- Stately Gallier Hall on St. Charles Street in New Orleans, which has served as a civic touchstone since 1850, this week welcomed global dignitaries as the first stop for Sail250, […] The post New Orleans Welcomed Tall Ships and Top Chefs appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- More than 13,000 industry professionals gathered at IMEX Frankfurt this May, filling Messe Frankfurt with conversations about innovation, sustainability, inclusivity and the enduring value of face-to-face connection. The post Highlights from IMEX Frankfurt 2026 appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- MPI’s World Education Congress has long been known as the annual event for working event planners looking for education, hosted-buyer opportunities and a robust trade show to find news about […] The post What to Expect at MPI WEC in San Antonio appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Fertitta Entertainment has acquired Caesars Entertainment in an all-cash transaction at $17.6 billion, including the assumption of $11.9 billion of Caesars’ debt.According to a press release by Caesars, Fertitta Entertainment, […] The post Fertitta Entertainment Buys Caesars Entertainment for Nearly $18 Billion appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Destination organizations provide communities with a wide range of economic, cultural, civic and promotional benefits. In 2024, Destinations International published a report titled Destination Promotion: A Vehicle for Community Vitality that outlines the comprehensive extent of their impact. Here’s a look at five goals that define the mission of destination organizations. The post What Are […]
- Smart Meetings spoke with Tracy Judge, founder and CEO of staffing, consulting and career coaching agency Soundings, which recently released a 12-month benchmark report on AI adoption rates across the business events industry. The post AI Is Here. Are Event Teams Ready? appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- For the latest trends in attention grabbing, I dropped in on the Experiential Marketing Summit 2026 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. From Google Director of Events Amy Loskutoff giving career advice to Instacart Head of Global B2B Events Chase Kehoe sharing tricks for making tech tangible, the tea being spilled was based on real […]
- Hospitality and Sales Management Association International (HSMAI) Las Vegas Chapter recently held an event at Caesars Palace, where wellness was placed front and center. The post Case Study: HSMAI Las Vegas Hosts Wellness-Centered Event appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Top event professionals gathered at Thompson Palm Springs this week for the Executive Experience designed to turn up the volume on developing an action-oriented mindset. The post Smart Meetings Executive Experience in Palm Springs Accelerated an Action Mindset appeared first on Smart Meetings.
- Behind the scenes of large-scale events, every chef knows the reality that even with meticulous planning and forecasting, high-quality food inevitably remains untouched. For Azad Rawat, executive chef at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, the focus has always been on what happens to that food next, and how it can continue to serve a purpose. The […]
