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The 5 Surefire Benefits of Co-Op Marketing Programs for Destinations

Dana Communications

For DMOs and CVBs promoting their own corner of the world to travelers, it may sometimes seem like the budget you’re granted just isn’t enough to accomplish all of your goals. Enter…co-op marketing! The digital assets for the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism’s regular and co-op efforts below illustrate this concept.

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Smart Moves in Greater Palm Springs, Chicago and More

Smart Meetings

He has enjoyed a robust hospitality career across various departments, including front office management, catering and remote sales. He brings nearly 30 years of hospitality experience, from which he will draw to drive the resort’s longtime mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in an energetic employee environment.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, New York and More

Smart Meetings

She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors. She will draw on her 16 years of experience in senior hospitality management roles to oversee and manage all of the hotel’s daily operations.

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

Smart Meetings

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. They see supporting independent planners as a way to increase market share,” Bruce said. Recognizing Impact.

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How Hospitality Brands are Using Chatbots

AltexSoft Travel

This data shows that chatbot tools visualize the future of Facebook Messenger marketing and customer support. Chatbot growth can be seen in the online industry and just this year, Google said there’s about 1 billion Google Assistant being used in the market today. This is according to a report from Salesforce.

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Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut

Smart Meetings

We did not arrive at this decision easily—after careful evaluation, this change ensures our commissions structure meets the needs of our constituents, remains competitive in the market and is in line with the industry as whole.

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The Category 5 Pivot: How One Event Company Beat Helene and Milton

Smart Meetings

Of course, in the face of this latest climate calamity, the hospitality industry rallied to aid local communities, as usual. Between Hurricanes TravelMarket, at JW Marco Island Beach Resort in southwest Florida, is a major show for travel agents. The company, edgefactory , is no novice; it was founded in 1999.