Smart Meetings

When an event runs flawlessly, attendees notice the keynote speaker, the stage design, the lighting and the overall experience. What they rarely notice is the months of planning that prevented technical issues, scheduling conflicts and costly last-minute surprises.

Yet for meeting planners, that invisible work often determines whether an event succeeds or struggles.

The food-safety questions planners can ask venues and catering partners throughout the event planning process

Food and beverage plays a major role in how planners build out an event, but where does food safety come into play throughout the planning process?

The question comes following the recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and distributed by Taylor ...

Henderson is opening 180,000-square-foot complex for amateur youth and adult sports

On Oct. 16, Henderson, Nevada, will be the home of a new 180,000-square-foot sports complex. For the city, growing fast in terms of housing, F&B and entertainment, Henderson Sport & Social is a welcome addition.

“The city of Henderson recognized a pent-up demand for a youth spor...

Smart Meetings brought planners and suppliers together for education, connection and elevated experiences at Loews Coral Gables

The word “luxury” often conjures images of five-star resorts, champagne and world-class restaurants. While those indulgences reflect the word’s definition for some, the most valuable luxuries for many meeting professionals are less ...

New threats are making digital security an essential part of business travel

Business travelers have always had plenty to think about before heading out the door: passports, chargers, itineraries, presentation materials…and the list goes on. Now more than ever, cybersecurity belongs on that checklist.

Travel can create an ideal environment for cybercriminals. People co...