Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While sponsorships have been prevalent for a long time, further information about the popularity of digital and print options might surprise you. Provide an all-inclusive online shopping cart experience. Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics. Optimize each for SEO.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 22, 2024

The survey is designed to give hotel/venue operators insight into the challenges, expectations, and preferences of meeting planners as they work to grow their group business in 2024,” Katrina Pruitt-Andrews, vice president of marketing for Knowland, told Convene via email. Michelle Russell is editor in chief of Convene.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

She reported that attorneys who work with these companies say they like the experience better than negotiating with a human. Read More: Event Design Truths 6 Event Design Truths Even as the tools increasingly have a digital operating system, the basics of human behavior will continue to be the core of event design for successful programs.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Gen Z birth year ranges between 1997-2015, and this is a generation that is characterised by growing up in the digital age, with easy access to technology and internet from a young age. While the students don’t need hotel rooms for the most part, room allocation goes to speakers, sponsors and other guests who attend START Summit.

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Hotel Engine

JULY 18, 2022

Fastest-growing hotel booking platform for business sees significant increase in membership; focus on product enhancement and innovations drives new business. The significant growth builds on the company’s Q1 2022 momentum, which also saw triple-digit growth. “We Triple-digit growth across the board. About Hotel Engine.

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

You take virtual, you take in-person, and bada bing bada boom, you got yourself a hybrid experience! While it’s common knowledge at this point that this type of event merges digital and live together, there are actually several ways you can go about it. At first glance, it might seem like a hybrid event is pretty straightforward.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 21, 2022

But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms. High production value will enhance the viewing experience for your virtual attendees.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Even then, the Covid-19 experience has equipped us with the collaborative and cooperative framework to face unprecedented challenges, so hopefully that would help us. The meetings industry is closely tied to the hospitality sector, including hotels, restaurants and transportation services. Did it end the way you predicted?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

QR codes, RFID-based “MagicBands,” mobile ordering apps, and other digital technologies help reduce social contact. At Walt Disney World, attendees can stay at properties like Gran Destino Tower , a new Spanish-themed hotel tower within the Coronado Springs Resort that opened just a few months before Covid hit.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

The post Navigating the Future of HoReCa: Innovation, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation in Southeast Asia’s Hospitality Industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Hotels and restaurants are now integrating health and wellness into their core services. by 2029 in the Asia Pacific.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Hilton has announced that its Digital Key technology now allows more than one guest to have access to their room’s Digital Key. The Digital Key Share option allows the primary guest to share their active key with up to four additional people via the Hilton Honors app. hilton.com.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2022

Choice Hotels Acquires Radisson Hotel Group Americas. Choice Hotels International Inc. announced that they’ve entered into a definitive agreement to buy the franchise business, operations and intellectual property of Radisson Hotel Group Americas for roughly $675 million. 66%: Smart hotel rooms (i.e.,

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. A total of 11 new digital walls will enhance communication.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

MAP: Meeting automation platforms offer streamlined analytics, scheduling and digital integration by pulling data from calendars, spreadsheets and contact-management tools, such as Salesforce. Internet of Things: Hotels have discovered that connecting objects via the internet can pay dividends in lower costs and enhanced guest experiences.

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Travel Daily News

MARCH 27, 2023

CHELTENHAM, UK – Hotel technology company Journey Hospitality has acquired Premier Software – UK’s leading spa, leisure and wellness management software business – to boost spa services within hotel ecommerce.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2019

Four Seasons Hotel Houston Lobby. Featuring everything from bedtime storybooks to digital books and new titles, library rooms are popping up at high-end properties. We have listed 10 of our top libraries, found in hotels across the world. Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Four Seasons Hotel Bayou & Bottle Houston.

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Leonardo

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Throughout 2021 we created new partnerships, expanded existing ones, and rolled out new product enhancements. David Sgroi, VP of Sales at Leonardo, shared his takeaways from the first Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association conference , on the future of distribution. Magnuson Hotels. The Set Collection.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Scale is all about the potential to drive demand, which, the report says, requires “a focus on the development, enhancement and investment in tourism infrastructure.” Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) are actively enhancing their country’s workforce through training and reskilling programs, including digital literacy.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

