In This Issue
December 2018
In Smart Meetings' December issue, you won't want to miss our showcase of Platinum Choice winners: hotels, resorts, CVBs, conference centers, and destination marketing organizations who are the best of the best. We also dive into the art of citywide planning with hot tips for creating big impact. And don't miss our 25 pivotal hospitality trends—along with our bonus Smart Meetings Reader Trends Report.
We also feature experiencing the great Mexican East Coast, totally immersing in Massachusetts, scavenger hunting in Palm Springs and living it up like a local in Washington State. You'll want to read ways to survive a travel nightmare, the explosion of "bleisure" bonuses and how wellness is the new golf.
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
December 12, 2018
Trends25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends for 2018
Smart Meetings sifted through our coverage over the last 12 months to find the trends that are turning events upside down.
October 21, 2019
TrendsThe Art of Planning a Citywide
The term “citywide” is a bit of a misnomer, as most planners of large gatherings still prefer to cluster their activities as much as possible, usually in and around a…
November 25, 2019
Industry AwardsThe Best of the Best: 2018 Platinum Choice Winners
With each passing year, the bar is raised. The competition stiffens. The contenders multiply. It’s nothing short of a tribute to the global landscape of leading hotels, resorts, CVBs, conference…
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January 13, 2020
TrendsQ&A with ASAE President and CEO John Graham
John Graham, president and CEO of The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE), sets the stage for event professionals working in a divided U.S. government.
December 28, 2018
Food and BeverageEnjoy Your Holiday Feast in Excelsis
Today, enjoying the food and festivities of the season is a highlight of the year. Here is what luxury hotel properties around the nation are touting.
December 27, 2018
TechnologyThe Next Generation of Wireless Event Intelligence is Here
Get ready for a Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) evolution. It promises to expand the things planners can do with attendee experiences and event metrics.
October 4, 2019
Health and WellnessSurvey Says: Wellness is the New Golf
The incentive travel business is healthier than it has ever been. That was evident from topline results of the massive Incentive Travel Industry Index released in September as part of…
December 21, 2018
Brilliant ExperiencesA Creative Approach to Maximizing Your Event
Some insight into how to plan a fundraising event that donates as much money as possible to charity—rather than spending it on the event.
December 19, 2018
Industry NewsRecap: Money Talks, RFPs are on the Rise and Limo Safety
Recap: Money talks and meetings rock with a $1.03 trillion (yes, with a t) economic impact; also RFPs are on the rise and tips for limo safety.
December 18, 2018
EventsHerspective: ALHI Executive Women in Leadership Conference
For a couple of days in California’s wine country, 70 female executives gathered for the 13th annual ALHI Executive Women in Leadership Conference.
December 12, 2018
SustainabilityZero Waste: Important, and Not That Hard
The other day, I ran across this stunner of a statement: "If food waste was a country, it would be the third-largest carbon dioxide emitter in the world."
Notes from the Road
February 11, 2019
SourcingBe the Reason Attendees Fall in Love with Boise
With a growing tech industry and a trendy, new restaurant scene, Boise is on the rise. Be the reason your attendees fall in love with this city.
December 27, 2018
SourcingTexas: A Classic Destination with Serious, Modern Fun
From the bright lights of Dallas, quirky music stages of Austin and scenic beauty of The Woodlands, Texas just may be your next best meeting destination.
January 24, 2019
SourcingWashington State: Live it Like a Local
The extreme Northwest corner of the United States offers landscapes, lifestyles and local cultures uniquely its own in a thriving, diverse destination.
December 10, 2018
SourcingMassachusetts: Total Immersion in the Bay State
Groups that meet in Boston, Cape Cod or Springfield have plenty of opportunity to indulge in culinary experiences and outdoor adventure. Here are the best.
January 30, 2020
SourcingPalm Springs: Scavenger Hunting Season Is Always Open
Gaining a true appreciation for a destination is one of the many perks of business travel. Groups meeting in Southern California’s Palm Springs area can explore by foot, Buzz trolley…
January 30, 2020
SourcingThe True Nature of Georgia
Many planners are well-aware that Georgia features intriguing cities with great hotels, restaurants and entertainment options, but fewer know of the outstanding outdoor meeting spaces and activities for groups.
December 5, 2018
InternationalThe Really Great Outdoors: Exploring Mexico’s East Coast
From the natural bounties of trusty Cancun to the sporty beaches of Punta Brava, Mexico’s East Coast is an amazing outdoor playground for groups.
September 2, 2020
Hotels & Destinations19 Insta-Worthy Spots in Los Angeles
Plan to have charging stations handy at all times for meetings in Los Angeles, because attendees will need to juice up throughout the day after snap, snap, snapping away. In…
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