In This Issue
May 2019
In Smart Meetings' May issue, we spring into technology! We dive into tech surrounding the meetings industry, covering the tech conferences they'll want to attend. We also take a glimpse into the trends of hotel bars, wowing attendees and cocktail aficionados alike.
This issue is packed with amazing destination inspiration from Eastern Canada tasting and celebrating the world to a Texas culinary explosion in Austin and San Antonio. We also take a look at using titles to grow your career, mastering your contracts, 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
May 15, 2019
SourcingGaming Properties Offer Over-the-Top Treatment
Here are some ways you can take advantage of what gaming properties have to offer to give your VIPs the high-roller treatment.
May 14, 2019
TechnologyTech Conferences That Wow Attendees
Knowing what makes a good tech conference a successful one has a lot to do with knowing how to meet the distinct needs of attendees.
May 10, 2019
TechnologyHow to Event Tech Like a Pro
What is the biggest, fattest, hairiest tech problem keeping Smart Meetings readers up at night? According to a new reader survey, attendee communication tops the list, with 51 percent calling…
May 9, 2019
Food and BeverageCheers: Trends and Traditions in Hotel Bars
Name a famous hotel meeting room. No offense to those spaces where we spend so many important hours, but they tend to be remembered for what planners bring to them…
In Every Issue
May 17, 2019
Smart StyleMake the Most of Your May Smart Style
This month, we feature comfortable, practical and delicious products to help attendees and you make the most of your May.
May 10, 2019
Brilliant ExperiencesCase Study: Building a Better Onboarding Meeting
Introducing new employees to a company’s way of operating is a critical job. Smart Meetings sat down with Megan Faretta, regional training coordinator for Turner Construction Company, which onboards as…
September 26, 2019
Contracts & NegotiationsMaster Win-Win Negotiations for Your Contracts
Contracts are legally binding agreements between two parties that help ensure services are performed, eliminate miscommunication and spell out options in the event of a disagreement. But writing them can…
October 4, 2019
Food and BeverageSpice Up Your F&B With Plant Love
With today’s ever-growing interest in wellness and healthy eating, elevating veggies to much more than an afterthought is a challenge increasingly being taken up by chefs.
May 8, 2019
CareerUsing Titles and Certifications to Your Advantage
When determining how to present yourself and your brand, one of the very first things to decide is what title to put on your business card. This seemingly simple description…
May 8, 2019
TechnologyLEDs Bring a Light Touch
The right lighting can change everything. Event strategist Kate Patay calls illumination “one of the most dramatic and cost-effective ways to transform an event space.”
May 3, 2019
Health and WellnessModern Wellness is Having a Moment
In our busy, challenging world, we tend to obsess over the new. The latest tech gadget. The newest fad diet. It’s understandable why. But as the saying goes, everything old…
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