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Hospitality Predictions and Insights for 2025 from Michael Dominguez 

Smart Meetings

From AI to inflation, whats ahead for hospitality in the New Year In 2024, Michael Dominguez, CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) , told the Smart Meetings community that the hospital industry was entering a new normal stage following the pandemic. AI was also a new shiny tool in our toolbox. They always meet.

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Focus on Sustainability: Marriott Bonvoy Events Embrace Innovative Practices in Meetings and Events

Smart Meetings

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events.

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Smart Moves at Destinations International, Fairmont Dallas and More

Smart Meetings

She brings over a decade of experience in group sales and hospitality, most recently serving as director of sales and marketing at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore. She has worked in the hospitality industry since high school, and throughout her career has served with sales teams at Atlantis Paradise Island, Baha Mar, Hilton and more.

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The Wesley hotel group awarded ECOSmart Gold Accreditation 

Prestige Events Magazine

London hotel group, The Wesley, has recently achieved ECOSmart gold Accreditation following an in-depth examination process that was conducted by Greengage, an organisation that supports hospitality businesses on their individual sustainability journeys.

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An Outstanding Year for Venues of Excellence

Prestige Events Magazine

These initiatives allow venues to gain valuable insights into future trends while also creating a platform to share challenges and solutions within the ever-evolving hospitality sector. Over 150 delegates attended, making it a valuable and well-received event that set the tone for a year of collaboration, growth, and shared knowledge.

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NYU Offers Incubation Hub for Hospitality Entrepreneurs

Smart Meetings

Luckily for hospitality entrepreneurs attending New York University, there’s a lot to go around. Tisch Center of Hospitality (HI HUB) aim to support business savvy entrepreneurs. Through the program, Karaburun hopes the entrepreneurs will revitalize the hospitality industry. “We Big dreams require a big helping hand.

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Football Sponsorship: How 18 Brands Blitzed Fan Engagement this Season

Event Marketer

23, the company partnered withGameday Hospitality Buffalo for the Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars game to engage attendees at the organizations all-inclusive tailgate experience. 19, the brand partnered withGotham City Crew, a New York Jets fan club, to kick off the Jets vs. New England Patriots home opener at MetLife Stadium.