Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

The CDC has released a question-and-answer “DogBot” on their website, where travelers can determine what rules apply to their dog and how to prepare in advance. The user experience is seamless and flexible, benefiting business travelers. The funds saved on expense report generation and processing is also an added benefit.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the trends of the year behind us and preparing for the year ahead with educated predictions from an industry expert such as Gregg can guide meeting professionals on how to plan and execute memorable incentives, keep their finger on the pulse of the industry and prepare for the unexpected.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Understanding the trends of the year behind us and preparing for the year ahead with educated predictions from an industry expert such as Gregg can guide meeting professionals on how to plan and execute memorable incentives, keep their finger on the pulse of the industry and prepare for the unexpected.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2025

Read More : Southwest Commits to Groups with Simplified Booking, Investment in Routes and People If you have travelers that are considering switching from Southwest, now is absolutely the time, said Dana Sample, Deltas director of business-to-business marketing strategy and enablement.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

But these temporary shifts in spending could impact destinations and their marketing in significant ways, and it will pay to prepare for the future now. We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. Higher fares seem to play a significant part in the booking deficit.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

If something is included in the price but the buyer hasn’t asked for it, it’s a questionable benefit and possibly a detriment. This is why we’ve teamed up with Hudson Crossing , a leading global advisor to travel and hospitality companies, to unravel what this concept entails and what benefits this approach gives hoteliers and hotel guests.

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Endless Events

MAY 30, 2018

They will discuss what you need to know to be prepared for an alternative event venue. What benefits they see from offering clients to step outside the ballroom. Behind the Red Velvet Curtain: Build and Run the Event Planning Business of Your Dreams (Book). Why venue walkthroughs are so important. Sequoia Partnership.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

In this article, we will explore the benefits of utilizing a DMC to manage guests in a foreign location. These include the name, address, phone number, website, booking discount code, and the date on which your code expires. This would be so that they can come prepared and avoid any potential legal issues.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Nearly all of Hamilton’s scheduled industry bookings were called off in 2020. Through it all, Hamilton’s team worked closely with its extensive network, preparing and transitioning spaces as the agency transitioned its mission. Transitioning the Mission. A Humbling Award to Affirm Noble Efforts.

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Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

From the initial strategizing and planning to the actual day of the event, here’s how to prepare for a successful show. This is also the time to book a block of rooms at your hotel (even if you don’t know which specific staffers will be there) and to order promotional items with your business name and information.

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists? If you don’t ask about potential special promotions, you might miss out on some pretty appealing benefits for your group. This is a huge benefit as tests can run anywhere between $40.00 If so, you will want to know about it.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 9, 2022

I need you to book nine hotel rooms,” probably makes your heart sink. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful. Check out our top five tips to keep in mind when you’re booking for a group.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Diana Kotler, ATN’s executive director, explains the benefits of this strategy. With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.” “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Their meetings incentive, “ It Pays To Meet in Kissimmee ,” offers up to $10,000 cash-back based on the number of rooms planners book at a Kissimmee hotel. If a meeting organization booked 500 room nights in Kissimmee through our incentive, we are going to plant 500 trees [on their behalf].”

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

In his book, The Gold Standard , He explains the five things to do to prepare, when an event is live and after it is wrapped up, with the follow-through being essential. SITE Global , the annual conference for the world of incentive travel is preparing for its 50th anniversary in New York City next February. Looking Ahead.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future. And 946 books have been donated since 2017.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 27, 2022

If you’re preparing for your next trip, you may be struggling to decide which type of accommodation is best for your itinerary. Let’s find out if you should book a hotel or a motel. When Should I Book a Motel? When Should I Book a Hotel? All Your Burning Booking Questions Answered! When Should I Book a Motel?

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Despite the high security measures, when the guests checked out they said ‘we are going to book you again next time because we felt very safe and we experienced a once in a lifetime thing.’ It benefits from abundant natural daylight, offering additional space and flexibility for your event.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 8, 2022

The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences. Key Benefits Of SMERF. Nonetheless, SMERF groups still book room blocks, event spaces and food and beverage services like corporate travelers do. SMERF Defined.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

One of the biggest reasons so many people settle for their AV company is because they simply waited too long to book one, and now they’re stuck with what’s left. But making a habit out of booking your AV company early is absolutely crucial to the success of your event. For instance: Potential discounts for ongoing work.

