EventMB

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Skift Take: Hotel rates will rise globally in most locations next year, something to keep in mind when negotiating meeting contracts. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2024

Acquisition accelerates growth of lifestyle market Thursday, Hilton announced it had agreed to purchase the Graduate Hotel brand for $210 million. In addition to operating the hotels under franchise agreements, Hilton will lead the brand’s future growth. The deal gives Hilton rights to 35 properties in college towns across the U.S.

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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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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

December 2023 saw the highest average hourly rate ever for front-line employees at hotels across the country: $23.91, according to the U.S. Even so, 67 percent of more than 400 hotel managers who responded to the latest survey conducted by the American Hotel and Lodging Association say they still face a staffing shortage.

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EventMB

JULY 6, 2023

Skift Take: Hospitality workers at 61 Southern California hotels are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. Meetings are being severely impacted as groups try to navigate the challenging situation. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Industry News

MAY 8, 2024

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly has won Best Contemporary Hotel in North West England at the UK Enterprise Awards 2024. The Mercure’s entry was […]

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 13, 2024

De Vere , a collection of historic mansion house estates, distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being acknowledged as one of the happiest places to work in the UK. Loyalty levels are high, with low turnover.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2024

Get more character, history and experience this summer in boutique hotels Try something a little different for your summer incentives, small meetings or executive retreats in major destinations. Boutique hotels come in all different varieties—historic, niche, off the beaten path and everything in between.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

Mercure Manchester Piccadilly has won Best Contemporary Hotel in North West England at the UK Enterprise Awards 2024. This has been driven by the hotel team’s focus on people and product, which has been central to its transformative journey over the past 12 months. increase in performance and guest reputation.

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Event Industry News

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.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 15, 2024

The latest hotel data finds that rate increases are more than making up for today's meetings market not yet being back to its pre-pandemic volume. The result: In 2024, big-city hotels are seeing more than six percent growth in event-related revenue compared to before the Covid pandemic. Across all U.S.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 11, 2024

At Radisson Hotels we have a range of venues and spaces across the UK and Ireland to host and facilitate these needs. Are you are looking to host a large number of people or just need space for some extra-large creative thinking? Whether it’s an awards ceremony or a conference, a convention or a product […]

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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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EventMB

JULY 13, 2023

Skift Take: A second wave of hotel worker strikes is impacting additional meetings near the Los Angeles International Airport. The Westin Bonaventure is the only major hotel to have reached a tentative deal so far. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Google Hotel Finder is a new service from Google that allows meeting planners and individuals to search for and book hotels in various cities. One thing that sets Google Hotel Finder apart from other hotel search engines is that you’re able to compare prices from the various resale vendors and the hotel reservation site itself.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2024

While the pace of construction for new hotel rooms nationwide is at an all-time high, business-event planners won’t get relief from high demand and rates in the hotel segment they use the most. However, a closer look at which hotels are adding the most rooms shows that the growth isn’t going to help business-event planners much.

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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.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The annual Platinum Choice Awards serves as the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for your favorite hotels and CVBs. The post Platinum Choice 2023: Nominate Your Favorite Hotel Partner! All votes are entered to win one of three $100 Amazon Gift Cards. The deadline to get your votes in is Sept.

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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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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

Vine Tree Connections, an award winning MICE hotel, venue and destination representation company, is thrilled to announce its partnership with WestCord Hotels to represent their portfolio to the UK MICE market. WestCord Hotels boasts a diverse and exciting portfolio of 15 hotels, offering unique experiences across the Netherlands.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

This year, a number of hotels around the United States host events and initiatives to raise money for charities that work to increase awareness of breast cancer and to fund research and patient care. The post It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Hotels Launch Fundraising Initiatives appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. The 976-room hotel offers over 100,000 sq.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

Urban Villages, the company behind the construction of the upcoming Populus hotel in Denver, will be creating the first “carbon-positive” hotel in the United States, scheduled to open late 2023. The 265-room Denver hotel being developed by Urban Villages will have 4,400 sq. Hotel Marcel will have 9,922 sq.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Palmer was soon apron-deep in projects in the area, applying his local-done-well aesthetic to hotels, opening Hotel Healdsburg (paired with his award-winning Dry Creek Kitchen), then sustainable h2hotel, and most recently Harmon Guest House. It blows my mind that in brand-new hotels, they just aren’t functional.

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Social Tables

MAY 5, 2021

If you’re intrigued by unique locations or have an affinity for ocean life, this list of the world’s best underwater hotels is for you. Underwater hotels offer unforgettable experiences and once-in-a-lifetime views. Below, you’ll find hotels that have a variety of below-sea-level experiences. Jules’ Undersea Lodge.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

Read More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-tech Hotels The Union has been in negotiations since April with wages and benefits as the primary sticking point with workers at 40 hotels on strike , one of the largest strikes in recent history. Read More: Convention Center Labor Disputes An Aug.

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EventSource

MARCH 5, 2024

Nestled within the rustic charm of the Elora Mill Hotel & Spa , the couple’s ceremony unfolded amidst the flickering glow of a fireplace, elegantly adorned with floral creations by Sue Gallo Designs. As the couple stepped outside for their photo session, the snowy scenery provided a picturesque backdrop to their radiant joy.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S. hotels experiencing a staffing shortage rose from 79 percent in January to 82 percent in May, according to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

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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. This adaptability extends throughout the entire hotel.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 27, 2023

Hotel contracts have changed, and you can’t assume common pre-pandemic terms still apply. hotels to require only a small deposit, if any, at the time of contract execution or within 10 to 14 business days after contract signature. Hotels are now checking past-payment history of your company when reviewing direct-billing applications.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Find out how boutique hotels can help planners deliver on the promise of more meaningful connection, inviting attendees to enjoy a shared experience of enhanced wellness, immersion, and cultural authenticity. Skift Take: The demand for in-person meetings has never been higher, but attendees now expect to get more from these experiences.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Skift Take: Most meeting planners or sponsor organizations are standing with labor, but those still having events, as well as hoteliers, are seeing repercussions. Rayna Katz Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

South Lodge, part of Exclusive Collection, was named Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the prestigious Hotel Cateys on Monday 13 th November. The West Sussex hotel was recognised for combining significant green initiatives with sound business sense, “setting an example on sustainability”.

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