Get Together at the Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel
Event Industry News
MARCH 21, 2023
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel has everything you need to get together and reconnect with clients, colleagues, friends and loved ones.
Diary of a Conference and Meeting Planner
Coterie Spark
APRIL 3, 2024
Why should you hire conference and meeting planners? Experienced conference and meeting planners, however, allow you to focus on the important stuff: VIPs, attendees, speakers. We produced a conference for 250 guests where a famous singer was set to perform in the evening. Contact us to learn more!
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How to Plan a Conference: 12 Steps for a Memorable & Successful Conference
Eventmobi
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? The first key to success is to start early!
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Planners Get Straight Talk from Hotel Owners
MeetingsNet
MARCH 29, 2024
At a recent meetings-industry conference, hotel executives explained how their properties struggle to balance rising operational costs with competitive rates for meeting groups. Those expenditures must be recovered by hotels over the next couple of years, he noted. What’s In It for Event Groups?
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Making Up for Fewer Skilled Workers at Your Conference
Velvet Chainsaw
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them.
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Conference Venue Spotlight: The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Event Industry News
MARCH 8, 2022
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is one of the UK’s leading meeting, conference, and event venues situated in the Midlands, close to Birmingham city centre. For those looking to host a large event or conference, the Woodlands Suite has a capacity of 418. ori haka dance, Spy School, or Boom Whackers.
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Boutique Hotels Riding Mid-Size Meeting Wave
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
One of the long-tail effects of the pandemic could be a downsizing of average meeting attendee lists as some big events go hybrid and bring parts of their audience together in person while larger audiences access content online. Peace Space, Hotel Zeppelin. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq. Hotel Zetta (3,010 sq.
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Venue Spotlight: The Belfry Hotel and Resort
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is one of the UK’s most recognised meeting, conference and event venues. Located in the Midlands, close to Birmingham city centre, The Belfry offers meeting event spaces of all sizes accommodating upto 920 guests.
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Fostering a Winning Conference Culture
Velvet Chainsaw
JUNE 17, 2019
But when it gets to “go time,” does that culture manifest at your conferences and meetings? Her boss apparently thought she should spend all her time out “doing meeting planning” and not hanging out in a hotel conference room. Make colleagues and vendors feel welcome and involved in conference operations.
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The Belfry Hotel & Resort begins its multi-million-pound expansion
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 15, 2024
A major expansion and renovation project, in excess of £80 million, has begun at the multi-award-winning Belfry Hotel & Resort in the West Midlands. The Masters Suite and adjoining bedrooms will transform our offering by providing a dedicated space for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events market.
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9 Haunted U.S. Hotels to Thrill Meeting Attendees
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Group gatherings in conference meetings spaces are great. Group gatherings in meeting spaces with a haunted, scary story behind them are better—or, at least, more adventurous. The Elms Hotel & Spa. The Elms Hotel & Spa (@ elmshotelandspa ) • Instagram photos and videos. Congress Plaza Hotel.
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Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Bolsters Management Team
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 23, 2024
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly is driving ahead with an ambitious recruitment programme to hire 53 conference, events, and hotel staff as part of a major new vision, strategy, and investment for the business in 2024. ” Complementing Cox’s appointment is the addition of Dhiraj Kumar as Head Chef. .
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52 The meeting industry new normal – Part 3
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 28, 2022
The old meeting industry normal is long over, and many event professionals are still hoping and waiting for a new normal. In October 2020 I wrote two posts [1 , 2 ] about what a meeting industry new normal might look like. Holding in-person meetings: what do we now know? It’s time to take another look. Accommodations.
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Hotel Del Coronado Unveils Boutique Meetings Program Created Specifically with Small Groups in Mind
Smart Meetings
APRIL 10, 2024
Hotel del Coronado continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “ Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings ” program.
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Hotel Del Coranado Unveils Boutique Meetings Program Created Specifically with Small Groups in Mind
Smart Meetings
APRIL 10, 2024
Hotel del Coronado continues its legacy as a premier destination for meetings and events with a renewed focus on personalized, boutique meeting experiences with the launch of its new “ Plan With Ease: Boutique Meetings ” program.
