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Market Trends Point to Strong Growth for Meeting Venues

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The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 Forecasts for 2018 in general predicted higher costs across hotels, airlines and venues, and it is a trend that will continue if occupancy remains high. Unfortunately, this means higher prices for attendees.

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8 Important Lessons to Take Away from Airline Missteps

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MBLM’s recently released Brand Intimacy 2018 Report showed that by almost any measure—price resiliency, loyalty and level of FOMO (fear of missing out)—one industry, travel, is coming in dead last when it comes to connecting with people in a meaningful way. After folding into airline seats, most passengers will be itching to stretch.

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Orlando and DC Enhance Transportation Alternatives, Western Connections Could Follow

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Getting everyone gracefully from point A to meeting B is one of the challenges event professionals wrestle with every day, even if those points are simply from airport to venue and back again. Read More : Meeting Profs Travel Report: Brightline Adds Orlando The 11.5-mile airport for international flight activity this year.

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3 Event Management Trends You Need to Know for 2018

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Here are three key event management trends that you need to keep in mind for 2018. Of course, if you jump on the drone bandwagon in 2018, you need to be aware of the laws that govern their use. Is the venue too warm? Using drones for filming and security. You can ask and find out at a moment’s notice.

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CWT Meetings & Events research: London to remain top EMEA destination for corporate meetings and events in 2019

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CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. 2019 forecast (2018/17 positions in brackets): London, UK (1/1). Moscow, Russia (6/-). Barcelona, Spain (5/2).

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Essential List: Top International Travel Apps of 2022

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Events venues are seeing bookings return like it’s 2018 on a global scale. If it’s good enough to give NASA Astronauts the rest they need while on missions into space, it’s a game changer for the meeting professional working between time zones. Handy tools for the whole trip. Lounge Key. Stars on Google Play.

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Phoenix: A Meetings Destination Unlike Any Other

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When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meetings and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights. The post Phoenix: A Meetings Destination Unlike Any Other appeared first on Smart Meetings.