In This Issue
June 2018
In Smart Meetings' June issue, don't miss the announcement of the illustrious Smart Stars winners! We also tackle the modern marvels of the hospitality industry and which hotels turn up the "wow" factor. In this issue, we also explore the vibrant Los Angeles, the historic Mid-Atlantic region, and the sun-kissed Mexican Pacific coast. We also discuss budget-busting solutions for doing more with less, which cities on the rise, and 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
July 5, 2018
Industry News11 Cities On The Rise You Can’t Pass Up
You’ve done Las Vegas, Orlando and Chicago. Nothing wrong with that. They’re great places to meet. Yet there are so many more places of distinction in this great country, and,…
June 25, 2018
TrendsHack Your Event Budget
With costs rising faster than an express elevator to a penthouse welcome reception—particularly in the areas of technology and food and beverage—planners have had to watch every penny. Use these…
October 21, 2019
Hotels & ResortsModern Marvels: Hotels Delivering ‘Wow’
More than mere newness, true modernity pushes the boundaries of possibility. Whether the challenge is to impress an audience of discerning attendees or to help a city attract top-tier gatherings,…
In Every Issue
June 27, 2018
TrendsQ&A with MTA on the Future of Meetings
For more than 20 years, Miller Tanner Associates (MTA) has specialized in events for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical-device industry. Smart Meetings sat down with two leaders from the team…
June 20, 2018
SourcingSite Inspection: Discover a Meeting Oasis
The Greater Palm Springs area economy is powered by group business. With more than 300 sunny days per year, the 120 hotels in Coachella Valley incorporate extravagant outdoor options (including…
June 19, 2018
Smart StyleDive Into Your June Smart Style
These seven gifts are sure to make that hard-to-shop-for person in your life gets something worthwhile. You could even win one of the products!
June 19, 2018
SourcingSmart Dispatch: Beyond the Steakhouse
Famed Magnificent Mile is proving that while the Windy City may still be home to more steakhouses per capita than just about any other city in the country (to name…
June 19, 2018
EventsA Golden Opportunity for the Industry
Global Meetings Industry Day has blossomed in the past 22 years from a regional event in Canada to a vast worldwide celebration. The number of participants and programs offered by…
October 8, 2019
SecurityNew Tech Speeds Up Airport Screening
Set up a time-lapse camera in just about any major airport and you’ll see thousands of passengers racing through the lobbies and terminals. Switching to the video feed of the…
October 21, 2019
IncentivesThe True Value of Incentive Travel
Meeting and incentive professionals will find lots to love in the Events Industry Council’s recently released Economic Significance of Meetings to the US Economy. The industry generates $325 billion for…
June 13, 2018
StrategySuitcase Superlatives: Best Carry-Ons, Checked Bags and More
With so many pieces of luggage on the market, making choices can be an ordeal. Our advice is to hone in on special features that can make travel a bit…
June 13, 2018
Food and BeverageA Fish Story: A Celebration of Ceviche
June 28 is National Ceviche Day. It might seem odd that a dish barely known in the United States a generation ago is now celebrated and consumed with gusto, in…
June 12, 2018
Hotels & ResortsWomen Leading at Big Apple Events
Old Blue Eyes said that if you can make it in New York City, you can make it anywhere. More women than ever seem to be making their way to…
June 12, 2018
SustainabilityDrowning in Plastic
Photos of marine life entangled or dead because of plastic trash are easy to find on Google—more than 100 million marine animals die this way each year, according to Sea…
June 12, 2018
Brilliant ExperiencesHow to Orchestrate a Spring Fling
For the following behind-the-scenes look at planning Vernal Equinox, a signature annual event at Bently Reserve (former Old Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco), Smart Meetings talked to Claire O’Neill,…
October 21, 2019
StrategyThe 411 on DMCs
DMCs, or destination management companes, are taking the burden off of planners to make events seamless with the local flair and flavor of the destination where their event or meeting…
Notes from the Road
July 2, 2018
SourcingGulf Coast Dreamin’ in Florida
When it comes to meetings, the southern half of Florida’s Gulf Coast offers choices galore. Along the scenic coastline, there is great diversity in local flavor—culinary and cultural—attractions and meeting…
July 9, 2018
SourcingIlluminating New Mexico’s Most Vibrant Cities
New Mexico wasn’t officially nicknamed the Land of Enchantment until 1999, but residents have been well aware of its many alluring qualities ever since its first residents, the prehistoric Clovis…
July 23, 2018
SourcingIf the Walls Could Talk in the Mid-Atlantic
Seven score and 13 years ago, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution banned slavery, but President Abraham Lincoln emancipated the slaves two years prior, in 1863. Slave labor, of…
January 30, 2020
SourcingWhat to Pack for a Seattle Event
As the global headquarters for hip, Washington’s Puget Sound is more than the birth place of Amazon, Starbucks Coffee Company and grunge music. The cities surrounding the base of the…
January 30, 2020
SourcingDecidedly, Unmistakably LA
Perhaps above all, Los Angeles is known for its incredible diversity, as seen in everything from its population demographics to its array of hotels and culinary offerings.
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