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Lauren Parker Named a 2026 Smart Women in Meetings Industry Leader
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club is proud to announce that Lauren Parker, Director of Sales, has been named a winner in the Smart Women in Meetings 2026 Awards under the Industry Leaders category.
Presented annually by Smart Meetings, a nationally recognized meetings and events publication read by corporate and association planners, the Smart Women in Meetings Awards celebrate influential women shaping the future of the meetings industry. Lauren’s recognition places her among a distinguished group of leaders driving innovation, service excellence, and strategic growth across hospitality and event management.
The feature is now live online and also appears in the March 2026 print issue of Smart Meetings. Lauren’s Q&A and the full list of Industry Leader honorees can be viewed in the digital edition of “2026 Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leaders”.
Leadership Rooted in Experience and Vision
As Director of Sales at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, Lauren leads the resort’s group and meetings strategy with a focus on relationship-driven growth and elevated client experience. Her leadership has helped position Ocean Edge as one of Cape Cod’s premier corporate meeting and retreat destinations, blending award-winning service with a dynamic 429-acre coastal setting.
Under Lauren’s direction, Ocean Edge continues to attract corporate and association planners seeking more than traditional meeting space. From executive retreats and multi-day conferences to experiential offsites that integrate wellness, team-building, and curated culinary programming, Lauren and her team bring creativity and precision to every program.
“Lauren’s recognition is incredibly well deserved,” said Robert J. Newman, General Manager of Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club. “She and her team are constantly pushing the boundaries of what meetings can look like at Ocean Edge. From integrating cutting-edge wellness experiences and culinary programming to designing creative team-building and immersive activities across our resort, Lauren is always looking for ways to keep our meetings offering fresh, relevant, and ahead of industry trends. Her leadership, insight, and commitment to hospitality excellence are a big part of why planners continue to choose Ocean Edge for their corporate gatherings.”
Elevating the Meetings Experience on Cape Cod
At Ocean Edge, meetings extend well beyond the conference room. With more than 21,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space across the historic Mansion and Carriage House, planners can design programs that feel both productive and memorable.
Groups gather for strategy sessions in the Mansion Ballroom, step outside for team-building on the Front Lawn, explore the Brewster Flats during private oyster tours, or unwind with wellness programming at The Beach House Spa. Combined with expansive accommodations, award-winning dining, and a dedicated planning team, the experience allows teams to reconnect, recharge, and return home inspired.
Lauren’s recognition by Smart Meetings underscores Ocean Edge’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the meetings and events space — and reinforces the resort’s position as a destination led by nationally recognized industry talent.
Read the Feature
To learn more about Lauren Parker’s recognition and read her full Q&A, explore the digital edition of “2026 Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leaders” (page 66) or see the online version here.
For more information about corporate meetings and retreats at Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club, connect with our Meetings Team or submit an RFP to begin planning your next program on Cape Cod.
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