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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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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

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. One of the biggest brands in hospitality announced on June 7 that it had surpassed the threshold of 6,000 hotels owned. A full list of participating locations can be found on IHG’s website.

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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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Event Industry News

MARCH 14, 2024

We’re excited to introduce integrated hotel room block management to Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS. Powered by Resiada, this robust integration enables event organizers to streamline the attendee hotel booking process and monitor their room block natively within Bizzabo.

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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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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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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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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has seen meeting and event bookings soar this year, with a growth of 55% ‘business on the books’ revenue from this time in 2023. The hotel’s growth in M&E can be attributed to the team’s focus on customer service, and specifically, response times. increase in performance and guest reputation.

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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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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 20, 2023

A hotel is never just a hotel. Many independent hotels pride themselves on delivering the latter. In 1960, 50% percent of all hotels in the United States were independent,” according to Jeff Low, CEO of Stash Hotel Rewards , a loyalty program for independent hotels. Now, just 20% are independent.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 23, 2024

2023 was an exceptional year for Radisson Hotel Group’s award-winning Responsible Business program. The release of Radisson Hotel Group’s 2023 Responsible Business report marks the 35 th anniversary since the Group issued its first pioneering environmental policy – the first ever in the industry.

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EventSource

JANUARY 24, 2024

This past weekend, One King West, a distinguished hotel in Toronto, played host to a spectacular open house for prospective wedding couples. The event, which had been highly anticipated, featured a showcase of the hotel’s stunning event spaces, each meticulously designed by skilled planners , florists , and decorators.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Nearly all hotels are experiencing staffing shortages, according to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association in mid-September. The most critical staffing need right now is in housekeeping, with 43 percent of responding hotel owners and managers calling it their biggest labor challenge.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Groups360 announced this week that Choice Hotels worldwide will be offering online instant booking for group guest rooms through their proprietary GroupSync Marketplace. The release concludes: “The combination of these two capabilities changes the hotel sourcing process into an instant booking one.”

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Social Tables

MAY 21, 2021

Not only does the layout of a hotel lobby create a first impression, but it also determines how the rest of the hotel’s design will look and feel to guests. A hotel lobby should serve as a place where everyone can feel welcome and secure while also providing an immediate sense of your brand. Have a clear “why.”

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: MGM, Caesars and Wynn have all reached tentative deals with the unions. The deal comes days before the city welcomes hundreds of thousands of Formula One fans. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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