Irvine Honored as 2025 Smart Stars Award Winner by Smart Meetings Magazine

Destination Irvine awarded for upholding the highest standards of destination marketing and convention visitors by the leading meetings industry publisher.

IRVINE, Calif., April. 14, 2025 – Destination Irvine is proud to be named a 2025 Smart Stars Award Winner in the “Best Smart CVB/DMO” category courtesy of Smart Meetings Magazine, a leading publication in the meetings and events industry. Voted on by industry professionals and meeting planners, the 13^th Smart Stars Awards recognize the top destinations and service providers who elevate the meeting experience.

“This recognition is incredibly meaningful because it comes from the very professionals we serve” said Misty Bond, executive director of Destination Irvine. “It’s a testament to the hard work of our team and the strong partnerships we’ve built with planners who trust Irvine to deliver exceptional results. With exciting developments on the horizon, we’re looking forward to what’s next.”

The Smart Stars Awards are an annual tradition from Smart Meetings magazine, spotlighting the best in the industry across a wide range of categories. Destination Irvine was selected for its commitment to delivering high-quality service, personalized support and innovative solutions for meeting and event planners. This award reflects the organization’s continued dedication to elevating Irvine as a premier destination for conferences, corporate events and professional gatherings. Its inclusion demonstrates its rising profile as a trusted and valuable partner in the planning process.

For more information about the 2025 Smart Stars Award winner visit https://www.smartmeetings.com/category/awards/smart-stars, and to learn more about Destination Irvine please visit https://www.destinationirvine.com/.  

About Destination Irvine Destination Irvine, a division of the City of Irvine, supports its efforts through a self-assessment funded by the Hotel Improvement District (H.I.D.), positioning and differentiating Irvine as a destination for visitors, meetings and groups. Destination Irvine actively promotes the city through targeted sales initiatives, including database marketing, lead generation, trade show participation, and familiarization tours. In addition, Destination Irvine amplifies the city’s presence through strategic marketing, advertising and public relations campaigns. For more information, visit www.DestinationIrvine.com.

About Smart Meetings Magazine 

Smart Meetings Magazine is the leading publisher in the meetings and events industry, dedicated to supporting event professionals and the hospitality community.  The magazine delivers fresh ideas, meaningful connections and experiences through its print and digital magazine, published monthly. Additionally, Smart Meetings hosts webinars, podcasts and provides digital tools to help professionals achieve their goals.