Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The 976-room hotel offers over 100,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Lopez will serve as director of food & beverage, bringing with him 21 years of experience in food and wine in the hospitality industry. He will manage all food and beverage processes and events and will establish and uphold exceptional culinary experiences for guests.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 1, 2020

While meetings professionals and the hospitality partners they work with have been understandably focused on the health and safety of event attendees since the appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic, both groups realize the continued importance of incorporating sustainability measures into those events, as well. Food & Beverage.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

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! Hotels are charging more, but profitability is the same as in 2019,” Dominguez said. Ask Hotels About Pockets of Availability.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What the Food Donation Improvement Act Means for Events A new federal law could make it easier to donate unused food from a conference to those in need. An estimated 40% of the food produced in the U.S. We want the food to be handled properly and safely,” says Second Servings founder and President Barbara Bronstein. “We

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

His philosophy is that “Genuine hospitality is the way a restaurant makes you feel before you even take a bite of food. It blows my mind that in brand-new hotels, they just aren’t functional. Read More: 2023 Hotel Design Trends And, because this is a foodie brand, the catering will match the richness of the dining room.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2022

After a two-year Covid postponement, the 10th edition of Accor’s Global Meeting Exchange brought together top clients, company leadership, hotel representatives and partner companies for networking, education and a chance to experience the historic Fairmont San Francisco. Read more about hotels concentrating on sustainability.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 13, 2023

On April 1, Hyatt Hotels unveiled a revised version of its event-planning program called Together by Hyatt, adding new elements that address sustainability practices, meeting-space layouts, technology applications, food-and-beverage services, and more for each of its U.S. sometime in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

Maarten Beach Resort & Spa , Marriott’s first-ever international luxury hotel in Sint Maarten. He is known for his results-oriented expertise in hotel openings, leadership development and financial management. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings! The presenters included Capital One, Verizon The Ridge, Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers, De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. When it comes to hosting successful events, Hilton All-Inclusive stands out as a premier choice.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

It’s clear that our food systems will need to change — and change radically — if we are to safeguard the planet and feed a growing population. The good news is that new approaches, new partnerships, and new resolve — spurred on by the urgent threat food waste poses to the planet — are changing that. (Painting by Dennis Wojtkiewicz).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. IMEX is not new to the quest for more sustainable events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2024

With unparalleled locations and amenities, outstanding perks for event planners and a focus on sustainability through Meet with Purpose, Hilton’s All-Inclusive resorts offer comprehensive packages catering to every event planner’s needs. Plan with confidence! Moreover, the culinary offerings are second to none.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 28, 2020

Yesterday, the Events Industry Council issued the Health and Safety for Hotels Accepted Practices Guide. The task force’s hotel work group used the various guides issued by hotel companies as well as resources such as the AHLA Stay Safe program, and other global resources, as a starting point to develop a baseline.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 12, 2022

Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International ( ALHI ) at Smart Meetings’ 2020 Hospitality Predictions webinar. JetBlue Sustainable Travel Partners Debuts. Testing must be a component of our events. Covid-19 Updates. The White House announced on Jan. Kits are available at CityHealth.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot happening in Stuttgart right now, especially in its transformation into a leading destination for sustainable events. It drew over 2000 participants dedicated to sustainable urban development. To cater to this, the V8 Superior Hotel was added in 2018 with an additional 153 rooms.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Working with Winnow Solutions, they have now installed software that monitors both the type and amount of food being disposed of.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

Alyssa Gernazick and Lindsay Neeley Alyssa Gerzanick and Lindsay Neeley, Conrad Orlando Conrad Orlando expands its executive leadership team with the appointment of Gernazick as director of hotel operations. She brings over 13 years of experience in luxury hotels to oversee daily operations at the property, which will open in 2024.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

At 14 square miles and 32,000 residents, the four hotel properties totaling 2,200 guest rooms located in Dana Point on the Pacific Ocean encompass more chocolate-on-pillow turn-down service per capita than cities ten times as large and pets are welcomed with open arms. Let’s take a closer look. More than 53,000 sq.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 30, 2022

