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Experts cite the data points they are following and what the patterns are predicting for 2022!

Cruise South Beach by yacht; sample empanadas in Little Havana; and take in the views from Nobu Hotel Miami's penthouse boardrooms—all without catching Covid. Our hot tips for your Miami business trip at the link!

Hand-picked gift ideas for the new year that your attendees—and you—will cherish from Smart Style Ambassador Kate Patay. Tweet us your faves at @smartmeetings.

Smart Meetings and Destinations International are partnering up to better serve you this year—with your help! Take this quick survey and be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace is taking a page from Japanese design history in the recreation of 182 redesigned rooms and suites. The refurb is part of a multimillion-dollar renovation of the luxury boutique hotel ensconced within Caesars Palace Las Vegas complex and is available to book now with more improvements rolling out this spring.

PCMA returned in-person in Las Vegas this week despite an increase in Covid-19 cases, thanks to a focus on safety, inclusion and transparency. An estimated 2,500 people registered to be in-person at CAESARS FORUM Sunday through Wednesday and 600 virtually.

This week in travel: Flight cancellation rates and Covid-rates rise, and the White House promises to make testing easier, cheaper and more available.

Musician, author and motivational speaker Jade Simmons, the face of our January 2022 cover, has touched hearts through a mix of virtuoso performances, powerful straight talk and a little bit of rap. Now she is helping corporate groups of all types be more purpose-driven and effective. We bring you her wise words on planning with purpose here.