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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. of meeting and event space features a versatile design to accommodate a variety of meetings and events. The 1,662 sq.

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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). Surprise Perks Leave a Lasting Impression Most meeting planners evaluate hotels based on predictable factors: space, facilities, amenities, and cost.

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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community

Smart Meetings

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. Planners can even add on glassblowing demonstrations and a tour.

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

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It’s ideal for meeting organizers—direct flights from almost everywhere, no need for transfer arrangements, and the ability to host large events, which is unique. 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

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What to Expect When Booking A-List Event Speakers

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Although problem solving is a part of a meeting planner’s arsenal, this can still be a pain. 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? What Does that Mean for Planners?

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. of meeting and event space features a versatile design to accommodate a variety of meetings and events. The 1,662 sq.

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