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Maryland: Like a Shiny Penny

Maryland is minty fresh in 2018. One of the original 13 colonies, The Old Line State is not showing its age at all. This year, the hospitality industry welcomed new hotels, renovated existing…

Nevada: Energy Boosters in the Silver State

Nicknamed the Silver State because of the importance of silver to its history and economy,…

New & Renovated: File Under ‘Florida Upgraded’

New & Renovated shines a spotlight on new and recently renovated hotels in Florida, including…

A Growing, Hospitable Giant—Dubai

It models a futuristic utopia. Sleek, avant-garde hotels kiss its sky and exude geometric elegance. Inside them, robot butlers take your luggage and your phone unlocks your hotel room. It’s Dubai—a growing powerhouse…

Museum Hopping Through South Carolina

One way to encourage attendees to engage with a host city is to introduce them…

3 New Hangouts on Charleston’s King Street

Each season, a crop of debut restaurants arrives to reinvigorate the Charleston, South Carolina, dining…

Smart Dispatch: Puerto Rico is Ready for Anything

When Hurricane Maria crashed into Puerto Rico 10 months ago at 175 miles per hour, Ben Tutt was there. As general manager of Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, a luxury resort in San Juan dating…

New & Renovated: Massachusetts Magic

New & Renovated shines a spotlight on new and recently renovated hotels in Massachusetts, including…

New & Renovated: International Intrigue

Smart Meetings shares recent international hotel developments and openings, including renovations at El San Juan…

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…

Positivity and Endurance from Smart Meeting Mid-Atlantic

Amid the RFPs and cocktail parties on the D.C. waterfront, the elite meeting planners and suppliers at Smart Meeting Mid-Atlantic at MGM National Harbor gained essential tips on staying positive and staying strong…

How to Orchestrate a Spring Fling

For the following behind-the-scenes look at planning Vernal Equinox, a signature annual event at Bently…

How to Celebrate GWD in Your Favorite Destination

Saturday, June 9 marks the 4th annual international celebration of Global Wellness Day, and the…

Get Ready for IMEX America

You just unpacked your suitcase full of swag from IMEX Frankfurt last month, and the…

Hotels Fight Sleep Deprivations with Creative Solutions

Sleep is no laughing matter. Lack of zzzs has been linked to everything from increased blood pressure and heart disease to obesity, diabetes and depression. Sleep deprivation also makes it difficult to participate…

Steal Birthday Party Plans for Corporate Events

When most businesspeople think of a corporate business event, they most likely envision suits and…

5 Smart Moves—at Visit Omaha, Hyatt Regency Maui and More

Smart Meetings announces recent appointments and promotions at Hyatt Regency Maui, Visit Omaha and more…

Chill Out With Your July Smart Style

Chill out in your summer vibes with these gift ideas from your friends at Smart…

Q&A with Carrie Freeman Parsons About Humanizing the Evolution of Events

Carrie Freeman Parsons, granddaughter of Freeman founder Buck Freeman, was recently awarded PCMA Foundation’s lifetime achievement award. Smart Meetings asked her to name the top trends driving event brand experience today.

5 Smart Moves—at Garden Court, RLH Corporation and More

Smart Meetings announces recent appointments and promotions in the industry at companies and properties including…

Trial by Fire Demonstrates Power of Crisis Management

The unthinkable can happen anywhere. Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta proved that when she took…

5 Boozy Hotels to Lift Group Spirits

Alcohol is no longer restricted to the hotel lobby bar or room mini-bar. Hotels are…

Tried Forest Bathing Yet?

 The average American spends 93 percent of his or her time indoors (or inside a vehicle). How’s that working out for you? Slumped on the couch, do you feel blissfully relaxed while staring…

Remix Your Speakers: How to Resonate with Today’s Attendees

The keynote has changed forever—and that is good news for attendees and planners. The seeds…

5 TED and TEDx Talks Every Meeting Planner Should Watch This Summer

We’ve collected five of our favorite TED and TEDx talks for meeting planners looking to…

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Reveals Huge Expansion

Planners are welcoming the news that freshly expanded areas of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre…

Developing Content, Choosing Presenters

The role of meeting planner in many organizations has grown in scope in recent years. The one area where many planners still aren’t fully utilized, however, is meeting content.

Learning to See Diversity

The Ascent CEO Promise announced by PCMA CEO Sherrif Karamat in May challenged events industry…

Nominate a Planning Powerhouse for Planner of the Year Awards

What’s an event without a planner? Most likely, a disaster. If you know a planning…

7 Smart Moves—at The Mayfair, Highgate and More

Smart Moves announces promotions and appointments throughout the industry, including The Mayfair Hotel, Highgate, Hilton…

Deeply Rooted: Cuisines Simmered in Local Traditions

In 2016, Tucson, Arizona, joined international destinations such as Parma (the Italian city that gave the world parmesan cheese) as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy; it was the first place in the United…

5 Smart Moves—at Hotel Zelos, The Time Nyack and More

Smart Moves celebrates appointments at many properties, including The Time Nyack, Hotel Zelos San Francisco,…

Like a Boss: Four People Who Started Something

Sometimes event professionals have to create their own path to a better future. Smart Meetings…

Brave New Meetings World: A Survival Guide

In January, Marriott International Vice President of Global Sales Tammy Routh hit “send” on an…

The Independent Planner’s Guide

You do it all. As the owner of your own third-party planner business you are the captain of the ship—and the crew. To help you navigate the sometimes rough waters of running your…

Kalahari Resorts Breaks Ground on Pocono Mountains Expansion

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions broke ground on its $32 million Pocono Mountains convention center expansion…

7 Smart Moves—at Snow King, Cashel Travel and More

Smart Meetings announces Smart Moves at Snow King Hotel, Cashel Travel, Court Marriott Long Beach…

4 Lessons from The Happiest Places on Earth

What is happiness? Annual reports rank countries on GDP, health and overall sentiment. But because…

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 aid in putting on a successful event. Each platform is different—some are humorous, some are serious and some…

5 High-Tech Ways to Brand Your Events

There is a psychological component to meeting planning. To imprint brand awareness, recognition and memory…

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 to enhance visitor experience. It just so happens that some venues offer masterpiece meeting spaces as well. Following…

Stuck at Customs? No Problem

Technology has caught up with paper entry forms through memberships and mobile apps. Global Entry…

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 facial recognition are popping up at events regularly. Think about it—if you carry a smartphone in your pocket,…

3 Steps to Take Hotel Experiences to New Heights

The world around us is changing and the hotel industry is adapting with it. People…

Upgrade Your Event with These Tech Innovations

 Meeting planners manage approximately 12,647 details throughout the year. And with each passing year, more…

Smartphone Etiquette 101

As you look around in restaurants, on street corners and in our workplaces, you will…

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

Find Your May Smart Style
May 16 2018

Architect Your Best Life
May 14 2018