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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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5 Proven Strategies to Maximize Your Hotel’s Outdoor Space Bookings This Spring and Summer

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Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here But how do you stand out in a competitive market and position your outdoor spaces as the go-to choice for clients this spring and summer? Here are five proven strategies to help you market your outdoor spaces, attract bookings, and elevate your revenue potential for the 2025 season.

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New and Renovated: Resort Life, For Any Size Group

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Venture to the Blue Ridge Mountains for a VIP retreat immersed in nature. The Study features a custom desk and built-in bookshelves featuring locally-sourced artwork, books and artifacts against Pierre Frey wallcoverings of rich marigold hues depicting Virginias forests. New interiors feature custom furnishings and antique features.

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Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas Pilots Holistic Harmony Wellness Retreat

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The property’s new spa and wellness experience, Holistic Harmony Wellness Retreat, officially launched March 18. Simplifying Spa Booking for Planners Vitality Pool As the program is still in its nascent phase, the team is working things out and determining what works best for both planners and leisure guests. “We

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Retreats For Event Profs: Do We Need Them?

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Let’s talk about retreats for event profs. So, who doesn’t love a good retreat? Because it’s no secret that, human beings, we all need to retreat from something at some point. Whatever the reason is, there are many good things to be said about retreats – and retreats for event profs in particular.

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Smart Travel: Chase and Travelport Team Up, Ottawa Airport and Light Rail Transit Connect, New Security Screening Wows in Frankfurt and More

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Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? As airlines increasingly adopt New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology, Travelports solution ensures that planners and business travelers can efficiently compare and book the best options across multiple suppliers. Travelport and Chase are using AI to secure your attention.

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New and Renovated: Luxury in Every Form

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Further amenities include valet parking, a fitness center and a rooftop pool on the sixth floor, which can also be booked for private events. The full-scale renovation is grounded in its commitment to epitomize an elevated, active and holistic experience, and the property is ideal for serene, recreation-focused company retreats.

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