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Discover the Joys of Meeting in the Off-Season

Overpacked crowds and overpriced F&B are so overrated. Summer tends to be the peak season for many desired destinations—but traveling off-season can still give you an astounding and cost-friendly adventure.

Bling Out Your Wild West Outdoor Tour

Hyper-local experiences are a popular conference incentive for attendees. So are outdoor activities. Luckily for…

‘Everybody’s Gone Surfing’…

Have a hankerin’ to get on a board yourself? You can try it at Corky…

The Real Cities of Orange County

Orange County, California, is home to 3.2 million residents, who enjoy beautiful vistas ranging from dramatic cliffs overlooking sunny beaches to scenic harbors and impressive mountains. Rather than revolving around one city, the…

Site Inspection: Orlando’s Main Squeeze

Think of Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) as a fruitful tree with pedestrian bridges as…

Natural Hawaiian Splendor: Sea, Mountain, Jungle… and, Yes, Fire

Pele still wants your business. The Hawaiian fire goddess has not lost her ability to…

Navigating Northern California

Walter Cronkite, that war-hardened journalist and New Yorker, described his trip to the West Coast this way: “Leaving San Francisco is like saying goodbye to an old sweetheart. You want to linger as…

Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018

On Thursday, event management software company Cvent named the Top Meeting Destinations in a press…

New & Renovated: Put Pennsylvania on Your Radar

Smart Meetings features new and renovated hotels in Pennsylvania, including Renaissance Fulton Pittsburgh Hotel, Mount…

Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Set for Toronto

Canada’s largest blockchain event, Blockchain Futurist Conference, will be featured Aug. 15–16 during the country’s first-ever celebratory Blockchain Week in Toronto that Monday through Friday.

2 Big Things I Learned from a Geek Gathering in the Desert 

Here are some of the things Smart Meetings took away from the sticky-note-rich discussion.

Meeting Professionals Explore London and Scotland During UK Summit

Festivities kicked off today for the fourth annual The Event: The UK Summit, hosted by…

How to Inject Mindfulness into a New York Meeting

When Smart Meetings sketched out an agenda for planners and suppliers at the epic The…

A Parade of Cultural Lessons

For a behind-the-scenes look at how to host a massive, culturally sensitive event, Smart Meetings talked to Kelly Van Dyke, director of convention services for Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan.…

Fun Things Happened On the Way to Caesars Forum: Live Updates

Smart Meetings is in Las Vegas for the much-anticipated groundbreaking of Caesars Forum, which will…

Four Goals for Scoring Big-Time from Soccer Superstar Abby Wambach

For event professionals, inspiration can be around every corner. After all, part of the job…

Experience Imagine 2018

Couldn’t make it to Anaheim for Destinations International’s Imagine 2018 Annual Convention? Or even if…

IMEX America 2018 to Feature Exciting Experiential Activities

IMEX America 2018, set for October in Las Vegas, will offer a wide array of experiential activities, reflecting the growing trend for engaging interactive activities in the meetings industry.

Celebrate in Every State

Fourth of July is the day for firework displays, a brief respite from work and…

What to Do in Anaheim During a Convention

Are you one of 1,500 travel and tourism leaders jetting into Anaheim for Destinations International’s…

A Golden Opportunity for the Industry

Global Meetings Industry Day has blossomed in the past 22 years from a regional event…

New Study: ‘Why’ Matters More

American Express Meetings & Events (AEM&E) has some advice for planners trying to orchestrate transformative…

Making Your Event Environmentally Friendly By Planning Ahead

Do you know the single most effective tool in waste management at events is planning…

3 Ways to Meet Green in NYC

One thing many visitors may not know about New York City is that the Big…

How to Survive the Summer Event Season

Most people think of summertime as a season to relax, but for event professionals, the summer months are full of nonstop events.

De-Stress in 20 Minutes or Less

Stress is something we all experience at some point. It comes with having a job…

5 Smart Moves—at Kentucky Venues, Teneo and More

Smart Meetings announces Smart Moves, featuring recent appointments and promotions at Teneo Hospitality Group, Kentucky…

6 Team-Building Activities for Fall

The end of summer is slowly creeping up on us. Before you know it, the…

Just Press Go: How All-Inclusives Can Exclude Worry for Planners

A la carte menus can add up, and travel expenses often include hidden fees. Thus the popularity of prix fixe menus and cruise ships. Managing expenses is a challenge for planners, too—ever have…

5 Smart Moves—at IMEX Group, Montage and More

Smart Moves announces recent promotions and appointments within the industry at IMEX Group, Montage Laguna…

The Ground Shifts Yet Again for Medical Meetings

For meeting and event planners, the most consistent element of their job is change. The…

Global Healthy Eats With Flavorful Charm

Who doesn’t love the tantalizing, exotic flavors of Thai, Chinese, Indian and other “ethnic” cuisine?…

What Planners Need to Know about eSports Today

ESports may not be new—did you know that the first game was released in 1960? But this exciting form of entertainment is emerging as a big business in the gaming world.

