Smart Meetings
MARCH 15, 2024
Acquisition accelerates growth of lifestyle market Thursday, Hilton announced it had agreed to purchase the Graduate Hotel brand for $210 million. The deal gives Hilton rights to 35 properties in college towns across the U.S. These properties will operate under long-term Hilton franchise agreements, but will Nashville-based AJ Capital Partners will continue to serve as owner.
Motivation Excellence
MARCH 14, 2024
Brittany Cerillos joined our Travel Department in the last year and made an impression instantly. She’s got a happy, can-do attitude and if you pass a bar with karaoke, you know she’s going to duck inside for a moment (or two). When you read below and watch her short video, you’ll be able to see her spark too! Thanks Brittany, for being our Get to Know ME subject this month!
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ADMEI
MARCH 13, 2024
Designing Events with Empathy 13 March 2024 In the world of event planning, there's a growing awareness of the importance of empathy in crafting unforgettable experiences for attendees. Destination Management Companies are at the forefront of this movement, recognizing the diverse needs and preferences of attendees and incorporating thoughtful touches to ensure inclusivity and enjoyment for all.
Skift Meetings
MARCH 11, 2024
Skift Take: Associations are at a critical crossroads in redefining their value to members. Thomas Reiser shares his blueprint for revitalizing the relevance of medical societies in the post-pandemic era.
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 15, 2024
Cherry Tsui and Allison Wells Cherry Tsui (left) and Allison Wells (right), InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue The InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue expands its F&B team with experienced culinary professionals. Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She is a French and European-trained culinary expert, and earned her hospitality degree in Switzerland.
Motivation Excellence
MARCH 9, 2024
Creating a must-attend event for top-performing customers and vendors helping boost average sales growth 230% over the first 12 years (and counting). Business Issue Our fencing industry client went through restructuring. They wanted to create a unified program to build stronger relationships with contractors and increase market share and loyalty with existing customers.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Meeting Package
MARCH 15, 2024
Attending the ITB in Berlin with your team is like leading an orchestra at the center of a major music festival. Sometimes, you realize you've left the sheet music at home, your mobile phone's power bank is broken, and you must tune a new trombone on the fly.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 13, 2024
Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees. With “experiences” continuing to be the key word of the meetings and events industry, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of exotic and international destinat
Tourism Tiger
MARCH 13, 2024
Discard what you think you know and learn some key intel about the confounding world of SEO, and how to approach it over time.
Bizzaboo
MARCH 11, 2024
In today’s challenging economic climate, it’s getting harder and harder for event teams to lock down sponsorship dollars. At Bizzabo, we’re all about making every aspect of event orchestration easier for teams like yours, so we recently hosted a webinar called Show me the money: Navigating event sponsorship challenges in 2024 that was jam-packed with tips, tricks, and insights you can use to accelerate your event sponsorship initiatives.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Meeting Package
MARCH 13, 2024
Oracle's OSEM has long been a forerunner in the event management software arena, providing comprehensive tools for streamlined planning, execution, and analysis, thus fostering data-driven decisions and enhancing operational efficiency across various venues globally.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 13, 2024
New Orleans’ recycling initiative makes huge impact in its second year Roughly one million people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras annually. While this is an estimate to be proud of, there was once another number organizers used—and were proud of—to track the visitation of the event: amounts of waste produced. “There was a time 20 years ago where the success of Mardi Gras was measured in how much trash was created,” says Walt Ledger III, CEO of New Orleans & Company.
Leonardo
MARCH 13, 2024
The American Disabilities Act (or ADA) was passed in 1990, long before websites were a twinkle in most hoteliers’ eyes. Most hotels know what they need to do to make their on-site premises accessible, but the digital world is not nearly as straightforward. The small print is vague because, as written, the Act itself does not include the word websites.
AIME
MARCH 13, 2024
Fresh off the back of AIME’s 2024 Welcome Party, event partner and Grazeland Director John Forman explores the power of food in networking. Networking made easy Networking is not just about exchanging business cards and attending conferences; it’s about connecting … The post Fabulous Food Driven Events appeared first on AIME.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Meeting Package
MARCH 13, 2024
Even though nowadays meetings are mainly done online, and negotiations and discussions are done via Google Meet, Zoom, etc. it is still important to meet face-to-face with customers and potential future customers.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 12, 2024
Women’s History Month is a fitting time to look at the leaders in our midst—regardless of their title—and learn from their heroic approach to hospitality innovation. We asked three women at three powerhouse meetings hotels about their approach to bringing everyone along and were impressed by the passion that unites them. Some have worked in hospitality their entire careers, while others found their own routes to their roles.
Bizzaboo
MARCH 11, 2024
In today’s challenging economic climate, it’s getting harder and harder for event teams to lock down sponsorship dollars. At Bizzabo, we’re all about making every aspect of event orchestration easier for teams like yours, so we recently hosted a webinar called Show me the money: Navigating event sponsorship challenges in 2024 that was jam-packed with tips, tricks, and insights you can use to accelerate your event sponsorship initiatives.
