JT Long

JT Long is Editorial Director at Smart Meetings. She brings 25 years of experience in journalism and community-building and has written books on management and motivation.
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Focus on Sustainability at Largest IMEX America Yet

More than 3,000 buyers and 3,000 exhibiting companies have registered for IMEX America 2022 next week at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, Las Vegas. Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX Group, says this could be a sign the industry is back.

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Trends

Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

By JT Long
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Industry News Smart Events

Adventures in International Meetings

By JT Long
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Industry News

JW Marriott’s Scented Supper Made Meeting Memories

By JT Long
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Industry News

SITE Classic Demonstrated Gen Z-worthy Incentive Trends

By JT Long
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Industry News

ASAE Embraced Disruption at 2022 Annual Meeting

By JT Long
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Industry News

Event Mavericks: 2022 Meeting Professionals of the Year

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Hotels & Resorts Industry News

Could Gig Workers Solve Hotel Staffing Shortage?

By JT Long
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Industry News

How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation

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Nashville Experience Shared Moving Stories

Smart Meetings National 3-Day Experience proved there is no place like Nashville for starting productive business relationships.