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eldorado hotel & spa renovations Long one of Santa Fe, New Mexico’s prime properties for meeting groups, Eldorado Hotel & Spa has become an even more outstanding option with the completion of multimillion-dollar renovations.

The Eldorado Hotel & Spa renovations, which were completed June 1, include the new 7,000-square-foot Eldorado Ballroom, the largest in the city. It can accommodate receptions for up to 700 guest and banquets for 580. The ballroom boasts 18-foot beamed and coffered ceilings, along with multipaned doors, a state-of-the-art sound system, elegant wainscoting and lighting, and gold detailing.

Other additions include new ballroom corridors and Cava Santa Fe Lounge, which features live entertainment and a food-design menu that begins in the Basque region of Spain and traces the journeys of the Conquistadors through South America. The wine list showcases Old World wines and exciting varietals.

Also, the Eldorado’s 219 guest rooms and suites—which provide views of downtown Santa Fe or surrounding mountains—now have a fresh look.

“All of our guest rooms were recently upgraded to include new 47-inch HD smart televisions, wall treatments, some furniture and artwork by Native American artist Randy Barton,” says Douglas E. Libby, general manager of the property. “We are very excited to add these new outstanding amenities to the Eldorado Hotel & Spa.”

This fall, the Presidential Suite will be modeled to accommodate more indoor and outdoor events on its 1,800-square-foot patio, which provides stunning views of downtown and the Sangre de Cristo mountains.

Eldorado also has purchased 1.4 acres adjacent to the hotel, and is in the process of creating a unique venue for catering events and a nightclub exclusively for hotel guests. The project is scheduled to be completed in spring 2016.

The property has won the AAA Four Diamond Award for 18 consecutive years and several other honors, including the 2014–2015 Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Award.

One of the hotel’s most popular features is Nidah Spa, which is on Premier Traveler’s list of World’s 10 Best Spas. It offers a unique blend of modern and ancient healing techniques using gold, turquoise, chile and honey. Massage treatments, body wraps and alternative therapies, as well as full salon services, are available.

Old House Restaurant, which earned a Zagat designation as New Mexico’s best Santa Fe restaurant and Wine Spectator’s 2014 Award of Excellence, boasts contemporary global cuisine featuring dry-aged rib eye steaks, and fresh seasonal and regional ingredients from nearby artisan farms.

Agave Lounge offers shared plates, specialty cocktails and an extensive wine-by-the-glass program.

The hotel also has a business center, fitness center, and rooftop heated pool and hot tub. Eldorado also offers more than 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, as well as a new wedding chapel and bridal suite.

The iconic property is located two blocks from historic Santa Fe Plaza and is the closest hotel to Santa Fe Community Center, also two blocks away.

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Flurry of Laser Beams Strikes Planes A flurry of green laser beams struck commercial planes as they flew over New Jersey Wednesday night, prompting an investigation and outcries about the danger of such strikes.

The Federal Aviation Administration, which is investigating the situation, reported that 34 planes were struck in the 43 incidents. About half of the strikes took place near Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), where from 10 to 11 p.m. five pilots informed air traffic controllers that lasers were pointed at their planes. The others strikes occurred from Robbinsville, near to Pennsylvania border, to Ocean City, in the southeastern corner of the state.

Three American planes, two from Jet Blue and one each from Delta, Republic and United, were struck. No injuries or accidents were reported from any of the strikes, although ABC News reported that one pilot had blurred vision.

Rich Frankel, special agent in charge of the Newark office of the FBI told ABC News, “This is an assault on a pilot as far as I’m concerned. It is a criminal matter. You’re putting the lives of not just the pilot but everyone on the plane at risk.”

The FBI, with the assistance of the Federal Air Marshal Service and the Air Line Pilots Association, previously issued a statement regarding the danger of laser strikes.

“When aimed at an aircraft from the ground, the powerful beam of light from a handheld laser can travel more than a mile and illuminate a cockpit, disorienting and temporarily blinding pilots,” the statement reads. “Those who have been subject to such attacks have described them as the equivalent of a camera flash going off in a pitch black car at night.”

Laser hits potentially can burn a pilot’s cornea and cause serious injury. In some cases, pilots have been hospitalized.

