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

Director of Marketing, drvn

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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

Product Marketing Manager, Cendyn

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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

Director, Global Sales at SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

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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

CMO at Tambourine

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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

President of Teneo Hospitality Group

Teneo Hospitality Group

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Crafting Magical Events at the Rosewood Baha Mar with Tekeyo Bodie

Each of us remembers that one event we attended where every detail was flawlessly executed and the setting was so perfect that, in hindsight, the only word that describe it all is ‘magical’. Behind the scenes, as anyone working in hospitality knows,...

Adam Mogelonsky

Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd.

Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

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Guest Experience

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Texas Goes All In For Convention Centers

Convention Centers have emerged as a hub of industry, commerce, culture, and architecture. Since they first marked the maps in the mid-20th-century U.S., they have become a symbol of economic progress. As the global events industry rebounds from the...

Tarika Jain

Senior Associate, Chicago, HVS

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Hotel Sales Tech: Are You Getting What You’re Paying For?

Across the hospitality industry, technology budgets continue to grow — and hotel sales is no exception. But there’s a troubling pattern I keep seeing: decisions are being made based on long feature lists instead of a simple question — “Will this act...

Mike Pavicich

Director, Global Sales at SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

SalesAndCatering.com, LLC

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Meetings and Events: Technology Tools and Trends and Benchmarks

Meeting attendees and delegates are looking for value and the opportunity to get something out of a meeting, event, or conference they are attending. Recent economic slowdowns have shown that companies understand the value of their business events

Robert O’Halloran

Professor Director, School of Hospitality Leadership at East Carolina University.

East Carolina University

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Build a Solid Foundation for Catering Sales & Events Before Focusing on WOW

Events are experiencing a dynamic resurgence, yet they must strive to enhance their offerings substantially. Today’s attendees arrive with elevated expectations; they seek experiences that are not only interactive but also profoundly engaging and tr...

Joe Cozza

Principal at JVC Catering & Event Consulting and member of Cayuga Hospitality Consultants

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