In This Issue
July/August 2023
Celebrate the power of an inspirational keynote with our handy Smart Speakers directory. Also in this issue, we take a deep dive into how the world is opening up again for events with tips for managing “junk fees.” Whether you plan incentives, medical meetings or outdoor events, we have you covered in the July-August Smart Meetings magazine.
Features
August 14, 2023
TrendsFee for All: The War on Hidden Travel Charges
In his State of the Union Address, President Joe Biden took aim at the universally unpopular dynamic of “junk” fees: what the 2024 presidential candidate called, “those hidden surcharges too…
August 9, 2023
TrendsBrand Update: Marriott International
Since Marriott’s industry breakout in the late fifties, the company has branched out into numerous tiers of experiences, including collections specifically categorized as luxury, premium, select and longer stays—all offering…
August 3, 2023
StrategyModest and Reasonable with a Twist
When it comes to medical meetings, understanding the limitations and opportunities available to you starts with knowing your audience. This knowledge of who is attending—doctors, para-medical professionals or pharmacists for…
In Every Issue
August 28, 2023
SustainabilitySmart Chat: Denise Naguib on Sustainability and CSR
Denise Naguib, vice president of sustainability and supplier diversity at Marriott International, sat down with Smart Meetings to discuss the core values of the company’s sustainability initiative Serve 360: Doing…
August 24, 2023
Food and BeverageHeart & Mind: Meet the New Meat
United States Department of Agriculture recently approved the sale of chicken meat created in a lab and made from animal cells by two companies based in California, UPSIDE Foods and…
August 15, 2023
Hotels & DestinationsDon’t Let Summer End So Soon
The end of summer may be near but there are destinations to hold meetings or incentive trips that will still have a summer vibe when other regions will be breaking…
August 9, 2023
TrendsBrand Update: Marriott International
Since Marriott’s industry breakout in the late fifties, the company has branched out into numerous tiers of experiences, including collections specifically categorized as luxury, premium, select and longer stays—all offering…
August 9, 2023
CareerA Matter of Perspective: A Way of Looking
Failing to get others to see your point of view? Not reaching ideas that that will lead the group to a shared goal? Maybe all you need is a shift…
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