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Retailers: Hoteliers of the Future

Smart Meetings

The hospitality industry is booming, and retailers are taking notice. As consumer’s expectations for quality products and service continue to heighten, so is their demand for an engaging experience. Brand loyalty is generally a thing of the past, as consumers are now looking for an engagement rather than another fancy product to buy.

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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

Smart Meetings

This agreement grants Chase Travel Group access to Travelports advanced retailing technology and multi-source travel content via the Travelport+ platform. For meeting profs, this means more seamless access to competitive airfares, hotel accommodations and car rentalsall curated through Travelports AI-driven Content Curation Layer.

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Furniture Company Appoints Retail Heavyweight – REMOVE

Motivation Excellence

This is an absolutely essential practice for any digital marketer who knows how to execute their campaigns in a productive, cost-effective way. The post Furniture Company Appoints Retail Heavyweight – REMOVE appeared first on Motivation Excellence. It’s simple: goal-setting. With a few.

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5 Great Ways To Use SMS for Events and Retail Experiences

Eventtia

As brands search for innovative ways to interact with their audiences, SMS for events and retail experiences has emerged as one of the main channels for high customer engagement. Retail companies must use SMS responsibly and thoughtfully to balance challenges and benefits to maintain trust and positive customer relationships.

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JFK Terminal 4 and Hudson Roll Out Contactless Retail Concept

Business Traveler USA

A new multi-brand automated retail outlet has opened at John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 4, thanks to a partnership between JFKIAT, the operator of T4, and travel retailer Hudson. The concept allows customers to make contactless purchases for items such as personal care products, audio equipment and accessories.

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Small Meetings: F&B Insights from a Supplier

Smart Meetings

Cost of product and changes in commodity pricing have impacted food pricing. Concessions, meaning discounting to secure the business, are often seen in contractual percentages off F&B retail pricing or hosted events, but retail pricing has to fluctuate in order for the operators to meet their food/beverage cost targets [margin].

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The Best Unique Phoenix Event Venues For Corporate Events

Endless Events

The Van Buren team can also help with event production. If you are looking for a venue that will give your attendees a sense of the local culture , this is the perfect Phoenix venue for you as it also houses local restaurants, coffee shops, and retail shops. The rental costs start at $15,000. They also allow outside catering.

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