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For a taste of something uniquely different, sometimes you need to leave the hotel behind. The post New & Renovated: Getting Out of the Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
Believe it or not, most trips offer an opportunity for a room upgrade, late check out time or other bonus during a hotel stay. The post Hotel Tricks and Treats appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
Photo courtesy of The Maven Hotel in Denver. A hotel opening is always exciting news. This is especially true for meeting planners , who at times can feel like their entire lives are spent in hotel rooms (or on flights ). Photo courtesy of 21c Museum Hotel Nashville. MORE
Services hotel guests think they will need don’t always line up with what they end up using, according to a new study from Cornell University. Generally, guests overpredicted what they would use in hotels, but there were also a handful of cases where they underpredicted. MORE
From ballrooms with windows galore in Sin City to a sky-high observation deck in Manhattan, there are hotels and attractions around the country to scratch the new year’s traveling itch. New on The Strip is Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Hotel & Residences, where groups can enjoy 12,000 sq. MORE
With so much to explore, both inside and outside hotel rooms today, inventive lobbies and creative culinary options make staying on-property more appealing than ever. The Hoxton, Portland This London-based hotel recently opened the doors to its second U.S. MORE
After a long day of meetings and riding the rides , you and your guests can get a good night’s sleep in the newly remodeled rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The Grand Californian Hotel also has 20,000 sq. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel includes 20,000 sq. MORE
Wyndham Rewards is the best hospitality benefits club, according to WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Program report. This marks the fourth year in a row that the hotel chain’s loyalty program has come in first, with up to $14.30 More : The Ultimate Hotel Brand Guide. MORE
Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If MORE
Nearly 2,500 Marriott hotel workers at seven downtown San Francisco properties walked off their jobs Thursday morning, threatening to disrupt the city’s busy fall convention season. In Chicago , workers at nine downtown hotels representing several major hotel brands remain on strike. MORE
Dragan Andrejic Andrejic is the general manager of The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. and Kimpton Donovan Hotel in Washington, D.C. Most recently, he served as general manager of Kimpton Rouge Hotel in Washington, D.C. MORE
Photo credit: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. Chautauqua Harbor Hotel will feature an arts and crafts-style facade that is highlighted by rustic stone accents, stunning grounds and large outdoor areas with patios and fire pits. MORE
Something often overlooked when booking hotel blocks for conferences are hotel amenities for conference attendees. We have gathered a variety of the best hotel amenities for conference attendees to look for when finding the right hotel for your next conference. Hotel App. MORE
From West Hollywood to Dominica, hotel and resort properties are cropping up, providing unparalleled luxury, gorgeous views and redesigned guest experiences, not to mention plenty of locations for groups to meet. Hotel Indigo Coachella—California. Hotel Indigo Coachella. MORE
Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He previously held sales positions at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel and Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel. MORE
Implementing these cutting-edge features can also enhance guest comfort, support staff duties and advance the hotel brand. With more competition than ever, staying current is essential for hotels and resorts. Here are five major hotel tech trends we’re seeing in 2017. MORE
TJ Pierri Hotel Zoe in San Francisco has named Pierri as general manager. Before Hotel Zoe, Pierri served in the role of resort manager at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. Before this position, he was global director of memberships east for Club Quarters Hotels. MORE
In fact, it’s inspired groups to meet at historic hotels, including the 10 Best Historic Hotels of 2017, selected as part of USA Today ’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. Credit: Grand Hotel. Grand Hotel — Mackinac Island, Michigan. Credit: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa. MORE
Four Seasons Hotel Houston Lobby. We have listed 10 of our top libraries, found in hotels across the world. Recently renovated, the hotel has partnered with Bedside Reading, an exclusive service that provides books to Forbes Five Star hotels. Four Seasons Hotel Houston. MORE
In honor of National Nap Day , Smart Meetings rounded up the best hotels around the world where you can close your eyes and unplug. Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa, Alexandria, Virginia. A post shared by Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa (@lorienhotelandspa) on Dec 18, 2018 at 8:17am PST. MORE
Naming the “best of the best” in the hospitality world is no job for the meek, but international luxury travel network Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts did the deed—again. Norcia is the nexus of Italian black truffle country, and the hotel’s Ristorante Vespasia is Michelin starred. MORE
However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. That is when many hotels will make concessions on AV services to prevent losing a customer. MORE
