Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Will GroupSync Marketplace act as Expedia for meetings? Instant Group Booking at Scale Choice joins hoteliers Marriott , Hilton and IHG on the platform that allows meeting planners to direct book without the need to submit an RFP. This puts the hospitality technology platform one step closer to being the Expedia of meeting planning.

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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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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 31, 2018

Ashley Savransky AHC+Hospitality in Grand Rapids, Michigan, appointed Ashley Savransky marketing coordinator. Savransky will work in collaboration with the marketing team for the brand’s properties in the U.S. AHC+Hospitality. The post 4 Smart Moves at AHC+Hospitality, Hilton and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Meeting professionals rely heavily on the event servicing teams behind the scenes to execute on the best-laid plans for effective meetings. Individuals will be recertified every five years and meeting planners can find a list of candidates on ESPA ’s website. What ESPC Proves.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico, one of the worst of many destructive turns of nature during the past year, many directly affecting hubs of the meetings and hospitality industries. Many local efforts outside the hospitality industry have been made. Hospitality Cares.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 7, 2018

Jennifer Milliron Teneo Hospitality Group appointed Jennifer Milliron director of sales for the southwest region. Gibson brings 38 years of hospitality leadership experience to his new role, including 25 years in the Hawaii market. Jennifer held the role of global account director for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The crux of merging VR media and technology with the event and hospitality industries is in their shared inclination and motivation to effect experiences. Smart Meetings talked to Scott Schoeneberger, managing partner at Bluewater Technologies Group Inc., Read More: Create Experiential Moments That Bring Your Meetings to Life.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

Andrew Freeman is an industry expert who uses his personal insights and vast connections to predict the future in his annual hospitality trends report. Register for our next FREE Webinar, “2017 Hospitality Trends” with presenter Andrew Freeman. . 2017 Hospitality Trends Predictions. Like this content?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG, which has hotels, resorts and event spaces spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Japan and China, is now looking to HBCUs to recruit educated and dedicated hospitality professionals to join their team. The post IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Sandra Olivia Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfside, Florida, announces Oliva as director of marketing. She’s been with the company since 2011, most recently as director of sales and marketing at Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat, A Four Seasons Hotel on the French Riviera. Amanda Hills Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. Meeting and convention departments powered through these macro workplace trends. In Penfold’s experience, 90 percent of meeting planning applicants want that flexibility.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Like many others in my profession, I stumbled into meeting planning,” she says. She has now been in the meeting planning industry for over two decades. You join an elite group of meeting planners to accomplish this. she says, but she did achieve that when she became Courtney Mesmer, CMP.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

As Grand Hyatt San Antonio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this year, I’ve been reflecting on the major trends that have transformed the meeting industry throughout the past decade. It is no surprise that one of the biggest changes I’ve noticed in meetings throughout the past decade is the use of technology.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

The beginning of a new year brings the promise of new events, incentives and meetings. Contracting in the current Covid climate, however, is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it’s hard to know how to plan. Do you start earlier than usual in the hope of finding better availability given the compression of the 2022 market?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Meanwhile, Visit Houston worked with Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston and Greater Houston Restaurant Association to create a Houston Hospitality Employee Relief Fund to provide supplemental support to anyone who may have incurred losses because of vacancies. “We We marketed around traveling with a purpose,” Waterman said.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Other players in the hospitality industry were also working hard to shift the narrative from one of devastation to one of renewal. I am proud of my colleagues in the hospitality industry—even my otherwise competitors—who remain committed to rebuilding and sustaining the jewel that is our beloved city. Jeff O’Hara. Go Tell the Story.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

This year, Smart Meetings highlighted these issues by witnessing the steps being taken on several fronts within the meetings industry to support inclusion and diversity. New Intent’s plan is to create educational sessions, white papers and knowledge sharing by partnering with events industry supply chain and speaker services.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She is adamant that big tech companies aren’t going to be able to come in and build something that captures the nuances of what meeting professionals need, all the little things they have to consider every day. Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1. We asked Volmrich to share the trends PURE Local Services is seeing.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With over 25 years of experience in meeting planning as well as public safety, Alan Kleinfeld from Arrive Management Group is the perfect person to talk to about the vast world of event safety. A Marriage Of Meeting Planning & Law Enforcement. Let’s meet today’s guest! What is the situation?

