Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist.

Hospitality 245

Hospitality Trends Remote Automation 245

Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. However, even though domestic flights have increased so far for 2022, bookings have decreased by 2.3 Higher fares seem to play a significant part in the booking deficit. percent per month , according to Adobe Analytics.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Social Media Booking 246

Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Do not just network for your own benefit.

Preparation 334

Preparation Event Planning Certification Human Resources 334

Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 21, 2021

According to Social Media Today , many people use search engines for local planning — 64 percent of all Google searches are looking for local information, and 97 percent of online searchers have looked for a local business. Other Benefits of SEM. Evaluate the data, then repeat and improve.

Audience 246

Audience SEO Advertising Social Media 246

Dana Communications

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

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?

Travel 245

Travel Travel Hospitality B2B 245

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.

Speakers 240

Speakers Social Media Audience Events 240

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from. 60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. 80 percent of consumers want to book with minimal human involvement. Social media, they agreed, is best used to advise and update online visitors immediately after a crisis. Shawna Suckow.

Communications 185

Communications Communications Trends Social Media 185

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? How chat AI and event apps can tie in with your social media strategy. 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.

Event Apps 204

Event Apps Social Media Events Attendee 204

Smart Meetings

JULY 24, 2023

Meta is behind it, so I think it will last,” he said, ticking off the benefits. that will only benefit Threads,” he reasoned. No one has written the rule book yet because it is brand new so feel free to experiment and be seen as leaders. We are in a war for attention and if TikTok gets shut down in the U.S.,

Meeting 246

Meeting Social Network Advertising Social Media 246

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 20, 2021

Hotels have been experiencing a surge of direct bookings during the pandemic. Yes, while the overall number of bookings dropped due to COVID-19, hotels’ brand.com websites became the third most popular booking channel , in some cases even surpassing Expedia traffic. Direct booking strategies for hotels. Why is that?

Booking 98

Booking Social Media Website Audience 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Having interviewed experts from both sides of the equation, this paper will offer advice on what those shifts are and how you can benefit from them. If a group is looking to book in 2024, Omni may negotiate contracted rates and concessions if they will book more of their meetings with a sister Omni hotel in future years.

Meeting 264

Meeting Proposal Contracts Contracts 264

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 other early bird savings on hotel bookings and flights.

Registration 174

Registration Advertising Retail Events 174

Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

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. Greet visitors, capture leads and pass out promotional products; you’ll benefit from these connections for months to come.

Trade Show 230

Trade Show Prospect Social Media Promotion 230

Hotel Engine

AUGUST 8, 2022

This silly-sounding acronym stands for Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal groups — and when targeted correctly, this audience segment offers significant revenue potential for hotels. Key Benefits Of SMERF. Furthermore, SMERF bookings typically fall outside regular working hours. Key Benefits Of SMERF.

Booking 98

Booking Marketing Marketing Social Media 98

AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

They are a way for travel vendors to offer discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals , and other perks and benefits to certain clients, while also potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. Many companies have closed user groups for employees to book travel for business purposes, often at discounted rates. Group travelers.

Benefits 97

Benefits Travel Travel Social Media 97

Endless Events

MAY 14, 2018

With Airbnb’s link with SiteMinder, hotels can also be booked through the Airbnb Boutique service. This podcast from Social Media Examiner discusses the best ways to create a loyal Facebook following through Groups. This can then be embedded on the event website, giving attendees an easy reference. Click To Tweet.

Proposal 201

Proposal Marketing Marketing Social Media 201

ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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. They will likely have local knowledge that helps you book the best venues and vendors, along with negotiating contracts that can help you minimize risks.

Management 209

Management Destination Management Vendor Certification 209

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? Then comes promotion where youll share the news with your audience through emails, social media announcements, event webpages, or even targeted ads. Want ideas?

Event Marketing 62

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 62

Crowdriff

MARCH 8, 2017

Social media contests are more than just a fun excuse to hand out free swag to your followers. We created this step-by-step guide to help DMOs and travel brands maximize the benefits of running a social media contest. Immediate benefits of social media contests.

Social Media 52

Social Media Media Website Publishing 52

Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 22, 2019

New subscribers will benefit from both the existing info and the new additions. Promote these exclusive offers on all the social media platforms you use. Always include an email list opt-in when you join a new social network. Offer free e-book downloads. Include social media buttons in your email newsletters.

Social Media 130

Social Media Automation Trade Show Booking 130

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 are people that are actively engaged in conversations on social media platforms and use technology to further their learning. Still unsure? Learn From the Pros. Still not sure how to add value?

Speakers 221

Speakers Conference Audience Event Apps 221

Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Include easy-to-spot icons linking to the event’s social media pages, registration page, and so forth.

