Current Issue - June 2012
The June issue of Smart Meetings features an interview with Capt. Mark Kelly—astronaut, husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and one of the most compelling public speakers on the meeting circuit today. Our second special Planning Abroad section includes articles on international etiquette and planning meetings in Germany, Scotland and Disneyland Paris. Read updates on the latest industry topics and trends, from feature stories on convention centers and hip hotels to columns about trademarks and how to encourage networking. Or learn what Eastern Canada, Mexico’s West Coast, Utah, Southwest Florida, Niagara Falls and other destinations have to offer for your next meeting.
Smart Meetings is a publication tailored for you, the meeting planner professional. We focus on locations in North America, including Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, with special quarterly supplements about planning abroad.
Online Exclusives
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All the Buzz: Summer Airfares Head Skyward
On average, costs are 8% more expensive than 2011
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Green Scene: Where to Recharge
From Chattanooga to Waikiki, more hotels are accommodating electric vehicles
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How to Dress Cool for Hot-Weather Meetings
Outfits should convey professionalism even when temperatures soar
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Just in from Salt Lake
New additions to the restaurant and bar scene
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Nashville Art
Four cultural hotspots in Music City
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Sweet Wheels
Classic Car Hire Guild
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Top 10 Editors' Hip Hotel Picks
Our editors pick their funky faves
Columns
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Food + Beverage
Aw Shucks
Oysters "R" fabulous
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Eye on Orlando: Four Resorts. One-Stop Shopping.
Major resorts that do it all
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New & Renovated: Art Smart
Hot changes in the hotel marketplace
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Smart Entertainment: Retro Suave Affairs
Turn on an event with retro falir
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Smart Tips: 6 Ways to Spark Attendee Chatter
How to get people talking
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Legal Briefs
What's in a Trademark
The truth about trademarks
Features
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10 Hip Hotel Spaces
Ooh, ahh ...then book
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A Journey Worth the Effort
Capt. Mark Kelly's exceptional life inspires groups
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Celebrating Our 10 Years
The Smart Mart at Loews Atlanta Hotel
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If You Build It, They Will Come
Convention center design makes an impact on groups
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Planning Abroad: Don't Flash Scots the Peace Sign
And other tips for mastering business etiquette abroad
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Planning Abroad: Meet in Germany
A Q&A with Laura D’Elsa, regional director for the U.S. and Canadian office of the German Convention Bureau (GCB), based in New York City
In Every Issue
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Quick Quips
Big Top Talent
Imperial OPA Circus
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Techno Files
Pay on the Go
On-the-spot payment systems
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Smart Talk
Q&A with Barry Goldstein
Chief Revenue Officer, Dolce Hotels and Resorts
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Did you Know
Starry, Starry Night
Dark-sky preserves
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Industry Watch
The GSA Scandal Hangover
What to do about the GSA scandal