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you’re a travel planner setting up your booking strategy or a smart shopper who wants to get the most with your money, you can benefit from early bird registration deals and product offers. Not all early bird specials offer the same benefit for customers. Get Started Today. Types of early bird registration.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

The Big Easy prepares for its 11th Super Bowl When the NFL added another week to its usual 17-week schedule in 2021, this created a small problem between the Super Bowl LVIII and this year’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. That’s one of the most wonderful things, to be here and watch larger groups move through the city.”

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Though I love my work, it was nice to reduce the number of high-intensity workdays booked in 2023! Generative AI: How do we use it and benefit from it in the world of events? Consequently, I spent more time than usual helping with precon preparation and the real-time run of show to ensure things ran smoothly. 2023 book sale! (If

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Safety : Are you prepared for a crisis, from natural disasters to accidents to other emergencies? Our book, Best Practices in Destination Management , covers three important aspects of risk management that all event planners and DMCs should incorporate into their event strategy. Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2018

A detailed history of an event’s annual performance gives planners a major asset to share with a city while preparing. The most important thing that a customer can do is book as early as they can right now,” Pavlovich says. Open and honest communication sets up reasonable expectations.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

From arrival to departure, attendees will benefit from destination-wide safety measures. Not only has it earned the GBAC STAR accreditation—the cleaning industry’s gold standard of prepared facilities—the venue will debut 18,000 square feet of new meeting rooms, two additional floors and numerous upgrades by 2023.

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Sojern

DECEMBER 8, 2021

You need them to make purchases on Amazon, pass money back and forth on Venmo, confirm travel bookings, the list goes on. The third piece is historical booking data. That pixel collects the hashed email, the first party ID, and all of the search and booking data immediately, without the partner having to do anything on a daily basis.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As business travel and in-person corporate meetings reemerge, the industry is preparing more health-sensitive, accessible and efficient spaces for traveling groups. These tips and takeaways from over the receding year help ease traveling for work. Understanding the Impact of Travel on Attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Mindfulness in the Workplace Mindfulness can provide tremendous benefits for our mental health. A simple practice of taking a few deep breaths throughout the day before a potentially challenging meeting can help clear the clutter of the mind and calm our emotions so we are more prepared to deal with whatever is going to come next.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. The benefits of hybrid events. It sounds like you could benefit from virtual attendance at events – but your speaker is the one who attends virtually, rather than event goers. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs.

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Endless Events

JULY 25, 2018

Bonus, giving guests things that have real value like a free e-book or sample product will leave a lasting positive impression. They should also take the time to follow up with questions after the event and provide information that will benefit you and your future events. Still unsure? Learn From the Pros. Event Production.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 1, 2025

How to pivot gracefully when something happens to an expert on the way to the stage Youve curated the perfect speaker panel, confirmed your thought leaders and prepared for a dynamic discussionthen one of your panelists cancels. Read More : What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers Mind the details. So what now?

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Endless Events

AUGUST 30, 2018

In today’s world, a hotel block is considered a professional courtesy because it makes it easy for guests to book their travel and make a reservation. Major events book their room blocks three to five years in advance. Even a smaller event benefits from starting the hotel process as early as possible. Start Early.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

In my book Conferences That Work , I shared a story about when I—and everyone else in my graduate class—never admitted we didn’t understand what our teacher was teaching us for weeks. It’s a brave soul indeed who will speak out, who is prepared to admit to a conference presenter that they don’t get what’s going on.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season? Worried about whether Florida is prepared to host a meeting post-hurricane season? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Finally, you should book early to ensure your AV company has plenty of time to prepare a successful event, thus avoiding any rush fees. Ask them whether it’s possible and be prepared that they may have fees involved if you do use third-party vendors. Some of these benefits even translate into saving money on event AV.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

We’re going to take a deep dive into the benefits of using AI for events and uncover: What are chatbots and their perks? On the other hand, chatbots can also be very person-driven, but you don’t see the learning and ongoing benefits with this type of chatbot. But, what about the simple benefits it has for the environment?

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