In This Issue
April 2017
In our April issue, Smart Meetings tackles one of the hottest topics in the industry: Meetings security. We go in-depth on safety vs. security, terrorism, medical emergencies and more.
Also, you won't want to miss this month's feature on financial and insurance meetings. Lead times are shorter than ever, regulatory changes have left things up in the air, and other trends are causing uncertainty in the market.
Smart Meetings is an event planning publication covering meetings, industry news, including expert opinions and interviews, topical articles, coverage of destinations and venues in the U.S and worldwide, and features stories on incentive, corporate, government and association meetings.
Features
April 4, 2017
StrategyZeroing in on Meeting Security
Security screening at Denver International Airport Are you covering all your bases?At an employee-training event held inside a San Bernardino, California, government building on Dec. 2, 2015, employees were in…
April 10, 2017
TrendsNavigating an Unsettled Landscape: Financial and Insurance Meetings
Regulations and attitudes are changing within the financial and insurance industryAs followers of the stock market can attest, business optimism has rocketed in the six months since the U.S. presidential…
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April 17, 2017
Smart Style6 Playful Gifts for Event Attendees
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideasTreat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of items…
April 13, 2017
Food and BeverageUncorked Potential: 5 Champagne Selections for Bubbly Events
Driftwood Room, Portland, Oregon Served as an effervescent column in a slender flute or as a golden pool in a retro coupe, Champagne is a star soloist. But this diva…
April 7, 2017
TechnologyDon’t Wait for the Bait: What You Can Do to Prevent Phishing
In 2016, phishing earned a spot in the public eye by victimizing big brands such as Dropbox, American Express and Yahoo. Then there was the presidential race. Remember the impact…
April 7, 2017
SustainabilityHow Meetings Help Create a Sustainable World
The travel and meetings industries are playing a key roleSignificant progress has been made in ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns in the travel industry, but many challenges remain, says…
April 7, 2017
StrategyWhat Do Your Attendees Really Want?
Emotions analytics can provide some answersSurveys, questionnaires and diagnostic tests all have their place, but it often isn’t easy to get to the bottom of what people really mean, feel…
April 24, 2017
Health and Wellness7 Tips for Taking Time Away from Busyness
Why you need to consistently reboot, unplug and regenerateBoy, have we gotten busy. Our reasons for being “on” most of the time might include economic pressure, a need to stay…
April 10, 2017
Smart Moves4 Impressive Industry Appointments and Promotions
Allison Young-ChambersAllison Young-Chambers feels fortunate to work on events for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)—one of the most innovative U.S. government organizations. She grew up in Luka, Mississippi, a…
March 31, 2017
SourcingFirst Person with Elliott Ferguson of Destination DC
Elliott Ferguson, president and CEO of Destination DCWhat key features does the city offer to meeting planners and attendees?Today’s meeting planners are looking for a value-added approach to the cities…
April 4, 2017
Hotels & ResortsNew Meeting Venue Takes Flight Near Dallas Love Field
Aloft lounge Doing the robot in the summer of LUVA new double-hotel is doing the robot. Aloft and Element—two Starwood brands—just opened their doors as a combined hotel near Dallas…
March 31, 2017
EventsSmart Woman Summit to Feature Top Speakers
They’ll be providing inspiration and insights at the 2017 Smart Woman gatheringSuccessful events take more than months of meticulous planning, careful coordination and skillful execution. They also require meaningful engagement.…
April 7, 2017
CareerMeeting Planners: Get Recognized as an MVP
You know you’re a most valuable planner, but management needs to realize it, tooWe’re preaching to the choir here, but bear with us for just a moment. We all know…
April 24, 2017
Hotels & ResortsNew Hotels and Renovations Make a Big Splash
These new and upgraded luxury properties are luring groupsWhen it comes to well-appointed luxury with deep historical roots, the newly renovated and recently reopened Hyatt Regency London–The Churchill is hard…
April 4, 2017
Career5 Tips To Help Women Get Ahead
A leading neuroscientist shares her data-driven researchDragon lady. Witch. Or worse. Women who take charge often face a lonely, and increasingly alienating, climb to the top. And once there, the…
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