Visit Newport Beach is the 2019 Smart Stars Awards recipient for the top CVB/DMO in the west. This honor is extremely meaningful as it comes from meetings industry professionals who share their experience of working with our team; from the RFP to site visit, to property selection and program execution.

Smart Meetings has made it easy for meeting planners to find top recommendations for their group meetings and events with its annual announcement of the Smart Stars Awards.

For the past eight years, Smart Meetings has been turning to its readers to determine their pick for the top resorts, properties, cruise lines, and conference and convention centers worldwide. This year, the categories have expanded to include airlines, CVBs, DMCs, casinos, and F&B.

Winners are chosen from 35 categories by Smart Meetings’ audience of meeting planners who vote on those companies they deem critical to the success of their programs.

As a publisher of innovative meetings content in both it’s print and digital magazines, along with its networking events, and educational webinars, Smart Meetings has established itself as a trusted resource for meeting and hospitality professionals.

Smart Stars Awards – a top resource for meeting planners

Smart Stars Awards have become a go-to reference for meeting planners in need of recommendations of leading venues and destinations.

According to Smart Meetings founder and CEO, Marin Bright, Smart Star winners are, “brands that continue to serve our community with unwavering excellence and dedication to their crafts.”

Visit Newport Beach is honored to be a Smart Stars Awards winner and recognized for our service excellence. Our gorgeous coastal community of Newport Beach, CA offers small meetings sophisticated allure with heightened attention: the perfect combination to make you feel like the big business you are.

When you’re ready to begin organizing your next group meeting, contact the staff at Visit Newport Beach, the destination marketing organization for Newport Beach, CA. Visit Newport Beach opens the doors to this Pacific paradise with destination expertise, customized site visits, strong partnerships, and valuable resources.