In This Issue
July 2017
In Smart Meetings' July issue, don't miss our exclusive interview with Loews Hotels CEO Jonathan Tisch. He shares his story of going from media producer to hospitality mogul and explains why meetings are so important to Loews.
This issue is also packed with spectacular features covering secrets to booking a great speaker, the influx of new and renovated hotels, and the many great reasons to meet in Los Angeles.
Smart Meetings is an event planning publication covering meetings, industry news, including expert opinions and interviews, topical articles, coverage of destinations and venues in the U.S and worldwide, and features stories on incentive, corporate, government and association meetings.
Features
June 30, 2017
Hotels & ResortsJonathan Tisch: Succeeding through Partnerships
Jonathan Tisch’s emphasis on cultivating relationships has triggered Loews’ success Born: Atlantic City, New Jersey Family: His wife, Lizzie, co-founded Suite 1521, an innovative shopping platform in New York City…
October 11, 2017
Hotels & ResortsNew and Renovated Hotels from East to West and Beyond
Hotel openings and renovations are continuing at a record pace It seems that everywhere you look these days, new resorts and hotels are popping up. In fact, the crane seems…
June 30, 2017
Trends3 Speaker Secrets to Scheduling Aha Moments
The right speaker can spark impacts that go beyond the stage All planners share a fantasy. We schedule speakers in hopes of a magic moment when a packed house, rapt…
In Every Issue
July 6, 2017
Industry NewsAlaska Airlines Cultivates a Pioneering Spirit
Alaska-Virgin merger expands options for connecting worldwide Alaska Airlines started in 1932, when Linious “Mac” McGee began flying a three-passenger Stinson out of Anchorage. A lot has changed since then.…
July 6, 2017
Hotels & Resorts5 Hotel Brands with Big News
Who: Melia Hotels International What: After the Cuban government called for building more than 100,000 new accommodations in next 13 years, Melia Hotels International announced that it would be adding…
July 5, 2017
Smart Style7 Trendy Gift Ideas that will Make your Event Unforgettable
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideas Treat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of…
July 5, 2017
EventsMagical Power of Meeting Up
Smart Meeting East National by the Numbers When does one plus one equal more than two? At a Smart Meeting Conference. Over three days in May, providers gathered for a…
October 11, 2017
Food and BeverageOn ‘Cue: Top 5 All-American Barbecue Restaurants
Some say the birth of American barbecue traces to our 17th-century colonies. One thing’s sure: Messy, tangy barbecue is the star of many July 4 cookouts, and a year-round culinary…
July 7, 2017
Hotels & ResortsDenver: Mile High City Attracts Meetings
Denver has a lot to brag about these days. The Mile High City boasts 300 days of sunshine per year, some of the country’s best outdoor experiences, a burgeoning dining…
June 30, 2017
Sourcing2 Sides of Vibrant Cancun
Groups can enjoy luxury properties and exciting offsite adventures It’s easy to get seduced by the soothing, elegant JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa and the adjacent CasaMagna Marriott Cancun…
October 11, 2017
How ToNew Audiovisual Tech Boosts Meetings
Cruise passengers aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas ship participate in a viewing (Photo courtesy of Royal Caribbean International) Great tools are available for planners on a strict budget…
June 30, 2017
TechnologyNew Tech Tools for Event Registration
New tech tools can optimize the process Besides being financially lucrative, registration has become a make-or-break-it component of the meetings industry. In fact, registration yields 48 percent of total event…
June 30, 2017
Industry NewsIndustry Reacts to Tourism Budget Cuts, TSA Policy Changes and More
Closing Door to Cuba? After President Barack Obama softened restrictions on traveling to Cuba and some airlines began offering direct flights to the island nation from the United States, interest…
June 30, 2017
Smart Moves5 Power Players Making Moves at Visit Sacramento, Visit Phoenix and More
Steve Goodling After 18 years at Long Beach Convention and Visitor’s Bureau in California, president and CEO Steve Goodling is always looking for new ways to wow visitors. “Meeting attendees…
June 29, 2017
Hotels & ResortsHotels Adding Guest Rooms at Breakneck Pace
But many new properties have limited meeting space These days, it’s good to be in the hotel business, as guest room sales are booming. “In 2016, the hotel industry in…
June 29, 2017
How To7 Tips for Handling Toxic Employees
How to rein them in and create a better work environment Have you ever worked with someone who left you feeling anxious, frustrated, angry or fearful—even downright disrespected? This type…
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