In This Issue
December 2022
Happy Holidays, Smart Meetings community! It’s the time of year when we celebrate the top supplier-partners that helped you be brilliant all year. We are proud to announce the 2022 Platinum Choice Award winners, the best of the best venues and destinations. The entire list is showcased for you here, and we're also highlighting 25 pivotal trends from this year, the comeback of large events and more.
Features
December 28, 2022
TrendsFuture Zoom
Eric Yuan of Zoom Video Communications is not your average 52-year-old Silicon Valley billionaire. How he got there, and where he is going, can tell us much about our own…
December 21, 2022
Trends25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022
Today's hospitality trends could be tomorrow's way of life. Many new technologies, ways to experience F&B and forms in which to approach work received much attention this year. Here are…
December 14, 2022
TrendsYou Belong to the City
In Seattle, Los Angeles and Philadelphia, citywides are in a post-Covid boom. Although things are still not where they once were, they are much better than they've been. While each…
December 1, 2022
Industry News2022 Platinum Choice Award Winners
Since 2002, Smart Meetings has been showcasing the best venues and destinations for meeting professionals. We are now two decades in running and proud to present the 20th annual Platinum…
In Every Issue
December 28, 2022
TrendsCoffee Made of Mushrooms: Smart Style
In the December 2022 issue Smart Style includes plant-based coffee, personalized shapewear fitting for corporate activations, branded chocolate and more.
December 22, 2022
TrendsSmart Chat: Chandra Allison on Positive Disruption
Las Vegas veteran Chandra Allison is one of the newest additions to Oak View Group, a development and investment company for sports and live entertainment. We spoke with Allison about…
December 12, 2022
Brilliant ExperiencesInternational Luxury for the Holidays
New resorts by familiar hospitality franchises are opening in international territories. We have compiled a list of international destinations with jaw-dropping beauty and top of the line amenities.
December 8, 2022
Food and BeverageEssential F&B: F&B for 2023
Over these last couple of years, your groups' wants and needs have changed, that includes food and beverage. So, what does the world of F&B look like in 2023 and…
December 6, 2022
CareerFive Tips to Manage Travel in Turbulent Times
Travel may be back but another area of the industry is lacking and is making travel a headache, the need for more staff. For those in the event planning business,…
December 2, 2022
StrategyHealthy World: The Emptying Seas
The world’s appetite for seafood grows by the year, and reached a record high in 2019. At the same time, wild fish stocks in most areas of the world continue…
Notes from the Road
December 29, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsMassachusetts: Colonial Spirit Meets Modern Zeitgeist
While Boston may be front-and-center in the minds of visitors eager to explore the region of New England, Massachusetts offers a wealth of experiences for all different interests and sensibilities,…
December 28, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsAtlantic City: A Shore Thing
Atlantic City has taken many shapes since its founding in 1854. Through the ups and downs, and different forms in which it has taken shape, the city is finding new…
December 22, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsEastern Mexico: Mexican Caribbean-Style Rewards
Eastern Mexico is rich in Mayan history, stunning scenery and adventurous team-building activities. Insta-worthy resorts in the shape of luxury all-inclusive and adult-only options have opened and expanded in this…
December 20, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsWashington: Sustainability in Air, on Land and by Sea
Cleaner air travel options, green business practices in hospitality, and especially, the culinary scene in Washington’s biggest cities make it a desirable destination for eco-conscious meeting professionals.
December 13, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsTexas: A World Apart
In addition to the margarita, the state of Texas is home to the creation of many everyday items. And for groups, its venues, both historic and modern, are in large…
December 7, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsNew Orleans: Cultural Collaboration in The Big Easy
Tourism is returning to New Orleans rapidly as Covid restrictions are lifted. The sense of community, support and responsibility to uplift each other is seen throughout the residents, industries and…
December 5, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsLas Vegas: Bigger, Shinier Strip
Las Vegas welcomed the largest IMEX America ever in October and the world had a lot of catching up to do as so many new venues had opened or upgraded…
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