Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. What are event vendors? a musical festival).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Planners meticulously manage the attendee experience , but often activity vendors also play a major role in influencing how someone remembers a trip. Going the extra mile for venues and attendees often involves activity vendors to engage in some unorthodox planning of their own. Mike Murray.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation. Guest-Room Automation.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

From the moment an event is secured, local vendors, venues, and service providers spring into action. They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech. However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching. But the impact doesn't stop there.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

Often, vendors will ask for additional event insurance coverage that is more specific to your particular event. . Another event needed to cancel when the event host “experienced chest pains and went to the hospital. Once you have your basics covered though, certain vendors or events will require special coverage.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2019

How else are we expected to generate and cultivate meaningful relationships with clients and vendors alike? Together with Will Curran and Brandt, we welcome Jaclyn Bernstein, an acknowledged leader in NYC’s hospitality industry, sitting on the Board of NYC & Company / Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2018

She suggests formally communicating those requests to vendors and then following up with the requesters during the event to make adjustments before it is too late. Recognizing the Unthinking Reactions. Her focus was on creating a legacy of inclusion that could live beyond the closing ceremonies of the event.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Highlight Local Connections: Showcase partnerships with local, sustainable vendors and community initiatives that enhance your property’s environmental story. These sources confirm that strategic retargeting and segmented marketing approaches do significantly improve conversion rates in the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2024

Cohen, a partner at Cohen, Cooper, Estep & Allen LLC, who specializes in entertainment, criminal defense and hospitality law, to chat about what planners should consider adding to their contracts in 2024. Outside vendors or exclusive vendors? Outside vendors or exclusive vendors? Cost for meeting rooms.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

However, without a proper budgeting plan and contractual agreement with vendors and hotels that play a part in making your event a reality, there’s no event to be had. Heather Mason, CEO of Caspian Agency , says this can be gleaned from the way the government looks at those in the meetings industry.

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ADMEI

DECEMBER 13, 2023

How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected 13 December 2023 You’re probably already familiar with this popular phrase in the hospitality industry: expect the unexpected. Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

It is a functional, curated package generator to manage data, information and vendors. “I The platform makes it easier to support small local vendors, an authentic touch a lot of planners—and attendees—are looking for right now. Read More: 25 Pivotal Hospitality Trends from 2022 1.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2018

Patrick Berwald, vice president of food and beverage for Benchmark Global Hospitality , offered some, ahem, food for thought about F&B for small meetings. Often, local vendors have higher costs and are not able to leverage economies of scale. Food and beverage costs are increasingly taking a bigger slice of the meeting budget.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

The hospitality boom isn’t going anywhere. In each of these regions, vendors specializing in cannabis are growing dramatically. The post 18 Event Trends Poised to Shake Up Hospitality & Group Business in 2018 appeared first on. But don’t worry, you don’t need to rush out and buy a crystal ball to be on top of it.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Experts weigh in on what needs to change to work together better Editor’s Note : Hospitality sales consultant Steve Steinhart will be speaking at Smart Meetings Extraordinary Experience in Monterey, California, Nov. Register here to hear him in person. So, you have inexperienced buyers working with inexperienced sellers.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Not only did the hotel rely on its trusted network of vendors from around the region, but dedicated team members who reside in areas far beyond the impacted boil water zone, in some instances an hour away, picked-up cases of water and brought it back to the hotel. “The

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Dana Communications

MARCH 20, 2023

Offer flexible shuttle service between nearby airports and your resort or hotel – whether through an on-property fleet or third-party vendor. While you and your team are busy resolving business traveler pain points daily, Dana is hard at work making hospitality marketing frictionless for our clients. Unfrazzle flyers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 7, 2018