The number of nationwide laser hits on has risen from 2,200 incidents in 2010 to 3,894 in 2014 as handheld lasers have become more common and affordable.

Pointing a laser into a cockpit is a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. In January, the FBI announced a campaign to address the problem that included offering $10,000 for any information leading to the arrest of an individual who intentionally aims a laser at an aircraft.

In announcing the campaign, The FBI issued a press release that included commentary from George Johnson, a federal air marshal who serves as a liaison officer with the FBI on laser issues. “Laser pointers are legal and certainly have legitimate uses,” Johnson said. “Used in the wrong environment, however, they can be very dangerous.”

The fastest growing travel market is not the Chinese, LGBT or millennial sector. An unexpected segment is making exponential waves in tourism spending, and hotel brands are slowly beginning to tune in. Muslim travelers are the biggest spenders when it comes to international travel. According to a 2015 study from MasterCard and Crescent Rating, the Muslim travel market accounted for more than $140 billion last year.

Another report on the global Islamic economy released by Thomson Reuters and DinarStandard put the halal travel sector’s worth at $137 billion in 2013, excluding pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia, which alone contributed $16 billion. In 2013, Muslim countries that spent the most overseas were Saudi Arabia ($17.8 billion), Iran ($14.3 billion), United Arab Emirates ($11.2 billion) and Qatar ($7.8 billion). Altogether, Muslim travelers represent at least 12 percent of global expenditures in the leisure travel market.

Muslim citizens have a global population of 1.8 billion across Muslim-majority countries, which include Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Gulf nations. By 2030, their numbers are expected to make up 26.5 percent of the world’s population. Muslim travelers worldwide have a combined spending growth rate of 4.8 percent, compared to a global average of 3.8 percent.

In response to the data, hospitality and travel industries are coming together to learn how they can cater to this niche market and embrace the halal lifestyle. Last year, the first Halal Tourism Conference was held in Andalusia, Spain—a favorite destination among halal travelers for its Moorish history and architecture. Around 400 delegates from tourism boards, tourism agencies, tour operators, restaurants, media, hotels and airlines attended the conference.

Japan also held its own conference last year. The Japan Halal Expo gathered delegates interested in addressing the needs of Muslim visitors in anticipation of the 2020 Olympics, to be held in Tokyo. Japanese airports are in the process of adding prayer rooms and halal restaurants. Visa requirements in the Asian country are more relaxed for travelers from Malaysia and Indonesia.

Hotels are adopting halal-centered offerings beyond food practices (which prohibit any use of the pig). The Arabic term means “permitted for Muslims,” while haram is the opposite. Hospitality Management Holdings (HMH) hotel group is the first alcohol-free chain in the Middle East, and stands firmly behind its efforts to appeal to the halal travel segment. HMH CEO Laurent A. Voivenel stated “halal-friendly is part of the company’s culture and DNA and not simply a business decision… all brands under HMH are halal-friendly, no matter where we operate.”

Aerostar Hotel in Moscow has shifted its focus to the Muslim travel segment, since the number of guests from North America and Europe has been fewer in comparison. The 308-room hotel equips 20 rooms with prayer mats, basins for ritual washing and small compasses pointed in the direction of Mecca. In all guest rooms, even shampoo and soap do not contain animal fats or alcohol, in order to be halal-certified. Two communal prayer rooms for men and women, as well as a separate halal-only kitchen have been built into the premises.

At the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, the property caters to Arabic weddings, which are often gender-segregated. It also provides gender-separated majlis-style lounge rooms in its suites. Halal offerings extend to the menu, which includes a varied Middle Eastern cuisine. Hotel staff is trained to be culturally aware on social protocols for its Muslim guests.

The Tschuggen Grand Hotel in Switzerland goes the extra mile with its “Arabian Fairytale” package for Ramadan travelers. The hotel regularly offers traditional halal food, gender-separated prayer rooms, room service that respects Ramadan hours and Arabic-speaking staff members.

