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Book a Spy at Your Next Event—Yes, You Read Right

Smart Meetings

Through the recruitment of experts for the podcast series and the development of both B2B and consumer programming for Spycon, we discovered that these unique experts have skills, knowledge and experience that translate very effectively in the business world,” says Lisa Paul, senior vice president of Spyex.

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Techy Travel in 2023: What Resorts & Hotels Need to Know

Dana Communications

Chatbots on your website and social media channels assist guests with common questions, provide recommendations and even allow them to directly book rooms. Guest Apps: Properties can increase engagement and satisfaction AND boost bookings with a flexible, functional app. The Latest Wi-Fi: What’s in a number?

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues. Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19.

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Let’s Talk Finances: Event Sales Tax, Event Budgeting and More

Endless Events

Now, Airbnb seeks to up the ante by adding its own Airbnb Experience products into the booking process. These new spaces will give customers the option to book meeting spaces in some of Airbnb’s more unique properties. eBay Open 2018 Has Some Great B2B Strategies. Events are no longer just venues for networking.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

When we look at our forward bookings, particularly in the group segment, which has been remarkably strong, we’re just not seeing it, yet.” It now allows members to book hotel rooms, check-in, access mobile keys, “unlock experiences” and “have the world in the palm of your hand.” “We and Canada.

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

Smart Meetings

B2B travel management platform CWT recently launched a point-of-sale carbon footprint indicator for its myCWT mobile and web app, as part of the company’s $100 million investment in its myCWT platform. “We CWT Carbon Footprint Indicator.

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Attention Meeting Planners: Instant Booking Is Finally Here

Skift Meetings

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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