Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024. Swingers Las Vegas Will Bring a Whole New Adventure for Groups Swingers Las Vegas is slated to open this November 2024, in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Let’s take a look at the top event trends that will shape 2024. Trend #1: Cross-Cultural Dishes & Menus Food and beverage selections at events are becoming more cross-cultural. Design-forward and elevated menus are in style for 2024 events.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Gratuities Minimums for food and beverage. Work with the venue if a problem arises. Cost for meeting rooms.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

And for the opening night concert, which takes place off-site, Salesforce team members meet up with first-timers to guide them to the venue. So we might have a 20-minute little food and beverage [experience] with here’s what to look out for this week, and here’s some tips and tricks from some of our alumni, says Preiss.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

From key industries such as finance, life sciences and technology to stunning venues and eco-conscious hotels, Toronto continues to initiate, innovate and inspire the meeting and events industry. As well, the MTCC’s Food and Beverage Program has donated more than 500,000 meals.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Coffee is hot right now,” says Tracy Stuckrath, a food & beverage expert and founder of Thrive Meetings and Events. From the Coffee Bar Archives: Wake Up and Smell Eight Strategies for ‘Coffee Experiential’ 2024 Food & Beverage Trends to Inspire Your Event Menus How to incorporate it into your exhibit?

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Event Marketer

JULY 9, 2024

9, 2024, within a custom-built, pop-up tented venue next to Fashion Show Mall on the Strip. On-site features included a miniature model of the first-ever Taco Bell restaurant, complimentary beverages, hexagonal rigging (that mimicked a giant Crunchwrap), and live beats spun by dj and producer LP Giobbi.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. Venues and experiences linked with world changing corporate history and the sense of pioneer spirit await delegates.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The beverage giant and “best of the city” publication announced the launch of Foodmarks, hand-picked, global “food landmarks” inspired by movies, pop culture moments, travel hotspots and other cultural phenomena that revolve around “the perfect moment, the perfect meal and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 3, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE) in partnership with Wilson Vale, were delighted to see the annual Cook and Serve challenge back on the calendar after four long years. The competition sees VOE member venues strive to create culinary masterpieces and provide outstanding service to invited guests.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2024

Australian singer-songwriter and actress Kylie Minogue will perform the farewell show of her tour stop in Las Vegas at The Venetian’s avant-garde entertainment venue, Voltaire. All 4,000 suites in The Venetian towers will be available for stays beginning September 2024, with a design inspired by traditional costumes of the Venetian Carnival.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But in recent years, it has also inspired innovative sponsorship tactics that reach beyond VIP soirees—and the winter 2024 edition was no exception. Whether acting as official NYFW 2024 partners or simply seizing on the event’s hype, a select group of brands brought fresh thinking to the Big Apple. Here’s what caught our attention.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

This summer is looking at experiential travel—whether that be a relaxing health and wellness retreat, a culturally rich destination or an environmentally conscious and responsible gathering, summer 2024 trends are geared towards progressive practices.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Additionally, Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center stand out as large conference venues in Europe. Our unique selling point is hosting a large number of guests in Frankfurt under one roof, with easy access, connectivity, and a single venue for major events.’

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

By Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm (previously Allseated) This time last year, the Meetings Industry PULSE Survey (Jan 2024) showed a surge in event tech investment with 46% of planners intending to increase their tech spending, despite a cost-conscious environment.

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

The 2024 categories were once again split across three distinct criteria groups: Hotels Other suppliers Tech Providers Following a scoring review by our independent judging panel , the winners of the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards have now been confirmed. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners!

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EventSource

JANUARY 24, 2024

This sold-out open house drew a crowd of 550 guests who enjoyed the delightful offerings of the hotel’s delectable food and beverages. Vendors Featured in this Article Recommended One King West Venue 6 Reviews Valencienne Bridal D.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Built in 1986, leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, was not originally constructed with sustainability in mind, but in recent years the team has been working diligently to rectify this. And while not perfect, the venue has successfully implemented wide-ranging initiatives to progress its pledge to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2024

He joined the Signia by Hilton San Jose team in January 2024. He will oversee the 72-acre property’s 17 onsite food and beverage outlets, from its premium steakhouse, Prime 787, to its sea-side food truck, Picalo Gallo. Adam Reson Adam Reson, Fairmont Dallas Fairmont Dallas appoints Reason as its executive chef.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

Aeros flights will depart from Los Angeles (VNY) to Salt Lake City (SLC), where guests can head to one of Stein Collections stunning alpine venues, including the renowned Stein Eriksen Lodge, Stein Eriksen Residences and The Chateaux Deer Valley.

