Source your meetings in paradise!
Join us at the Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs. The desert’s newest casual-luxe resort, located just minutes from downtown Palm Springs, California. Celebrating the relaxed, Margaritaville state of mind, mind, the 398-room resort boasts spacious, vibrantly designed suites and public spaces with all-new food and beverage concepts, elevated lifestyle amenities, and a world-class spa centered within the iconic California landscape.
Opened in the Fall of 2020, the Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs is the first Margaritaville resort of its kind on the West Coast, serving as the gateway to Coachella Valley and the ultimate desert oasis for every kind of traveler.
COUNTDOWN
HOTEL GALLERY
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Sunday, March 5, 2023 - All Times Pacific Standard Time
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Guest Registration & Check-In |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Welcome Reception: Meet & Greet |
| 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | General Session & Keynote Speaker - Bean Gill |
| 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Property Tour of the Hotel |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Kick off Celebration: Reception & Dinner |
Monday, March 6, 2023 - All Times Pacific Standard Time
| 6:30 am - 7:15 am | Morning Wake Up Activity |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | General Session & Keynote Speaker- Michael Dominguez |
| 10:15 am - 11:30 am | Meet Your Matches - Business Appointments |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Morning Break |
| 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Meet Your Matches … Continued |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Luncheon |
| 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Teambuilding Activity |
| 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | #MeTime |
| 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Evening Dinner |
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 - All Times Pacific Standard Time
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 8:30 am - 9:00am | Morning Welcome |
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Meet Your Matches - Business Appointments |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Luncheon |
| 1:00 pm | #MeTime & #Departures |
Bean Gill - Modeling Diversity: The Transformational Impact of Unrelenting Inclusion
Bean shares what it was like to grow up in a strict Indian family and a culture that had rigid religious rules. Heavily bullied as a child, her sudden disability was a catalyst that forced her to face trauma head on. Bean took her health into her own hands, got the answers and help she needed, and bravely embraced an 'attitude of gratitude'. Her vast experience, strong background in human connection and positive thinking strategies makes her perfect for organizations who seek ways to help employees overcome adversity, improve self-awareness, limit self-doubt, and inspire individuals to embrace change within themselves and their communities.
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Michael Dominguez, President & CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International
Michael Dominguez serves as the President & CEO for Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI). ALHI is a Global Sales Organization with a team of nearly 80 professionals located among 26 offices across North America and Europe, ALHI’s serves a membership group of hotels that are Independent Hotels & Independent Brands that are an exclusive luxury collection. Prior to joining ALHI, Michael served in executive sales leadership roles with MGM Resorts, Loews Hotels, Hyatt Hotels, Starwood Hotels and many more.
Check out Michael Dominguez's latest PodcastTESTIMONIALS
I enjoyed meeting with the suppliers, as well as planners. It is always so enlightening at these experiences to be able to discuss the highs and lows of the hospitality industry.
Michelle Rydzewski, Kadant Solutions
Spot on speakers, gorgeously planned surprises, and serious business happened at the Eau Palm Beach at the Smart Meetings event! We are grateful for the excellent contacts and wonderful memories we made! Thank you!
Ashley Baptiste, Conferences Connect
I thought having hosted an event at my property that I had already saturated the audience that would attend the event, but I was mistaken! I met mostly NEW planners who had heard about the event hosted at my location but now I was able to full immerse myself in the experience with them. I walked away with two RFP’s and 4 hot leads. We will certainly budget to attend another show in the future.
Tiffany DiPasquale, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hotel Drover
Great Event! Kudos to the whole team! Both nights’ events were fabulous. Loved the unique way to use the spa, and will be reaching out to one of our local spas to create something similar and food, music and the whole experience at the market was great.
Julie Stow, Cedar Rapids Tourism
