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The key trends boosting the beach hotels market, according to FMI analysts

Travel Daily News

Increases in per capita income in emerging countries, increased individual buying power, a spike in vacation travel, and different discounts given on internet booking are likely to promote industry expansion. Beach hotels are extremely popular among couples and honeymooners as a romantic retreat spot.

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‘The Radical Act’ of Creating Community

Convene by PCMA

One community dining concept shared in this report suggests a way for planners to help participants have more intentional dining experiences that are more appealing than retreating to their hotel rooms at night or facing the prospect of an awkward meal.

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(1/10) How To Define Clear Goals for Your Corporate Events

Eventtia

By deciding what your corporate goal is, you’ll be able to: Identify your target audience: Corporations have multiple stakeholders, such as customers, prospects, employees, investors, community members, and more. These external stakeholders can be your leads, prospects, brand community members, investors, and more. ?

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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. Nonetheless, SMERF groups still book room blocks, event spaces and food and beverage services like corporate travelers do. Table of Contents. SMERF Defined.

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20 Outstanding Examples of Experiential Marketing

Bizzaboo

Offer a way for prospects to try your product: Not all channels let prospects touch, feel, or taste products. Lead generation: Gather contact information and data on future prospects. Smirnoff Comic Book Party. At a glance, experiential marketing can include: Business events, festivals, awards, etc. Samplings or demos.

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20 Types of Corporate Events You Should Know About

Social Tables

To train: Training and development play vital roles in running a successful business, and corporations often host in-depth training events, such as first aid workshops, on-the-job skills, or team-building retreats. Wellness events More businesses and event planners are adding wellness events to conferences, retreats, and even the office.

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Q&A: What Does an Event Planner Do?

Social Tables

Planners book the venue, build a menu, confirm caterers, secure the technology needed for the event, and so on. They send prospective event venues, hotels, and vendors the details of their upcoming event, and request a quote for the products or services required. Corporate meetings, seminars, and retreats. Large conferences.

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