Conferences that Work
MARCH 11, 2024
In the last two weeks, eXTwitter has become increasingly desperate to show you ads. Here’s what Elon did—and how to avoid ads completely. We know eXTwitter was losing money before Elon bought it in late 2022 and took it private. Forbes reports that usage of ExTwitter dropped 30% in 2023. And though we no longer have public information on profitability, eXTwitter’s revenue shows a continued decline.
Travel Daily Media
MARCH 14, 2024
The post ATM 2024 will address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Exploring the future of aviation, Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which takes place from 6-9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will host prominent international airlines and aircraft manufacturers to discuss the latest industry innovations and solutions.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 13, 2024
Looking for Style? Look No Further! Three new and renovated properties transform the hospitality game with jaw-dropping debuts. Art is at the center of each property; and attendees will find themselves in awe when they step into creative spaces unlike any they have seen before. These hotels all master one thing in particular: character. If you’re looking for a meeting venue that you’ll never want to leave, read on.
Social Tables
MARCH 14, 2024
Advertising is one of the most important jobs any planning team undertakes, whether organizing an online or in-person event. Event marketing helps planners connect with their audience, making promoting upcoming functions easier, highlighting their mission, and generating leads. As planners work to widen their audience and connect with consumers in an increasingly online world, digital marketing for events is more critical than ever.
Redfin
MARCH 13, 2024
Embark on a celestial journey where the vibrant tapestry of the cosmos intertwines with the hues that paint our world. In this Redfin article, we will delve into the mystical connection between zodiac signs and the shades that resonate most deeply with each individual. So whether you are an Aries renting an apartment in Providence, RI , or a Taurus living in a townhouse in Cambridge, MA , join us as we unravel the secrets of the universe, one color at a time.
Travel Daily Media
MARCH 13, 2024
The post Elevating Luxury Getaways, MICEverse Partners with ELIVAAS for Unmatched Experiences appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. MICEverse proudly announces its strategic partnership with ELIVAAS, a pioneering force in curating luxury villa vacations across India. This collaboration signifies a momentous leap forward in the evolution of travel experiences, harmoniously combining MICEverse’s expertise with ELIVAAS’ dedication to crafting exceptional, seamless journeys.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 11, 2024
What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. One that has been distinguishing itself since it started four years ago is Business Events Industry Week ( BEIW ).
MeetingsNet
MARCH 15, 2024
The latest hotel data finds that rate increases are more than making up for today's meetings market not yet being back to its pre-pandemic volume. If you’re a planner who must use a first-tier destination for certain events, the following figures will confirm what you’re dealing with: While the volume of events that took place in the top 25 U.S. cities in Q4 2023 was only about 93 percent of what it was in Q4 2019, group rates are nearly 14 percent higher now versus 2019.
Redfin
MARCH 14, 2024
Arlington, TX, is a vibrant city with a thriving entertainment scene, distinct neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Residents are drawn to Arlington for its central location between Dallas and Fort Worth and its abundance of parks, restaurants, and attractions. Whether catching a game at AT&T Stadium, exploring the beautiful River Legacy Park, or enjoying the lively Entertainment District, there’s always something exciting to experience in Arlington.
Travel Daily Media
MARCH 10, 2024
The post THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2024 to boost Thailand’s role in the HoReCa industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. With 359+ companies, the event spans 27,000 sq.m., featuring nine segments and the THAIFEX – HOREC Academy, showcasing industry trends. As Day 1 concludes, below are highlighted several key updates emerging at THAIFEX-HOREC Asia, currently underway at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok: Thailand Ultimate Housekeeping Challenge – A competition featuri
Smart Meetings
MARCH 14, 2024
On this episode of Meetings of the Minds, Smart Meetings brings together two meeting professionals in different stages of their career to discuss a range of hot topics in the industry. In this discussion, Valerie Ulrich, former vice president of special events and conferences at First Republic Bank and currently a consultant for special events and conferences, and Spencer Glazer, event coordinator at Wolters Kluwer , discuss work/life balance.
Stova
MARCH 14, 2024
The best event websites drive scores of registrations. They inspire your audience to click through, sign up, and get excited about attending. Although building an event website can feel daunting, this article is here to help. You’ll get 36 sure-fire tips and tools for websites that capture attention, delight visitors, and make them thrilled to participate in your event.
Redfin
MARCH 11, 2024
Mesa, AZ, has beautiful desert landscapes, a vibrant downtown area, and a rich cultural heritage. This Southwestern city attracts residents with its friendly communities, outdoor recreational activities, and historic sites. Whether you’re looking for your first home or apartments for rent in Mesa , there are housing options to suit every lifestyle.
EHL Insights
MARCH 13, 2024
A crisis can hit any business at any time. It could start as negative news that snowballs, terrible online reviews, or even an ill-advised foray into social media. This type of event can tarnish your brand, harm your relationship with your customers, and have a damaging effect on key business outcomes.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 13, 2024
Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees. With “experiences” continuing to be the key word of the meetings and events industry, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of exotic and international destinati
Redfin
MARCH 12, 2024
As the capital of Florida, Tallahassee has a rich history, a vibrant arts scene, and beautiful natural surroundings, attracting residents from all over. This Florida Panhandle city offers countless green parks, historic sites, architecture, and universities like Florida State University and Florida A&M University, making it a great area to call home.
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