This is a sponsored post from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Global chain hotels meet the needs and requirements of #eventprofs and their delegates in ways that local, independent properties never can. Local, independent hotels have really come on trend over the past 5 […]. MORE
We all know robots are the future but are they here now in hotels? If you haven’t seen these amazing robots yet, check out the 5 types of hotel robots we’ll encounter in the near future of the tech-forward hotel. Hotel Robot Receptionists. Door Hotel Robots. MORE
The resort fee—a daily charge tacked onto a hotel or resort room rate for services guests may or may not want—began there about eight years ago. hotel market collected an estimated $2.7 Some hotels now charge for early check in and late check out. MORE
Philadelphia’s hotel scene is bursting at the seams like never before. After reaching a record 1 million room nights in 2016, development is at an all-time high, and by next year the city will also have more hotel rooms than ever. MORE
This is especially true in hotels, where robots are assisting some hotel employees by taking on tasks that could be considered a time-suck. To add whimsy to the efficient improvement and make technology seem friendlier, many hotels name their robots. MORE
We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their WIFI for your events. WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! Video Transcription – How to Save on Hotel WIFI . MORE
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii was named Best Hotel in the United States for the seventh time in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Hotels rankings. 2, followed by The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club , Surfside, Florida. MORE
Yet, making the right choice for the hotel that will host your guests has many crucial implications. The post 10 Hotel Technology Trends for 2019 That Will Help Your Event by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Event Trends event trends #eventprof eventmanagement hotel tech MORE
So, when choosing your destination, consider a hotel with space for attendees’ daily workouts. Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas. Hilton Anatole Hotel’s Verandah Club provides 80,000 sq. Hotel Bellevue, Washington. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. MORE
Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. MORE
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has agreed to buy Two Roads Hospitality, a lifestyle hotel management company with 85 properties in eight countries, for a base price of $480 million, with the potential for Hyatt to invest an additional $120 million. MORE
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel A $7 million refresh of this 296-room nautical gem in Florida along the Intracoastal Waterway—and adjacent to the International Swimming Hall of Fame—stars a $50,000 chandelier and 28,000 sq. MORE
Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases. MORE
Hotels throughout the United States—and elsewhere—are also thinking pink—and raising money for the cure. Admirable as these efforts are, they have a long way to go to top Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay in the Persian Gulf. The post Hotels Think Pink appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
The travel magazine announced their 2019 top hotels in the world and the United States managed to snag 13 of the 14 best hotels in North America honors with hotels located across the country, from New York to California. Read on for the hotel wins in the U.S. MORE
Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. An artist’s rendering of the Signia Hilton Indianapolis, seen from the Georgia St. entrance. MORE
Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks. MORE
This AAA Four Diamond, Forbes Five Star hotel with 339 rooms and 15,973 sq. A wilderness hotel in the middle of the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis, Big Cypress Lodge features 13,000 sq. The post 7 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals for Groups (and You) appeared first on Smart Meetings. MORE
We’ve compiled the best Beijing hotels for your conference, corporate meeting, private party, or special occasion. Ranging from luxury destinations to affordable hotels, discover the best the city has to offer. Event Venues event venues hotel venues #eventprof eventmanagement MORE
The sun set hours ago, the clock keeps ticking and you’re still tapping away on the keyboard in your hotel room until the wee hours. Some hotels have your late-night cravings handled with these creative—and sometimes nostalgic—offerings. MORE
To honor the holiday, hotels around the world are offering services tailored specifically to women. W Hotel’s “What She Said” series revolves around powerful women starting conversations about femininity and gender equality. MORE
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JANUARY 28, 2019
With so much to explore, both inside and outside hotel rooms today, inventive lobbies and creative culinary options make staying on-property more appealing than ever. The Hoxton, Portland This London-based hotel recently opened the doors to its second U.S.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 22, 2019
From West Hollywood to Dominica, hotel and resort properties are cropping up, providing unparalleled luxury, gorgeous views and redesigned guest experiences, not to mention plenty of locations for groups to meet. Hotel Indigo Coachella—California. Hotel Indigo Coachella.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 1, 2019
Four Seasons Hotel Houston Lobby. We have listed 10 of our top libraries, found in hotels across the world. Recently renovated, the hotel has partnered with Bedside Reading, an exclusive service that provides books to Forbes Five Star hotels. Four Seasons Hotel Houston.
