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5 Reasons Why Surprise Perks Help Hotel Sales Directors Secure Higher Bookings

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Theyre Cost-Effective with a High ROI The beauty of surprise perks is that they dont need to break the bank. Real-World Examples of Effective Surprise Perks Hotels that successfully leverage surprise perks often think creatively about their audience. Smart Meetings may earn a small commission from Amazon 5.

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Experts: Travel Industry Could Coast Through Recession

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Economists rarely agree on anything, but reports from Moody’s Analytics, Jeffries and The World Bank are in alignment that a recession is coming, probably by the end of 2023. Why is hospitality industry sentiment upbeat even as predictions call for economic downturn? Virtual participation has fallen off a cliff,” Meyer said.

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Breaking Barriers: Translation & Captioning For Events

Endless Events

Now that virtual events are fairly normalized, it’s never been easier to access a global audience. With the power of virtual events, event planners all of a sudden had a chance to reach a larger audience and get their name out there. Translation & Captioning For Events Won’t Break The Bank.

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Best of 2022: Technology

Smart Meetings

One simple way to give virtual attendees as exciting of an experience as in-person audiences is to hire an online emcee, providing a personalized experience. Technology should reflect the needs of specific audiences. That doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Make Hybrid Events Worth Every Dollar for Virtual Attendees.

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Smart Moves: Pivotal Group Appoints New GlobalMeet CEO

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GlobalMeet’s event technology makes fully interactive, live events available for audiences numbering over 100,000. It is used by five out of the 10 largest US banks, half of Fortune 500 pharmaceutical and biotech companies and all Big Four Consulting Firms, which audit 90% of all Fortune 500 companies.

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Should You Break the Bank to Hire a Celebrity Speaker?

Convene by PCMA

The survey showed another mismatch between audience preferences and what meetings most often delivered: More than nine out of 10 keynote sessions are 90 minutes in length, yet less than 2 percent of respondents prefer sessions that lengthy, Holsinger said. “Does that celebrity actually have context for me in my industry? What Are They Hiding?

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MPI NCC ACE: Less Trade Show; More Idea Exchanges

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Those micro-interactions create a positive memory that can be put in a person’s “bank” for when they need it. Building diverse cultures will help to recruit and retain diverse Gen Z audiences who are the most racially and ethnically diverse. DeShields shared a list of things to take into account early in the planning process.