Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

GMCVB’s website is full of resources for planners to organize the most sustainable Miami meeting or event possible. Their free option offers guidelines, a sustainable gatherings program guide and a preferred vendors list. They don’t have the time or resources, so they’re looking to the vendor to do it for them.

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Certification Sustainability Vendor Venue 245

Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

At a bare minimum, you should ensure your property is listed on their official websites. Being named a preferred vendor for overnight accommodations can really boost your bottom line. For smaller festivals, the DMO or CVB is typically also the resource event organizers point attendees to for arranging their own accommodations.

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Travel Travel Events Advertising 246

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. PCMA provides education, research, and networking opportunities to its members , who include event professionals, hospitality industry professionals, and business event suppliers.

Website 98

Website Planner Certification Publishing 98

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.

Hospitality 76

Hospitality Technology Technology Publishing 76

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2018

Ask the vendors to use reusable containers rather than disposable items. Donate floral arrangements and decorations to group homes, shelters, hospitals and schools after your event. You can also post your recycling successes on your event website and make recycling public announcements over a sound system at the event.

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Manufacturing Events Venue Contracts 170

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Planner Vendor Certification Event Planning 145

Social Tables

MAY 30, 2019

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. To give you an idea of how much is appropriate, children’s party entertainers usually expect $15-$20 in tips each while wedding vendors like chefs often see anywhere from $50 to $100 an event, on average.

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Venue Entertainment Preparation Event Planning 199

Convene by PCMA

JULY 13, 2023

The CVB can also provide maps, custom websites, vendor referrals, welcome messages from city officials, recommendations for offsite functions and much more. Plus, your attendees will experience the Midwest’s famous hospitality with the CVB’s team of onsite Certified Tourism Ambassadors.

Meeting 98

Meeting Proposal Vendor Registration 98

Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

For the most up-to-date information visit the dedicated knowledge centers on the WHO and CDC websites, and check with your local health organization. The best place to create and maintain a preparedness plan is on a webpage of your event website. Instead, double-down on proper etiquette around sneezing, nose-blowing, and hand-washing.(

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Conference Speakers Vendor Registration 128

AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 13, 2020

And hospitality is no exception: the hotel industry operates large amounts of data by its nature. We’ll define the peculiarities of business intelligence for hospitality, the benefits it gives to the businesses, and pitfalls of integration with industry-specific systems. Hotel Property Management System modules. Customer segmentation.

Hospitality 59

Hospitality Technology Technology Vendor 59

Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

We’ve compiled a list of websites for event planners so some of the hardest-working professionals can complete every task on their list. PCMA provides education, research, and networking opportunities to its members , who include event professionals, hospitality industry professionals, and business event suppliers.

Website 52

Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 20, 2021

Yes, while the overall number of bookings dropped due to COVID-19, hotels’ brand.com websites became the third most popular booking channel , in some cases even surpassing Expedia traffic. In search of relevant, up-to-date information, people feel more confident on hotels’ websites: Is the property open? Why is that? User experience.

Booking 98

Booking Social Media Website Audience 98

Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

We’ve been saying that for years, and then I ran across an article just a few weeks ago where it basically said that something like 60% of all of the fake malware website have the lock, so you can’t just look for the lock anymore. It’s not gonna be the vendor’s responsibility. Will Curran: Oh, no.

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Events Registration Networking Banking 269

Hotel Engine

JULY 6, 2022

Do you know what new innovation is sweeping the hospitality industry off its feet? Take a weekend to immerse yourself in the latest and greatest new ideas and cutting-edge inventions, while networking and creating valuable connections with vendors and fellow industry professionals. International Hospitality Investment Forum.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Hospitality Events Remote 52

Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Market the event on social media , create online event pages, send invitations, and ask participating vendors to promote it as well. . Entice visitors of all types to attend by including a variety of vendors, activities, and entertainment options. Sponsored by Northwestern Memorial Hospital and organized by DeKalb Corn Fest Inc.,

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Events Seminar Sponsors Promotion 147

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. As you speak with vendors, talent, and the venue to determine your equipment needs, make sure to ask how long they will need for setup and breakdown, and whether they need access to power, a loading dock, or any other special access.

Venue 200

Venue Audience Social Media Insurance 200

AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 30, 2021

Throughout its history (both before and after it was bought by Oracle and renamed) OPERA was the PMS of choice for Marriott, Four Seasons, Hyatt, Radisson, and more hospitality leaders. In this article, we will explain how hoteliers and hospitality technology vendors can set up an integration between OPERA PMS and third-party hotel solutions.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Platform Vendor Production 52

AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

And not only does it adapt the menus, but also advertising campaigns, website pages, and entire business plans to attract local foodies. Localization means adapting a website or other digital product for a new region. Website architecture: language settings, domain strategy, and web design nuances. And it works.

Website 52

Website Travel Travel SEO 52

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Does putting hospitality first still matter, or now is it something else entirely? They are built from the ground up and are the hallmark of hospitality. One of the first things I noticed when I started my event tech business several years ago was the sharp uptick in job changes the events and hospitality industry has. (I

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Venue Marketing Marketing Social Media 112

AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

They are a way for travel vendors to offer discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals , and other perks and benefits to certain clients, while also potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. CUGs allow hospitality businesses to offer exclusive rates and deals to a group of customers, which can help to increase sales and revenue.