Endless Events
AUGUST 30, 2018
Arranging a hotel block and finalizing the contract is one of the most important parts of planning an event. There’s hotel jargon, legal terms, and the idea of facing off against someone over the negotiating table. We’re here to walk you through the basics of negotiating hotel blocks.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Nearly 2,500 Marriott hotel workers at seven downtown San Francisco properties walked off their jobs Thursday morning, threatening to disrupt the city’s busy fall convention season. In Chicago , workers at nine downtown hotels representing several major hotel brands remain on strike.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2019
However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. That is when many hotels will make concessions on AV services to prevent losing a customer.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
Four Seasons Resort Hualalai in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawaii was named Best Hotel in the United States for the seventh time in U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 Best Hotels rankings. 2, followed by The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club , Surfside, Florida.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
The sun set hours ago, the clock keeps ticking and you’re still tapping away on the keyboard in your hotel room until the wee hours. Some hotels have your late-night cravings handled with these creative—and sometimes nostalgic—offerings.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
This AAA Four Diamond, Forbes Five Star hotel with 339 rooms and 15,973 sq. A wilderness hotel in the middle of the Bass Pro Shops Pyramid in Memphis, Big Cypress Lodge features 13,000 sq. The post 7 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals for Groups (and You) appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases.
EventMB
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Yet, making the right choice for the hotel that will host your guests has many crucial implications. The post 10 Hotel Technology Trends for 2019 That Will Help Your Event by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Event Trends event trends #eventprof eventmanagement hotel tech
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 29, 2018
From ballrooms with windows galore in Sin City to a sky-high observation deck in Manhattan, there are hotels and attractions around the country to scratch the new year’s traveling itch. New on The Strip is Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Hotel & Residences, where groups can enjoy 12,000 sq.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 11, 2019
In honor of National Nap Day , Smart Meetings rounded up the best hotels around the world where you can close your eyes and unplug. Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa, Alexandria, Virginia. A post shared by Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa (@lorienhotelandspa) on Dec 18, 2018 at 8:17am PST.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 11, 2019
TJ Pierri Hotel Zoe in San Francisco has named Pierri as general manager. Before Hotel Zoe, Pierri served in the role of resort manager at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. Before this position, he was global director of memberships east for Club Quarters Hotels.
EventMB
OCTOBER 5, 2016
This is a sponsored post from Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Global chain hotels meet the needs and requirements of #eventprofs and their delegates in ways that local, independent properties never can. Local, independent hotels have really come on trend over the past 5 […].
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
Dragan Andrejic Andrejic is the general manager of The Elizabeth Hotel in Fort Collins, Colorado. and Kimpton Donovan Hotel in Washington, D.C. Most recently, he served as general manager of Kimpton Rouge Hotel in Washington, D.C.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Photo credit: Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. Chautauqua Harbor Hotel will feature an arts and crafts-style facade that is highlighted by rustic stone accents, stunning grounds and large outdoor areas with patios and fire pits.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 2, 2019
The travel magazine announced their 2019 top hotels in the world and the United States managed to snag 13 of the 14 best hotels in North America honors with hotels located across the country, from New York to California. Read on for the hotel wins in the U.S.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 14, 2018
For a taste of something uniquely different, sometimes you need to leave the hotel behind. The post New & Renovated: Getting Out of the Hotel appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Social Tables
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
We all know robots are the future but are they here now in hotels? If you haven’t seen these amazing robots yet, check out the 5 types of hotel robots we’ll encounter in the near future of the tech-forward hotel. Hotel Robot Receptionists. Door Hotel Robots.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 9, 2018
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has agreed to buy Two Roads Hospitality, a lifestyle hotel management company with 85 properties in eight countries, for a base price of $480 million, with the potential for Hyatt to invest an additional $120 million.
SmartMeetings
JUNE 21, 2017
Photo courtesy of The Maven Hotel in Denver. A hotel opening is always exciting news. This is especially true for meeting planners , who at times can feel like their entire lives are spent in hotel rooms (or on flights ). Photo courtesy of 21c Museum Hotel Nashville.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 5, 2017
Hotels throughout the United States—and elsewhere—are also thinking pink—and raising money for the cure. Admirable as these efforts are, they have a long way to go to top Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay in the Persian Gulf. The post Hotels Think Pink appeared first on Smart Meetings.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 17, 2017
In fact, it’s inspired groups to meet at historic hotels, including the 10 Best Historic Hotels of 2017, selected as part of USA Today ’s Readers’ Choice Travel Awards. Credit: Grand Hotel. Grand Hotel — Mackinac Island, Michigan. Credit: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa.
