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Automation—the Next Big Step for Meetings Management?

Smart Meetings

Meeting automation is potentially positioning itself as the next technology to shake up the planning game. While apps and meeting management systems have been grabbing headline and topping lists of “tech to watch,” more complete meeting automation could take those principles another step forward. How much value are events producing?”

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Collect Customer Data With a Robust Rebate Technology Platform

ITA Group

Collect Customer Data With a Robust Rebate Technology Platform. A robust rebate technology platform can simplify how you collect, process and report on the rebate claims submitted by your customers. The ideal solution combines a highly configurable platform that allows for customization with an expert team of strategists.

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Language Interpretation Is the Next Wave in Virtual Meetings

Smart Meetings

Named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time Magazine, KUDO is a real-time interpretation software company and virtual platform focused on providing language support for multilingual meetings. The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees.

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How Hospitality Hiring Trends Can Improve Your Hotel Experience

Smart Meetings

Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist. Planners can expect a more automated lobby in the future, hopefully reducing delays. Some locations have gone as far as to install check in kiosks in their lobbies.

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Is the RFP Dead? Long Live Next Evolution of Booking

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note: This article is the second part of Smart Meetings December 2021 issue Dash of Smart column. . Hotel sales teams are barraged with automated forms, lean staffs and limited information to determine what the customer really needs. There has also been a shortening of booking windows almost throughout 2021.

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2021 year end up wrap up: our top marketing insights, partnership news, and new product features

Leonardo

Throughout 2021 we created new partnerships, expanded existing ones, and rolled out new product enhancements. PARTNERSHIP NEWS: We brought on many new partners in 2021. PRODUCT NEWS: Introducing Live CMS: A digital marketing platform built to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Magnuson Hotels. The Set Collection.

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5 Great Ways To Use SMS for Events and Retail Experiences

Eventtia

As Statista highlights, “In 2021, mobile users in the United States sent roughly 2 trillion SMS or MMS messages.” When making a booking request, customers can receive automated SMS responses guiding them through the steps to confirm a suitable date and time. SMS notifications offer a simple, efficient solution to this issue.

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