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The Cost of Biz Travel Is Rising—But So Is Spending

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The CWT/GBTA forecast says the ADR for group hotel bookings will rise from $297 in 2022 to $321 in 2024, with food-and-beverage costs seeing a similar jump: While demand for meetings and events “had rebounded sharply,” the report notes that meeting buyers are still expecting pre-pandemic pricing. trillion in 2024.

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Tips for Negotiating Your Next Big Event Contract

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All the way out to at least 2025 right now, maybe even 2026, depending on your group size, or the destination, or the hotel that you want to be in.” Read More : Gen Z Meeting Planners Navigate Post-Covid Job Market “It’s going to be difficult to contract with hotels or destinations that you want to be in for the foreseeable future.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Florida and More

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She will lead the design and development of OVG’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, slated to open in 2026. His other experience with Hyatt includes working as hotel manager for Hyatt Grand Central New York and director of food and beverage for Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort and Spa in New Mexico. Sean Sullins and Cody Sanderson.

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5 Biggest Challenges to Impact Events Industry in 2019 & Beyond

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Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is expected that the events industry will generate employment at the rate of 11% from 2016 to 2026. Given the fact that airfares, booking costs of venues, prices of food and beverages, costs of entertainment activities etc. b) As per data published by the U.S.

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The Ultimate Party Planning Checklist Template

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Food and beverage party supplies. Order food & beverages. The popularity and demand for professional chefs is expected to grow another 10% by 2026. The same applies to your fast food options like sandwiches or pizza. Prep non-perishable food items. Party favors. Invitations. Hire a chef.