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Top Legal Issues Meeting Profs Should Be Aware of in 2023

Smart Meetings

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M.

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Provocateur Meeting Inspires at Smart Woman Summit 2023

Smart Meetings

The Gala Read More : The Story Behind Smart Woman in Meetings Gala 2023 Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala at The Edison Ballroom New York directly across the street from New York Marriott Marquis, where Smart Woman Summit took place, was magical.

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

Smart Meetings

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023.

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The best pharma event management companies in 2023

SpotMe Blog

That’s why we’ve created a list of examples of the top pharmaceutical meeting planning companies we have experience with. Pricing and Value While budget is always a consideration, don’t choose a pharmaceutical meeting planning company based solely on the lowest bid. It is not for commercial purposes.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

Smart Meetings

Run social media campaigns to promote meetings and compile hashtags for attendees to use. Continue to train staff on hybrid meeting planning. The reality of 2022, however, indicates that hybrid meetings are better attended and more inclusive, irrespective of distance or other factors.

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Musical Comedy as a Business Tool

Smart Meetings

Attendees at Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala were treated to an opening medley by The Water Coolers crafted to remind them that they are not alone. Elevating the importance of what they do is powerful,” Allen said.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

Smart Meetings

Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn? Additionally, unemployment is at the lowest in 15 years. “If

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