Work-from-home policies impacted business meetings at hotels in 2020, yet some lodging companies have seen it as an opportunity to focus on newer and safer hybrid meeting solutions. GlobalData's filing analytics platform found that Hilton and Accor Hotels, for example, had more mentions of 'remote work' and related keywords in their company filings than other hotel chains.
The 2021 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show is being rescheduled to August 3-6. It will still be held in Dallas, Texas, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD).
UgoVirtual™, a leading global provider of comprehensive digital platforms designed to meet the rapidly expanding needs of the virtual/hybrid conference and event management industry, has announced the appointment of Page Petry as Senior Strategic Advisor for the rapidly growing organization.
While the pandemic has wreaked havoc on companies around the world, the crisis has also accelerated technological innovation and adaptation at an unprecedented rate.
"There are many questions yet to be answered about the future of travel in a post-pandemic world, but one thing that seems quite clear is the growing consumer focus on sustainability and responsibility."
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Oliver Wyman present the Safe & Seamless Traveller Journey webinar, taking place on Thursday 28 January.
Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration is proud to announce two luminaries at this year's Hospitality Leadership Summit to be held virtually on Friday, March 26, 2021, at 10:30 am-12:30 pm EST (via Zoom).
Lavish, over-the-top weddings with extensive guest lists are a thing of the past, at least for the near future. Post-pandemic couples are opting for smaller, more intimate events to celebrate their big day, either with a micro-wedding or a minimony; elopements are also on the rise.
It just may be the small meetings business that could help the beleaguered hotel industry overcome challenges presented by a raging pandemic, economic downturn and civil unrest.
"With every crisis comes valuable opportunity to innovate and improve. As much as the pandemic has paralysed the hospitality industry, we have witnessed our hotel clients optimising their operational efficiencies and enhancing guest experiences with smart technology and leveraging big data during this period."
Cvent today announced the availability of its latest For Dummies® guide, Virtual Event Strategy For Dummies. The new guide outlines how organizations can successfully develop effective virtual event strategies, design and execute engaging virtual experiences, and maximize virtual event ROI.
Join “Graziadio Day Around the World: Europe”, a virtual thought leadership and networking event for fellow Pepperdine Graziado School of Business friends to reconnect and hear about trends in European industries.
