In This Issue
December 2017
In Smart Meetings' December issue, don't miss our feature about the event industry's resiliency in the wake of disasters.
This issue also explores Mexico's gorgeous East Coast, Palm Springs' new identity, the variety in Washington state, indoor gardens, tips for leading a more proactive life and more.
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
October 21, 2019
TrendsCitywides Spell Big Time for Planners
Citywide conventions bring cities and communities together. They give destinations the chance to dazzle and entertain visitors by showing off their best attributes. Corporations and associations love them because the…
December 12, 2017
TrendsThe New Customized Normal
From the shape of the spaces where we hold our events to the way we nourish people, compose our agendas and measure our success, what was experimental, eccentric and exceptional…
December 1, 2017
Trends#HospitalityStrong
The last two months have been challenging for many across the country as a series of tragedies has taken loved ones, destroyed homes and history, and reignited questions about how…
December 1, 2017
StrategyThe Essential Emergency Plan Checklist
Are you ready before, during and after an emergency? Here's the checklist that is a must-have for every planner, ready for any disaster.
December 1, 2017
Industry NewsSITE Steps in to Help Hurricane Victims
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands face a long road to recovery after devastating hurricanes in September, but have been receiving significant help from many sources, including the Florida…
January 23, 2018
Industry NewsAs Las Vegas Stands Tall, the World Sends a Hug
It’s often said adversity brings out the best in us. Certainly, that’s proven true in the aftermath of our recent natural disasters. These terrible moments level the playing field. Acts…
December 1, 2017
Hotels & ResortsDefining Hospitality When Disaster Strikes
There’s a reason they call it the hospitality industry. The word itself comes from Latin roots that originally meant “to have power.” As hosts, convention centers, hotels, restaurants, air carriers,…
December 1, 2017
Industry NewsPower of Music Unites Puerto Rico
The record-breaking “Despacito” was the song of summer 2017. The catchy Latin tune garnered so much airplay, Puerto Rico Tourism Company named the singer Luis Fonsi the face of its…
October 8, 2019
GalleriesNapa and Sonoma Rise Again
Tourism is one of the leading employers in California’s Wine Country. When news reports across the country showed photos in October of the Sonoma and Napa hills on fire, thousands…
In Every Issue
December 27, 2017
Hotels & ResortsWorth Mentioning: December Brand News
NYC & Company, Tourism Toronto, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, NetJets, Emirates, and InterContinental Hotels Group—what do they all have in common? They're big brand news.
December 27, 2017
SourcingSanta Fe: A Gem in the Land of Enchantment
Perched at the southern edge of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 7,199 ft., Santa Fe, New Mexico, is a bit remote in comparison with many other meeting destinations,…
December 20, 2017
Smart StyleThe 2017 Smart Style Holiday Gift-Giving Guide
These gifts are amazing inspiration for those in your life who may be hard to shop for, anyone from a fitness fanatic to a practiced professional. You can also just…
December 14, 2017
UncategorizedQ&A with Toni Zoblotsky, Director of B2B Marketing and Sales Valet of Hilton Worldwide
When it comes to event planning, Toni Zoblotsky knows a thing or two about meeting with a purpose. Here's our Q&A getting her input on the industry.
December 14, 2017
Smart Moves6 Power Players Making Moves at Hyatt, Hard Rock Hotel and More
These six power players are making moves at Hyatt Regency, Conrad New York, Hard Rock Hotel and more.
December 14, 2017
TrendsYour Job Just Got Even More Complex
The niche between the proverbial rock and a hard place that event professionals often inhabit could be even cozier in the coming year, according to the results of a new…
December 14, 2017
SourcingSite Inspection: Newport Beach, California
What was once known as the playground for celebrities—Shirley Temple was crowned the first Miss Newport Beach at age 13 and John Wayne lived there in the ‘60s—is becoming an…
December 11, 2017
Food and BeverageWall-to-Table Dining
“The 2020s will be the decade of the Vertical Agriculture Revolution,” proclaims futurist Ray Kurzweil, who’s also director of engineering at Google. He’s referring to veggies and herbs grown sustainably…
December 5, 2017
Hotels & ResortsCity Views Anew: New & Renovated
These four hotels show the irresistible lure of meetings magnets in San Francisco, New York City, Cleveland, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.
December 5, 2017
Health and WellnessDesigning the Well Meeting
Recently, the high priests and priestesses of wellness gathered for their annual get-together. These are the visionaries and leaders of the global wellness industry, those who pioneer and advocate wellness…
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