MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 13, 2023

markets have seen especially strong occupancy rates driven by group demand, while forward bookings through the end of 2023 are well above last year’s pace. For planners who are booking meetings between now and the end of the year, the task is notably more challenging than what was anticipated less than two months ago.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Find something for everyone while absorbing the city’s culture Anticipating culinary expectations for groups can be stressful for meeting professionals, especially with more awareness of vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and religious-based dietary restrictions or preferences. An easy solution? A food hall.

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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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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 5, 2023

GroupSync Instant Booking for guest rooms now available chain-wide, while Instant Booking for meeting space is coming in 2024. At Omni Hotels & Resorts, the small-group booking process has just gotten a little easier. and Canada offer instant booking for rooms; over 1,000 of those also offer instant booking for meeting space. •

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 22, 2022

Is that an opportunity for meetings? A report from The Knowland Group released this week shows that once the scare from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 died down in February, the pent-up demand for in-person business events was unleashed. Team meetings that have been postponed multiple times will finally take place.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2023

Northstar Travel Group, the leading B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Meetings Amplifier by Tambourine is a 360-degree hotel digital marketing solution designed to increase meetings and group RFPs. Meetings Amplifier by Tambourine: What Is It? The post Tambourine Meetings Amplifier [Review] by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

Editor’s Note: This is part of a series reporting on FICP Chats about the future of meetings. group business. See also : Meeting Profs Demonstrate Community and Resiliency on #MeetingsChat. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2024

Strata, the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Caroline Lumgair Wiseman as Group Head of Strategic Meeting Solutions, a new position created to develop Strata’s Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) offering. In her new role, […]

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. W Philadelphia , which offers more than 45,000 sq.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 15, 2023

Northstar Meetings Group will be a media partner for Event Tech Live (ETL) Las Vegas next month.

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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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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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Event Industry News

APRIL 10, 2024

The Business of Events (TBOE) has announced that the All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 16th April 2024, in line with current Parliamentary rules and requirements.

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Event Marketer

MAY 2, 2024

Indeed, events are everything , and it’s the mantra that guided the 2024 Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas. Among insights, Aaron Conk, senior merchandising and trade show manager at Delta Faucet, explained why marketers need to hone in on the handful of KPIs that make sense for their particular exhibit strategy.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Will GroupSync Marketplace act as Expedia for meetings? Groups360 announced this week that Choice Hotels worldwide will be offering online instant booking for group guest rooms through their proprietary GroupSync Marketplace. This puts the hospitality technology platform one step closer to being the Expedia of meeting planning.

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Exhibitor Magazine

APRIL 28, 2024

RIMINI - Held today, the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A., Italy's market leader in the org.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2024

Part one of our feature on pre- and post-event strategies for year-round impact Organizations set lofty goals for their in-person meetings: educating participants, building business relationships, enhancing brand visibility, recognizing excellence, boosting business momentum, and so on.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen. Courtney Stout, director of group sales, New York Marriott Marquis , New York City. of meeting space.

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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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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

In the current climate where high demand for group space is driving up rates, unilateral cancellations by hotels have become increasingly common—and host organizations are often not well protected by their contracts. That ambiguity creates hassles for any group seeking compensation; it could also create ill will. “If Grimes, Esq.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Airlines are updating their business travel programs to be friendlier for groups struggling with last-minute changes, rising costs and reporting requirements. Recent enhancements make managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined. Here is what you need to know. Saving Time.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

United Adds New Non-Stops to 100+ International Cities This Summer to Meet ‘Soaring Overseas Travel Demand’ United Airlines has announced that it will fly to 114 different international cities this summer and has expanded its flying by 25% versus last year to meet the sharp increase in demand for travel outside of the U.S.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 11, 2021

In our exclusive Q&As, leader marketers talk shop on en vogue industry tactics, company wins and navigating a disrupted event marketing landscape. Infinity Marketing Team. Southport Marketing. The post 2021 It List: Meet a Group of Agency Leaders Propelling the Industry Forward appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Hubilo Blog

JULY 26, 2018

One of the best ways to do that is to expand their overall professional network and make the most out of the event tech tools that now dominate the market. Delving into the topic of building a professional network through LinkedIn, let’s explore one of LinkedIn’s most popular feature, LinkedIn Groups. all with their own purpose.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Avoiding wellness washing and incorporating holistic well-being into meetings Wellness is on every planner’s mind these days—with it, come concerns of “wellness washing.” A group of professionals with expertise in wellness—its nuances, scope and impact—gathered for a recent Smart Meetings webinar, “How to Avoid Wellness Washing.”

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Meeting planners that are bringing their groups to Europe—especially for PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Vienna this September—have a new set of exclusive group cruise experiences to consider in Greece-based Celestyal Cruises’ “Authentic Encounters.”. Why Greece, though? billion by 2030. Iconic Aegean. Idyllic Aegean.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. Read More : Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind Meaning : A key component is feeling connected to something bigger than yourself as an individual.

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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. Ty Brassie.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has this week launched a new working group for junior event managers. The working groups are a vital part of AEV, comprised of member volunteers meeting both face to face and virtually to discuss key issues, network and share best practices, collaborating on action to be taken for the […]

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 31, 2024

Filmmakers, actors, storytellers and, yes, marketers gathered in Park City, UT, for the 40 th annual Sundance Film Festival, Jan. Agencies: Civic Entertainment Group, studio and activation; Civic Entertainment Group PR, p.r.) 18-28, where brand activity has become nearly as ubiquitous as the event’s premieres and panels.

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Guidebook

MARCH 6, 2024

However, here’s something you must consider—the end of an event is just the beginning of a new marketing journey. Just like there’s a pre-event marketing campaign, there also has to be a post-event marketing campaign. This guide will explore the power of event apps in post-event marketing, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2023

The All Party Parliamentary Group for Events (APPG) is to hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 28th March 2023, in line with Parliamentary rules and requirements.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

Recent research finds luxury travelers shifting their accommodation preferences, while the group segment is running well ahead of the transient-business segment. The result: Less negotiability for meetings. CoStar also expects acceleration of the group market in spring 2024 as well as in September through early November 2024.

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EventMB

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced seven new chair and vice chairs leading four of its 16 working groups. Rachel Parker, AEV director, said, “Our working groups continue to be a vital part of AEV and our sister associations. Last year we held 72 meetings both in person and online equating to 129.5 […]

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