When members book directly on Marriott.com, they will receive all the perks that come with Elite status, including free and enhanced Wi-Fi and exclusive member-only rates. These include experiential adventures, local excursions, global treks and unique experiences such as cooking alongside renowned chefs Daniel Boulud and Eric Ripert.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These tools will streamline organizer’ work and open new possibilities for immersive and engaging event experiences, said Shawn Cheng, event strategist at Curious Bear Management and one of the Playground’s organizers. Hotels and suppliers are non-responsive, understaffed, and offering poor-quality work.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Annette Gregg, MPI senior vice president of experience, explained that attendees could sort and choose their journey through the day based on the topic, level of interaction, speakers and even the location. Read More : Authentic Experiences 101: A Hot New Hotel and Restaurant in San Francisco. Forward Looking.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The post Elevating the game: HSMA holds first Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. As aptly put by Loleth So, the President of HSMA and Area Director of Sales and Marketing at Megaworld Hotels and Resorts, “The market landscape is always changing.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2021

Its business travel suppliers are at the forefront of a changing industry, delivering fresh and innovative thinking to enhance events, reach new audiences and deepen engagement. Melbourne has incredible incentive experiences! Vibrant, creative and cultured, Melbourne is one of Australia’s most appealing cities.

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Spotlighting Saudi’s robust tourism infrastructure expansion, Fahd Hamidaddin added: “Today, Saudi has over 400,000 hotel rooms which will be expanded to 854,000 new rooms by 2030. Moreover, Expo 2030 will span over 6 million square meters and will feature 246 unique event participants.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

The discussion also highlighted the need for travel providers and destinations to embrace sustainability and respect local communities, as well as the importance of reaching consumers through emerging platforms such as private online communities and digital detox travel. Providers need to cater to these new luxury expectations.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Austin Marriott Downtown offers a completely touchless check-in and check-out experience, as well as elevator and in-room television controls using a personal smartphone. There is an increased desire for more contactless experiences throughout the travel journey. Courtesy Marriott International). Has that changed during the pandemic?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Responsible event professionals are partnering with destinations and venues that understand attendees today are looking for inspirational experiences that marry thoughtful safety protocols within an exciting destination that fuels engagement beyond what is possible through a computer screen. A Trusted Partner. All Together Now.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2021

Responsible event professionals are partnering with destinations and venues that understand attendees today are looking for inspirational experiences that marry thoughtful safety protocols within an exciting destination that fuels engagement beyond what is possible through a computer screen. A Trusted Partner. All Together Now.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 31, 2024

The technological revolution in the kitchens of hotels, restaurants and catering services (HoReCa) is more than that of efficiency or environmental responsibility. For example, multi-cookers that pressure cook, slow cook, or steam help chefs to experiment, merging different culinary traditions into innovative fusion cuisine​​.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

The post Top meeting destinations and MICE hotels in APAC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cvent has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia Pacific. The platform makes connecting clients with hotels and tourism hospitality suppliers worldwide, easy.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 27, 2023

Fortunately, this association had already planned a digital version of the conference to be held four weeks after the in-person event. The opening keynoter was rescheduled to kick off the now enhanced digital conference, still set for a month later. 1 had no choice but to cancel its in-person event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

It’s no longer just about the experience taking place on-site. Typically, in-person events were held at big conference halls or magnificent hotels. Studios allow you to enhance the entire experience for both audiences through the use of professional lighting, camera shots, Augmented Reality, XR effects, LED backdrops, and more.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

When planning successful event experiences, event teams face myriad challenges. To deliver a stellar attendee and sponsor experience, hit event goals, and prove ROI, event teams need powerful event scheduling software with a centralized platform for coordinating dates, venues, schedules, and participant details.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The delivery mechanisms exist – we need technology to bring everything together so that we can have an informed conversation with the customer about their disruption, [instantly finding them] another hotel, or a car waiting, following a disruption.” Brian Davis is SVP and CMO of Sun Country Airlines. Every year, the carrier flies 4.5

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

These agencies have event professionals with experience in in-person, virtual, and hybrid event marketing to help your company adjust to changing times this year and beyond. Recognized as a leader in turn-key exhibit solutions, 21st Century Expo Group excels in creating impactful brand experiences. Submit it here.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC), and Koelnmesse joined forces to deliver an immersive experience for VIP guests and members of the media, presenting an insightful glimpse into the upcoming debut in March 2024.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 20, 2022

But at the same time, with Covid having drastically sped up the adoption of a host of new digital and online technologies , forward-looking industry innovations aren’t limited to smarter experiences alone. Here’s a peek at what tomorrow’s domestic and international transit experiences will hold for business travelers.

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