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Benefits Travel Travel Social Media 97

AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

Among hospitality distributors, Expedia has announced early results for its efforts to present an ABS shopping path where possible. One of the hottest topics in hospitality today is attribute-based shopping. shift to more premium rooms and rates ” even in its early trials with ABS. Many hotels, though, still use an old shopping model.

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Booking Airlines Hospitality Website 111

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 13, 2021

Research shows that travelers visit around 38 sites when planning a trip and they end up visiting OTAs, metasearch sites, and supplier websites to review their options. Some also check hotel’s own websites to see if the proposition is better there. Valuable hospitality insights. But those direct channels receive their visits.

Booking 69

Booking Website SEO Vendor 69

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Successful in-person events require accounting for various needs, ranging from critical infrastructure to hospitality to security. ☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Design and launch an event website. ☐ Create an event favicon for your website.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. Operations managers negotiate prices, book vendors, place supply orders, and communicate vendor details between the planning team, venue, and benefiting organization. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

Event Planning 78

Event Planning Social Media Vendor Advertising 78

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 17, 2023

ExCeL London’s hospitality menus use a minimum of 80 percent British seasonal fruit and vegetables. There is greater awareness from planners, but there is still so much more to be done to connect the dots,” Stuckrath said, “from the vendors all the way down to the server, who is the front-facing person to the attendee.”

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Events Venue Hospitality 105

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

“The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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Trends Social Media Speakers Consulting 98

Social Tables

MARCH 2, 2021

NEW Client Services Get all the support you want for your events because we know hospitality matters. Considering the fact that it takes “ anywhere from a few days to a few weeks ” just to create a website, it’s clear that these tasks take up a good portion of your dedicated work time. But not always.

Planner 99

Planner Contracts Contracts Vendor 99

Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

They’re determining event goals, mapping out a killer event strategy, building the event website, sending out event marketing emails, deciding on what type of event planning software to use, and making sure to hit event goals — and that’s just the beginning. Food service and other vendors. Transportation and hospitality fees.

Social Media 98

Social Media Registration Sponsors Events 98

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 24, 2022

But if you work in the hospitality business, you must have noticed that the way people book and pay for hotels has changed, especially since the start of the pandemic. Hospitality traditionally introduces a lot of friction. Booking the same hotel on Booking.com vs the hotel’s own website. It works and that’s what matters, right?

Online 52

Online B2B Vendor Automation 52

AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 3, 2020

A few years ago, Delta Air Lines discovered a fraud perpetrated by four 3rd-party websites. The websites charged travelers for canceling their flights. To save time when making a purchase, people create personal accounts on various websites. Nearly 75 percent of data breaches in the hospitality industry come from POS machines.

Airlines 69

Airlines Travel Agent Booking Online 69

AltexSoft Travel

JUNE 23, 2022

In 2022, there are much more online booking websites that host alternative accommodations. You want to increase your bookings by posting the same property on a different website, Vrbo or Expedia, or maybe them both. Either way, you are free to mix and match and use a PMS that you love with a channel manager from a different vendor.

Management 52

Management Website Booking Vendor 52

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 20, 2020

In 2012, IATA revolutionized flight distribution connectivity by introducing New Distribution Capability (NDC) – a standard for displaying rich airline content on online travel websites. The state of hospitality standards today. To stay connected to the global hospitality infrastructure and maintain a strong brand.

Airlines 52

Airlines Hospitality Booking Travel Agent 52

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Such is the nature of health and wellness, which through its prominence in our larger society, became a main focus of “purposeful meetings” and now a main focus of properties looking to capitalize on hospitality trends in 2019.

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Trends Meeting Planner Venue 167

Social Tables

AUGUST 29, 2017

While Google is a place to start, don’t hesitate to ask other vendors for suggestions. In the scheme of managing vendors, guest lists, and budgets- keeping room blocks at the top of your priority list will make sure that starting with their arrival to your event, your attendees feel welcomed and part of the big picture of your event.

Planner 68

Planner Contracts Contracts Logistics 68

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 30, 2022

In hospitality, upsells may include things like. Personalize your website experience. Say, you have a branded website and there’s a user who has just made a reservation. You should include relevant upselling offers and messages throughout your website, ideally next to the products that are oriented on upgrades.

Automation 59

Automation Booking Online Website 59

Bizzaboo

APRIL 27, 2023

For details on the structure of the exam and testing periods — and to learn more about the online event planning classes — check out the ILEA website. You can choose the website and format that best suits your needs and learning style. They need to communicate effectively with clients, vendors, and staff. Learn more: ILEA 3.

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Certification Event Planning Trade Show Planner 98

AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Travelers visit up to 160 websites in a span of a month before booking a trip. This doesn’t mean that they’re specifically looking into interaction with travel agents, they just often don’t find what they need on regular booking websites. Self-service touchpoints on the traveler journey. Travel research and booking. In a hotel.

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Technology Technology Travel Travel 69