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Maximizing ROI: A Guide for Hotel Sales Directors

Smart Meetings

Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here The Importance of Data in Event Marketing When you track ROI, you can see which marketing efforts are working and which ones aren’t. Without proper measurement, it’s impossible to determine which marketing efforts drive bookings and which merely consume resources.

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Progress Report: Global Convention Center Outlook

Smart Meetings

Proposals have been approved and dreams have been shattered on the convention center circuit. In March, the Standing Committee on Economic Development and Tourism pumped the brakes on a new convention center that was proposed to be built in Australia’s capital city. Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) proposed a $1.2 California.

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The Rise of Exclusive Travel Experiences

Traveler's Q

From easy booking processes to AI-driven personalization, technology ensures that your journey is both smooth and enjoyable. Imagine booking your travel and accommodations through an app that not only handles logistics effortlessly but also offers suggestions based on your past preferences.

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How to Plan a Concert in 10 Steps

Social Tables

If you book a venue that’s too large and don’t sell it out, you’ll have a half-full room and a low-energy crowd. On the other hand, if you book a small venue and sell it out too quickly, you’ll wonder whether you missed out on more potential ticket sales and revenue. Apply for permits and insurance.

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Flight Credits: What You Need to Know Before Cashing In

Business Traveler USA

Earlier this month, the Department of Transportation proposed new rules that would clarify and expand the department’s authority around airline ticket refunds for canceled flights and changes in service. The proposed rulemaking would define what constitutes a flight cancellation and clarify when service has seen a significant change.

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Hotel Booking APIs: Wholesalers, Channel managers, and GDS

AltexSoft Travel

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! Booking, booking cancellations, and modifications.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners book the venue, build a menu, confirm caterers, secure the technology needed for the event, and so on. Event planners compare the received responses, weigh various quotes, and select the best proposal based on the client’s needs. Comparison and Selection. Negotiation. Event planners must be skilled in the art of negotiation.

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