Smart Meetings

MARCH 27, 2023

Since being founded in 2007 by Ramunda and Derrick Young, Mahogany Books has offered readers access to an immense list of titles focused on the Black experience. Mahogany Books—named for the Young’s daughter—aims to raise cultural awareness and connect communities through reading and writing.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 7, 2021

It may be time to add experiential marketing to your budget. Experiential marketing brings your brand to life with unique experiences—in-person or using virtual event technology. Experiential marketing can be part of your overall event marketing strategy or it can be something entirely different. Table of Contents.

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AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The market is less competitive, so operators take longer to keep up with the trend. Airline technology, for example, spawned from one first booking system — Sabre. Train booking engine. Booking engines are used on a railway operator’s website and an app, and can also come in different types. API connections.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 31, 2020

Airline industry made an impact on how we buy things today, and how those things are marketed. Just a couple of examples: electronic tickets were first developed for fare ticketing, while one of the first online booking systems was built by airline distribution company SABRE. Understanding the air travel market.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Consider booking your AV team prior to your venue. Begin event promotion and create marketing strategies.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 7, 2022

Since the 70s, when the first booking systems had started sprouting, the industry has been evolving and becoming increasingly complex to understand and operate in. Two-thirds of online hotel sales are made via OTAs, specifically two big ones – Expedia Group and Booking Holdings. Travel distribution is complicated. An integration gap.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

Already tapped into this lucrative market? The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) projects that after the 2017-2019 boom and then bust of -39.5% While wellness tourism previously comprised a niche market, it became the fastest-growing segment within the global tourism market and, increasingly, the primary motivation for travel.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 25, 2017

The post MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Celebrating its 10 th anniversary, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Already, ITB Asia 2017 is expected to top the success of ITB Asia 2016.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. A post shared by Oinkari Basque Dancers (@oinkariboise) on Jul 29, 2017 at 3:19pm PDT. Wellness trips are up 200 percent as compared to 2017. Shawna Suckow.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hoops has served on PCMA’s Board of Directors and Trustees, first from 2017-2020; currently as secretary/treasurer for the 2022-2023 term; and next, as chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees. What is one book you think everyone in the events industry should read? Hoops said becoming chair one day wasn’t on his radar.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If meeting booking and corporate contract rate predictions pan out, 2017 may be a very good year for meeting planner hotel negotiations. read more.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The post Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Following the success of the 2019 event, OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020, the annual travel market in Russia will be back and the early bird registration is now open. Sign up now!

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 12, 2019

The post Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Following the success of the 2019 event, OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020, the annual travel market in Russia will be back and the early bird registration is now open. Sign up now!

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Not only are we in a seller’s market, but planners will also face tighter budgets, higher meeting costs, and less bandwidth. Shop the Clearance Aisle If you want the best deals and can be flexible, wait to book until 90 days before your meeting dates. The best rates, dates, and space in 2018 have already been booked.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff (Book). What is Inbound Marketing? State of Event Sponsorships 2017 – #EventIcons Episode 66. LumaFusion. Hubspot CRM. Event Profs RUN. Event Professionals Run The World.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 18, 2021

purchase and departure dates, seasonality, holidays, the number of available airlines and flights, fare class, the current market demand, and. It also suggested the best time for the booking. So, we decided to try a fresh prediction framework called LightGBM which was introduced by Microsoft in 2017. Internal factors include.

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DCI

MARCH 15, 2023

With pandemic era restrictions mostly a thing of the past , Canadian leisure travelers are in high demand, and fresh 2023 Canadian traveler research is helping marketers understand what’s new. The results in this new report build upon the 2017 and 2020 editions with a host of fresh results and data.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

The post India as a cruise source market has grown by double digits appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. In 2018, India was Singapore’s top overseas source market for the cruise traveller segment. In 2018, a total of 221,000 Indian cruise passengers sailed the seas, a 28% growth over 2017. Compared to 46.7

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 4, 2016

If meeting booking and corporate contract rate predictions pan out, 2017 may be a very good year for meeting planner hotel negotiations. read more.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Involving executives, marketing, and sales teams early on will clarify expectations and secure support. Budgeting Tips: Categorize Expenses : Break down your budget into categories, such as venue, catering, AV, marketing, and contingency. Plan a Comprehensive Marketing and Promotion Strategy Promotion is critical to attendance.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on May 17, 2017 at 7:16pm PDT. Jennifer Grosclaude is the D irector of Sales, Marketing and Events for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington , a 347-room, 12-story waterfront hotel at Seattle’s Southport. Schedule walking meetings. View this post on Instagram. In Wallace J.

