In This Issue
November 2016
In this month's issue, Smart Meetings had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the most influential and inspiring people in hospitality, Marriott International's Bill Marriott. Marriott talks about the company's historic acquisition of Starwood and what it means for the industry.
Also, don't miss our annual Suppliers of the Year Awards! These awards recognize truly exceptional, innovative leaders who are taking the hospitality industry to new heights.
Smart Meetings is an event planning publication covering meetings, industry news, including expert opinions and interviews, topical articles, coverage of destinations and venues in the U.S and worldwide, and features stories on incentive, corporate, government and association meetings.
Features
November 3, 2016
Hotels & ResortsBill Marriott: Setting the Beat
All photographs courtesy of Marriott International Starwood Purchase is Big, but Just One Highlight of Bill Marriott’s Highly Influential Career Hometown: Washington, DC Occupation: Executive chairman and chairman of the…
November 15, 2016
Food and BeverageEmbrace the Small Things: Small Meetings and Executive Retreats
Catalina Canyon Resort & Spa, Avalon, California Unique touches make small meetings and executive retreats even more special Colin Cowie, party-planning maestro, believes meeting experiences can help retain employees by…
November 22, 2016
Hotels & Resorts6 Trends Shaping Golf & Spa Resorts
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, Farmington, Pennsylvania Unique experiences cater to business travelers You don’t have to live in California’s Silicon Valley to see the impact technology is having on leisure and…
November 7, 2016
Hotels & Resorts2016 Suppliers of the Year
25 Industry Leaders Who Make the Meetings World Go Round They have a wide range of personalities and come from varying backgrounds, but all of them have made major contributions…
October 31, 2016
TrendsAffordable Meetings: Maximum Value, Reasonable Cost
4 cities that offer affordable meeting options As every planner of meetings and conventions knows, budgets are among the least flexible elements of the job. Negotiating with hotels and suppliers…
In Every Issue
November 8, 2016
Brilliant ExperiencesTechnology Takeover: Oracle and Salesforce Conventions Saturate San Francisco
On Sept. 18, more than 60,000 people flooded downtown San Francisco for OpenWorld, Oracle software solution’s annual tech conference. For four days, the city was buzzing with dine-arounds, keynotes, parties…
November 1, 2016
Hotels & ResortsMGM is Transforming Las Vegas
Bliss Dance at The Park, Las Vegas MGM is busy creating and reinventing in the heart of The Strip A small stretch on South Las Vegas Boulevard near West Tropicana…
November 1, 2016
Hotels & ResortsNew and Renovated Hotels: The Next Big Things
Striking properties complement key meeting destinations Marriott Marquis Houston Opening this month in the Houston convention district, Marriott Marquis is an example of a hotel that is coming online during…
November 1, 2016
Hotels & ResortsBoise Adds Modern Twists to its Meetings Options
Jack’s Urban Meeting Place (JUMP) Broadening its appeal After touring a Basque neighborhood, groups can visit an Anne Frank human rights memorial and a cutting-edge creative center before heading to…
November 18, 2016
Smart Style13 Festive Holiday Gift Ideas for Groups
Your resource for trendy treasures and gift ideas Treat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts they will definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of…
October 31, 2016
Hotels & ResortsGreat Leaders Take Time to Rest
It will make you a better leader! Spending my birthday this year at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona, was the best gift I ever gave myself. I know…
November 1, 2016
TrendsTelepresence Enhances Attendee Experiences
Everyone in the meetings and events industry can attest to the unique benefits gained when people physically gather in one place to share information and perspectives. While the debate between…
November 28, 2016
Food and BeverageSecond Home for the Holidays
We aren’t insinuating anything about grandma and her home cooking, but unless she’s a classically trained chef in one of the most competitive culinary settings, enjoying turkey dinner on the…
November 3, 2016
TechnologySmart Talk: Eric Ly, Co-Founder of LinkedIn
Eric Ly is CEO of Presdo Match and Co-Founder of LinkedIn Hometown: Sunnyvale, California Education: B.S., Stanford University; M.S., MIT Media Lab Career: Began as a software engineer at numerous…
November 1, 2016
TrendsPower Players: Meetings Industry Leaders Giving Back
Kathleen Cochran is one of those admired bosses whose reputation precedes her. The general manager of The Resort at Paws Up in Greenough, Montana, has made an exemplary career out…
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