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5 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Hotel’s Outdoor Space Bookings This Spring and Summer

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Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here But how do you stand out in a competitive market and position your outdoor spaces as the go-to choice for clients this spring and summer? Here are five proven strategies to help you market your outdoor spaces, attract bookings, and elevate your revenue potential for the 2025 season.

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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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New Book Turns Hospitality Business Leaders in More Productive Direction

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He sees this book as the capstone on his career to continue elevating the industry into the future. As Hall of Fame De La Salle Coach Bob Ladouceur said about the book, “It’s so easy to understand, and it’s hard to put down. Read More: The Art of Communication “We all know the reality of our times. It just flows.

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What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers

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As in, what actions a planner should take, what they should ask and what they should expect when booking well-known names —people like Martha Stewart , Shaq, Mark Cuban and Warren Buffett—for keynotes? The post What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers appeared first on Smart Meetings. What Does that Mean for Planners?

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Smart Travel: Latest Sailing Trends, New Data Reveals Best U.S. Airports, United Partners with Turo and More

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Dream Yacht Worldwide Shares Trends, 2025 Predictions Dream Yacht Worldwide (DYW) says its research reveals that early bookings, short-haul vacations and destinations beyond the Caribbean are among the top travel and sailing trends of 2024. Turo, the worlds largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, features hosts across the U.S.,

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

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All rights reserved Though the studio is usually not open to the public except on the Refract tours, it can also be booked for private events. Planners who are interested in booking The Boathouse for an event can get in touch on their contact page and fill out a Reservation Request Form.

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Your guide to Frankfurt’s largest airport event venue: Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

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Many guests say, ‘I booked an airport hotel, but the rooms are so nice and modern, we don’t even feel like we’re at the airport.’ ‘The The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel embraces themes inspired by Frankfurt’s renowned book fair. ” ‘One of the feedbacks we often receive is that we don’t feel like a typical airport hotel.