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January 2025
Let’s gaze into the future of events with an assist from Caesars Vice President of Sales Kelly Gleeson Smith. We also examine strategies for leaving a green legacy and the pipeline for new hotel ballroom construction along with an update on AI adoption by meeting professionals. We have come a long way.
Features
January 9, 2025
Reports & SurveysGazing Into 2025: Trends Shaping the Year Ahead for Meeting Planners
Last year, Smart Meetings reported on limited new hotel supply and how factors like “bleisure” travel will increase room rates. This year, when we took the pulse of hospitality economic…
January 3, 2025
TrendsShaping the Future of Hospitality
Kelly Gleeson Smith, vice president of sales for Caesars Entertainment, shares her vision for the future of new talent in the industry.
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January 13, 2025
StrategyThe List: Warm Up and Team Build
When it comes to team building exercises, think outside the box, and don’t forget to have fun! The winter time presents a great opportunity.
January 6, 2025
Health and WellnessPositive Psychology: ‘Meh’ Begone!
Positive psychology is not a new branch of study. Humanistic psychologist Abraham Maslow used the term in the 1950s, and Martin Seligman, who’s been called the father of positive psychology,…
January 3, 2025
Food and BeverageRavish: Lucky ’25!
Ringing in the new year with culinary hacks of positivity is traditional, too. And in this fraught world and challenging business climate, what meeting prof doesn’t welcome these sunbursts of…
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