AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

Hotel shopping today To understand how the current hotel room booking experience works, we need to first talk about how hotels control room inventory and pricing via combinations of Room Types and Rate Plans. Room type examples A Rate Plan represents essentially the practical terms and conditions that go with a booking.

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Endless Events

MAY 31, 2022

And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Those who have survived the harsh conditions of the pandemic are fully booked and expensive. It’s extremely hard to book these well-qualified people,” adds Will.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

For example, HubSpot Inbound gave every vendor an identical booth with their name printed on top. This practice evened the playing field for vendors, who didn’t have to worry about competing for attendee interest. . And you certainly don’t need giant plastic signage that exhibitors will trash immediately after the event. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

While in-person meetings are on the rise, meeting planners are booking much more short-term with less prep time. Prior to the pandemic, large events were booked up to three years in advance, whereas now, many are booked within the year. Planners are also taking on more responsibility to cut their costs.

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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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Booking Travel Travel Location 98

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. The other consideration is whether the event will be best served using a hotel’s in-house AV services or an outsourced vendor. Insurance coverage.

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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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Travel Daily Media

JULY 17, 2024

The post Oslofjord Convention Center in Norway appoints RMS Cloud to automate bookings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Having researched a total of 15 vendors and receiving proposals from five, RMS Cloud had the best functionality at the most competitive price point. “As

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

If you’re wondering what questions to ask when booking a venue, you’ve come to the right place. Does the venue have any partnerships with environmentally responsible organizations or vendors? Is a deposit required to secure the booking, and if so, what is the deposit amount? Want to learn more about building a sustainable event?

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Additionally, a Vendor Marketplace integrated into the Cvent Supplier Network that has become a major source for RFP delivery, will allow meeting planners to browse vendors and send requests for information (RFIs) for everything from A/V and production to health and safety providers. A Mixed Future Predicted. “We

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Well, the problem here is that you settle and become complacent with your vendors, choosing the ones you’ve been working with forever. At the end of the day, it’s going to be a great investment, because it will allow you to see through the smoke and mirrors of vendors, and ultimately make the best choice for your event.

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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.

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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. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. Spacebase –a direct booking site for unique venues. IVvy –a direct meeting space booking system for hotels.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2020

Connectivity with direct software vendors of hotels. About half of all hotel bookings happens indirectly, meaning that travelers book rooms at Booking.com, Expedia, Orbitz, and other online travel agencies (OTAs). So, where do these bookings come from? Book hotel rooms. Hotel booking requests are free!

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Booking Management Banking Contracts 85

Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

They also allow working with outside vendors and bringing your custom signage. This popular Phoenix event venue was booked for corporate events by clients, such as GoDaddy, Facebook, Google, EO, and more. On Jackson is the perfect venue for those who want their attendees to get a sense of what Phoenix was like in the past.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

Just as you might make a look book for the top three or 10 destinations with images, square footages and prices, this makes it easy to show what is popular, creative and available when the client needs it. It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

There were many vendors to choose from, all of which had plenty of options and ample supplies. This is putting a tremendous strain on the industry and our vendors. Labor, delivery and rental costs were within reason, and there were minimal issues with conflicting events and supplies. A Post-pandemic Event Industry. How Do We Cope?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Especially if you book further in advance, you’ll be able to get those hotel rooms for a lower rate. . Most hotels with in-house AV will require you to use them or pay a fee for bringing in an outside vendor. A room block is a reservation of a certain number of hotel rooms for your attendees to stay in. Food & Beverage.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Soon enough you find yourself complacent not really thinking about why you’re hiring vendors and choosing the same ones over and over. We know when you find a great vendor you want to stick with them! You want to make sure you are still happy with the vendor’s services and getting what you deserve.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Outside vendors or exclusive vendors? You need to be able to say, ‘We can re-book at the same rate.’ How many comp rooms are available? Cost for meeting rooms. Resort fees. Gratuities Minimums for food and beverage. Are amenities and AV included in the cost? Noise restrictions? ADA compliance—do you need accommodations?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Expanding vendor deals to utilize spa facilities, wellness-based accommodation and better team training are good places to start. “On GBT recommended giving your vendors more flexibility during your collaboration, partnering with TMOs, using corporate booking systems and asking for that critical feedback after enacting new policies.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Nearly all of Hamilton’s scheduled industry bookings were called off in 2020. Transitioning the Mission.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Being named a preferred vendor for overnight accommodations can really boost your bottom line. A full-service agency has the media know-how to get you into the same vehicles, plus the creative talent to write and design the executions that will inspire these event-goers to take action (AKA book a room with you).

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. So, to make the most of your event budget in 2023, make sure you choose your vendors far in advance. Reduce the use of energy at your event by using more efficient AV equipment, such as LED lights instead of fluorescent bulbs. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

You want a company that knows its city well and has built excellent relationships with venues and vendors in the area. How do you approach vendor relationships? One of the advantages of working with a DMC is gaining secondhand access to their vendor network. Can you tell me about your largest group or event?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Misrepresentation : Poachers misrepresent themselves to sell bookings outside of the official hotel block. Provide information to attendees and exhibitors on the event website clearly listing official vendors and logos, as well as potential personal risks. Conduct a pre-arrival audit of reservations. Limit Access.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

The emcee should generally not be an executive, a vendor or anyone who is not a trained public speaker. 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. If that’s what your emcee is like, the entire vibe of your event will be ruined.

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Figure out how to do intimate sessions with, for example, the vendors. Maybe a vendor is incredibly great at inbound marketing and they have some great insights that they can share when it comes to it. Or maybe better yet, one of your vendors is really good at social media marketing. Now, think about on-demand product demos.

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ADMEI

APRIL 10, 2024

Historically, Destination Management Companies (DMCs) adopted the practice of presenting highly personalized proposals to clients, showcasing unique event designs, vendors, and ideas. They may be interested in your approach to vendor relationships or client communication. Will you reach out after booking to set up your first meeting?

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Techsytalk

JULY 25, 2016

And, in doing lots of the new research over the years, there are a few things I think venues could do to provide a better experience for the planners looking to book them. From my experience, a lot of the websites were created with the venue in mind, not the planners who will be booking them. Updated website.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Hargrove sets an example for planning events that go off without a hitch through their government shutdown contingency plan After the venue booking, event design, attendee lists, emails, emails and more emails, your event is all ready to go—finally! 29 to Oct 1.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2021

While a handful of deeply digital-oriented companies are pulling off hybrid events, speaker agencies surveyed in the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom report booking speakers for hybrid events only 5 percent to 10 percent of the time.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

photographers) Send out save the dates Purchase your dress/tux Plan and book your desired events Within 6 to 9 months Book your rehearsal dinner venue (make sure that your guests are invited; it is customary) Decide the menu with your caterer Send out wedding invitations Book the remaining support teammates (e.g.

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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. When you’re negotiating with in-house vendors, let them know that you want to bring in out-of-house AV. But, sometimes, even with those fees, it can be cheaper to bring in out-of-house vendors.

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Contracts Contracts Vendor Events 204

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021. borders.

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