In This Issue
June 2017
In our June issue, you won't want to miss our exclusive interview with Four Seasons Founder and Chairman of the Board, Isadore Sharp. The pioneering hotelier shares his inspiring rags to riches story and offers insights into the ultra-luxurious hotel brand's future.
This issue is jam-packed with enlightening features on the latest trends in luxury hotels, 11 of this year's hottest emerging meeting destinations, and even the convention center that fits your meeting's distinct personality.
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
October 11, 2017
Hotels & Resorts6 Modern Luxury Hotels that Let Groups Stay in Style
The Art, a Hotel, Denver While the desire for luxury is constant, the definition is constantly evolving. To ascend to the upper echelon of the modern luxury market, hotels and…
June 19, 2017
Sourcing11 Up-and-Coming Meeting Cities that Sizzle and Satisfy
Bird’s-eye view of Columbus, Ohio Emerging destinations for event planners to exploreThis year’s selection of 11 emerging U.S. cities consists of premium destinations for hosting business meetings, corporate events and…
June 26, 2017
Hotels & ResortsFour Seasons Founder Isadore Sharp on the Power of Simplicity
Isadore Sharp in 1982, when Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts managed 12 properties Isadore Sharp has built Four Seasons based on one basic principle—the Golden RulePosition: Four Seasons founder and…
June 19, 2017
Hotels & DestinationsDiscover Your Ideal Convention Center Personality Type
Convention centers are like people—they each have their own personality and they all look a little different. But just like humans, they share similarities, as well. Convention centers all have…
June 5, 2017
Hotels & DestinationsIsland Resorts are Modern Meeting Treasures
Subron 6 ship at Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands Island settings blend regal history with contemporary hotelsPalm trees sway in the breeze as ocean waves crash over crystal-blue…
In Every Issue
June 2, 2017
Smart Style7 Creative Gift Ideas for Meeting Attendees
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideasTreat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of items…
June 1, 2017
Career5 Strategies for Communicating with Difficult Employees
Let’s face it, not every employee is easy to work with every day. Our job as leaders is to find ways to not only tolerate, but also motivate and coach…
October 11, 2017
Health and WellnessTips for Using Color to Promote Attendee Well-Being
Pity the poor creatures whose eyes see only black and white. Color has a constant impact on us. The golden grandeur of sunset. The reassuring green of a traffic light.…
June 1, 2017
Smart Moves4 Players Making Big Moves in Meetings
Steve KinsleySteve Kinsley, president of Kinsley Meetings, is well-known for his enthusiasm and appreciation of meetings industry professionals. “The relationships that have been created throughout over 30 years in this…
October 11, 2017
Food and BeverageHospitality Industry Embraces Hotel-to-Table F&B
The Locavore wave shows no sign of crashing on the shoals of ho-hum anytime soon. In fact, today’s diners look more than ever for locally sourced, fresh and clean foods.…
June 28, 2017
Hotels & Resorts4 New and Renovated Hotels Celebrate Earth, Wind and Coast
Baltimore, Chicago, San Diego and Los Angeles properties shineL’Auberge Del Mar–San Diego spent nearly $4 million on renovations to make business guests feel at home at the seaside resort. “Our…
June 30, 2017
Hotels & DestinationsConventions Offer Cities Dynamic, Long-Term Benefits
More research is needed to substantiate these effects, thoughConventions customarily are viewed as opportunities for people to share and enrich their knowledge about a particular field or interest, network with…
June 5, 2017
TechnologyThanks to This Tool, Presentations Just Got Very Interesting
FXP Touch offers a new way to deliver themRaise your hand if you’ve ever experienced a boring presentation. Are you raising it? If not, that’s surprising. For years, companies and…
October 11, 2017
Hotels & ResortsSea Island Resort Goes Beyond Service with a Smile
Black Banks terrace at The Cloister Sea Island Resort’s exceptional customer service stands outSea Island Resort on the Georgia coast is famous for being the only resort in the world…
Notes from the Road
June 5, 2017
The Great Escape: Southwest Florida
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