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5 Reasons Why Surprise Perks Help Hotel Sales Directors Secure Higher Bookings

Smart Meetings

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

Smart Meetings

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

Smart Meetings

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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Quick Trips: How to Score Spontaneous Bookings

Dana Communications

The golden rule of traveling was always to book early, and the earlier the better. Jump ahead to today’s world of flexible work schedules and mobile-savvy globe-trotters and you’ll find that more and more people are choosing to book shorter, spur-of-the-moment trips on the fly. Want to boost bookings in today’s spontaneous society?

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

Smart Meetings

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

The MICE Blog

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.

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Smart Travel: MICE Industry’s Positive Impact on Business Travel, Wynn Resorts’ Bigger Better UAE Plans Revealed, Indigenous Tourism Booms and More

Smart Meetings

A new generation is discovering the uniquely attractive benefits of this travel experience, and Variety Cruises is gearing up to provide top-tier itineraries for booking. Take advantage of a 20% discount on the below select dates; flights must be booked by Oct. 16, so mark your calendars: Oct. 22-27, 202 Oct. 29, 2025 Nov.

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