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SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

IHG, which has hotels, resorts and event spaces spanning Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Japan and China, is now looking to HBCUs to recruit educated and dedicated hospitality professionals to join their team. The post IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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JUNE 17, 2019

Her boss apparently thought she should spend all her time out “doing meeting planning” and not hanging out in a hotel conference room. One planner even had to ask anonymously if it was “okay for her to have a desk” from which to work on site. Open Up that Tent.

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OCTOBER 28, 2022

In addition to evaluating for proficiency in the areas of event design, principles of meeting planning, association objectives and business principles, it will also be a tool to develop the next generation of meeting professional. Our roles are inimitable as we touch multiple facets of the hospitality industry,” Gagnon said.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Other players in the hospitality industry were also working hard to shift the narrative from one of devastation to one of renewal. I am proud of my colleagues in the hospitality industry—even my otherwise competitors—who remain committed to rebuilding and sustaining the jewel that is our beloved city. Use this to your advantage.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Meanwhile, Visit Houston worked with Hotel & Lodging Association of Greater Houston and Greater Houston Restaurant Association to create a Houston Hospitality Employee Relief Fund to provide supplemental support to anyone who may have incurred losses because of vacancies. “We Hospitality Strong Won Day.

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

cities, but, ready or not, automation is already here in hospitality. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal. It was a hot button in last year’s strikes against hotel companies in several major U.S. In F&B, an increasing number of beta sites are being closely watched, says food and restaurant consultant Michael Whiteman.

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APRIL 7, 2023

Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn? Demand is particularly high in hospitality, Savelli said, quoting a February Expedia study that found consumers are prioritizing travel above everything else. The good news is that travel is well positioned to withstand any downturn,” he said.

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APRIL 10, 2023

The Hospitality, Marketing Crossover In a previous Smart Meetings article , we touched on the connection between hospitality schools and marketing schools. We asked meeting planners whether they saw any value in their connection. “As As a hospitality major, it would’ve been amazing to have been offered marketing classes.

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MARCH 1, 2022

“We know that travelers are facing more stress and anxiety than ever before, and employees in the hospitality industry have been pushed to the limit during the pandemic,” said Mike DeFrino, CEO of Kimpton Hotels. Read More : How to Support the Mental Health of Event Planners.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget. Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. What are some of the reasons for the increase in F&B cost?

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MARCH 1, 2019

Some of the hospitality-oriented genres can be found at Bayou & Bottle, the chic bar lobby concept. The books were selected in conjunction with the property’s team and hotel design firm Meyer Davis Studio.

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Romie Romila Mushtaq , who spoke the two sentences that kicked off this story, is a triple board-certified brain doctor, award-winning speaker and chief wellness officer with Evolution Hospitality and an expert in calming the busy brain. and learning to take a brainPAUSE.

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JANUARY 22, 2019

Each year, the meeting industry’s premier awards program salutes outstanding properties, venues and destinations in multiple esteemed categories. Review the 2019 ballot of distinguished hospitality brands or submit your own nomination and be automatically entered to win a stay at a winning Smart Stars property.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The post Top Hospitality Event Trends in 2017 appeared first on Smart Meetings. “It is important to remember that reports of sexual harassment involve real people with real emotions, and these instances effect lives,” concluded an Allied PRA report on the topic.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

Smart Woman Summit kicks off the next year for Smart Women in Meetings with empowerment and thoughtful conversations When leaders come together to tackle the biggest challenges in the hospitality meetings industry. something magic happens. A n opening medley by The Water Coolers reminded the assembled that they are not alone.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT. Shawna Suckow.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria making landfall in Puerto Rico, one of the worst of many destructive turns of nature during the past year, many directly affecting hubs of the meetings and hospitality industries. Many local efforts outside the hospitality industry have been made. Hospitality Cares.

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OCTOBER 16, 2024

Read More : Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis Dunwody explains, “We’re trying to maintain this level of intimacy and this level of ease, and so what you don’t want is any more staff or more people than it requires to pull off the event.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2019

For example, meeting attendees can volunteer to help build bikes for local children, visit a local animal shelter to take dogs on walks, or even join a local elementary school on an outing to give back to the local community. She has more than 10 years of experience working in the hospitality and meeting industries.

