MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. Implications for booking speakers: • Knowing your audience and finding speakers with broad appeal will be an important challenge.

Speakers 111

Speakers Trends Booking Events 111

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.” It now allows members to book hotel rooms, check-in, access mobile keys, “unlock experiences” and “have the world in the palm of your hand.” “We and Canada.

Technology 246

Technology Technology Planner Hospitality 246

Smart Meetings

JUNE 9, 2023

For hoteliers, AI and other event productivity technology can help remove friction and pain points in booking and checking in, but the goal is to relieve employees of mundane tasks so they can focus more on human interactions, explained Ben Space, vice president and commercial director Americas managed with Hilton.

Incentives 246

Incentives Insurance Prospect Hospitality 246

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.

Travel 231

Travel Travel Social Media Booking 231

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

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. In the end, however, you’ll reach far more prospective attendees who will hopefully become attendees.

Conference 279

Conference Sponsors Trade Show SEO 279

Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Prospective workers have high expectations—if hotels give them an offer they can’t refuse, meeting planners will reap the benefits of a smoother hospitality experience. 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.

Hospitality 245

Hospitality Trends Remote Automation 245

ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

That is according to the latest quarterly ‘ European Tourism Trends & Prospects ’ report published today by the European Travel Commission (ETC). As Europe is opening up, it is imperative that clear and coherent messages are communicated to prospective travellers.”.

Tourism 242

Tourism Tourism Certification Prospect 242

Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

According to a March article in The Washington Post , Royal Caribbean Group has seen a 30 percent increase in new bookings in the first quarter of 2021, compared to the last two months of 2020. Interestingly, he noted, revenue for 2022 reservations is 24 percent higher, possibly reflecting that cruisers are booking more expensive vacations.

Travel 264

Travel Travel Booking Travel Agent 264

Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Because even the smallest meeting is the best place to find new leads, clients and prospects. Would it surprise you to learn that 84% of attendees come to events for networking? Yet, approaching random strangers can be nerve-wracking, especially for work-from-home or introverted employees. However, there is good news.

Networking 278

Networking Events Trade Show Attendee 278

Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Downstairs, Prospect Market gives guests an upscale grab-and-go market experience with wine, snacks, small lunches and souvenirs. As an Official Walt Disney World Hotel, guests can book rooms as part of a Disney World vacation package. Drinks and seafood dishes are served with a panoramic view of the ocean and La Jolla.

Retail 240

Retail Prospect Trends Transportation 240

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

We had all the hotel blocks booked and had already moved the event twice due to Covid-19. I’ve personally booked the stadium for opening general sessions and elaborate food and beverage events , however, I had never seen it used in this way either. The center was not going to be available for groups from March to August 2021.

Sponsors 290

Sponsors Venue Registration Trade Show 290

Endless Events

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

An Everyone Culture: Becoming a Deliberately Developmental Organization by Robert Kegan & Lisa Laskow Lahey – A Radical New Model for Unleashing Your Company’s Potential (Book). Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking by Susan Cain – The book that started the Quiet Revolution (Book).

Networking 228

Networking Booking Technology Technology 228

Smart Meetings

APRIL 7, 2023

Certainly, trends could change quickly, but booking demand and pricing remains strong.” Savelli also didn’t anticipate the banking liquidity problems that hit Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse will have long-term impacts on consumers. They want their own journey and event organizers need to bring prospects to them.

Travel 246

Travel Travel Banking Hospitality 246

Motivation Excellence

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The latter is taught by Harvard professor, Arthur Brooks, who also has a series of podcasts, books and weekly writings in The Atlantic on the topic of building a happy life. I switch between a couple of books that help me cultivate positive thoughts—with the goal of being better tomorrow than I was today.

Booking 130

Booking Prospect Management Online 130

Conferences that Work

MARCH 4, 2024

A spective is a plenary closing session that combines a retrospective (looking back at what just happened) with a prospective (looking forward into the future). I repeat the details of leading a spective here because they are covered comprehensively in all of my books. I’ve facilitated them for large (e.g.

Conference 85

Conference Prospect Education Booking 85

Stova

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

You’ll discover: Sure-fire tips for packages to endear your sponsors to attendees Innovative tools that make it easy for prospective partners to say YES! People opt for a self-serve, online approach when booking travel, ordering meals, buying concert tickets, registering for events, and more. Put sustainability front and center.

Sponsors 59

Sponsors Prospect Automation Trade Show 59

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2024

Herr will sell and market Atlanta as a destination for prospective trade shows and group meetings. He will be responsible for generating leads and bookings for trade show and national account sales requiring 1,201 rooms or more on peak night. Previously, Herr worked as senior sales manager at Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Prospect Tourism Tourism 52

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2022

Deciding on the right window of time says a lot to your prospective attendees: We’ve got a lot of things to share, a lot of work to do, a lot of fun to be had. Entire books have been written about the latter topic, maintaining a strong bond with the community you’ve gathered. Gatherings come in all shapes and sizes. Or, you’re busy.

Automotive 246

Automotive Registration Prospect Attendee 246

Techsytalk

APRIL 11, 2017

Review last year’s trade show survey results, look at your prospect data and fine tune your strategy for the year to come. Start building buzz now and your target prospects will be ready to stop by on the big day. Start building buzz now and your target prospects will be ready to stop by on the big day.

Trade Show 230

Trade Show Prospect Promotion Social Media 230

Sojern

AUGUST 10, 2021

52% of experience bookings are happening before a traveler arrives at their destination, and this number continues to rise. But what happens if a traveler who has chosen their destination begins to search for things to do, finds your attraction’s website and has a hard time finding the activities you offer or the booking button?

