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January 2022
Start 2022 strong with all the resources you need to thrive in the new year. Starting with purposeful tips from motivation virtuoso Jade Simmons and a wellness check about the state of health on the road, you will be ready for whatever comes your way in the next 12 months. If our expert predictions are right, then your events could reach new highs this year.
Features
February 4, 2022
Contracts & NegotiationsNew Contract Essentials in an Ever-Changing Environment
Contracting in the current Covid climate is complex—everything feels unsettled, so it's hard to know how to plan. McCoy tells how to navigate.
February 4, 2022
Health and Wellness4 Ways the Office Is Becoming More Sustainable
We're back in office. So, it’s good news the wave of sustainable practices in the office is more than just a fad.
February 1, 2022
StrategyOut of Practice: Getting Back on the Event Bicycle
In-person meetings are reemerging for many, but we've been out of the habit. Here's how to keep a proper checklist and reenter with grace.
February 1, 2022
CareerMs. B’s Book Club: 6 Page-Turners for Meeting Professionals
Good books keep you searching for the next word and leaves you smarter than before. Meeting planners are finding meaning in these reads.
January 31, 2022
StrategyQ&A with John Bukaty on the Intersection of Art, Music and Gathering
Painter and performance artist John Bukaty reveals his motivation, process and how to create meaningful art experiences at events.
February 3, 2022
Industry NewsMountain Meetings Deliver Peak Results
Meeting professionals move the discussion to a higher plane as elevated experiences grow more popular among remote executive leaders.
January 20, 2022
Health and WellnessCheck In for Holistic Wellness
In the past two years, hotels have made improvements to food, beverage, spa and fitness offerings in the name of holistic wellness. Here’s a closer look at the “why” and…
January 17, 2022
TrendsIndicator Lights: 2022 Industry Predictions
Experts cite the data points they are following and what the patterns are predicting for 2022!
January 10, 2022
How ToJade Simmons: Plan on Purpose
Musician, author and motivational speaker Jade Simmons, the face of our January 2022 cover, has touched hearts through a mix of virtuoso performances, powerful straight talk and a little bit…
In Every Issue
January 20, 2022
Health and WellnessSay No to Anger
In one minute a day, you can hardwire your brain to make healthy mental choices, and live more peacefully. More tips (and how) here.
January 18, 2022
Food and BeverageSpa Scrumptious!
January is when thoughts turn to rejuvenation. A brand-new year to adopt healthier habits and do the right thing by our bodies. In short, it’s time to spa. And at…
January 18, 2022
Smart StyleSmart Style with Influencer Kate Patay
Hand-picked gift ideas for the new year that your attendees—and you—will cherish from Smart Style Ambassador Kate Patay. Tweet us your faves at @smartmeetings.
Notes from the Road
February 28, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsEastern Pennsylvania: Familial Love
Philadelphia has a long legacy as a center for conventions—and its trove of historic sites and museums. Planners, take advantage.
February 28, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsSacramento, California: Conference Room-to-Guest Room Capital
In mid-December, 400 meeting profs gathered in the new SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento, fresh off a $83 million investment.
February 28, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsOklahoma City: A Burgeoning Modern Classic
While maintaining a sense of the classic Oklahoma City Midwest charm, the destination still manages to leverage technological advances to make everyone feel welcome.
February 28, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsNewport, Rhode Island: Small Meets on the East Coast
Like small groups, the lack of size of a city is no indication of its impact on experiences. If you’re looking for proof of such a phenomenon, just look to…
March 1, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsSunny Meeting Forecast in Phoenix
Phoenix, Scottsdale and Glendale are growing as 2023 approaches. Greater Phoenix has plenty of space for your all-day outdoor events.
February 28, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsSandy Toe Treatment on California’s Coast
Sunshine can make a whole lot of a difference. With beach, sunshine and abundant meeting space access, California welcomes your next event.
March 1, 2022
Hotels & DestinationsHot Tips for Visiting Miami
Cruise South Beach by yacht; sample empanadas in Little Havana; and take in the views from Nobu Hotel Miami's penthouse boardrooms—all without catching Covid. Our hot tips for your Miami…
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