BizBash
APRIL 2, 2018
Tucked between SoHo and the Hudson, Hotel Hugo is a stylish and sophisticated newcomer in Manhattan’s emerging West SoHo neighborhood
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 7, 2018
Wyndham Rewards is the best hospitality benefits club, according to WalletHub’s 2018 Hotel Rewards Program report. This marks the fourth year in a row that the hotel chain’s loyalty program has come in first, with up to $14.30 More : The Ultimate Hotel Brand Guide.
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 27, 2017
Philadelphia’s hotel scene is bursting at the seams like never before. After reaching a record 1 million room nights in 2016, development is at an all-time high, and by next year the city will also have more hotel rooms than ever.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
Hilton has unveiled Signia Hilton, a new hotel brand that focuses on meetings and events, and announced the first three destinations where the brand will launch: Indianapolis, Atlanta, and Orlando. An artist’s rendering of the Signia Hilton Indianapolis, seen from the Georgia St. entrance.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 29, 2017
After a long day of meetings and riding the rides , you and your guests can get a good night’s sleep in the newly remodeled rooms at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The Grand Californian Hotel also has 20,000 sq. Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel includes 20,000 sq.
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 22, 2017
Naming the “best of the best” in the hospitality world is no job for the meek, but international luxury travel network Virtuoso Hotels & Resorts did the deed—again. Norcia is the nexus of Italian black truffle country, and the hotel’s Ristorante Vespasia is Michelin starred.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 2, 2018
Services hotel guests think they will need don’t always line up with what they end up using, according to a new study from Cornell University. Generally, guests overpredicted what they would use in hotels, but there were also a handful of cases where they underpredicted.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 2, 2018
This is especially true in hotels, where robots are assisting some hotel employees by taking on tasks that could be considered a time-suck. To add whimsy to the efficient improvement and make technology seem friendlier, many hotels name their robots.
EventMB
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
We’ve compiled the best Beijing hotels for your conference, corporate meeting, private party, or special occasion. Ranging from luxury destinations to affordable hotels, discover the best the city has to offer. Event Venues event venues hotel venues #eventprof eventmanagement
SmartMeetings
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
Believe it or not, most trips offer an opportunity for a room upgrade, late check out time or other bonus during a hotel stay. The post Hotel Tricks and Treats appeared first on Smart Meetings.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
So, when choosing your destination, consider a hotel with space for attendees’ daily workouts. Hilton Anatole Hotel, Dallas. Hilton Anatole Hotel’s Verandah Club provides 80,000 sq. Hotel Bellevue, Washington. Marriott Hotel Al Forsan, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If
SmartMeetings
AUGUST 23, 2017
Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale Beach, a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel A $7 million refresh of this 296-room nautical gem in Florida along the Intracoastal Waterway—and adjacent to the International Swimming Hall of Fame—stars a $50,000 chandelier and 28,000 sq.
SmartMeetings
JANUARY 2, 2018
The resort fee—a daily charge tacked onto a hotel or resort room rate for services guests may or may not want—began there about eight years ago. hotel market collected an estimated $2.7 Some hotels now charge for early check in and late check out.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He previously held sales positions at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel and Renaissance Bangkok Ratchaprasong Hotel.
Connect Your Meetings
OCTOBER 12, 2017
Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates.
Endless Events
OCTOBER 24, 2018
We are seeing a common and alarming trend that hotels are charging exorbitant amounts to use their WIFI for your events. WIFI fees just much like all hotel restrictions are negotiable and there are ways to cut costs! Video Transcription – How to Save on Hotel WIFI .
SmartMeetings
MARCH 1, 2018
To honor the holiday, hotels around the world are offering services tailored specifically to women. W Hotel’s “What She Said” series revolves around powerful women starting conversations about femininity and gender equality.
SmartMeetings
FEBRUARY 2, 2017
Implementing these cutting-edge features can also enhance guest comfort, support staff duties and advance the hotel brand. With more competition than ever, staying current is essential for hotels and resorts. Here are five major hotel tech trends we’re seeing in 2017.
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