In This Issue
October/November 2022
From our fabulous Catalyst Award winners to a remarkable incentive travel recovery and good news from Florida to California, there is a lot to celebrate in the October/November 2022 Smart Meetings magazine. Even as we catch you up on the latest in the push for improving the arrival experience from door to gate, we also found some shifts in what your guests will find when they arrive at the hotel. This essential news is paired with tips for surviving the planning of your holiday event. Cheers.
Features
October 31, 2023
Catalyst Awards2023 Catalyst Award Winners
Each year, we celebrate the exceptionalism of supplier-partners who advance the entire industry, their communities and the individual meetings that come into their gravitational pull.
November 18, 2022
Brilliant ExperiencesTeed up to Blow Off Some Steam
Golf and spas are arguably the epitome of relaxation. Resorts with astounding golf courses and luxurious spas are spread across the country, from South Carolina to the islands of Hawaii.
November 4, 2022
TrendsHotel Topsy-Turvy
Services down, occupancy and prices way up. Hotels are in a weird place. Why precisely is this happening? And as we continue to recover from the worst period in our…
November 3, 2022
Career‘Tis the Season to Plan Wisely
We’ve searched high and low for the best possible solutions to your holiday planning uncertainties so you can offer an elevated experience to attendees with a healthy dash of holiday…
November 1, 2022
Catalyst Awards2022 Catalyst Award Winners
The 2022 Catalyst Awards celebrates the agents of change who propel the meetings industry forward. Take a look at this year’s winners, starting with Fusion Award winner Lisa Messina, chief…
October 24, 2022
Industry NewsIncentive Hyperdrive
Incentive meetings are back in a big way, according to new research. This includes domestic cruise incentives, U.S. and border destinations like Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean are booming. Find…
October 3, 2022
TrendsFasten Your Seat Belts
Airlines have been in rocky place for quite some time now. What can be done to return the industry to a more customer service-focused mindset and restore certainty to the…
Notes from the Road
November 29, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsSoCal is Ready for Its Closeup
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is expanding. There will be 12,000 hotel rooms in and around the "new" LAX, some of which are new or renovated. But LA isn't the…
November 21, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsToronto: International Hub
Toronto pulses with commerce and international culture and is home to an emerging affinity for earth-friendly initiatives, outdoor venues and natural pleasures.
November 14, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsNew York: Secrets of the Empire State
There's a lot more to New York than its five boroughs. Beyond the city there lies historic resorts, bustling business centers and modern convention centers that dot the landscape. These…
November 9, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsNorthern California Sets Example for Sustainability
Northern California’s Napa and Sonoma counties are leading the way in sustainability. With efforts in reducing net emissions, self-sustaining biodynamic wineries and more, these counties are prime examples for sustainability-conscious…
November 1, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsFlorida’s Hidden Gems
Florida is home to over 22,000,000 and is third in the nation in population. In addition to being full of happy residents, the Sunshine State's cities are also filled with…
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