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A Security Flaw in Millions of Hotel Keycard Locks Has Been Found. What Does that Mean for Planners?
Smart Meetings
MARCH 22, 2024
How planners can safeguard their attendees against hotel room breaches In 2022, at a private event in Las Vegas during “hacker summer camp,” as the Black Hat and Defcon hacker conferences have come to be known, a group of researchers found a flaw that could put millions of hotel rooms around the world at risk of being breached.
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Get Excited for the Biggest Hotel Brand Openings of 2024
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. flexible meeting space between two meeting rooms.
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Smart Tip from Salamander Hotels: The Meeting is Just the Beginning
Smart Meetings
JULY 28, 2021
The number of meetings being scheduled now is quickly picking up steam as mask mandates are lifted and people start gathering again, but meeting formats have evolved. With Salamander Hotels & Resorts , a luxury resort management company founded by Sheila Johnson , a Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner.
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Agency Spotlight: Conference Hotel Group BV
Event Industry News
JULY 11, 2022
Agency name : Conference Hotel Group BV Date formed : 2011 No of annual events supported : 700 – 900 events a year Staff : 5 persons incl the two owners Offices : 1 in Amsterdam Web address : www.conferencehotelgroup.com Mantra : Full of energy & passion for hotels! .
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Bringing businesses together: Luxury New Forest hotel to host conference showcase for the corporate community
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2023
A luxury hotel in the heart of the New Forest has announced its first conference & events showcase, bringing together businesses, professionals, and industry enthusiasts across the region. Taking place on Thursday 2nd of November, the 4* Balmer Lawn Hotel and Spa is hosting a free corporate events and conference showcase.
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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022
Social Tables
JANUARY 14, 2022
Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference . Cvent CONNECT.
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8 Clues that Your Meeting Hotel Is—or Isn’t—Financially Strong
MeetingsNet
MARCH 12, 2021
One hotel exec’s advice for keeping an eye on the health of a conference venue. With travel at a virtual standstill over the past year, hotel properties are going through tough times. Judy Wilbur, director of sales at Dunes Manor Hotel, Court & Suites in Ocean City, Md., Consider the hotel's core business.
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Will Meetings Thrive in 2024?
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.”
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An affordable air quality tool for meeting planners
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated the in-person meeting industry. Though it took too long to recognize that COVID-19 spreads via air transmission , we finally have effective procedures (vaccine mandates, masking, air quality standards, and social distancing) to reduce infection risk at in-person meetings. It depends!
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Power in hotel rooms done right!
Conferences that Work
MAY 6, 2019
I’m reposting this simple idea for power in hotel rooms from a Facebook post by my friend Kristin Arnold. A smart hotel that put plugs on the head of the bed frame! ” Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Power in hotel rooms done right! appeared first on Conferences That Work.
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the hard rock hotel budapest
SevenEvents
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
if you’re seeking a hotel experience that seamlessly blends luxury with a rock-and-roll edge, look no further than the hard rock hotel budapest. the hotel is a unique immersive experience that celebrates the spirit of music in every detail. The post the hard rock hotel budapest appeared first on Seven Events.
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venue spotlight: the telegraph hotel in the west midlands
SevenEvents
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
the telegraph hotel, opened in 2021 and is a hidden gem that offers a blend of luxury and functionality. with its unique meeting and conference spaces, luxurious bedrooms, and a host of incredible features, the telegraph hotel stands out as a prime choice for hosting unforgettable events.
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Edinburgh’s Tynecastle Park unveils conference and event expansion
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 22, 2024
Heart of Midlothian Football Club has unveiled the expansion of its conference and event facilities as part of the club’s long-term goal to grow the business off the pitch. This new investment is part of the ongoing development of Tynecastle Park, which includes Tynecastle Park Hotel.
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Could Gig Workers Solve Hotel Staffing Shortage?
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
While demand for hotel and restaurant workers came back relatively quickly once people started traveling and meeting again, job-seekers were more reluctant. Some of the lag is in Asia-Pacific, however, Europe and North America have also struggled to lure housekeepers, convention managers and meeting planners back in the door.