Shaza Hotels, based in Saudi Arabia, is building a chain of luxury five-star properties that serve halal food and ban alcohol on the premises. The hotels will also have gender-separated swimming facilities and prayer rooms. One property is already open in Saudi Arabia, and seven more are planned for 2016 and 2017. The brand already offers lodgings across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Recently Marriott opened its first hotel in Mecca, which is regarded as the holiest city in the Islamic region. The property is on a hilltop overlooking the holy city, and offers 426 guest rooms and free shuttle service to the Haram area several times a day.

Halal-friendly hotels are easily found through online booking systems, such as halalbooking.com and halaltrips.com, which are primary sources for booking Muslim-friendly holidays. Certain halal designations are also proving popular among non-Muslim travelers. A guide to halal tourism points out that families may chose dry hotels to prevent children from having access to alcohol or seeing drunk guests on the grounds. Business conferences may also be held in a dry hotel to guarantee that employees will be sober in the morning.

Hotel Rooftops with a Pool Hotel rooftops can be enjoyed year-round for their often-dazzling views, but those that have pools become even more popular during the summer months as temperatures soar.

CNN compiled a list of a few of the most notable hotel rooftops at properties throughout the world.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: Located on the 57th floor, the rooftop provides superb views of the city skyline and boasts a 492-foot infinity pool, purportedly the largest for its height. The pool, which is part of Sands SkyPark, includes restaurants and an observation deck. Marina Bay Sands offers 2,561 guest rooms and 1.29 million sq. ft. of meeting space.

Thompson Toronto: This 102-room property, which has 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, is situated in King West Village, one of the Toronto’s hottest neighborhoods. Guests have a magnificent view of Lake Ontario and the CN tower from the rooftop, which includes an infinity pool and a lounge.

Hilton Molino Stucky, Venice, Italy: Situated on a peaceful oasis, this property now is internationally recognized as one of Italy’s iconic pieces of industrial architecture. The rooftop pool, the only one in Venice, offers a 360-degree view of the cityscape, with Piazza San Marco in the distance. Hotel Molino Stucky was twice named the leading conference hotel in Italy and Europe. The hotel has 379 guest rooms and 26,910 sq. ft. of meeting space, including the 10,764-square-foot Venetian Ballroom.

SLS Beverly Hills, Los Angeles: Located one block from the Beverly Center and just a few blocks from the storefronts of Rodeo Drive and The Grove, this luxury Beverly Hills property has a rooftop pool that provides exceptional views of the Pacific Ocean, downtown Los Angeles and the famous Hollywood sign. Guests can swim in Altitude Pool, bask in lounge chairs or opt for the VIP experience, which includes the rental of a small cabana for up to six people. Cabanas are equipped with flat-screen TVs and DVD players. SLS Beverly Hills boasts 297 Philippe Starck-designed guest rooms and 13,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Hotel Fasano, Rio de Janeiro: This hotel is located on Avenida Vieira Souto, in the heart of Ipanema. The property, which provides 89 guest rooms and 517 sq. ft. of meeting space, also has an infinity rooftop pool that provides a panoramic view that includes Ipanema and Leblon beaches, Two Brothers Mountain and Corcovado Mountain. The rooftop also has a steam room, fitness center and bar.

W Hong Kong, Kowloon: Boasting an intriguing mix of glamour, Colonial style architecture and the unmistakable W brand’s buzz, the vibrant W Hong Kong provides 393 guest rooms, 7,535 sq. ft. of meeting space and a 76th-floor pool with sweeping views of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour and the adjacent International Commerce Centre. A playfully dramatic mosaic wall made of 200,000 tiles provides a backdrop for the pool, which is available to non-hotel guests who buy tickets for summer barbecue promotions and pool parties.

Athens Ledra Hotel, Greece: A luxury property near many of the city’s famous sites, the 314- room Athens Ledra Hotel has a pool deck with outstanding views of the Acropolis, Mount Lycabettus, Saronic Gulf and more. The rooftop’s Panorama Restaurant also offers fantastic views of the Athens skyline. The property offers 16,150 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Carnival Cruises to Cuba The fact that the Obama administration is renewing diplomatic relations with Cuba after five decades of tension has travel companies salivating. One of the first to jump into the fray is Carnival Cruises, which has cleared hurdles with the U.S. government to set sail to the island, pending expected approval from the Cuban government.