Website 117

Website Online Booking Prospect 117

Sojern

AUGUST 23, 2021

This is especially true with a traveler’s path to purchase, as they jump from site to site, often spending a great deal of time researching before they book. . While prospecting gets you in front of new customers who have not engaged with your brand before, retargeting brings them back after they’ve engaged to complete a booking.

Advertising 104

Advertising Website Booking Prospect 104

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Another way to make it easier for prospective attendees to make the case to upper management is by publishing a persuasive page on your event site that outlines the why. Although these tactics can help employees convince their bosses to let them attend an event, many prospective attendees will still get a disappointing “no.”

Event Marketing 104

Event Marketing Conference Marketing Marketing 104

Dana Communications

APRIL 11, 2022

Because your sustainability practices deeply affect their decisions on where to book, remember to proactively communicate about them to prospective and existing guests and clients. Bottom line: Reducing that carbon footprint grows increasingly crucial to travelers and planners—and to your revenue. But spread the word!

Sustainability 208

Sustainability Transportation Regulations Prospect 208

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 8, 2019

Date Your Prospective Attendees. For the 4,800 attendees at PCMA Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh—including more than 900 Live Stream attendees and 980 first-time attendees—the surprises around every corner added up to a treasure trove of rich insights worth putting to work right away. Here are some ideas from day two that you can steal.

Planner 252

Planner Prospect Attendee Consulting 252

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Talk to each prospective emcee about your company’s culture and the market it serves, and get a definitive buy-in from them about willingness to adapt their approach. Bloom is a comedic keynote speaker and author of You Can Judge a Book by Its Cover , a collection of faux book covers that poke fun at the how-to genre.

Prospect 122

Prospect Audience Booking Planner 122

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

The marketing team wants big corporate logos so they can show them to prospective attendees in hopes of impressing them with the quality of other people attending the event. His newest book is The Experience Maker: How To Create Remarkable Experiences That Your Customers Can’t Wait To Share which is releasing in September.

Speakers 299

Speakers Social Media Communications Communications 299

MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2023

The latest MPI Meetings Outlook survey reports outstanding prospects for business in 2023, but the trials of a hotel seller’s market and staffing issues aren’t going away. The Bad with the Good The strong return to live events is reviving meeting departments and the venues they work with, but along with that comes challenges.

Planner 98

Planner Meeting Prospect Hospitality 98

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Businesses are assuring prospective visitors that the region has maintained a safety-focused recovery approach, which has made it possible for the community to make a full travel and tourism recovery. of meeting space—and it awaits planners looking to book a business meeting abroad. Intercontinental Phuket Resort opened in 2019.

Travel 264

Travel Travel Tourism Tourism 264

Smart Meetings

MAY 17, 2021

Or say you’re considering how much time and effort to invest into minimizing the prospect for microaggressions toward minority event attendees. Research suggests you’ll unconsciously find reasons to talk yourself into selecting the person, even if they would not be the first choice by objective measures.

Planner 200

Planner Meeting Prospect Attendee 200

Gavel International

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Guide visitors and defined prospects through the sales funnel by providing information, addressing pain points, or offering incentives (e.g., Enhance Your Content with AI Use AI to recommend relevant content to prospects based on their browsing behavior or user intent.

Marketing 52

Marketing Marketing Automation Social Media 52

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 19, 2023

As someone who gets satisfaction out of crossing things off my to-do list, I like the prospect of documenting that I’m still chipping away at my list even if I can’t yet draw that line through an item. This will counter a sense of frustration that you didn’t move the needle on anything. Imagine you’re advising a friend.

Prospect 103

Prospect Publishing Speakers Preparation 103

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 9, 2023

Garner will sell and market Atlanta as a destination for prospective trade shows and group meetings. She will generate leads and subsequent bookings for trade show and national account sales requiring 1,201 rooms or great on peak night. Previously, Garner served as senior director of industry relations at SECO International.

Trade Show 52

Trade Show Prospect Hospitality Booking 52

Hotel Engine

AUGUST 11, 2022

Google now has one of the most complete hotel shopping and booking systems available. This is because Google continues penetrating the travel booking process at every point. Increase direct bookings. According to TripAdvisor, 81% of travelers always or frequently read reviews before booking a place to stay. Website URL.

Prospect 52

Prospect Booking Platform Website 52

Dana Communications

MAY 4, 2021

Dana insight: This is good news for aspirational destinations, luxury accommodations and tour operators offering once-in-a-lifetime experiences, as you now have a larger pool of prospects—thanks in part to travelers’ desires to check off bucket lists as well as having more money to spend on vacation (remember: bigger budgets).

Trends 130

Trends Travel Travel Prospect 130

Stova

APRIL 25, 2024

When you personalize the email marketing campaign for each prospect, you speak to them and their needs. For example, if you’re running an event where you’re having a lot of exhibitors, your list may be 75% people who simply want to attend, and 25% those who have expressed an interest in booking a table.

Marketing 105

Marketing Marketing Audience Social Media 105

Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

Tenets of ecotourism range from booking trips off-season and visiting “second city” destinations to activities that promote cultural awareness and support artisans and laborers in the community. And that’s why it’s important to research or ask your prospective travel companies about their practices.

Sustainability 246

Sustainability Tourism Tourism Trends 246

Best Corporate Events

MAY 17, 2023

CSR Corporate social responsibility matters to current and prospective employees. But as the research shows, treating employees well also matters to prospective customers. We literally wrote the book on corporate team building —check it out! It also matters to consumers. Want to learn more?

Remote 78

Remote Prospect Trends Benefits 78