Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2025

What attendee doesnt get excited about a great F&B setup at a meeting? What about a meeting immersed in enjoying the latest innovation in F&B? The outstanding ability to customize continues with the dining , with personalized menus and flexible beverage packages. Read More: What’s Wine Got to Do with It?

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The kits were constructed with aluminum framing that helped the team meet its budget, while overhead signage and canopies drove home that city skyline feel ( Partner: ASV). A Central Meeting Point At the center of the spoke design was a city center featuring a 16-foot-high metal aluminum tower with illuminated DISH team Summit beacons on top.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

She will implement innovative strategies to garner business from meetings, events and leisure clientele while driving growth and awareness of the hotel. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2025

Hiltons 2025 Trends Report features a special section to spotlight the future of meetings and events. Hiltons 2025 Trends Report identifies the key takeaways for planners to meet the needs of their evolving audience. adults between 18 and 65 who planned to attend an in-person work event over the next two years.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 23, 2024

There, the brand invited consumers attending the events pregame FanFest to celebrate their passion for college football through activations, food and performances. To use the rappers far-reaching influence and cultural relevance to elevate the events profile. Now in its 25 th year, the tour kicked off Aug. 31 at the University of Florida.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 30, 2025

This activation is powered by local culture and driven by purpose, from the food to the entertainment, to the sustainability embedded in every decision. Were proud to partner with Formula E once again to take a global brand to the next level of fan engagement, said Claudia Stephenson, Managing Director, EMEA at INVNT.

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Event Marketer

MAY 23, 2025

A team of one who works with agency partners, Lim coordinated a bunch of mixers around the country to meet young adults where they are and start building community around the app. on May 6, participating in a panel and bringing food from their restaurants for attendees to sample. So I was kind of doing a roadshow, hitting L.A.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2024

BAFTA award-winning journalist Lucy Meacock will moderate the Meeting Industry Association’s (MIA) annual miaSummit, when it takes place in Liverpool next month.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Meeting planners have many options when choosing a city to host their next corporate event. This unforgettable meeting destination is equipped with everything planners need for a successful meeting or convention. Read on for the reasons why meeting planners fall in love with Boise.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2025

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. The important thing is that when companies merge and acquire, they meet.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 6, 2025

While “innovation” was the headline theme, the execution offered a mix of the familiar and the experimental—showcasing both progress and a few growing pains for the meetings industry. Food & Beverage: Small Steps Forward edUcon’s catering program reflected incremental progress. Read More : It’s All About Engagement!

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals expressing confidence in its future and noting planned increases in meetings budgets, as revealed in the 14th Annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast by Amex GBT Meetings & Events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 27, 2025

Its not perfectbut theres plenty to celebrate and a lot for the meetings and events world to learn. Instead, it was because of the richness of the conversations and the shared enjoyment of good food. If theres one area still ripening, its beverages. IMEX is proof that the future of meetings is about so much more than business.

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BizBash

MAY 23, 2025

From a "fishing for caviar" station to an interactive butter tasting to gold-covered hot dogs, these moments proved that when food is done right, it can be the highlight of the event. All of the food was incredible, but the one that really stood out for me was the fishing for caviar station.

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BizBash

JULY 2, 2025

The new and renovated New York venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more. Grand Brasserie In October 2024, NYC’s iconic Grand Central Terminal debuted Grand Brasserie in its Vanderbilt Hall.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. “I think it goes to the wisdom of making sure you lock in food and beverage prices as early as you can, Warner offered. Budget Cuts and Cancellations Shifts are bound to happen, especially for financial reasons.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

From mixology to meeting and event service, culinary arts to towel art, students were able to experience firsthand the variety of rewarding career paths available in this industry. Engaging in interactive, hands-on experiences, the workshops gave students the chance to meet, listen to and work alongside industry experts.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 17, 2025

Smart Meetings’ Digital Content Manager, Malik Anderson, joins Host Eming Piansay to unpack why steaming mugs play a bigger role in events than planners often realize. This isn’t just about beverages—it’s about building thoughtful moments, one refill at a time. He’s the backbone of Smart Meetings. and edited lightly.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

The Prices are Too Damn High Aguero put up a chart showing the prices of consumer products like electricity, airline fares, food, vehicles, childcare and more, highlighting that the price of everything has gone up. The post Preview Las Vegas 2025: A Capital of Multitudes appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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 17, 2025

