The Great MICE Comeback: Why Events Are Fueling a New Travel Boom
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The Great MICE Comeback: Why Events Are Fueling a New Travel Boom

When borders slammed shut in 2020, the meetings and events industry didn’t just slow down – it fell off a cliff. Global business travel spending plunged by 53.8% compared to 2019 as conferences were canceled, sales kickoffs went online, and incentiv...

Timothy Prescott
Timothy Prescott
Director of Marketing, drvn
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by Timothy Prescott
9 December 2025drvnMICE
The Great MICE Comeback: Why Events Are Fueling a New Travel Boom
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VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue

VenueSuite, the intelligent cloud-based Event Management and Reservations System, today announced a new integration with Shiji’s Daylight PMS, expanding connectivity for hotels and venues seeking a unified solution for event and room management.

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VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue 5 December 2025Venuesuite B.V.MICE
VenueSuite and Shiji Daylight PMS integrate to streamline M&E bookings, helping hotels respond faster with e-Proposals and boost revenue
MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge
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MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge

MICE means money for hotels. But what industries are worth capitalizing on? With a fast-moving economy, hotels risk missing out if they don’t stay aware and agile. Here’s what hoteliers in London need to know about the state of MICE right now to def...

Robin Mittal
Robin Mittal
Product Marketing Manager, Cendyn
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by Robin Mittal
25 November 2025Cendyn™MICE
MICE + hoteliers: it’s time to capitalize on London as a center of knowledge
The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?
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The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?

In hotel groups and event sales, timing is everything. The moment a lead comes in, whether from a meeting planner’s RFP, a trade show connection, or a casual inquiry, the clock starts ticking. The speed, accuracy, and professionalism of the initial ...

Mike Pavicich
Mike Pavicich
Director, Global Sales at SalesAndCatering.com, LLC
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Mike Pavicich
by Mike Pavicich
14 November 2025SalesAndCatering.com, LLCMICE
The Great Hotel Sales Divide: System-First or Proposal-First — Which One Are You?
We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.
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We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.

Hoteliers have mastered the art of direct bookings; sophisticated marketing automation, optimized booking engines, and data-driven website design have helped shift share away from OTAs and reclaim control over the guest relationship.

Thomas McDermott
Thomas McDermott
CMO at Tambourine
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by Thomas McDermott
13 November 2025TambourineMICE
We fixed the transient problem. Now it’s time to fix group.
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Cvent and BeCause Integration Brings Sustainability Data to the Forefront for Event Planners and Hoteliers

Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, and BeCause, the sustainability data hub for the travel and tourism industry, have announced an integration to enhance how hotels present sustainability information on th...

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Cvent and BeCause Integration Brings Sustainability Data to the Forefront for Event Planners and Hoteliers29 September 2025Cvent Europe LtdMICE
Cvent and BeCause Integration Brings Sustainability Data to the Forefront for Event Planners and Hoteliers
The Art of Personalization
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The Art of Personalization

In today’s rapidly evolving meetings and events landscape, personalization has emerged as a critical element in ensuring successful, impactful gatherings. No longer is it enough to offer a one-size-fits-all approach – clients and attendees now expec...

Jamie Bruce
Jamie Bruce
President of Teneo Hospitality Group
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by Jamie Bruce
5 September 2025Teneo Hospitality GroupMICE
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HSMAI Celebrates Former President and CEO Bob Gilbert’s Induction into Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders
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HSMAI Celebrates Former President and CEO Bob Gilbert’s Induction into Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce that former president and CEO, Robert A. “Bob” Gilbert, has been selected as a 2025 inductee into the Events Industry Council (EIC) Hall of Leaders. This pres...

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HSMAI Celebrates Former President and CEO Bob Gilbert’s Induction into Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders 2 September 2025HSMAI EuropeMICE
HSMAI Celebrates Former President and CEO Bob Gilbert’s Induction into Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders