Dana Communications

MARCH 24, 2025

For hoteliers, resort owners and destinations, email marketing remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to engage guests, boost bookings and build brand loyalty. Email Marketing Matters in 2025 Despite the rise of social media and other digital channels, email has something that others lack: intimacy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Despite the rise of social media and apps, email continues to provide the highest ROI delivering $38 for every $1 spent , more than triple the ROI from social media. These could range from completing a booking to attending a hosted event. The answer lies in drip email marketing campaigns.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If In 2013, Eric de Groot and Mike van de Vijver published this unique, extraordinary, and important book on meeting design. The story is told in the book’s preface.)

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. And last but not least, book it early. Email marketing is still the most effective, but you can also dedicate a portion of your budget to paid adds, social media advertising, and other marketing channels. Include them in your proposal.

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Endless Events

MARCH 9, 2018

After all, you need the skills of a Cirque de Soleil performer to handle venues, schedules, suppliers, and social media all at the same time! Here’s Your Self-Help Guide to Self-Help Books! For those looking for a little extra push, self-help books are the way to go. How do you choose the right book to start with?

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 20, 2024

Within a few short months, the hotel is booked to capacity from this collaboration. According to DigitalMarketingInstitute.com , 49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations and, even better, 40% have purchased something after seeing it on social media. This is how powerful influencer partnerships can be.

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Tourism Tiger

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Discover why a dedicated website is essential for travel operators beyond social media. Learn how SEO, control, and detailed offerings drive bookings. Contact us for expert tourism websites.

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Solimar International

JULY 14, 2021

Social media plays a massive role in traveler decision. Learn what makes a successful social media marketing campaign. Emerging around 15 years ago, social media platforms have dramatically changed communication and marketing, including the way we both plan and share our travel experiences.

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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.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2020

I dove headfirst into books and articles that taught me how to be a better manager and have learned a lot about myself and my team along the way. Event Social Media. This site is basically your social media for event professionals! This new position has come with a lot of personal growth and development.

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Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

These features can encompass e-books, white papers, video tutorials, training simulations or study guides. Harness the power of social media at every stage. Events are all about building and celebrating community, and social media platforms are a natural complement to this. Good luck and enjoy!

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Automate posting schedules and monitor social media performance metrics with analytics tools.

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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?

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 7, 2022

Booking influencer events can accelerate your promotions and bring in sales. The Rising Impact Of Social Media And Internet Influencers. The Rising Impact Of Social Media And Internet Influencers. Thanks to the widespread use of social media, today’s influencers do the same thing but with a much wider audience.

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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). But how do you get started?

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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. Nonetheless, SMERF groups still book room blocks, event spaces and food and beverage services like corporate travelers do.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Consider booking your AV team prior to your venue. Book caterers, florists, and any remaining vendors.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Most event managers are used to simply searching over the Internet, and booking an event venue that looks good without giving it a complete assessment. Is Social Media Marketing Too Hard? There are so many things going on in social media that you often wish everything is in just one place. Try This Shortcut.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. Build excitement for your speakers and sessions by creating a buzz on your social channels.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

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. Most brands have social media managers to keep the company in the public consciousness. Roles that can be performed remotely include: Social media manager.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

Scott Flynn, CEO of team building provider Best Corporate Events , says his company saw a surge in bookings for live events in June only to see interest pivot back to virtual events more recently. Now, in late August, Live events booking are surging again. More : 4 Social Media Tricks for Showcasing Virtual CSR.

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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?

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 31, 2021

10 Steps to Successfully Promote your Tourism Event on Social Media. If so, social media is a fantastic low cost way to let people know about and book tickets for your event. However, too often we see smaller events not making full use of social media to inspire new people to attend their events.

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 16, 2022

Especially if you’re booking multiple rooms at once for your colleagues — or you’ll be jetting off to multiple business meetings around the country — accidents can happen. Here are 13 critical mistakes to avoid the next time you’re booking rooms. Booking Something Cheaper Out of Town. Booking Dates During Peak Season.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Build Your Local Citations Ensure your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) are consistent across your website, social media profiles, and online directories. Are you looking to increase web traffic, drive conversions, and boost inquiries and bookings to your local tourist spots or establishments?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Poll your social media followers or previous event attendees to ask why they don’t download event apps. Don’t forget to promote the app via social media, email, and your website, so you reach as many attendees as possible. . Try these 11 tips to persuade more attendees to try your event app. Choose a Venue With Good Wifi.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In one fell swoop, allow them to: Register for your event Book their hotel room Identify any special food requirements Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books) Commit to one or more sponsorships 6. Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

This makes it easier for those of us who love live-tweeting events as a means of taking notes and sharing key takeaways with our social media followers. His newest book is The Experience Maker: How To Create Remarkable Experiences That Your Customers Can’t Wait To Share which is releasing in September. What’s At Stake.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 18, 2023

A great book, and 3. During the short summer months in Northern MI: going to the beach, enjoying outdoor concerts, and reading a million novels on my screened-in porch – please ask me for book recommendations! This month, our theme for social media is Public Speaking. A scary movie, 2.

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Endless Events

JUNE 24, 2020

And it shows the sponsor’s agenda so they can book a meeting with them. Social Media. Leading up to the conference, you communicate with people via social. So one of the best things that you can do is giving your sponsors shout outs on social media. ” They click on it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Calendar year 2024 is already forecasted to show a healthy increase in group rooms nationwide, largely due to the number of meetings that had been on the books in 2021, 2022 and 2023 that were postponed or re-scheduled into 2024. We need to do everything we can to help them boost their number of events, attendees and budgets.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

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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Endless Events

APRIL 13, 2022

Check social media platforms to see what your attendees like most about your event. It’s the oldest trick in the book: if you want to see an increase in the desired behavior, you need to reward it. For example, you can show the best social media posts , write a whitepaper about the event, or offer sessions on-demand.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 24, 2021

Located in the mixed-use project Brickell City Centre, The Social Hub Miami is split into 18 stations, dubbed interactive studios, and is a haven for those with a lively social media presence (or who just like taking pictures); it’s equipped with vibrant backdrops, props and LED ring lights. Indie Studios , Atlanta.

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Motivation Excellence

MAY 25, 2023

Traveling, spending time with friends, family and my two cats, exercising, trying new foods or restaurants, cooking or baking, reading or listening to audio books, doing yard work or being outside if possible, and I love hiking. This month, our theme for social media is Time Management. One thing that always makes you laugh is?

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

While our focus on this guide is how to use social media to promote our events, we’ll also need to consider the other available channels and best practices. Easy way to register and book your tickets with clear ticket pricing information. Social Media Event Promotion: Tips and Tricks.

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