Event Marketing 148

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing SEO 148

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

Brooks is also an expert in economics and nonprofit management, the author of several books and peer-reviewed papers and has been awarded seven honorary doctorates. The benefit of close family connections has a neurophysiological basis: oxytocin, or the bonding hormone. You need to get small,” he says. Consider the bigger picture.

Audience 200

Audience Speakers Social Media Attendee 200

Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

While planners want to meet the wishes of their clients, it is important not to book dates blindly. Agreeing to a date and booking a venue without further research could cause complications that harm event success, accommodation availability, and the attendee experience. Are there other events, conferences, or retreats taking place?

Event Planning 141

Event Planning Rehearsal Vendor Social Media 141

Solimar International

JULY 26, 2022

The current objective of tourism planning is to control tourism’s unprecedented expansion to limit its negative social and environmental effects, while maximizing its benefits to locals. . Tourism planning maximizes tourism benefits like: . Social Media. The aim of tourism planning. Optimization of tourism revenue.

Tourism 119

Tourism Tourism Trends Social Media 119

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 15, 2021

When you think about what a hotelier needs to pay for to market their business (website design, hosting, maintenance, SEO, social media marketing, paid ads, meta searches, etc.) Marketers are under pressure to streamline processes to not waste resources that they can use for media spending to beat out their competitors.

Benefits 86

Benefits Marketing Marketing Travel 86

Endless Events

MAY 23, 2018

Another benefit of incorporating conference breakout sessions is that they don’t always have to revolve around the theme of the conference. Pre-selection benefits both you and your audience. Moreover, it is important to select the size audience you think will benefit each session. Reducing Stress. Set Time Frames.

Conference 222

Conference Audience Networking Speakers 222

Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

The economic benefits extend to gross sales and tax revenues generated from increased visitor numbers, who are drawn to these cities for their reputation for hosting sustainable events. The long-term benefits of reduced energy costs and lower environmental cleanup expenses complement this economic boost.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Venue Tourism Tourism 130

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 8, 2020

A booking engine is the brains behind distributing travel products online. Trip-related companies employ different types of booking engines to run core processes instead of human personnel. Internet booking engine: its key functionality and main integrations. How a travel booking engine works. Key features.

Booking 69

Booking B2C Travel Travel 69

Traveler's Q

MAY 3, 2024

The economic benefits extend to gross sales and tax revenues generated from increased visitor numbers, who are drawn to these cities for their reputation for hosting sustainable events. The long-term benefits of reduced energy costs and lower environmental cleanup expenses complement this economic boost.

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Venue Tourism Tourism 130

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Adding your venue’s social media icons and online booking link is also mighty handy, as well as perhaps a photo for those that met you recently. Setting up these relationships may take time and effort, and some work with the catering team, but the benefits are entirely worth it. Kiss ‘em. – K eep I t S imple S illy.

Venue 112

Venue Marketing Marketing Social Media 112

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Encourage community members to attend, bring goods to donate, and learn about the benefiting organization. Non-perishable food Holiday toys Blood Books Winter coats. Select an impressive special event venue for the gala, book thrilling entertainment, and include a silent auction to drive additional funds.

Events 147

Events Seminar Sponsors Promotion 147

Sojern

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Your branding should remain consistent across social media and your advertising. Showcase the Best of Your Business on Social Media . Social media is a great way to draw in potential guests. It’s great for staying top of mind as travelers narrow down preferences, and ultimately, book. .

Website 83

Website Social Media Advertising Audience 83

Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

Within the booking process, all services and information need to be accessible for visitors. DMOs also play an important role in facilitating the booking process, either directly on their website, or with the help of their partners. Customer service on social media platforms is gaining importance , especially for younger customers.

Social Media 96

Social Media Destination Management Website Booking 96

Leonardo

JANUARY 26, 2022

With the rise of social media, it can sometimes seem easier to develop your presence on these channels. While having brand recognition and a presence on other sites is an important driving factor, keeping your website up to date is vital to driving bookings, revenue, and increasing ADR. . hotel’s visuals ?much source images ?from

Website 84

Website SEO Booking Social Media 84

AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

In April of 2016, social media giant, Facebook launched a chatbot service that acts like a virtual assistant allowing businesses to provide automated customer service, deliver content, and come up with an interactive experience to their customers. Offer coupons to those who abandoned their bookings using a messenger chatbot.

Hospitality 26

Hospitality Automation eCommerce Booking 26

Leonardo

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Building on the previous article, we focused on the increasingly important idea of “trust” in your third-party listings as a marketing tactic to increase consumer confidence and bookings. We made it easier to flag and fix when a file is uploaded more than once so that travel channels are never displaying duplicate media.

Production 94

Production Marketing Marketing Automation 94