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Cold Prospecting Via Smart Cold Email Outreach

Gavel International

Reading Time: 8 minutes Cold Prospecting (Part 1 of 3). Prospecting is, of course, necessary for organizations to find new business. However, prospecting is hard work. In fact, nearly half (42%) of sales professionals state that prospecting is the most challenging part of their job. (1)

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GBTA: Bookings, spending and optimism on the upswing

Travel Daily Media

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. Rounding out the spending mix are customer service trips (14%); employee training or development (9%); and supplier meetings (6%).

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Smart Moves in Denver, Laguna Beach and More

Smart Meetings

She will manage a team that promotes sales and services for planners booking meetings and events in Warren County and work to prospect and generate new business relationships to achieve booked business and overnight room goals. She earlier served as membership manager for the Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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How To Reach The SMERF Market And Book More Recurring Groups

Hotel Engine

The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences. Common SMERF events include family reunions, weddings, religious seminars and meetings for organizations, such as the Rotary Club or Elks. Table of Contents.

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What Is Unconscious Bias (And How Meeting Planners Can Defeat It)

Smart Meetings

How can meeting planners be part of the solution in the movement to defeat unconscious bias? See more : Hack Your Incentives: The Meeting in Your Attendee’s Head. It’s incumbent for meeting planners both to understand and to overcome unconscious bias. First, you need to know what it is.

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Marriott Tells Association Planners to Seek Additional DEI and Technology Advances

Smart Meetings

When we look at our forward bookings, particularly in the group segment, which has been remarkably strong, we’re just not seeing it, yet.” and Canada Julius Robinson clarified that banking, finance and medical groups are returning with more small, regional meetings. At the same meeting, Isabella “Bella” D.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

Smart Meetings

In one fell swoop, allow them to: Register for your event Book their hotel room Identify any special food requirements Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books) Commit to one or more sponsorships 6. Read More : How Meeting Profs Can Improve Event Engagement Yes, it will cost you money.