Carnival will not, however, be pushing leisure beach vacations. As the Huffington Post reports, expect Carnival cruises to Cuba under its new Fathom brand, which offers journeys to destinations for weeklong “voluntourism” experiences.

Voluntourism pairs volunteering with tourism. The focus of such travel is education, cultural immersion and cultural exchange.

Scott Mayerowitz of the Associated Press writes, “Adonia (the ship that will sail to Cuba) won’t have a casino or Broadway shows. And guests shouldn’t expect to spend their time in Cuba snorkeling or riding Jet Skis. Each day, under U.S. regulations governing Cuba visits, they will have to spend at least eight hours involved in some type of cultural experience.”

Fathom to the Dominican Republic

The inaugural Fathom voyage will depart from Miami in April 2016. The destination will be the Dominican Republic. Participants will sail on the 710-passenger ship Adonia and take part in organized humanitarian work in the Puerto Plata region of the island. Prices are expected to start at $1,540 per person, which will include accommodations, meals and three on-shore volunteer activities.

Carnival hopes to begin sailing the Adonia to Cuba in May 2016. Passengers, who will sleep aboard the ship, will have ample opportunity to learn about the unique art, music, food and culture of the country. Prices for the seven-day Cuban cruises, which will depart from Miami every other week, are expected to start at $2,990 per person.

Fathom brand

Fathom, which is Carnival’s tenth brand, was launched in June. It was designed for those who want to travel to a destination where they can do hands-on, social justice work. In the Dominican Republic, this may entail cultivating cacao plants at a cooperative, producing clay water filters or teaching English in a school. The itinerary for Fathom’s Cuban cruise has not yet been announced.

Carnival hopes that its Fathom excursions will attract younger people to cruising. The company predicts that 40 percent of the passengers on Fathom cruises will be first-timers on the seas, and many of them will be significantly younger than the average cruise passenger, who is 49.

american airlines slows seat capacity growth U.S. Travel Association came out swinging on Monday following an announcement by American Airlines Group Inc. that it would slow intended growth for total seat capacity. American shares immediately increased by 4 percent, angering some travel leaders.

“It’s depressing that actions that show disdain for travelers are the ones deemed to be the best business practices,” says Roger Dow, U.S. Travel Association president and CEO. “The real irony is that American says it’s cutting seats because of softening demand, which we’ve been worried was inevitable all along because surveys show U.S. travelers would almost rather have a root canal than fly commercial.”

The largest airline passenger carrier company in the world says its seat capacity in the United States will grow between 1 and 2 percent this year after earlier estimates that put the increase at 2 to 3 percent.

“Until Washington creates the circumstances in which ‘capacity discipline’ is not the profit-making virtue for airlines that it currently is, speculators will continue to reward them for it, which is harmful to an American economy and way of life that is deeply intertwined with travel,” Dow says. “We need an airport financing model that allows airports to expand and let new carriers bid for service. Congress could get us there if it would just listen to common sense: A cut in airline ticket taxes coupled with a boost in the cap on the Passenger Facility Charge user fee would pave the way for the terminal upgrades that airlines have lobbied hard against expressly because they would help bring new competition.”

Dow’s complaints are not falling on deaf ears. The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether U.S. airlines have illegally conspired to keep airfares high by limiting the number of flights.

U.S. Travel Association is among 117 travel companies and destination management organizations that have endorsed a letter that has been sent to key transportation leaders in the House and Senate. The letters’ supporters include Convention Industry Council, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Inc., MGM Resorts International, Loews Hotels, Universal Parks & Resorts, and nearly 50 state and regional tourism offices. Even a handful of airports are calling on transportation leaders to take action.

Comic-Con-and-Other-Comic-Book-Conventions Fan conventions, as any Trekkie can tell you, have grown enormously over the years and focus on myriad pop culture subjects and subcultures. These include anime, science fiction, horror and steampunk, to name a few.

Fans of comic books are perhaps the most fervent and flamboyant – many attendees dress up with great care and detail as their favorite character. Gatherings for devotees of superheroes, villains and lesser-known characters from the Marvel and DC Comics universe, among others, draw big crowds. The largest is Comic-Con, whose annual convention at the San Diego Convention Center starts today and runs through Sunday, July 12.

