Robot Takeover: How Coronavirus is Fueling an Industry

SmartMeetings

Like it or not, coronavirus has sparked a renewed interest in automation in the hospitality industry. There’s been an increased interest in contactless technology in the hospitality industry. Xenex robots are used to clean guest rooms, restrooms, elevators, meeting rooms and to disinfect luggage.

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8 Hotels Boosting Guest Experiences in 2019

Smart Meetings

From West Hollywood to Dominica, hotel and resort properties are cropping up, providing unparalleled luxury, gorgeous views and redesigned guest experiences, not to mention plenty of locations for groups to meet. of meeting space. of meeting and event space. Hotel Distil Moxy—Louisville, Kentucky. of meeting space.

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Marriott Pioneers Building Blocks to Fast Growth

SmartMeetings

Tharaldson Hospitality Management opened the first one, a 97-room Fairfield Inn & Suites in Folsom, California, in December 2016. Four more modular hotels are under way—Courtyard Pullman in Washington, AC Oklahoma City in Oklahoma, AC Louisville in Kentucky and AC Chapel Hill in North Carolina.