In This Issue
August 2016
In this month's issue, we get inspired by a true Renaissance woman: Sheila C. Johnson, an intrepid entrepreneur, philanthropist and founder of Salamander Hotels & Resorts. Ranked No. 21 on Forbes’ 2016 list of America’s Richest Self-Made Women, Johnson has long been a leader in business and an inspiration to women and people of color everywhere.
Also, don't miss our features on the hidden benefits of all-inclusives. Find out how all-inclusives can give attendees an experience that’s memorable and makes them feel valued—while staying within your budget.
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
August 15, 2016
Hotels & DestinationsFirst Responders: Ensuring Medical Meetings are Informative and Compliant
Cleveland Convention Center Medical and pharmaceutical meetings often require a little more TLC than other events. There are government-mandated reports that document payments between manufacturers and doctors. There are security…
August 20, 2016
Food and BeverageDon’t Put All-Inclusive Properties in a Box
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun, Mexico Understand all sides of the options to create memorable meetings with great value As anyone in the group travel business knows, all-inclusive properties that offer…
August 8, 2016
Hotels & ResortsEntrepreneur Extraordinaire: Sheila C. Johnson of Salamander
Salamander Resort & Spa, Middleburg, Virginia (Photo by Drew Xeron) CEO Sheila C. Johnson’s latest endeavor is expanding luxury hotel collection • Born: Jan. 25,1949, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania • Education:…
In Every Issue
August 22, 2016
Food and BeverageMoonshine Madness: Give Attendees a True Taste of Americana
Moonshine, an American whiskey so named because it was illegally distilled by the light of the moon, has been resurrected. Manufacturers across the country are specializing in the high-proof alcohol,…
August 5, 2016
Strategy5 Ways to Beat Jet Lag
Tips to help you arrive refreshed at your destination Have you ever traveled to a different time zone and found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. or hungry for breakfast…
August 1, 2016
Hotels & ResortsThe Classics: Historic Properties Add Elegance to Downtown Locations
Boston Park Plaza Boston Park Plaza has hosted such political and cultural icons as Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Katharine Hepburn and Judy Garland. Formerly The Statler Hotel, which opened…
August 12, 2016
Hotels & ResortsCaesars Palace Celebrates 50 Years
Julius Caesar Statue at Caesars Palace Las Vegas (Photos by Erik Kabik) Landmark property remains a leader on The Strip When Caesars Palace Las Vegas opened Aug. 5, 1966, its…
August 1, 2016
Smart MovesPower Players: Rhonda Khabir Lives on the Edge
Rhonda Khabir has snowboarded from Zermatt, Switzerland, to Cervinia, Italy, in just four hours. Soon after the Egyptian revolution, she toured the country and raced horses near the Great Pyramids…
August 1, 2016
Trends3 Questions for 2 Industry Leaders
Bob Lander Destination Marketing Association International Outgoing Chair Former president and CEO of Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau What’s been the biggest change among destination marketing organizations during the past…
August 31, 2016
Smart StyleSmart Style: 6 Brilliant Gifts for Event Attendees
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideas Treat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of…
August 1, 2016
EventsWomen Take the Lead at First-Ever Smart Woman Summit
When you put smart women in a room together, incredible things happen Inspired. That’s how event planners and business professionals in attendance at our first-ever Smart Woman Summit described feeling…
August 1, 2016
Hotels & ResortsValley Forge Inspires Untraditional Meetings and Events
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel, King of Prussia In history books, Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is known as the site of miserably cold winters that soldiers endured during the American Revolution. In…
August 1, 2016
StrategyToday’s Hotel Revenue Manager
Getting both parties to agree in meeting business negotiations It’s official: The hotel-occupancy boom is over. In the first quarter of 2016, total occupancy dropped among U.S. hotels for the…
October 4, 2019
Industry NewsThe Impact of Brexit on Meetings
Travel experts predict uncertainty in the wake of historic UK referendum On June 23, voters in the United Kingdom made the historic decision to leave the European Union. Although the…
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