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Meet Hawai’i has announced the launch of a newly refreshed website to draw meetings, conventions and business groups to the Hawaiian Islands. https://bit.ly/3xeNLJF #planners #website #tools #Hawaii #HawaiianIslands #tools #destination #planning #eventplannning #meetingplanning #groupplanning #meetsmart

A new event for female association event leaders planned for June in Washington, D.C., will focus on the conversations that aren’t always discussed in the office—personal brand management, fearless leadership and even menopause. Michelle Mason, president of ASAE, described The Exchange as a place where women can show up with their authentic selves, make critical connections and broach sensitive topics with honest, candid conversations. https://bit.ly/3Vifqmc #ASAE #washigntonDC #brandmanagement #leadership #michellemason #TheExchange# #conversations #candid #meetingprofs #meetingprofessional #assocations

Cvent today announced its acquisition of Reposite, an AI-powered online vendor and supplier sourcing platform, in a move to expand its global vendor and supplier sourcing marketplace. Read more at the link: https://bit.ly/3RmLJOu #meetsmart #meetingprofs #eventprofs #cvent #reposite #acquisition #businessevents #vendor #marketplace #vendormarketplace #aitools #AI #suppliersourcing #sourcing #breakingnews #article

It’s not simply home to maple syrup—though the sweet syrup and other maple products certainly aren’t something to miss out on. The region is equally known for breathtaking, rugged natural beauty. And then there are Eastern Canada’s are world-famous cities. Toronto, in Ontario, is an international hub for business, finance and arts; Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is rich with eye-catching Victorian architecture. Montreal, the largest city in Quebec, and is made up of many boroughs whose history as formerly separate cities makes for a patchwork of endlessly unique neighborhoods. https://bit.ly/3KnqXKG #destination #Ottawa #canada #Montgreal #Quebec #meetingplanner #meetingpro #meetingprofessinal #meetsmart #destination

Did you know that tomorrow, June 8, is World Ocean Day? To celebrate, Smart Meetings spotlights Atlantis Bahamas for its leadership in ocean conservation and overall environmental sustainability. From its extensive marine programming to environmental stewardship activities for groups, the resort has set a leading example for just how far the hospitality industry can get engaged in creating a healthier planet. Read more at the link: https://bit.ly/3V73qCw

Get to know the professionals making #SmartMoves and taking on new roles at Highgate, The Windsor Court, Chicken Ranch Casino Resort, Vienna Tourist Board, Cvent, Fenway Hotel, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Viceroy Los Cabos and Enchantment Resort. Read more at the link: https://bit.ly/3yWv0Li #meetsmart #meetingprofs #eventprofs #hospitality #hospitalityprofs #appointments #promotions #NewOrleans #Hawaii #hotel #hotelprofs #tourism #travel #travelprofs #tourismprofs

For Maritz Chief Operating Officer Steve O’Malley, winning the MPI Foundation Industry Leader Award in front of his friends and family in the flower-draped Mellwood Art Center during World Education Congress’ President’s Dinner in Louisville, Kentucky, was a time to reflect on how he accidently found the meetings industry—and whether those same accidents of chance are available for the next generation of meeting professionals. https://bit.ly/3V4uClC #martiz #MPIFoundation #Industryleaderaward #Louisville #Kentucky #meetingprofs #meetingprofessionals #meetingplanners #meetingprof #hospitality

Sometimes events could use a refresher. Whether a full re-creation or adding a few small elements, applying changes to an event can elevate its reception entirely. The former is the route MPI’s Southern California Chapter did with its annual WeCon event, this time held in Newport Beach, California. https://bit.ly/3VjAOav #MPI #SouthernCali #SouthernCalifornia #WeCon #NewportBeach #casestudy #meetingprofs #meetingprofessional #smallmeetings #collaboration #innovation #empower #marketing #

Smart Meetings Editor Morgan Saltz is at Global DMC Partners’ annual Connection at Conrad Punta de Mita this week. Follow along with her as she shares insights about the latest strategies for creating unique experiences. #Connection2024 Global DMC Partners Tropical Incentives DMC Conrad Punta de Mita #meetingprofs #eventprofs

Continuing our discission of AI with Janette Roush, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Digital for New York City Tourism & Conventions, and Sindhu Srivastava, CEO of We Crush Events and MeaningfulData , in this special mini episode, we explore the issue of bias in AI. https://bit.ly/3XhOC77 #AI #AiBias #Technology #ArtifficialIntelligence #Meetingprofs #EventPlanners #meetingprofessionals #planners #tools #toolkit #diversity