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Here’s Where Business Meetings and Travel Are Being Booked

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

That’s according to predictive data company Adara , which reports that both those Western cities are down only 29 percent for business trips booked in the last two months as compared to same period in 2019. Los Angeles and Atlanta are next in the Top 10, each down 35 percent as compared to 2019.

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Southwest Commits to Groups with Simplified Booking, Investment in Routes and People

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Dave Harvey, vice president and chief sales officer for the airline, explained that the new product makes booking and/or changing names for group flights—something that could have taken weeks of manual confirmations, approvals and information gathering in the past—a self-service task with the potential to be condensed into a few minutes.

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2021

Who’s Booking : Hyatt is seeing a huge increase in leads from third-party RFP platforms like Cvent, and site selection companies like HelmsBriscoe. What They’re Booking : Small meetings and local events are coming back first, followed by regional and then national events. San Francisco and Chicago. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Report: For Savings, Book Meetings Farther Ahead

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Planning at least three months ahead could save as much as 10 percent on the bottom line, according to a new 2019 Meetings & Events Future Trends study from Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events (CWT M&E). Outside of these booking windows, potential savings dip by 5–10 percent, the report found. Did sales increase?

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#EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peek – #EventIcons Episode 146

Endless Events

JANUARY 8, 2019

Today we are giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our 2019 #EventIcons show line up. What do you want to see from #EventIcons in 2019? And now for the main topic in the episode below, #EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peak! We are going live from Go West 2019, which I also believe will be our first Canadian Live Show!

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Is the RFP Dead? Long Live Next Evolution of Booking

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

There has also been a shortening of booking windows almost throughout 2021. While booking windows are typically about 180 days, he was seeing RFP booking windows of more than 200 days in March and as few as 150 days in late September. Cvent has partnered with Amadeus to roll out Cvent Instant Book for direct reservations.

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How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

In 2019, make a resolution to practice the art of doing one thing at a time. He is the author of 65 books, including Breathing Space , Dial it Down , Live it Up, Simpler Living , 60 Second Innovator and 60 Second Organizer. The post How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Mike Dominguez’ Predictions for 2019

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

“We have not been [here] before,” said MGM senior vice president of MGM Resorts International Mike Dominguez, in a recent Smart Meetings webinar , referring to the state of the hotel industry going into 2019. Demand from individual travelers has grown even faster than bookings from groups. percent in the United States. “We

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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Meetings on the Hill

Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2019

Take it from me, someone with more than eight years experience on the Hill planning association and government relations events: avoid these top five mistakes and your efforts to book meetings on the Hill will be more successful. Related : 3 Tips for Landing Sponsorships in 2019. Mistake 1: Requesting A Meeting Too Far In Advance.

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The One Critical Thing You Must Do in 2019—Strategic Planning

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

A lifelong learner, intellectual philanthropist and author, she taught college-level strategic planning for 10 years which helped inspire her book, “ The Strategic Planning Guide for Event Professionals.” The post The One Critical Thing You Must Do in 2019—Strategic Planning appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Accor Rolls Out Direct Tool for Booking Meetings

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The 5,100-property hospitality company joins IHG, Omni, and Hilton in using the GroupSync Engage platform on its brands’ websites, allowing planners to view and book event space and guest rooms on the spot. Each hotel’s control lies in the total inventory of rooms and space it makes available” for direct booking over a given set of dates.

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GBTA: Bookings, spending and optimism on the upswing

Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The post GBTA: Bookings, spending and optimism on the upswing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business travel bookings and spending continue making their way back to 2019 levels. Travel buyers estimate their company’s current domestic business travel spend is back to 68% of their 2019 spend levels.

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Cozystay surpasses 2018 bookings by 600% in 2019

Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 27, 2019

The post Cozystay surpasses 2018 bookings by 600% in 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. 2019 is becoming a breakout year for Cozystay. Chinese travellers seeking rental properties on Tujia will now gain direct booking access to Cozystay branded properties.

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92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The post 92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. I first attended in 2019, and it’s nice to be back again. Our high-net-worth clients are now booking for next year and Europe is also one of their choices.”. So ILTM is the key trade show for us in Asia”.

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2023 Travel Outlook

Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019. On average, people are booking trips farther in advance than in 2019, with half of respondents already planning trips for summer.

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ASM Global unveils its first U.K. booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 27, 2023

booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium appeared first on Travel Daily. The post ASM Global unveils its first U.K. ASM Global today announced a new strategic partnership—its first in the U.K—with

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Seven Reasons to Book Now for Your 2024 Event

Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This article reviews the seven reasons to book now for your 2024 event. We recommend all of our clients who are looking to book in 2024 and beyond to start immediately, and here’s why: 7 Top Reasons to Book Your Event in 2024 Right Now: Venue and hotel availability (Site selection and negotiation). Book early.