Your Next Team-Building Event Could be at Summer Camp

Ever long for the days of childlike bliss? An epidemic of summer nostalgia is spurring…

Kentucky International Convention Center Reopens

After shutting its doors two years ago for a $207 million expansion, Kentucky International Convention…

5 Smart Moves—at The Coeur d’Alene and More

Smart Meetings announces recent appointments and promotions in the hospitality industry at The Coeur d'Alene,…

Why Choosing a Greener Hotel is Never an “Oh, Well…”

Overheard at a conference recently: “Oh, well, everybody in the hotel world is green these days, so that doesn’t figure into my decision-making anymore.” Excuse me, but that’s a bit like saying we’re…

Glamping Gets an Official Stamp

The American Glamping Association launched to establish professional industry standards and educate travel seekers about…

3 Tee-Building Golf Alternatives You Didn’t Know You Needed

Golf is an age-old ice breaker in the business world, but when it comes to…

4 Smart Moves—at Forest Suites, Doug Pitcock ’49 and More

Smart Meetings announces appointments and promotions within the hospitality industry at Heavenly Village, Doug Pitcock…

Survey: Most Planners Received Budget Increases in 2018

Fifty-two percent of planners saw an increase in their budgets in 2018, according to Cvent’s 2018 Global Planner Sourcing Report.

Hospitality Updates from Lively Louisville

Louisville is a happening city these days as it celebrates its rich history of Southern…

5 Smart Moves—at Visit Denver, Topnotch Resort and More

Smart Meetings announces recent appointments and promotions within the hospitality industry at Visit Denver, Topnotch…

Could Drinking Less Coffee Make You More Alert?

Do you have a hard time waking up in the morning without a lot of…

Tech Company Brings AI to Accor, Hyatt and Marriott

On Monday, technological innovator KT Corp. announced Seoul's first AI-centric hotel, Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences.

What Group FaceTime Means for Planners

A virtual board meeting will soon fit in the palm of your hand. Apple’s new…

What is Blockchain and Why Should Event Planners Care?

Blockchain offers the exciting opportunity to manage electronic cash without a central administrator. Based on…

How to Get the Most Out of Each Social Media Platform

Social media is key to drawing in clients and connecting with your audience, and can even…

5 High-Tech Ways to Brand Your Events

There is a psychological component to meeting planning. To imprint brand awareness, recognition and memory onto attendees’ minds, planners must tap into their psyches. Here are five techy ways to subliminally stamp your…

6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized

Juggling the demands of meeting and event planning is difficult, but new business technologies can…

Alexa for Hospitality Coming to a Hotel Near You

“Alexa, order wine,” could soon be the preferred way to order room service without lifting…

How Technology Is Transforming Museums and Meetings

Emerging technology is turning museums into stars. Many are incorporating innovative and interactive media exhibits…

Stuck at Customs? No Problem

Technology has caught up with paper entry forms through memberships and mobile apps. Global Entry and Mobile Passport are changing the way we get through customs—helping to move you through quickly and without…

New Tech Speeds Up Airport Screening

Set up a time-lapse camera in just about any major airport and you’ll see thousands…

Why In-Flight Wi-Fi is a Sore Spot for Passengers

In-flight internet access is available on almost every flight. And some airlines, including JetBlue and…

The Future of Technology is Smart—and Here Already

Technology has taken center stage at many meetings. Smart badges, augmented and virtual reality and…

Experience IMEX America for Brilliant Business, Networking & Education
Aug 01 2018

Brilliant Connections at Smart Meeting Northeast 2018
Jul 26 2018

Steal These Productivity Hacks
Jul 15 2018

Learn Fast Focus
Jul 14 2018

Find Your July Smart Style
Jul 13 2018

Matt Mayberry Wants You to Take Massive Action Every Day
Jul 13 2018

Find Out What Winning Means for Meeting Planners
Jul 10 2018

Make Meetings A Blast With Fireworks
Jul 02 2018

4-Minute Conference Workout
Jul 02 2018

The Steve Steinhart Strategy
Jun 22 2018

How to be as Resilient as Deborah Gardner
Jun 22 2018

How Michael Dominguez Embraces Change
Jun 21 2018

Smart Meeting Mid-Atlantic 2018 Recap
Jun 20 2018

Find Your June Smart Style
Jun 18 2018

How Comedy and Planning Help Us Cope
Jun 11 2018

Find Your Inspiration
Jun 11 2018

How to Stop Putting People in Generational Boxes
Jun 07 2018

Secrets to Planning a Meeting on a Budget
Jun 05 2018

Paul VanDeventer Talks Taking MPI’s Own Advice
Jun 05 2018

Leonard Hoops is Proud of Indy’s Meetings Destination Status
Jun 04 2018

Mike Dominguez Advocates for Authenticity in Leaders
Jun 04 2018

Smart Meeting West National 2018 Recap
Jun 04 2018

Get Out of Your Own Way and Negotiate for Success
May 18 2018

Nevertheless: The Wisdom of Sarah Moshman
May 17 2018