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June 11, 2015
TrendsReady for PRIME TIME
Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Vice President Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware College: Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island There’s a responsibility you have to take the lead down the…
June 11, 2015
TrendsThe Science of Meetings
PSAV Presentation Services Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Marketing Hometown: Hillsboro, Oregon College: University of Oregon, Eugene "Sometimes we need to remind ourselves that fun is a necessary way…
June 11, 2015
TrendsCustomizing Hospitality
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Vice President Global Sales for the Americas Hometown: Naperville, Illinois College: College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois “We are stepping into unchartered waters in the global…
June 11, 2015
TrendsTechnology That Shakes Things Up
DoubleDutch CEO and Co-Founder Hometown: Philadelphia College: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.; Emory University, Atlanta “Events are the ultimate petri dish for mobile, social and cloud converging on an enormous industry.”…
June 11, 2015
TrendsGlobalization is the Buzzword
International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) CEO Hometown: Amsterdam (adopted, with pleasure!) College: Various in United Kingdom; now studying at ICCA Congress International associations and their meetings are a genuine…
June 11, 2015
TrendsPounding the Rock
Throughout his successful career, Michael Dominguez has focused on the journey, not just the destination. MGM Resorts International Senior Vice President, Corporate Sales Homtown: San Antonio College: University of Text at San…
June 11, 2015
TrendsMeasuring Event Success
Cisco Systems, Inc. Senior Manager Global Events Business Operations, Strategic Meetings and Technologies Hometown: San Jose College: San Jose State University "We're always testing and bringing out the latest and…
June 11, 2015
TrendsDialed in to Tourism
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board President and CEO Hometown: New York College: Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, New York "We are a critical component of driving economic activity to…
June 11, 2015
TrendsIndustry Leaders
We have identified the best and the brightest from all corners of the meeting and event industry to showcase influencers in the April issue of Smart Meetings magazine. Our 2015…
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June 11, 2015
Hotels & ResortsRising Dollar Makes Top Destinations More Affordable
Americans are finding that many global destinations are more affordable this year due to the rising strength of the dollar. This is a boon for planners, who now can consider…
June 11, 2015
Hotels & ResortsTrump International Hotel & Tower to Unveil New Event Space in Chicago
This spring, Trump International Hotel & Tower will unveil three new event spaces totaling nearly 6,500 square feet at its Five Diamond, Five Star property in Chicago. Some of the…
June 11, 2015
Hotels & Resorts7 Great Conversation Starters to Try Out at Your Next Meeting
How do you initiate conversation with someone new at a meeting or convention? Ashley Fidel believes the most common icebreaker, “So, what do you do?” is unmemorable and fails to…
June 11, 2015
Hotels & ResortsStreets That Raise Eyebrows
Every once in a while we come across a street that is so bizarre that it makes us scratch our heads and wonder how it came to be in the…
October 4, 2019
Hotels & ResortsExpanding Its Scope
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) continued to improve its services for meeting professionals last year by adding staff and introducing exciting new features. “We had double-digit growth again last year…
June 11, 2015
Hotels & ResortsGift Ideas That Are Winners
Treat attendees and VIPs to unique, thoughtful gifts that they’ll definitely want to take home. Smart Meetings has selected an assortment of items that can make work and travel more…
June 11, 2015
UncategorizedLessons Learned at Womens’ Travel Fest
Journalist/broadcaster Laura Ling relied on two key mindsets to get through being detained five months in North Korea in 2009 while researching a piece on defectors crossing the border into…
October 4, 2019
Hotels & ResortsReligion and Politics are Key Talking Points for Philly CVB
While it’s common business practice to avoid talking about religion and politics, we’re going to have to forgive the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau for dwelling on these lightening-rod topics…
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