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TWT: Wobbly Travel Recovery, Flight Delays and Hotel Boom

Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

trillion (in 2019 dollars, adjusted for inflation) will be spent on travel in the United States in 2022, but this is still 10% below 2019 levels and 16% below where it should have been in 2022, if not for the pandemic. June 12-18, 2022 (percentage change from comparable week in 2019*): Occupancy: 71.8% (-4.8%).

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Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hilton and Marriott’s statistics are looking up after revenue per available room (RevPAR) met or exceeded 2019 levels. Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Systemwide, it was 14% above 2019 Q2 weekend levels.

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Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The post Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. WTM Connect Me – the show’s meeting booking platform – will return in 2023 and is available for Buyers, VIPs and Media.

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The 2019 Guide to Event Marketing: Strategies, Ideas, and Examples

Eventbrite

MAY 21, 2019

But it’s not easy — event planning requires a supreme level of organization, time management, and communication skills that can’t be learned from a book. The post The 2019 Guide to Event Marketing: Strategies, Ideas, and Examples appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Whether you’re just starting out […].

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2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

They estimate that 20 percent of the nearly 6,000 attendees will book their own group’s convention there within five years. If you haven’t already, it’s time to get to the drawing board to book off-site activities and venues for next August 10 to 13.

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Delta’s International Bookings Up 450 Percent

Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Delta Air Lines is reporting a 450 percent increase in international point-of-sale bookings in the six weeks since the US government announced a date to enact relaxed restrictions on incoming travel. Delta says international bookings have surged compared to the six weeks prior to the announcement. Starting Nov.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

He previously worked for Visit Cincy as national manager of diversity sales, during which time he booked numerous large conferences and conventions. She served as Vice President for MPI’s Aloha Chapter in 2019 and is passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences.

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The Breakdown on International Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. Why the Rapid Growth in International Travel?

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Is Travel Sentiment Shifting Among Higher Gas Prices & Inflation?

Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. However, even though domestic flights have increased so far for 2022, bookings have decreased by 2.3 Higher fares seem to play a significant part in the booking deficit. percent per month , according to Adobe Analytics.

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Events Are Coming Back, and So Is Downtown Albany

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Over 60 events already committed to the book for 2023 and with dozens of holds in place, the ACC is on its way to not having a weekend free until August. The third quarter during the summer months proved especially profitable with revenue generated per available room up by nearly $15 as compared to 2019.

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7 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals for Groups (and You)

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov. 29, 2019 to receive unlimited complimentary golf on the resort’s two championship courses. How to Book: Visit pontevedra.com on Monday, Nov. Offer Details: Book 10 or more rooms for 20 percent off, as well as meeting extras, for travel through March 31, 2019.

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CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

billion passengers in 2023, nearly reaching 2019 numbers, a year that saw 4.54 ADR for group bookings follow the same trend. Air Travel Despite the chaos airlines have seen over recent years, passengers are not staying away. According to Internal Air Transport Association, airlines are expected to carry 4.35

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2023 Travel Outlook

Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 15, 2023

Travel foundation predicts an increase in spending compared to 2022, and even when compared to levels in 2019. On average, people are booking trips farther in advance than in 2019, with half of respondents already planning trips for summer.

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Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

Hyatt will be reducing commissions for third parties booking group business at hotels in the U.S. to seven percent, effective February 1, 2019. This change will not affect business booked prior to February 1, 2019, even if the event occurs after that date. The following was received from a Hyatt spokesperson.

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Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. Fast Ramp Up.

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Reports Point to Meetings Industry Recovery

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2022

Encouraging findings include a bump in the number of leads — for example, between January and June of 2022, DMOs saw almost as many leads as they did in the first six months of 2019. When it comes to actual bookings, according to Simpleview, it’s a similar story. percent of 2019 levels in 2023 and 115.7 meetings as well.

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Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. Fast Ramp Up.

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TWT: Travel Still Flocks to Florida

Smart Meetings

MAY 19, 2022

Not surprisingly, travel is up and hotel bookings are strong, with a 36 million total visitor figure, a 39.6% higher than in Q1 2019, continuing a trend of three consecutive quarters in which visitation rates exceeded pre-Covid levels. during Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021 and were down from Q1 2019 by 5.5%. increase over Q1 2021.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

JUNE 5, 2023

When we look at our forward bookings, particularly in the group segment, which has been remarkably strong, we’re just not seeing it, yet.” Technology: Removing Friction from the Hotel Stay Marriott has been investing in the Marriott Bonvoy app since it was created as part of the Starwood merger in 2019. and Canada.