It’s important to have a thorough understanding of catering logistics, including food costs and how chefs operate. The post Unleashing Imagination: 5 Essential Steps to Transform Creative Event Design appeared first on Smart Meetings. Before promoting your concept, you need to be clear about two key aspects: Can it be executed?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2025

Make your mark on small to mid-size meetings If youre seeking the latest and greatest space to host your small to mid-size meetings, these new and renovated properties have your back. of meeting and event space. The property also offers free hot breakfast and, beginning at 5:30, Kickback dinnertime snacks and beverages.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Local food, music, architecture and traditions shined through the events and experiences presented around the city ahead of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. Fans had a chance to score exclusive merch and meet NFL players Nick Chubb, Drake Maye and Fred Warner. What else would we expect from the home of Mardi Gras? At Woldenberg Park on Feb.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

We are beyond the halfway point as an industry in prioritizing sustainability, if you go by the 14th Global Forecast from Amex GBT Meetings & Events forecast. Nearly double the percentage of Meetings Market Survey respondents — 60 percent vs. 31 percent in 2023 — are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs.

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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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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

And, as always, the Forecast includes our Annual Meetings Market Survey , which gives us a strong sense of where we stand at this moment in time the ups, the downs, the challenges, and our overall mood. Consumers expect businesses to meet them where they are, with service thats tailored to their needs.

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BizBash

JUNE 24, 2025

The mobile activation in Los Angeles was a destination for attendees to participate in an educational moment, interact with different products and team members, and enjoy a customized beverage on site. Martha Stewart, Foot Locker, and More Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in June 2025.

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MPI

APRIL 11, 2025

When Caesars Entertainment invited meeting and event planners to experience wellness programming at the iconic Taliesin West by Frank Lloyd Wright near Phoenix, Ariz., “It’s about being intentional and engaging all senses,” said Reina Herschdorfer, Caesars’ director of marketing, meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

She will implement innovative strategies to garner business from meetings, events and leisure clientele while driving growth and awareness of the hotel. Due to her exceptional support of her team and dedication to collaboration, she was quickly promoted within the food and beverage department.

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BizBash

JULY 14, 2025

From live sports to immersive arts and entertainment, Cosm brings people together through Shared Reality, an experience that merges a stadium-like atmosphere with a hyped-up crowd, elevated food and beverage options, and state-of-the-art visuals that make guests feel like theyre sitting pitch side, courtside, field side, and more in immersive 12K.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s ideal for meeting organizers—direct flights from almost everywhere, no need for transfer arrangements, and the ability to host large events, which is unique. When meeting planners stay with us, they experience firsthand how seamlessly an event can take place in a good environment. That caters to a larger client segment.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? Planning a meeting in the UK or Ireland? These perks are designed to enhance the overall guest experience, making it an appealing option for meeting profs looking to impress their attendees. just became easier.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2025

Catering Trends to Eat Up appeared first on Smart Meetings. Even cocktails are getting in on the action, like one memorable example served in a Tibetan sound bowl and stirred by sound waves created by the mixologist. Deviled eggs with caviar photo courtesy of Vestals Catering The post Got Caviar?

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BizBash

JULY 18, 2025

Sponsored Content July 18, 2025 Trinity River Skyline Photo: Ben Garrett for Visit Fort Worth As meeting and event planners continue to seek destinations that offer both functionality and unforgettable experiences, Fort Worth, Texas , stands out as a vibrant, evolving city that delivers on both. Getting to Fort Worth is also getting easier.

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Guidebook

APRIL 23, 2025

Having clear answers to the above questions will help narrow down your options so you avoid visiting venues that dont meet your basic requirements. Does the venues sound system meet your needs? Additionally, most venues will also have food & beverage (F&B) minimums and these can significantly impact your budget.

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BizBash

JUNE 16, 2025

Photo: Courtesy of Live Nation Coca-Cola The beverage brand was the presenting sponsor of the festival’s Food Village. Photo: Courtesy of Live Nation Cabot Fans could stop by the Cabot Cruiser for a free pimento grilled cheese bite.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2025

Catering Trends to Eat Up appeared first on Smart Meetings. Even cocktails are getting in on the action, like one memorable example served in a Tibetan sound bowl and stirred by sound waves created by the mixologist. Deviled eggs with caviar photo courtesy of Vestals Catering The post Got Caviar?

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