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5 Major Wellness Trends for Meeting Planners to Know Now

Smart Meetings

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways.

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Meeting Planners Unite Sets 2019 Agenda

Smart Meetings

Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. More : The Independent Planner’s Guide. Affordable Resources. Augmented Income Streams.

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What Do NFTs and the Metaverse Offer Planners?

Smart Meetings

Resident NFTs, only 78 of the total 7,878 NFTs, will offer amenities such as a dedicated guest room at the one of the three hotels, a virtual concierge, complimentary event and conference hosting capabilities, as well as real-world amenities, like gym memberships, spa days and access to streaming services like Netflix and NFL Redzone.

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Event Planner Networking: 4 Creative Ways to Connect Attendees

Endless Events

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. Technology is starting to play a big role in event planner networking. But it shouldn’t. That’s saying a lot.

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Third-Party Planner Group Leverages $350 Million in Room Revenue to Attract Hotel Partners

Smart Meetings

Meeting Planners Unite , the group that started in May as a reaction to Marriott International and other hotel properties cutting commissions for third-party planners , announced today that its membership has grown to the point that members collectively manage $350 million in revenue. “If

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3 Easy Ways Planners Can Reduce Risk Today

Smart Meetings

How liable are planners when disaster strikes? What can planners do to protect themselves? That is why he strongly recommends planners include indemnification clauses in their contacts, ensuring hotels and third parties take on as much of the risk as possible. Too many planners don’t adhere to a venue’s guidelines.

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Benefits of Hiring a Professional Event Planner

Blue Spark Event Design

Why should you hire a professional planner? Meetings, conferences, trade shows and events are essential for a company’s improvement. One way to ensure the event’s success is to hire a professional event planner. Second, you need to choose a planner who works full-time within the industry.