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Middle East region first to recover Chinese tourism numbers, boosting participation at ATM 2024

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 20, 2024

According to research by Oxford Economics, outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be 22% below its peak pre-pandemic numbers of 155 million tourists in 2019, who spent over $250 billion overseas.

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Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

As a result of being the first city in the nation to host in-person events in July 2020, with significant upgrades to the Indiana Convention Center, the meetings and events industry in Indianapolis has been thriving and surpassing numbers posted in 2019. The George R.

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Tour Operator Software: Itinerary Creator, Booking Engine, and Other Handy Technologies

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

For the record, the business developed into a global company operating its airline and dealing with multi-million revenue streams, went through a compulsory liquidation in 2019, and was relaunched as an online-only travel agency in 2020. In most cases, tour operators book travel services from external suppliers.

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Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer

ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

The latest forecast shows that intra-European travel will account for 83% of Europe’s inbound arrivals in 2021 compared to 77% in 2019. ETC’s data shows that 54% of surveyed Europeans intend to book a trip once they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 [2]. of overall arrivals growth to European destinations over the period 2019-30.

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EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The post EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019 appeared first on Travel Daily. Dara Brady, Digital Director, Ryanair. Pamela Whitby, Editor, EyeforTravel.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Research Finds Sponsorships Are Still Relevant According to a 2019 report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research ( CEIR ) of 200 show executives and 728 exhibitors, sponsorships make up roughly 20% of B2B tradeshow revenues. This blog won’t only address revenue initiatives but also cost-cutting measures.

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TWT: Cyberattack Hits U.S. Airports, United Beefs Up and Business Travel Grows

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The airline says one reason for the adds is “historic levels of demand for travel to Europe in the summer peak, up 20% compared to 2019.”. Key takeaways from the October GBTA Business Travel Recovery Poll include: Business travel volume continues to rebound when tracking recovery to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. airlines combined.”.

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Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A dashboard tracks number of tickets booked, flights flown, amenity funds earned and the number of tickets needed for the next amenity award. She predicts that the end of 2022, beginning of 2023, business travel will be back to 2019 levels in the aggregate, but some sectors will exceed 2019 in 2022 because they are coming back faster.

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Here’s Where Business Meetings and Travel Are Being Booked

Southwest Commits to Groups with Simplified Booking, Investment in Routes and People

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State of In-Person Events: Who’s Booking What, Where & When?

Report: For Savings, Book Meetings Farther Ahead

#EventIcons 2019 Sneak Peek – #EventIcons Episode 146

Is the RFP Dead? Long Live Next Evolution of Booking

How to Kick the Multitasking Habit in 2019

Mike Dominguez’ Predictions for 2019

Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Booking Meetings on the Hill

The One Critical Thing You Must Do in 2019—Strategic Planning

Accor Rolls Out Direct Tool for Booking Meetings

GBTA: Bookings, spending and optimism on the upswing

Cozystay surpasses 2018 bookings by 600% in 2019

92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023

2023 Travel Outlook

ASM Global unveils its first U.K. booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium

Seven Reasons to Book Now for Your 2024 Event

TWT: Wobbly Travel Recovery, Flight Delays and Hotel Boom

Q2 Earnings Indicate a Business Travel Surge and Strong Leisure Trend

Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market London as the show announces exciting changes

The 2019 Guide to Event Marketing: Strategies, Ideas, and Examples

2019 ASAE Preview: 8 Ways to Enjoy Columbus, Ohio

Delta’s International Bookings Up 450 Percent

Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

The Breakdown on International Travel in 2022

Is Travel Sentiment Shifting Among Higher Gas Prices & Inflation?

Events Are Coming Back, and So Is Downtown Albany

7 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals for Groups (and You)

CWT Study: Business Travel Costs Are Still Going Up, Slightly

2023 Travel Outlook

Hyatt Confirms Commission Cut

Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Reports Point to Meetings Industry Recovery

Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

TWT: Travel Still Flocks to Florida

Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Middle East region first to recover Chinese tourism numbers, boosting participation at ATM 2024

Conventions Return to Indianapolis and Las Vegas

Tour Operator Software: Itinerary Creator, Booking Engine, and Other Handy Technologies

Recovery of European tourism in sight this summer

EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019

Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

TWT: Cyberattack Hits U.S. Airports, United Beefs Up and Business Travel Grows

Airlines Evolve to Cater to Groups

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