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Design Inspo Brings Record Attendance to HD Expo 18

At HD Expo 2018, more than 875 exhibitors and 12,500 attendees marked the…
New & Renovated: 4 Shiny Stunners With a Sense of Place

Stylish new properties that embody community character. H Hotel Los Angeles, which joined…
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Business Meets Pleasure in “The Waterpark Capital of the World!®”

With 400,000 square feet of meeting space and 16+ million gallons of water fun in…
American Airlines Says No to Live Chickens and Goats

Sorry, no chickens, spiders or sugar gliders on this American Airlines flight. Miniature…
IHG Joins Shift to Cut Third-Party Planner Commissions

On May 8, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) became the third major hotel brand…
Nothing to Fear, Hawaii Says

Last Thursday’s eruption of Kilauea volcano on the island of Hawaii isn’t the…

Destinations

Meet You at the Beach House

A 60-pound fish can nearly pull a grown man into the sea. How do I know that? Because I watched as one of our party of five on a deep-sea fishing outing—with Brad…

Immerse Yourself in Eastern Canada

The Eastern Canadian cities of Montreal, Quebec City and Toronto offer planners a cornucopia of…

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Atlantis Meetings with Authentic Bahamian Experiences

Atlantis, Paradise Island is a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas.…

8 Dream Destinations to Host Your Memorial Day Weekend Event

Memorial Day is a time for symbols. We remember those we have lost and honor…

Germany Continues to Reign Supreme Internationally

Germany’s forward-thinking use of technology, industry expertise and innovative inventions is turning heads on site selection committees throughout the world. A number of recent studies have shown the country’s popularity as a meetings…

9 Vacation Spots to Consider from Travel Pulse’s Top Summer Destinations

Wondering where take your event to this summer? Travel Pulse has released their Top Summer…

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Atlantis Meetings with Authentic Bahamian Experiences

Atlantis, Paradise Island is a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas.…

European Cities Draw Most Medical Association Meetings, Says ICCA

The U.S. still dominates overall in hosting international association meetings, but Barcelona is the top…

A Case for a Puerto Rico Conference

When Rhonda Baker, assistant director of NACADA, was choosing a destination for an annual conference that would draw about 4,000 members of the global community for academic advising, Puerto Rico made the short…

6 Places to Bling Out Your U.S. Tour

In the quest to meet like a local, tours have become a popular way to…

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Atlantis Meetings with Authentic Bahamian Experiences

Atlantis, Paradise Island is a lush, oceanside resort located on Paradise Island in The Bahamas.…

San Diego: Casual and Cosmopolitan

For those who haven’t found their happy meeting place lately in the southernmost reaches of…

Events

3 Lessons from #IMEX18 Day 1

As thousands of event professionals from all over the globe flooded the IMEX Frankfurt Expo halls on the first day of the international event, the opportunities for forging new connections, discovering the latest…

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Get to Know the Hyatt Convention Alliance

When you partner with the World of Hyatt Convention Alliance, you’re gaining more than access…

77 Countries to Celebrate Global Exhibitions Day

Seventy-seven countries from throughout the world, with the support of 41 associations, will celebrate the…

Lessons on Taking Action from Smart Woman Summit

What happens when you gather some of the most inspirational women in the meetings industry…

Sarah Moshman: Nevertheless, a Vivid Message for All the Extraordinary Women

At the Smart Woman Summit in Chicago, up-and-coming female producer Sarah Moshman debuted clips of her groundbreaking Nevertheless, a documentary due out in October with the goal of ending sexual harassment. And the…

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Get to Know the Hyatt Convention Alliance

When you partner with the World of Hyatt Convention Alliance, you’re gaining more than access…

Mastering Goal-Setting, Chicago Style

What’s the secret to reaching your goals even if everyone—including your high school guidance counselor—is…

Global Meetings Industry Day Brings The World Together

Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) has arrived, with meetings industry professionals celebrating at more than…

Find Your Global Meetings Industry Day Celebration

Have you made plans yet for Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) coming up Thursday, April 12? At Smart Meetings, we think it is the ideal excuse to bring people together to talk about…

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Get to Know the Hyatt Convention Alliance

When you partner with the World of Hyatt Convention Alliance, you’re gaining more than access…

How to Engage the Next Generation

United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin’s leadership decided it needed to engage younger residents in community…

Snow Problem! Network Holds Event on Social Media Due to Blizzard

When Mother Nature gets in the way, event coordinators must make a tough call. Will…

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MGM Resorts—27 Resorts. Endless Entertainment.

With convention center expansions designed to accommodate client growth and attract new business; collaborative, innovative meeting spaces to inspire the mind; and the company’s first all-inclusive incentive group packages, MGM…

6 Winning Sports and Music Halls of Fame

There’s no doubt that stories of champion athletes and famous musicians can be motivational. At…

Catch Your May Smart Style

These seven gifts are sure to put a spring in your step and open up…

8 Smart Moves—at Salamander, Hotel del Coronado and More

Smart Moves are being made in the hospitality industry as companies such as Salamander, Hotel…

Meeting 2.0: 7 Tips for Planning a Meeting for a Techie Crowd

Every industry has its own distinct flavor, as any meeting planner can tell you. A human resources convention does not have the same feeling as a motorcycle trade show, and you are not…

Blessedly, Brunch

It all began as a hangover cure. In 1895, English writer Guy Beringer coined the…

Meeting Venues That Have Hosted Royal Family

Only a small fraction of the world’s population is born into royalty or marries into…

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Fall in Love with Unique Venues on Florida’s Paradise Coast

Keeping your group engaged can be a daunting task when they find themselves meeting in…

Planner’s Guide to Adding the ‘Markle Sparkle’ to A Royal Party

Meeting professionals are turning to traditional English tea parties to create brilliant royal wedding celebrations for commoners. Whether you’re planning for a monarch, CEO or everyday person, every successful event requires the same…

Fashion Meets Function on the Meetings Circuit

Meeting professionals are expected to be a walking office-supply closet. And when a coordinator is…

How to Avoid Tech Wreck

Tech wreck. Otherwise known as online addiction. Can we agree it’s a problem? Good. That’s…

J.D. Devlin: Contracts Made Easy

Deciding what to include in a contract can be complicated. Which clauses are crucial and…

Q&A with Juan Vela, VP of Velas Resorts

We spoke to Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, to talk about how the hospitality fits into today's fast-paced world, how to make events unique, and why events are so important to…

The Smart Woman’s Guide

Smart women: this is our moment. And this is your guide. From five tips to…

Welcome to the Smart Woman Online Resource Guide

This is our moment. The work world is changing and the meetings and hospitality industries…

Q&A with David Bruce, Founder of Meeting Planners Unite

Meeting Planners Unite started as a reaction to Marriott International—and two months later, to Hilton…

JetBlue Helps Satisfy New York Pizza Cravings

People from the world over agree New York is known for its pizza and bagels. For those stuck more than a drive away from the city staples, a temporary solution is at hand.…

Save the Planet, One Straw at a Time

With Earth Day behind us, there is a strong buzz of new sustainability practices. It’s…

Chefs and Planners Weigh In on 2018 F&B Trends

What’s hot, and what’s not? How can planners wow their groups on a budget? We…

4 Extreme Spa Tourism Options

Event professionals work hard. When you—or your incentive guests—want to relax, not just any spa…

Living Kokoro, Delivering Omotenashi

For 10 months a year, he travels. And from Athens to Kuala Lumpur, from Moscow to Dubai, from Budapest to Beijing, there will be a white chef’s coat waiting. He slips it on,…