Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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Hilton Purchases Graduate Hotel Brand for $210 Million

Smart Meetings

Acquisition accelerates growth of lifestyle market Thursday, Hilton announced it had agreed to purchase the Graduate Hotel brand for $210 million. The deal gives Hilton rights to 35 properties in college towns across the U.S. These properties will operate under long-term Hilton franchise agreements, but will Nashville-based AJ Capital Partners will continue to serve as owner.

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The Maestro at Work: Leading a Sales Team at ITB Berlin

Meeting Package

Attending the ITB in Berlin with your team is like leading an orchestra at the center of a major music festival. Sometimes, you realize you've left the sheet music at home, your mobile phone's power bank is broken, and you must tune a new trombone on the fly.

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How to Cultivate a State of Play at Events

Smart Meetings

Visit California demonstrated the power of the ultimate playground Play isn’t just for kids anymore. In fact, according to the National Institute for Play (NIFP) based in Carmel Valley, California, feeling playful is seriously important for a healthy life. Incorporating play in an event also makes business sense. “Play is an antidote to stress and a foundation for wellness,” according to NIFP researchers, who have partnered with Visit California to share their findings.

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Planners: Don’t Cry for Hotels

MeetingsNet

The latest hotel data finds that rate increases are more than making up for today's meetings market not yet being back to its pre-pandemic volume. If you’re a planner who must use a first-tier destination for certain events, the following figures will confirm what you’re dealing with: While the volume of events that took place in the top 25 U.S. cities in Q4 2023 was only about 93 percent of what it was in Q4 2019, group rates are nearly 14 percent higher now versus 2019.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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F&B Smart Moves in Lake Tahoe, Miami Beach and More

Smart Meetings

Cherry Tsui and Allison Wells Cherry Tsui (left) and Allison Wells (right), InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue The InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue expands its F&B team with experienced culinary professionals. Tsui fills the role of director of food and beverage, bringing over two decades of experience in luxury hospitality. She is a French and European-trained culinary expert, and earned her hospitality degree in Switzerland.

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Make the difference between constructive criticism and toxic comments

EHL Insights

Criticism is never easy to take, but at some point in your professional life, you will receive it and may also have to give it. Although it might not feel like it at the time, receiving criticism can be a positive and enriching experience. It can help you identify gaps in your knowledge and enable you to see certain situations in a different way. Constructive criticism, by its nature, aims to support growth and improvement, making it an invaluable tool for personal and professional development.

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Why Leveraging Spring Themes Can Transform Your Corporate Events

InEvent

Themes play a vital role in shaping corporate events, serving as the foundation for building the event’s atmosphere, mood, and overall attendee experience. Selecting an effective theme boosts engagement, making the event memorable and meaningful for the target audience. As we slowly move towards spring, it’s worth considering having your next event in its theme!

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Who’s News for March 15, 2024

Special Events

Special Events industry news

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Hybrid Events: Bridging the Gap Between In-Person and Virtual Experiences

InEvent

The emergence of hybrid events marks a significant shift in the landscape of gatherings and conferences, blending the traditional in-person experience with the convenience and accessibility of virtual platforms. In an increasingly interconnected world, where digital technologies have become integral to everyday life, hybrid events offer a compelling solution to the challenges posed by distance, … Post Hybrid Events: Bridging the Gap Between In-Person and Virtual Experiences showed as first

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Why Leveraging Spring Themes Can Transform Your Corporate Events

InEvent

Themes play a vital role in shaping corporate events, serving as the foundation for building the event’s atmosphere, mood, and overall attendee experience. Selecting an effective theme boosts engagement, making the event memorable and meaningful for the target audience. As we slowly move towards spring, it’s worth considering having your next event in its theme!

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Hybrid Events: Bridging the Gap Between In-Person and Virtual Experiences

InEvent

The emergence of hybrid events marks a significant shift in the landscape of gatherings and conferences, blending the traditional in-person experience with the convenience and accessibility of virtual platforms. In an increasingly interconnected world, where digital technologies have become integral to everyday life, hybrid events offer a compelling solution to the challenges posed by distance, … Post Hybrid Events: Bridging the Gap Between In-Person and Virtual Experiences showed as first

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