In This Issue
December 2019
In Smart Meetings' December issue, we celebrate the best of the best—the Platinum Choice winners of 2019! See our list of hospitality partners who deliver a delightful, silver-platter experience for meeting professionals. And you won't want to miss the rest of this issue—we dive into the trends that shook 2019, experts speaking up about emerging opportunities, industry groups that are doing impactful charity work and so much more. In this issue, we win big in the Lone Star State, stage a fiesta of experiences in the Mexican Riviera, explore the Chicago foodie scene and boogie through Georgia's music scene—among many others! Read all about how to prepare for more regulation coming regarding personal data, how to negotiate tips for cost-saving meetings, plugging into your purpose 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
November 11, 2020
Industry NewsTop of the List: 2020 Platinum Choice Winners
The hospitality industry is filled with partners who work creatively with meeting professionals to deliver delight on a silver platter. Smart Meetings readers nominated the hotels, conference centers, CVBs and…
December 16, 2019
Hotels & ResortsHospitality Cares: Hotels Give Back
If your organization makes it a practice to give back this time of year, these hotel groups can help leverage your time and money to make a big difference.
December 12, 2019
Reports & SurveysThe Trend in the Mirror: Experts Share Tips for 2020
Smart Meetings asked the experts to share what they saw as the biggest changes in their worlds, and for tips on how to adjust to any new realities in 2020.
December 11, 2019
Reports & SurveysHospitality Trends: Looking Back on a Most Eventful Year
Smart Meetings asked our trend-spotting readers what new advances—and challenges—they faced in 2019. Then, we asked them how they coped.
December 3, 2019
Industry AwardsTop of the List: 2019 Platinum Choice Winners
The hospitality industry is filled with partners who work creatively with meeting professionals to deliver delight on a silver platter. Smart Meetings readers nominated the hotels, conference centers, CVBs and…
In Every Issue
December 23, 2019
Career4 Phrases to Get You a Seat at the Power Table
Learn how to challenge ideas and clarify goals respectfully through phrasing. We’ve curated the best phrases to help you get ahead in the workplace.
December 23, 2019
StrategyGet Ready for California’s CCPA
Do you allow those who enter personal info on an event registration or other website to forbid having that information sold or shared? Are you prepared to delete someone’s personal…
December 23, 2019
Smart StyleUnwrap Your December Smart Style Early
Hand-picked gifts for your attendees—and you. This month, we’re focusing on comfort, coziness and products that will help you nail your resolutions.
December 23, 2019
Food and BeverageKwanzaa Love: Best Hotels for Karamu
Kwanzaa venerates African culture and heritage in seven days of observance beginning on Dec. 26. Here’s a sampling of hotels savoring these bold flavors.
December 23, 2019
SustainabilityEating Less Beef Won’t Fight Climate Change
Have your Beyond Meat burger for lunch today? Feels good, doesn’t it, knowing you’re part of the solution, not the problem—well, it's time to reassess.
December 23, 2019
Bling Your MeetingsCase Study: Making Tech Fun Again
On the heels of a major acquisition, Planbox, a provider of AI-powered management solutions, took customers on a well-marketed Florida beach trip.
December 23, 2019
StrategyNegotiating and Cost-saving Tips for Real Meetings
When budgets are tight, these tips from meeting planners our writer has gained over the course of 14 years as a keynote speaker will do the trick.
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