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Though it may seem like social media has dominated interactions between event professionals and event marketers, event influencers are tuning into podcasts as an alternative means for sharing event planning tips, tricks, and best practices. The Best Event Planning Podcasts. The Meeting Planning Madness Podcast.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 16, 2016

Cindy Hart joined Hotel Boulderado in Boulder, Colorado , as director of sales and marketing. Fernando most recently served as the director of sales and marketing for Catalonia Hotels & Resorts in Barcelona, Spain. Fernando has a strong history of driving sales and marketing strategies while managing and motivating his team.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. 6 Steps to a Viral Marketing Campaign.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Maritz Travel continues to expand its offerings in the med/pharma meetings arena by launching Maritz Travel Healthcare Solutions this week. Schaumann’s impact in the hospitality industry is far-reaching. Now, I’m proud to help bring the industry’s most comprehensive solution to market.”.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

Title : Group Vice President of Diversity Sales and Inclusion, Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau and Chairman of National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals (NCBMP). When I first heard about it, I was at an NCBMP board meeting, planning the annual conference that subsequently went virtual in November.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel. Its 85 meeting rooms offer a total of 757,478 sq. of meeting and event space. million sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Unfortunately, travel stressors are typically the kick-off to the meeting experience and can leave attendees drained and exhausted by the time they arrive at the destination. Here are my top three tips for adding thoughtful, yet simple, wellness elements to your next meeting program. Don’t Over Complicate It.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

The biggest obstacle in this field is the fact that the exhibitors still pay for physical space to hold meetings and showcase their products and services. If somebody walked up to you and told you that this is the end of the conference era, make sure to tell them that nothing can the face to face meetings. Event Trends for 2019–2020.

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GEVME

JANUARY 21, 2020

The biggest obstacle in this field is the fact that the exhibitors still pay for physical space to hold meetings and showcase their products and services. If somebody walked up to you and told you that this is the end of the conference era, make sure to tell them that nothing can the face to face meetings. Event Trends for 2019–2020.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? Here are key takeaways that could impact the travel, trade show and hospitality industries. Meeting planners do, too.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 5, 2017

Certainly, the hospitality industry will need to keep up with this growing demand. Alexa is not the only voice-operated digital assistant on the market. In fact, Bloomberg recently reported that Siri and Alexa are caught up in a fierce competition for hospitality industry dominance. What can Alexa do for the meeting planner?

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DECEMBER 7, 2017

Shouma Moniz Kokua Hospitality appointed Shouma Moniz director of sales and marketing at Hyatt Place Waikiki Beach. Moniz previously worked for Sage Hospitality at Homewood Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North. Kokua Hospitality. Benchmark Resorts & Hotels. Meliá Hotels International.

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AUGUST 18, 2017

In her new position, she’ll direct sales tactics for convention and leisure and be a prime point of contact for hospitality groups. Johnson has served on the board of Meeting Professionals International Southern California Chapter. Atrium Hospitality appointed Obed H. Email us the good news at editor@smartmeetings.com.

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Master the Event

APRIL 7, 2022

Does planning the perfect event give you tingles of excitement? Event planners are experts in hospitality and communication , working tirelessly to put together seamless events that cater to clients and attendees alike. Another option for certification is the Certified Government Meeting Professional choice. Get Experience.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

He’ll create and implement profitable strategies for the brand and oversee the global sales team and regional directors of sales and marketing. He’s been a member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI).

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APRIL 9, 2018

And while 62 percent said that they believe women are paid less than men in the events industry (which overlaps hospitality companies and destination-marketing organizations), many admitted that they suspect that’s the case, but they just don’t know for sure. ” Money talks, and we’re listening.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Dawn Aronson Dawn Aronson was named director of sales and marketing at Carmel Mission Inn in Carmel, California. Aronson brings 28 years of hospitality experience to the role, and will be tasked with planning and implementing sales, marketing and product development programs for the property’s meetings and convention business.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Think about it: We give to charitable organizations, so why not give with a meeting? First, it is for your original business meeting purposes, but also to make a difference by helping others and businesses when they are in need. Your team can make your own history by deciding to give a meeting.

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