Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2025

With the excitement surrounding major sporting events, many groups are looking for ways to bring the energy of the game into their meetings and conferences. In my role as director of sales and marketing, I collaborate with planners to curate impactful experiences that align with their meeting goals.

Sports

Event Marketer

JULY 9, 2025

Fun Fact: After Canva showed up at Miami’s Possible conference with a “Canva Creative Juices” bar featuring fresh pressed juices with quirky names, the hospitality concept caught on at a host of its other events. The post B-to-B Dream Team 2025: Meet Jimmy Knowles appeared first on Event Marketer.

2025

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. 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.

Food and Beverage

BizBash

JULY 28, 2025

BizBash Editors July 28, 2025 This feature is sponsored by Convene , a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of brands that design and operate premium event venues, meeting spaces, and flexible office.

Sponsorships

Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2025

A seasoned hospitality leader with more than 15 years of experience, Barrera most recently served at LUMA Hotel San Francisco and brings expertise in pre-openings, brand conversions and revenue growth to his new role at the highly anticipated beachfront property. Teneo Hospitality Group has named Justin Plank as vice president of sales.

Hospitality

BizBash

JULY 17, 2025

The new and renovated San Diego venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more.

2025

Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Content-Meets-Connection Space Leveraging the buzz concept, the show introduced a dedicated space that hosted two MoneyPot podcast booths, a stage and a bar. At Money20/20, attendees had an opportunity to have up to six 12-minute meetings that best met their goals.

2024

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2025

Event software leader promises smarter workflows, higher-return experiences and more Cvent , an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today announced the launch of Cvent IQ. To learn more about Cvent IQ , visit the website here.

Hospitality

Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2025

These newly refreshed properties are ready to welcome groups with style The hospitality world is buzzing with beautiful transformations. Whether you’re planning a high-powered board meeting, a retreat to recharge or an event that mixes business with plenty of personality, these recently revamped properties deliver the perfect backdrop.

Hotels

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

The majestic Leeds Castle , located near Maidstone, Kent, has enhanced its meetings and events space with the addition of its Grade I listed The Gatehouse. Jenny George, Sales & Hospitality Manager, Leeds Castle, said: “For centuries, Leeds Castle has brought people together for relaxation, reflection, entertainment and hospitality.

Hospitality

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In this episode, were going inside Canada Olympic House, one of 30-plus hospitality houses organized by National Olympic Committees that popped up in the city to support athletes, their families and friends, brand partners, sponsors and fans.

2024

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

I eventually found my way into the hospitality industry, which felt like home because of my undeniable love for people. I transitioned from restaurants to hotel management, focusing on meetings and events. The post The Authenticity Effect: How Being You Sparks Collaboration & Success appeared first on Smart Meetings.

Medical Meetings

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As more planners and partners in hospitality and tourism incorporate sustainability into their business models, it becomes a need-to-have, rather than a nice-to-have. In this article, Smart Meetings compiled a list of some of the timeliest and most impactful partners and tools youll want to work with as you build your green meeting.

2024

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 21, 2025

looks at the cost of distraction at meetings and events Exclusive Collection has launched a new insight paper on navigating the impact of reduced attention spans at business events and conferences. NETWORKING4.0 The paper, NETWORKING4.0,

Hotels

Conferences that Work

MAY 19, 2025

In a May 8, 2025, post, the always insightful Dave Lutz shared some deeply troubling statistics on the current state of the meetings industry. From my perspective as a meeting designer who works closely with event owners, this data is unsettling. Are you a meeting owner struggling to make the numbers work? And it has.

2025

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

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.

Hotels

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Looking for a showstopping dining experience to feature at your next meeting? Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

Airlines

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Read More : New and Renovated: Meetings in International Cities The quarterly report follows EIC’s 2023 Global Economic Significance of Business Events Study and is part of an overall strategy to actively monitor progress. The post Events Industry Council Releases 2024 Q2 Report appeared first on Smart Meetings.

2024

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Read More : Why AI Might Mean Salvation for the Meeting Industry Imagine walking into a bustling kitchen, the aroma of garlic mingling with the savory scent of soy sauce and ginger, the clatter of pans, and laughter from the dining room. AI brings that same attentive hospitality, adapting to each attendee’s needs and preferences.

