In This Issue
September 2015
Following in the footsteps of her grandfather―Jacques-Yves Cousteau, legendary underwater explorer and filmmaker―Alexandra Cousteau, world-renowned environmentalist, speaks out on key green initiatives and continuing the legacy of her family’s environmental work in this month’s cover. Our issue also includes our annual Green Meetings feature, a look at the many new sustainability choices for meetings and events.
Health and wellness continue to trend in our industry and we provide key strategies to understand the causes of stress and tips for identifying and relieving this heavy topic. Our issue also highlights destinations that combine brain power and adventure to create dynamic events as well as 10 reasons Orange County is different from L.A. and San Diego.
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
September 8, 2015
SustainabilityAlexandra Cousteau: Setting Her Own Sail
Alexandra Cousteau builds on her famous family’s environmental work in her own unique waysWhile growing up in France and the United States, Alexandra Cousteau spent a good deal of time…
September 14, 2015
SustainabilityGreen Matters
Eco-friendly practices are priorities for many meeting and event venues “It’s not easy being green,” a famous frog once sang, but these days it seems not just easy, but expected…
In Every Issue
August 31, 2015
SourcingSmart Dispatch: Detroit Gets Back into Gear
Everyone loves a success story, which is why the 5,401 attendees at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) annual meeting and exposition Aug. 8–11 applauded the choice of Detroit…
September 11, 2015
Hotels & ResortsSmart Talk: Q&A with Gregor Resch
Gregor Resch is general manager of The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise and The Fairmont Banff Springs are located in Banff National Park, a…
September 3, 2015
Smart MovesSmart Moves: September 2015
Christie EvansEmbassy Suites Mandalay Beach Hotel & Resort in Oxnard, California, promoted Christie Evans as director of sales and marketing. Evans became a manager of the property in 2007 and…
August 31, 2015
Industry NewsIndustry Watch: Muslim Travelers are a Rapidly Growing Market
Muslim travelers top global tourism spendingTravel industry leaders and hotel operators are keeping their fingers on the pulse of an unexpected yet rapidly growing market that is at the forefront…
September 29, 2015
Food and BeverageBottom Line: Guide to Gratuities
Plan to reward service that goes above and beyondIf all the things that planners must address before, during and after a meeting or event, there’s one seemingly small element that…
September 21, 2015
TechnologyTechno Files: Take Event Management Online
7 ways technology streamlines events for planners and attendeesThere’s no denying it: Events are among the top ways to engage customers and prospects. In their annual B2B Content Marketing Benchmarks,…
September 16, 2015
Hotels & ResortsNew & Renovated: Location, Location, Location
Renovated hotels thrive amid city hot spotsEldorado Hotel & Spa, Santa Fe, New Mexico-The AAA Four Diamond property completed a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation in June. Located two blocks from…
October 13, 2016
Smart StyleSmart Style September 2015
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideasTreat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of items…
September 4, 2015
CareerSmart Leaders: The Circle of Leadership
Cultivating eight leadership qualities that can lead to successI love to learn! Some believe many good leaders are born not made, yet not many can remain strong leaders unless they constantly…
September 14, 2015
Health and WellnessHealth & Wellness: Stress is a Heavy Topic
Strategies to understand the causes and our reactionsStress can contribute to aging, weight gain, illness and disease. In other words, stress makes us sick, fat, old and exhausted. Have you…
September 24, 2015
Food and BeverageWolfgang Puck Catering…Your Event
Photo by Amanda Marsalis Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck offers catering services in 26 locations, across 10 U.S. cities. Meeting planners looking to bring a bit of panache to events can…
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