In This Issue
September 2019
In Smart Meetings' September issue, we celebrate the 2019 Planners of the Year! We're so proud of this esteemed group of meeting professionals—the crème de la crème in the industry. We also delve into mastering your career with advanced education classes and explore beautiful, small meetings like executive retreats, which pack a huge punch in a small package. We also explore the golden age of art in Nevada, the treasure trove of attractions in Pennsylvania, Tucson's paradise for outdoor lovers, and so much more. This issue of Smart Meetings is packed with sponsorship strategies, what to do with event data, maximizing your Topgolf team-building, and lots 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
September 17, 2019
TrendsHow to Move the Needle at Every Small Meeting
Whether it's an executive retreat, seminar or any other small meeting, these tips can help your events make the world move, even if it's an intimate group.
September 6, 2019
TrendsHigher Education: Master Your Career
Two new executive MBA-style programs are launching this fall on opposite sides of the country to help midcareer event professionals fill critical gaps.
October 8, 2019
Industry News2019 Planners of the Year
Event professionals working at the highest levels have often taken a circuitous route to their exalted positions. When we put out the call for nominations for 2019 Planner of the…
In Every Issue
September 30, 2019
Strategy8 Essentials for a Killer Sponsorship Strategy
Planners work long hours sourcing the perfect venue, agendas and AV setup—but sponsors keep the lights on. Here is how to nail partnerships.
September 30, 2019
CareerWhat Kind of Planner are You?
Just like people, planner teams have personalities. Better lead your team by learning the personality types and managing expectations.
September 30, 2019
Bling Your MeetingsOver-the-Top Team Building
Since Topgolf—a tech-enabled driving range, paired with meeting space and fun F&B—now has 55 venues, you can find a location near your meeting space.
September 30, 2019
StrategyQ&A: Stimulating Environments Energize Meetings
Today’s savvy planners understand the expense of creating stimulating settings for their events. Some hotels make it easy. Like this one.
September 24, 2019
Food and BeverageTo Your Health: The Case for Organic Wines
Is there poison in your glass? Now that I’ve got your attention, let me rephrase that. If you, like so many of us, want to know where your food comes…
September 24, 2019
TechnologyEvent Marketers: Are You Drowning in Data?
You’ve set up your data collection points, your attendees have completed surveys and now, in your hands, is what is arguably the most valuable asset to understanding your attendees. What…
October 10, 2019
TechnologyInstagram Spotlight: Mindful Inspiration
Every day, CEO Marin Bright shares her favorite things on Smart Meetings’ Instagram page as a part of her mission to inspire brilliant experiences for #MeetingProfs worldwide.
October 3, 2019
Brilliant ExperiencesCase Study: Inspiring Activists
How can a nonprofit, nonpartisan group focused on bringing 1,800 people together from across the country pull off a win with a skeleton staff?
October 4, 2019
Smart StyleSave the Planet with Your September Smart Style
This month, we’re making September sustainable for the planet and your attendees with gifts that keep giving in the office and at your events.
Notes from the Road
April 27, 2020
Destination GalleriesSite Inspection: New Views for Seattle Meetings
New views are popping up all over Seattle, from the Space Needle’s revolving glass floor to the recently opened, 45-story Hyatt Regency Seattle.
January 30, 2020
Destination GalleriesMeeting and Eating in Northern California
From San Jose to Sonoma, Northern California meetings add that dash of authentic laid-back flare that makes everything about the event meaningful.
January 30, 2020
Destination GalleriesCelebrate Kansas City With Festivals and Flavors
Kansas City is enjoying a $7.3 billion renaissance, including new cultural attractions, new hotels and a streetcar—making it a very popular meeting destination. The recently renovated Kansas City Convention Center…
July 8, 2020
Hotels & DestinationsPennsylvania: Adventures in the Keystone State
From natural wonders and outdoor adventures to museums, historic sites and modern thrills, here's a sampling of top options for groups in Pennsylvania.
October 2, 2019
Hotels & DestinationsTucson: A Paradise For Lovers of The Outdoors
Overflowing with otherworldly desert beauty and bathed in sunshine 350 days per year, Tucson can’t help but enchant groups that appreciate the outdoors.
October 4, 2019
SourcingQuintessentially Missouri: Exploring Local Fêtes and Flavors
Landlocked and bordered by eight different states—Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska—Missouri’s culture is an intriguing blend of Midwest and Southern elements, strongly influenced by the distinctive…
January 30, 2020
Destination GalleriesGreater Palm Springs: A Stunning Desert Oasis Waiting to be Explored
Groups meeting in Greater Palm Springs enjoy its laid-back atmosphere, luxury hotels, boutique hideaways, trendy bars and golf courses.
September 30, 2019
SourcingA Golden Age for Art in the Silver State
The arts scene in Las Vegas is as vibrant as the skyline, and the opportunities to showcase creativity in a number of forms is beyond imagination.
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