In the same fashion, planners need to do their research when hiring vendors. Too often, planners end up footing the bill for mistakes and mismanagement on the part of vendors, all of which could have been avoided beforehand. You hired the vendor. And as a result, every planner needs to know exactly what they are signing on for.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Smart Meetings asked Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University, if the push toward more extreme experiences is being felt in incentive travel , where the goal is to provide singular and high-end experiences for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. Source: NYU SPS Jonathan M.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Read More : How to Manage Outsize Hospitality Budget Inflation. G Suite is a one-stop-shop for my entire team—including our clients and vendors—and the fact that it’s a live document ensures everyone is well-informed and up to date on how we’re tracking against our profit goal or allowable spend in real time. It’s that simple!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Across the hospitality industry, meetings and large-scale events play a significant role in the success of hotels, restaurants, clubs—really any venue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

As event service professionals we represent a far-reaching network of professionals supporting the hospitality industry via our clients, partners, vendors and our own colleagues. Our roles are inimitable as we touch multiple facets of the hospitality industry,” Gagnon said.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2023

On the other hand, many hotels, venues and vendors that we have worked with are understaffed as a result of the pandemic,” said Ramos. “We The Hospitality, Marketing Crossover In a previous Smart Meetings article , we touched on the connection between hospitality schools and marketing schools.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They recently launched Certified Sustainable Gatherings , an initiative to limit events’ environmental impact in six categories: waste reduction, low-emissions menus, vetted vendors, eco-conscious décor, elimination of single-use plastics and communications about conscious gatherings. Planners] want their meetings and events sustainable.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. The company transitioned from immersive brand events to vaccination events. Transitioning the Mission.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Hospitality and event industry workers were among the most affected by the pandemic. So, to make the most of your event budget in 2023, make sure you choose your vendors far in advance. Alternatively, you can switch hotel catering for local restaurants, as suggested in our Event Trends Guide 2022. in the last year.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Who are your vendors, and would they be self-sufficient in preparing for a weather event, or would they need emergency guidance? 5: Communicate (and Overcommunicate) with Attendees Start communicating with guests, speakers, and vendors before and during your event. You may want to consider asking this during your vetting process.)

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

This city takes hosting and hospitality to an entirely new level, and I’ve been so impressed with what this small team has been able to pull off. LVCVA (Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority) asked me to assist them through the bidding process, so to be able to see it through to the finish has been an amazing experience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Tourism Diversity Matters Executive Director Greg DeShields enthusiastically greeted the lunch crowd of 340 with a reminder that little things like saying “good afternoon” and “thank you” with emphasis are the basis of hospitality and business. Curate a diverse supplier list.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

They discussed how to bring DEI into your next meeting, questions you may not be asking and the reality of hospitality employment demographics. Secondly, who are your vendors, suppliers, partners and speakers for your event? See also : What Meeting Profs Get Wrong About DEI—and How to Start Fixing It. Bringing Belongingness.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 3, 2020

The hospitality industry evolved into various businesses that propose different customer experiences by adopting new technologies, practices, and cultural trends. Unique to the hospitality industry, the conversation around the industry problem is conducted by the Hospitality Technology Next Generation or HTNG.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

Read More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-tech Hotels The Union has been in negotiations since April with wages and benefits as the primary sticking point with workers at 40 hotels on strike , one of the largest strikes in recent history. ” Costs were estimated at $2.8

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ADMEI

MARCH 13, 2024

DMCs provide valuable assistance in every area, from local expertise to cost-effective vendor and venue bookings. Posted in ADMEI-Blog , Uncategorized Posts navigation ← Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career The post Designing Events with Empathy appeared first on ADMEI.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

A veteran hospitality management team oversees events throughout the property. Anyone with a sweet tooth will be treated by nearby dessert vendors. The Grand Ballroom has tall ceilings and space for 330 guests, while the Pavilion is wrapped in windows. Outside hosts two more large event spaces.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

The hospitality industry is always evolving. To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Attending top hospitality conferences, expos, or summits is a fantastic way to stay up-to-date on current trends.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2023

Hawaii celebrates with green businesses Paradise has innumerable advocates within the hospitality industry, many of which are launching new initiatives to celebrate and preserve beautiful destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands. Earth Day Cleanup Festival that will take place on April 23 at Waimānalo Beach Park.

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