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AUGUST 16, 2024

With his extensive success in the luxury hospitality industry, moving upwards through roles across brands, he most recently served as cluster sales manager for Rosewood European Collection based in New York. Pierre Moglen Pierre Moglen, Barrière Group Barrière Group appoints Moglen as director of sales North America.

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JULY 28, 2023

Blurring of Humanity and Technology On a protracted scale (and with exponentially increasing innovation likely sooner than we think), AI could be revolutionary for the growth and maturity of the entire hospitality and experiences industries.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 12, 2020

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 12, 2020

COVID-19 is impacting the event and meeting planning industry. The virus has meeting and event planners very nervous. Some say the effect may surpass the damages to the hospitality and meeting industry resulting from the September 11 attacks.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

Beyond Sustainability : There are eco-trailblazers in luxury hospitality, from those who sought LEED certification early on to carbon-neutral and plastic-free resorts.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Two years after COVID-19 started, we know what to do to keep in-person meetings safe. Yet the meeting and hospitality industries still have their heads in the sand in one crucial safety area. Plan for future COVID-19 variants (and new pandemics). Upgrade air quality in venues and accommodations.

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APRIL 6, 2023

Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1. Trend Spotting One side effect of the evolving database is that it tracks what is resonating with groups. We asked Volmrich to share the trends PURE Local Services is seeing. Giveback programs are very important to clients.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Through GMCVB’s sustainability task force, conscientious hotels and venues and a host of other initiatives, Miami is setting the tone for a host of positive changes to make the intersecting industries of meeting planning, tourism and hospitality all more sustainable.

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MAY 25, 2023

This is important for meetings & events because we are seeing business travel increasingly paired with leisure travel—a trend referred to as bleisure travel—And this has made Orlando compelling for business events with a side of vacation, be it family, solo, or anywhere in between. What changed in order to let you create the report now?

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

From a labor perspective, the hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. With a few tools in your toolkit, seamless event planning is possible—and worth it. The post Top Challenges Facing the Meeting Planning Industry Right Now appeared first on The Castle Group. Here’s our list and tips.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

A separate mingling area—a social room with high cocktail tables, where people can relax and talk—is also essential says the hospitality consultant. The carpet is a perfect place to host a step-and-repeat with all necessary party and sponsor logos, which will also make the event look very official to guests.” Feed to Impress.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Twenty-one students are learning the art of preparing jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish etouffee and beignets during New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute’s (NOCHI) new series of cooking and baking classes in a freshly renovated building leased from New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NAFEM).

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JANUARY 2, 2024

I wanted the opportunity to really be involved in the hospitality industry and get some of these younger generations really excited about what hospitality can be. Q: Why is meeting planning so important for businesses?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Even if it’s not specifically in the hospitality industry, degrees demonstrate the ability to work at something continuously. The education section can be the most concise aspect of your resume. While having a degree isn’t always necessary, degrees can be a selling point, especially if you don’t have much experience.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Independent planners are facing gaping holes in their calendars as meetings continue to drop off. If your position was eliminated, you have options in and out of the hospitality industry. Freshen Up Your Resume.

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OCTOBER 30, 2018

Reach out to local food kitchens, shelters, children’s hospitals, and community organizations. Giving back to the community is a rewarding experience that everyone in your company or on your team can enjoy. They are usually looking for volunteers, and it’s something you can do once in a while or as often as you wish.

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AUGUST 8, 2022

How to creatively overcome post-pandemic staffing and supply shortages at medical meetings. In the hospitality/events industry, a weak supply chain means limited product quantities unless you order significantly in advance (and who can predict volume right now?), Plan & Partner On-Site. Bad news: the supply chain isn’t.

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JANUARY 31, 2018

Ashley Savransky AHC+Hospitality in Grand Rapids, Michigan, appointed Ashley Savransky marketing coordinator. AHC+Hospitality. Emily brings more than ten years of hospitality sales experience, and previously served as senior sales executive at Marriott Marquis Houston. and internationally. Smith general manager.

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