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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 4, 2017

. — Amrita Gurney (@AmritaGurney) August 28, 2017. At the ESTO conference this year, Chris Gahl from Visit Indy and Thomas See from Live Nation Entertainment shared their best tips on how to capitalize on these opportunities, by marketing your destination before, during, and after an event. esto17 pic.twitter.com/K1PAqauaUX.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

8, 2017, turned into an inferno when winds picked up that night. The best way to help the Napa Valley is to encourage groups to book their meetings here to see for themselves that the Napa Valley is just as beautiful as ever,” says Teresa Savage, vice president of sales for Visit Napa Valley. A Close Call. The Show Must Go on.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Instead of simply being an element in a destination’s success, modern and future-proof convention centers may be the key to surviving in an increasingly competitive market. Today, WSCC turns away as much business as it books,” the convention center’s website claims. “In It is essentially booked to capacity.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 17, 2024

He is responsible for leading sales initiatives through events, lead generation, and customer engagement to increase hotel room night bookings across the city. She started with VISIT Milwaukee in 2017 as a communications manager. Jason Lusk has joined ACVB as vice president, sales.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 5, 2022

He has served in many leadership roles for hotel brands in the Miami, Caribbean, and Latin American markets. Most recently, Batista served as complex director of sales and marketing for the Eden Roc and Nobu Resorts in Miami Beach. In 2017 he joined the W Austin before returning to the property for his new role.

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Tourism eSchool

JANUARY 10, 2023

Why add YouTube into your marketing mix? Where does YouTube fit with your marketing strategy? So you can see YouTube has the attention of your potential customers, but where does it fit in with the marketing of your tourism brand? This post was original written in 2017 and updated January 2023 for accuracy

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

“Pre-pandemic, occasionally I would be involved with an association or group where the hotel claimed it double booked by accident and had to move the event to a different property in the same city. Grimes calls this strong seller’s market “a dilemma that will work itself out.”

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Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For example, a luxury retail brand can improve its image and market presence by inviting VIP guests and influencers to an international event. Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

He passed away in 2017 before the final touches were added. Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO of San Francisco Travel Association, called it the heartbeat of the city and reported that the campus is already booked through April. San Francisco Travel has been doing quite a bit of welcoming, as well. A Warm Welcome.

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 8, 2021

How does this change the way we market tourism brands? It’s best to try and limit the number of Personas you target, simply because, each Persona will need a different content marketing and communications strategy in order to effectively engage them. Experiencing – Continue to book experiences whilst in destination.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2022

Summerville to vice president of marketing, communications, and community engagement, a role that will help propel the organization’s presence in the local, regional, national, and international tourism space. Summerville will guide all activities and operations of the LRCVB’s marketing, communications, and community engagement division.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

They are part of the MCH Live Marketing Solutions AG group, and operate as a global general contractor for trade fair booths, pavilions and event structures. Place books about the event subject at your event. If you are a book lover like myself, this section would have caught your attention immediately. Or art galleries?

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Redfin

AUGUST 5, 2022

These cities saw the greatest population increase over a 5-year span from 2017 to 2021. Redmond currently has a population of around 76,400, which is an increase of 18% from 2017. . The population of Richland, WA is about 62,000, a 9% increase since 2017. . #4: 1: Redmond, WA . Median sale price: $1,351,000.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2022

Leinen has 12 years of experience working at destination marketing organizations and spent the last four years as vice president of sales and services at Destination Madison. The Broadmoor has promoted Gina Zimprich to the role of sales manager, executive meetings, East Coast and Midwest markets. satellite office. Shaun DiGiovacchino.

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Endless Events

JUNE 12, 2018

Cema (Corporate Event Marketer Association) is a booming community. In this weeks episode of #EventIcons our guests Kimberley Gishler of CEMA (Corporate Event Marketing Association), and Tom Spano of OpenX will be giving you the inside scoop on CEMA. With 800 members and growing, CEMA needs to be on your radar. Haute Dokimazo.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. That speed and ease has led us to a state of modern ecommerce that has consumers growingly impatient with drawn out registration and booking processes. In fact, demand for such venues already rose 4% in 2017. By how much you ask?

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