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April 29, 2022
TrendsHotel Trends: Touch Points
A recent report by Hilton put the changes wrought by the pandemic and the much-anticipated hotel recovery and travel into context.
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April 6, 2022
TrendsThe Power of Meetings
How can you tell policymakers, C-suite decision makers and family members that meeting production is powerful? Show 'em the numbers.
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March 31, 2022
Industry NewsDavid Peckinpaugh: Peck at the Plate
Peckinpaugh became CEO of Maritz in January, enlarging his responsibilities at the 128-year-old employee incentive and corporate travel firm.
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April 18, 2022
Bling Your MeetingsReduce Eye Strain While You Sleep: Smart Style with Kate Patay
Spring back into meeting with these fun, stylish and functional gifts for your attendees, clients—and you!
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April 29, 2022
StrategySmart Tech: The 20% Difference
When it comes to event apps, 80% of their functionality is the same. That 20% can make all the difference in the world.
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May 10, 2022
StrategyHealthy You: The Memory Games
It doesn’t take Inspector Clouseau to figure out modern humans have a memory gap; and meeting profs have more to remember than ever. Never forget there is something to be…
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April 5, 2022
StrategyMeetings MBA: Get Out of Your Own Way
If not done right, meetings and incentives can send the wrong message and negatively impact relationships between professionals and businesses.
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May 9, 2022
TrendsSmart Chat: Carl H. Winston, Director, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, SDSU
In this Q&A, Smart Meetings chats with Carl Winston of SDSU about visions of the future, what's driving students into hospitality and more.
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April 5, 2022
Industry NewsIndustry Watch: Cruising Looks Ahead to Bright Future
Passenger levels were down 81% in 2020. Nearly all are projected to be in operation by August, according to Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA).
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April 7, 2022
TrendsEssential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings
From the edge of the coast to landlocked, wind-whipped plains, April marks the start of the winter melt and the beginning of spring meetings.
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