In This Issue
April 2019
In Smart Meetings' April issue, we celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day! We tackle why a celebration of our trillion-dollar industry matters more than ever. We revisit the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and what caused its inception, in addition to the effects that MMB has had on the industry as a whole.
We also dive into cruise meetings and how to navigate through choices offered for groups. Don't miss our feature surrounding the issues of security and the need for planners to be proactive. We also explore the vast, bohemian Dakotas, attractive upstate New York, marvelous Arizona, and so much 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
October 4, 2019
SecurityCall to Action: Security Threats Require Planners to be Proactive
The meetings industry has been busy improving existing security measures and adding new ones. Enhanced awareness of these developments is imperative.
April 17, 2019
TrendsNavigating in Open Waters with Cruise Meetings
When Amy Robb, meeting group broker at Meetings Made Easy, was charged with rewarding 75 high-achievers with an incentive meeting that would be memorable, she suggested a cruise on Celebrity…
April 18, 2019
TrendsHow to Care and Nurture the Future of the Global Economy
The strategic importance of bringing people together for face-to-face meetings has been well documented throughout the economy, but the industry that relies most on these personal gatherings may be the…
April 9, 2019
TrendsMeetings Mean Business Telling Stories That Matter
Pop Quiz: What industry generated more than $1.07 trillion globally in direct spending in 2017? Not the consumer electronics or automotive industries. The economic engine that powers the world is…
In Every Issue
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TechnologySmart Tech: Podcasting Events
For a lot of people, podcasts are the way they get their entertainment and news. With that in mind, podcasts can be the channel to build hype around your next…
April 29, 2019
TrendsSolving the Biggest Challenges to Meetings Industry Growth
We spoke with Roger Dow, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, who sat down with Smart Meetings to discuss the importance of the industry.
May 9, 2019
Brilliant ExperiencesCase Study: Making Cannes Personal
Events have the power to bring the world closer together. To find out how a two-person marketing team wowed 500 current and prospective clients with world-class experiences in seven floating…
June 11, 2019
Hotels & ResortsThe Hilton Effect in Words and Pictures
Hilton is preparing to celebrate 100 years of sheltering people on the road. Following are some of the trends it has seen in its tenure.
October 4, 2019
AssociationsEngines of Progress: How Meetings Drive the Association Community
For associations, meetings bring real-time education and training to their members in every state and country. They build connections that often result in career-long alliances.
April 22, 2019
StrategyShake on It: How to Be a Networking Boss
At their heart, event professionals are connectors. We bring people together so they can do business, share ideas and grow. That is our superpower. Why are so many so bad…
October 4, 2019
Food and BeverageDon’t Call Them Mocktails
Not so long ago, bartenders gave no respect to nondrinkers. As in, a disdainful look and maybe a desultory question, such as, “You want fruit in that club soda, mister?”
April 19, 2019
UncategorizedConsolidations Mean Ground Continues to Shift for Planners
Consolidations among meeting industry providers are on the rise, bringing benefits to planners, such as facilitating one-stop shopping, as well as drawbacks.
April 18, 2019
TravelNavigating Carry-on Luggage
Choosing the right luggage has become a challenge, but these tips can make the task much easier.
April 18, 2019
TechnologyFour Things Successful Event Marketers Do
Networking and planning can be stress-inducing, but there are ways to make it simple. For planners who desire to exploit tech to its fullest, the implementation and use of a…
April 24, 2019
Health and WellnessThe New ‘R’ Word
There’s something new down on the farm. Have you heard? Carbon farming, it’s called. And it’s hoped it will do something more than feed us. It could help save us.
April 17, 2019
Smart StyleLeap Into Your April Smart Style
This month on Smart Style, we are featuring comfortable, practical and delicious products to make your travel easy and stress-free.
April 2, 2019
EventsObama Speechwriter Shares Tips for Speaking Effectively
Michelle Obama's speechwriter shares strategies for speaking up effectively at Elevate!, Association of Women in Events’ (AWE) first one-day conference.
Notes from the Road
April 29, 2019
SourcingSite Inspection: Meet With a ‘Porpoise’ in Fort Myers
The Fort Myers, Florida, area is like nature’s aquarium: You’re almost guaranteed to see dolphins frolicking freely in their natural environment when you meet at waterfront hotels in Bonita Springs,…
April 29, 2019
SourcingSite Inspection: Pittsburgh Bridges Past and Future
Forget everything you thought you knew about Pittsburgh. It has built a reputation as a green, innovative city where the scenic views include the twinkling lights of drone researchers, rather…
April 26, 2019
SourcingSite Inspection: Nashville Hits High Notes
Music City has become a meetings industry darling, with new hotels rising from The Gulch to Germantown and East Nashville. New ways to celebrate the Tennessee capital’s live music, down-home…
April 26, 2019
SourcingNew York State: More to Love
Looking for something different? Escape the honking yellow cabs and flashing neon lights for a meeting that combines the convenience of modern amenities with the warmth of a more intimate…
April 24, 2019
SourcingHouston and Galveston: Texas Two-Step
Let’s admit it: We all like “new”—new clothes, new house, new car (even new car scent at the car wash). The prospect of new intrigues and excites us and fills…
April 23, 2019
SourcingArizona: Marvels of the Grand Canyon State
Everywhere you look in Arizona, ground-breaking cultural organizations, artists, performers and facilities—including many with excellent meeting spaces—are thriving.
April 11, 2019
SourcingThe Bohemian Side of the Dakotas
The Dakotas have long been known for their breathtaking landscapes, long roads surrounded by grassland and farms, large and captivating parks, and their history, rooted in native culture. Not as…
April 9, 2019
SourcingColorado’s Four Seasons for Groups
Each of Colorado’s four distinct seasons offers unique options for planners and their groups, from outdoor hikes in the summer to festivals in the fall.
March 24, 2020
SourcingLos Angeles: Meet a More Walkable DTLA
A decade after the first venues opened in L.A. Live, attendees flocking to events at 20,000-seat Staples Center are discovering that walking to restaurants, hotels and shops is easy—and safe.
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