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Canadian Special Events

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The natural beauty of the Muskoka landscape, paired with the venue’s elegance, provided the perfect backdrop for an evening of connection and celebration. The client oversaw the venue and food and beverage arrangements, which added to the evenings inviting and cohesive ambiance.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

· Moving Venue, trusted and accredited caterers of Historic Royal Palaces, the independent charity that cares for Kensington Palace, for over 25 years, provided the food and beverage for the launch event. Exclusive venue space available all year round. ” – Chloe Jackson, Managing Director, Moving Venue.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Mark Cooper, CEO @IACCmeetings is bringing the venue community together to apply intentional creativity during Americas Knowledge Exchange in @DurhamNC @JBDukeHotel to the problem of the average 9 years of institutional wisdom lost in hospitality. I am treating the industry like a buffet and trying everything twice to see if like it.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Host your next meeting at a design-led Denver hotel, a historic New Orleans boutique hotel and music venue or a luxurious beachside Florida resort. The renovation brings new guest room accommodations, a redesigned lobby, food and beverage spaces, a fitness center and a social lounge. music venue is available event rentals.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Over one-third of respondents report increases of over 25%, and 80% of respondents expect further spending increases in 2024. billion by 2030.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, specialising in conference and events, has announced outstanding success in its key business objectives over the past year. Communication – key to the success of an organisation is its ability to communicate to all levels at our member venues.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 21, 2024

The official theme for Earth Day 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastic,” a call to arms issued by Earthday.org to reduce all plastic production by 60 percent by 2040 and to rapidly phase out all single-use plastics by 2030. “As Single-use plastic is a particular problem in the U.S.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

IACC , the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report. The report also found that venues are adjusting to accommodate the behavioral differences of the next generation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Steve Jones, CEO of Wyboston Venue Management. While overseeing Wyboston Lakes Resort and at the same time acting as consultants to other venues, we have been well placed to identify factors that have been influential in the UK meetings and events, serviced office and land development industries in 2023. Here’s what we’ve concluded.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2024

Contracts in 2024 Here are the major features we’re expecting in agreements this year: Higher Costs: Even though the pandemic supply chain issues are mostly a thing of the past, both inflation and natural price increases are playing a role in 2024 contracts. Even if the venue is fully staffed, how many of them are fully trained?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2024

The resort maintains partnerships with sustainable fisheries that support its food and beverage program, a robust recycling program and a strong team member culture around recycling and plastic reduction. Planners should know, balloons of any type are prohibited on the property to reduce plastic waste.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 18, 2022

In 2024, Nobu Hotel New Orleans and restaurant will open within Caesars New Orleans, which is currently under construction. The hotel’s guestrooms, lobby, food and beverage offerings and indoor meeting spaces have all been refurbished by Gensler, a global design firm with local, Morristown roots. Tri-State Transformation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 10, 2024

Heart of London events venue, Church House, Westminster , is celebrating the launch of its first ever outdoor summer party offering by treating guests to a glass of bubbles at Searcys Champagne Bar. For more information, or to book, please visit: [link] *For parties between June and September 2024.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2025

But at the same time, I like to think that wellness is a key priority for me as a person, and I’m developing deep respect—and connection—with events and venues that find holistic and innovative ways to weave wellness into the overall event experience. I don’t do it alone, at 6 a.m. it was hard not to be intrigued.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

It seems like we’ve added so many new things with one of the latest features being our new Gordon Ramsay Restaurant, Gordon Ramsay Food Market.” “I Robbins also reports that Harrah’s Cherokee will soon be home to the Comedy Zone —featuring food and beverage options, 180 seats and live comedy five nights a week.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 8, 2024

New and existing clients as well as leading industry professionals helped celebrate the landmark year at the event on 4 July by indulging in delicious food prepared by Green & Fortune and listening to a spine-tingling live performance by Get Gospel.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. Specifically, creating comfortable conversational environments in prefunction spaces and creating themed food-and-beverage events are among the biggest experience enhancers that venues are providing.

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