The conversation was between Kera Abraham Panni, who is now senior outreach manager for the aquarium’s conservation and science team, and Andrew Fischer, now vice president of sustainability and conservation for SSA Group, a Denver-based company that partners with cultural attractions across the U.S., We encourage everyone to make change.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

The site of the events center, currently under construction at Stateline, Nevada, is conveniently located near major hotels and casinos including Harveys Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and others. Sustainability Shaped by the Local Community. Read More: California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. He recounted last April when he visited a farm and had a meal where all the food was local. We all play a part in that.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Sustainable Luxury Sustainability is a topic constantly at the center of meetings and events industry conversation and it’s evolving as more than a trend to become a revolution of eco-friendly awareness in business standards of practice.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Germany, Berlin and Canada all welcome new and renovated hotels For your next international meetings and excursions, look no further than these new and renovated properties. New renovations, incentive experiences and upscale design make these hotels the star of the show in their respective locations.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The EIC’s latest COVID-19 navigational guide covers how hotels and planners can have “open and honest” conversations about holding in-person meetings, according to EIC CEO Amy Calvert. The protocols focus on best practices for four specific areas: transmission barriers, enhanced sanitization, health screenings, and food and beverage. “We

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 22, 2017

Food production has the largest environmental footprint of any human activity, according to data from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). 40 percent of food is wasted through the supply chain, including the hotel industry. By becoming a part of this initiative, these hotel groups are showing their commitment to limiting food waste.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

The hottest hotel launch in London this year is confirmed to open its doors to guests in September 2021. The much-anticipated debut of The Londoner marks the beginning of a rebirth for Leicester Square and the introduction of the world’s first super boutique hotel. @TheLondoner.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Time at Qua Spa at Caesars Palace, light bites at Guy Savoy Restaurant and dinner at Eiffel Tower Restaurant in Paris Las Vegas highlighted the brand’s focus on tasty, well-prepared food and relaxing, healthy experiences. The brand described the properties as being curated to serve a growing segment of “modern achievers.” trillion by 2030.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2022

Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans promoted Babe to hotel manager.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Over the summer, the beverage giant added another notch to its belt: The Coca-Cola Sips & Sounds Summer Festival, Amplified by Coke Studio. Official activation partners included McDonald’s, IHG Hotels & Resorts and iHeartRadio. For attendees, a highlight of the festival was the newly launched Coke AI Studio activation.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2019

The hospitality and event sector has to transform its thinking about food and beverage (F&B) to adapt to the way the latest generation fit eating and drinking into their lives. Street/festival-style food works well for them. by Louisa Watson, director of marketing, Wyboston Lakes Resort.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

From airport and hotel check-in, security lines and event registration will be enabled with automatic doors, mobile ticket scans and facial recognition and on-site services will continue in this fashion, from collecting information and exchanging e-business cards while networking. Sustainability is not a buzzword and climate change is real.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

For example, if they value the rising focus on sustainability, make sure your event incorporates sustainable practices and promotes/communicates the efforts you’re taking to drive change. How can we give them the opportunity to choose their own journey pre-, on site, and post-event?

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

Food Truck Alley Bring a fun, lighthearted vibe to your next event with food trucks. Give employees food truck coupons or tickets to sample different offerings. Enforce a formal dress code and host the event at an upscale hotel or venue. Serve hot beverages like mulled wine and hot cocoa.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand, Locke, opens Turing Locke alongside the UK’s first Hyatt Centric hotel and new food and drink destinations KOTA and Dutch. Turing Locke will serve as a focal point for the new community of Eddington, which has been developed by the University of Cambridge as an exemplar of sustainable living.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Blurring the lines to create a new cutting-edge type of accommodation, The Other House disrupts the traditional sectors of hotels, serviced apartments and private rentals, positioning itself as a second home for its guest – think other house, for as long as they want to stay – albeit a day, a month, a year etc – this is a UK first.

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