Comic-Con has counted 130,000 attendees at each of its conventions the past few years, and in fact it has outgrown the convention center (there were more than 700 sessions listed in the 2014 program). It now holds satellite events in area hotels and parks in San Diego.

Comic-Con and other comic book conventions focus on comics old and new – such as the upcoming reboot of the Archie series. But Comic-Con, largely because of its proximity to Hollywood, is also dominated by movies and TV shows and the attendant glitz (read: movie stars!). Some of the big deals this year at Comic-Con are the Warner Bros. presentation of Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice, with Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, and new details about X-Men: Apocalypse, still in production.

Comic Con and Other Comic Book Conventions Many events, panels and screenings have little to do with comics, but who doesn’t want to get a jump on the final film installment of The Hunger Games, or see stars from Game of Thrones and Doctor Who? Quentin Tarantino himself will screen his new movie, The Hateful Eight.

Comic-Con gives the convention center’s exhibit hall, at more than 460,000 sq. ft., a workout. In addition to exhibitors, the program features hands-on workshops and educational and academic sessions; anime and film screenings (including a separate film festival); games; the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, the “Oscars” of the comics industry; a costume competition; an autograph area; an art show; and portfolio reviews, where major companies meet aspiring artists.

Other comic book conventions are scattered all over the country and around the world. The major ones include New York Comic Con, to be held this year Oct. 8-11 at the Jacob Javits Center; Emerald City Comic Con, Stan Lee’s Comikaze Expo 2015 Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 held at the Los Angeles Convention Center , coming April 7-10 of next year at Washington State Convention Center; and WonderCon (presented by Comi-Con), coming March 25-27, 2016, at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Dogs bark. Cats meow. And airlines and hotels charge for everything from extra baggage and leg space to Wi-Fi and the minibar. Today’s travelers have long accepted tacked-on fees as one of the facts of life.

However, there are still a few brands that offer non-exclusive, complimentary services to the masses. No need to sign up for loyalty programs or accrue rewards points—these nine free airline and hotel perks are on the house.

1. JetBlue is in the process of equipping its entire fleet with high-bandwidth Internet. Planes carrying the “Fly-Fi” service offer a free basic web browsing plan for low-bandwidth tasks such as checking email. Stronger signals will be available for purchase.

2. Japan Airlines really wants its passengers to feel at ease. The aircraft carrier distributes colorful slippers and bamboo massage sticks to comfort aching feet. On some routes, passengers can even request complimentary toiletry kits, which come with a toothbrush set, earplugs and an eye mask.

3. Now that JetBlue has revoked its free baggage check-in allowance, Southwest is the only airline that lets passengers check two free bags. Passengers can also browse free e-books or listen to a concert series from the budget-carrier’s in-flight entertainment program.

4. Passengers can indulge in at least one free drink (and more for longer journeys) on all Virgin Atlantic flights. Overnight flights include snooze packs that come with an eye mask, earplugs and socks.

5. Rosewood Hotels and Resorts wants guests to smell divine at the behest of its 24-hour fragrance butler. A silver tray with a curated selection of perfumes and colognes can be delivered to guest rooms on request.

6. Hotel guests need not sacrifice their gym routines while staying at the Sheraton. The “gym-in-a-bag” is a complimentary kit that includes: an exercise manual, mat, resistance band, massage stick and foam roller.

7. Hyatt also offers an exercise aids with its Stay Fit Fitness Concierge service. Joggers who want to plan a new route in an unfamiliar city can map and monitor their course with a GPS watch, on loan from the front desk.

8. Bring your pets along at no extra cost with Kimpton’s pet-friendly policies. Complimentary pet beds, food, bowls and courtesy bags are available on request. The hotel also provides a list of parks, groomers and pet stores. Travelers sans animal companions can participate in the Guppy Love program, which lets guests keep a goldfish during their stay.

9. Marriott’s adventurous hotel guests can borrow a GoPro camera at participating hotels. Travelers who share their recorded moments on social media could be spotlighted on Marriott’s Travel Brilliantly website. GoPro recently announced it is offering its tiniest camera yet, called the “Hero4 Session.”

