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

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Here are five reasons why incorporating surprise perks into your hotel sales strategy can transform relationships, promote loyalty, and ultimately increase bookings (and ROI). Building such relationships fosters trust, which plays a significant role when meeting planners decide where to book their next large event.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

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The research was presented at the council’s Global Summit in Perth, Australia, and highlighted how remote regions are most likely to benefit from the surge in Indigenous travel. Onshore activity options, location variety and luxury accommodations are additional draws, as are the sustainability benefits of smaller seacraft.

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Smart Travel: G7 Tourism Ministers Gather in Italy, Spirit Airlines Headed for Bankruptcy, Florida Tourism Soars, AI as a Carry On

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Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? According to the findings, 95% of frequent business travelers believe AI can enhance their travel experience, with added convenience (44%), cost efficiencies (43%) and streamlined expense management (41%) among the top benefits.

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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

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Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As airlines increasingly adopt New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology, Travelports solution ensures that planners and business travelers can efficiently compare and book the best options across multiple suppliers. Travelport and Chase are using AI to secure your attention.

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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

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Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here The Importance of Data in Event Marketing When you track ROI, you can see which marketing efforts are working and which ones aren’t. Without proper measurement, it’s impossible to determine which marketing efforts drive bookings and which merely consume resources.

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4 Feel-Good Benefits of Outdoor Meetings

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The post 4 Feel-Good Benefits of Outdoor Meetings appeared first on Smart Meetings. A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on Aug 14, 2018 at 11:28am PDT. If the venue is close to water, forge a partnership with a local boat charter for on-the-water opportunities. In Wallace J.

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How Drip Email Campaigns Can Revolutionize Your Hotel Sales Strategy

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Effective drip campaigns can help you automate personalized communication to engage potential guests, convert casual inquirers into bookings, and even rekindle relationships with past clients. These could range from completing a booking to attending a hosted event. This approach delivers unmatched benefits.