2025

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 24, 2025

Legends ASM Global, the world’s leading venue management and event strategy company, will return to The Meetings Show 2025 with a strong presence that reflects its expanding and diverse UK portfolio, alongside a growing European footprint. New to the stand this year is Valliant Live in Derby, now operated by Legends ASM Global.

2025

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 8, 2025

Blending refined hospitality with design-led interiors, the venue offers a minimalist canvas for tailored, high-impact experiences. It’s discreet, elevated, and architecturally exceptional, and it meets a growing demand for premium, personal spaces that don’t compromise on design or service,” said Simon Tracey, CEO of Broadwick.

Venues

Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of prestigious racecourse event and hospitality venues across the UK, has strengthened its Business Development team with the appointment of Dan Elliott in the new role of Head of New Business. Dan will join newly promoted Head of Conference and Events Sales for the group, Charlotte Jones. venues/

Venues

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 2, 2025

In a powerful demonstration of cross-association collaboration, beam is supporting The BTA to deliver the Accommodation, Meetings & Events Conference – a one-day event dedicated to equipping TMCs (Travel Management Companies) and meetings & events professionals with practical tools and insights.

Conference

BizBash

JUNE 26, 2025

Sponsored Content June 26, 2025 Downtown Cincinnatis $240 million reimagined Duke Energy Convention Center Photo: Moody Nolan Cincinnati is set to make a bold statement in the meetings and events industry. convention, conference, and meetings market. Accessibility is a central focus of Cincinnatis event strategy.

Meetings

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month.

Conference

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. To meet these evolving challenges, a record number gathered at the reimagined Sheraton Denver Downtown for the 2024 FICP Annual Conference this week.

Insurance

Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2025

I think, just like in general life, not even specifically, like on fam trips or relating to the meetings industry at all, like people are saying, you know, it shouldn’t just because, like, we have our phones on us all the time. They’re not in the meetings industry. These are Marriott’s Meet with Momentum events.

Hospitality

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The team were privileged to attend the Meetings & Incentive Travel Awards in September along with 800 other industry professionals and were elated to walk away with the Silver Award for Best Mid-Sized Agency especially as it was only their second year attending.

Corporate Events

EventMB

JANUARY 6, 2025

Skift Take: Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this Silicon Forest is a meeting destination on the rise. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend.

Meetings

Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2025

A state of San Francisco events scene roundtable discussion focused on how to share the resurrection story For the truth about the past, present and future of events in The City by the Bay, Smart Meetings gathered a group of veteran meeting professionals to a hospitali-tea spilling at The Westin St. Everyone talked to everyone else.

Hotels

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2025

Smart Meetings spoke with Herman C Deboard II, CEO and founder of Huvr Inc. , We chatted with Deboard to better understand how the continuing evolution of AI will play into the development of the hospitality and travel industry. Smart Meetings What are the perks of allowing individuals to take part in virtual tours?

Travel

Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2025

Three standout properties offer fresh experiences with local flair and elevated comfort If 2025 has a hospitality theme, its thoughtful transformationwith new and reimagined properties that honor local culture while delivering next-level luxury. of indoor and outdoor meeting space and personalized catering.

Meetings

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Focus on the Target Audience POV Meeting professionals know that some of the best ideas happen between sessions. There, Silver & Black Hospitality in conjunction with local celebrity chef James Trees of Esther’s Kitchen awaited to explain the culinary mastery they were about to enjoy.

Automotive

Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lime Venue Portfolio and Levy have partnered with the UK & Ireland Chapter of ICCA, the global association for the international meetings industry, as the lead sponsor for the 2025 annual conference, set to take place in Leeds from 2628 February 2025.

Conference

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.

2025

Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2025

The hospitality students were part of a larger partnership with the university that embodies Cal Polys learn by doing ethos. The conference reinforced the importance of sustainable tourism and innovative marketing strategies, which I hope to integrate into my future career in event planning and hospitality.

2025

Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Located in the heart of Portugal’s vibrant capital, Luxe Lisboa Park offers sophisticated accommodation that perfectly aligns with Vine Tree Connections’ commitment to exceptional hospitality experiences.

Hotels