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Smart Moves in Miami Beach, Denver and More

Smart Meetings

In this new position, Oshiro focuses on the wholesale, military, groups and travel agent markets for Lotus Honolulu at Diamond Head , Waikiki Malia and Hotel Renew. Defebo joined VSC in 2008 as director of sales and most recently worked as the organization’s director of sales and marketing.

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Bye bye group bookings? Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America

Travel Daily Media

Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The North American corporate travel, meetings and events industries alike all heaved a collective groan recently after receiving an email from Marriott International.

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Expedia Partner Solutions for Travel Agencies: Expedia TAAP, Templates, and EPS Rapid API

AltexSoft Travel

So here are the three main partnership solutions Expedia Group offers: Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program aka agent tools. Expedia TAAP: booking tools for travel retail agents. Through Expedia TAAP travel agents can book the following services: 600K+ accomodations. Expedia Group members.

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Thailand woos India’s MICE sector

Travel Daily Media

The Bangkok Post said the delegation will meet some 200-300 Indian companies, travel agents, trade associations, professional exhibition and convention organisers during the four-day road show. Major events in Thailand this year include ITU Telecom Asia 2008 and the 2008 Lions Clubs International Convention.

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19 Event Trends That Will Shake Up Meetings & Group Business in 2019

Social Tables

Meetings are growing and evolving rapidly, and each is an experiment in applying new methods to find a perfect formula. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. Demand continues to outpace supply of meetings-eligible hotels.

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