Beer and Barbeque Beer and barbecue define summer. Kansas City, Missouri, has a proud brewing history and is a formidable barbecue mecca. I recently had the opportunity to sample the fare in the Midwestern hub, and what a feast it was!

Barbecue

In Kansas City barbecue is elevated to an art form. In the supermarket, shelves are lined with dozens of brands of sauce. While styles vary slightly, the general preparation for Kansas City barbecue calls for liberal doses of savory spices and rubs, a thick layer of molasses and sugar-based sauce (which gives KC barbecue its signature sweet taste) and hours of hickory smoking to ensure that the tender meat easily slides off the bone.

Although I enjoy cooking, my intention was to stay out of the kitchen and limit my exploration to restaurants. Kansas City boasts nearly 100 different barbecue joints, and if I had the time, I would have hit them all. Instead, I tried to focus on the most popular spots.

All the beef ribs, pulled pork, sausages and burnt ends (which I had never heard of) were epic. Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque has been serving KC residents since the 1920s. Foodie Anthony Bourdain has put Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que on his list of restaurants to eat at before you die. Those who like blues with their barbecue flock to B.B.’s Lawnside Blues & BBQ. The Local Pig features humanely raised meats and unusual sausages such as Thai peanut and goat chorizo.

But one of the most popular barbecue places for locals and tourists alike is Jack Stack Barbecue. This venerable institution, run by the Fiorella family, has expanded into five busy locations. In addition to the smoked meat, it’s famous for its sides—especially the cheesy corn bake, creamy coleslaw and baked beans.

Something’s Brewing

Nothing pairs better with barbecue than beer, so I had to check that out, as well. Kansas City’s Boulevard Brewing Company is the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest, producing a line of fresh, flavorful ales and lagers, as well as artisanal creations featuring chocolate, ginger and scotch. Boulevard brews, some of which boast funny names like Heavy Lifting IPA, Funky Pumpkin and Tell-Tale Tart, and can be found at nearly every dining facility in the city. Planners can rent out event space and arrange tours at the brewery itself. The tours include generous tastings, which becomes interesting if the tour is scheduled for 10:30 am, like mine was.

In addition to being available on tap, Boulevard beer is prominently featured on the menu at Spectators Gastro-Pub in the Sheraton Hotel Kansas City at Crown Center. In the name of journalistic diligence, I just had to sample the pretzel bites served with fondue (the fondue is made with beer, cheddar and gruyere cheeses), the French onion soup (which includes porter as part of its base) and even the warm St. Louis-style buttercake, which features a scoop of ice cream containing Boulevard’s flagship Pale Ale. They were all memorable.

Now, however, it’s time to hit the gym!

think big meetings Like any industry, the meetings and events sector continues to evolve, incorporating new tools and technologies to augment the experience. But at the end of the day, the in-person experience—meeting colleagues and clients face-to face—is what transforms an ordinary meeting into a special event.

Smart Meetings is all about helping planners create the best events possible, so we wanted to celebrate what a wonderful job that you—professional planners everywhere—do on behalf of your clients. Thus, our Think Big Meetings contest was born.

We asked planners to tell us about your best meetings (whether you planned or attended them) and to send us pictures of the events to share with our audience. The response was phenomenal, with entries coming in from all over the United States and beyond.

You can see all the entries on our Think Big Meetings Pinterest Board. There were three events in particular that stood out from the pack and took top honors. The winners are as follows:

Think Big Meetings Winners (Planners):

–Susan Avery of Andromeda Consultants
–Sunshine Baker of Hello! Destination Management
–Marie McDaniel of Premier Inc.

Thanks again to everyone who submitted their event pictures and stories. Sharing them has been a pleasure and an honor. We all know that when you share your stories, you expand your network and get new ideas from others, who are inspired to share their stories too.

To continue learning how the industry is evolving, to discover new destinations, and to develop new industry connections and opportunities, be sure to subscribe to Smart Meetings magazine so you don’t miss a thing. In the meantime, this is not the end of Think Big Meetings. There’s lots more surprises to come in the coming weeks, so keep up with the latest information by searching the #ThinkBigMeetings hashtag on Twitter.