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Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel appoint expert consultants Catch the MICE to drive future business
Prestige Events Magazine
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel appoint Manchester based consultancy Catch the MICE as part of their strategy to help drive future meeting and event business at the Glasgow flagship hotel. I look forward to welcoming many returning, as well as new, event organisers through our doors in the not too-distant future.
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7 Ways to Deliver Authenticity and Adventure
EventMB
MAY 7, 2024
Skift Take: Gone are the days of fly-in, fly-out meetings and events. Attendees no longer want to stay within the bubble of their hotel room or a conference venue. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Instead, they want to break out and explore.
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 6,000-Hotel Milestone with Revamped Rewards Program
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2022
IHG plans to continue their trend of growth with 1,800 hotels in development, a reinvention of IHG One Rewards and a new series of partnerships. Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. At the moment, IHG holds 6,028 hotels with a combined total of 884,820 rooms.
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New hotel in Munich for large events: Munich Marriott Hotel City West
The MICE
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Since its grand opening on September 7, 2023, the Munich Marriott Hotel City West has established itself as a major player in Munich’s event and hospitality scene, effectively addressing the high demand for hotels with large event space and guest room capacity. Thes adaptable platforms allow for rapid room transitions.
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New and Renovated: Destination Meetings Around the World
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 3, 2024
Unique International Destinations for Meetings Small and Large Meetings are something to get excited about. When that meeting is taking place in a sought-after destination, that excitement goes through the roof. of meeting spaces have all been re-designed, and 269 guest rooms and 45 suites have been fully refurbished.
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Radisson Hotels – Flexible, functional, and impactful meeting & event solutions
Event Industry News
MARCH 4, 2024
As a partner, moment maker, and solution-finder, we understand that flexibility and functionality are key to ensuring we can seamlessly deliver exactly what our meeting and event partners need in order to create impactful meetings.
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hotel indigo
SevenEvents
OCTOBER 10, 2023
if you’re planning a trip to manchester and looking for a stylish and comfortable place to stay, hotel indigo might be the perfect option for you. located in the heart of the city’s vibrant northern quarter, this boutique hotel offers a unique and immersive experience that reflects the neighbourhood’s creative and cultural vibe.
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4 Hotels with Unforgettable Drinking Experiences
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Located in the Wine Capital of the United States, the Alila Napa Valley is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel. There are 68 rooms and suites with 5,000 sq.
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The Story Behind the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Awards
Smart Meetings
MARCH 4, 2024
A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. She loved everything about the business. As a female publisher 22 years ago, she was utterly alone.
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Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns
PCMA Convene
APRIL 25, 2024
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West. At the time, St.
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A Snapshot of 2023 Hotel Rates: Not Pretty
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta maintains an active presence in the meetings market through stage appearances at events such as Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders conference , held last month in Columbus, Ohio. With a $33 million profit for Q4 completing a year where Hilton realized $1.3
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Venue Spotlight: The Belfry Hotel and Resort
Event Industry News
JANUARY 9, 2023
Testament to its success, The Belfry Hotel and Resort has been awarded miaList Venue of the Year 2022 and England’s Leading Conference & Meeting Hotel at the World Travel Awards, making it the best meeting, conference and event venue in the UK.
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SEC Continues Expansion of Conference Sales Team
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
The Scottish Event Campus has grown the conference sales team further with the appointments of two new experienced sales talents. Kathleen Warden, Director of Conference Sales. It’s brilliant to be leaning into the coming years with such extraordinary and progressive people driving our business forward.
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Meet Blackpool joins the Meetings Industry Association
Prestige Events Magazine
MAY 10, 2023
Winter Gardens Blackpool also joins mia as a venue member Both Meet Blackpool and Winter Gardens Blackpool have joined the Meetings Industry Association (mia), one of the fastest growing associations in the conference, meetings and events sector, further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events industry.
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beam member spotlight: Horwood House Events & Conferences
Event Industry News
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Meet at your place in the country. Welcome to Horwood House Hotel, a venue with extra wow. We’ve recently undergone a £6 million renovation to transform our grade II listed Manor House into a first class destination for events and conferences so that you can meet retreat and relax in the tranquillity of our slice […]
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