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Opinion

Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional

I was asked by my team to provide insights from the road, what I’ve seen, and what trends and challenges are looming on the horizon. I joked that I needed to dust off my crystal ball, but in reality, the only prediction I feel comfortable making is ...

Jeff Bzdawka
Jeff Bzdawka
Chief Executive Officer at Knowland
The Knowland Group
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Business Travel
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Markets & Performance
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Luxury Travel
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Jeff Bzdawka
by Jeff Bzdawka
4 December 2023The Knowland GroupMICE
The Knowland Group
2024 Hotel Group, Events, and Meetings Trends & Stats That Every Hotelier Should Know
Opinion

2024 Hotel Group, Events, and Meetings Trends & Stats That Every Hotelier Should Know

As the calendar pages turn, we bid farewell to 2023, a year that saw our steady stride back to normalcy within the hospitality sector. But as we look to 2024, we’re not just walking; we’re poised to leap into an era marked by the potential for unpar...

Mike Pavicich
Mike Pavicich
Director, Global Sales
SalesAndCatering.com, LLC
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Sales & Marketing
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Property Technology
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Lodging Industry
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Mike Pavicich
by Mike Pavicich
15 November 2023SalesAndCatering.com, LLCMICE
2024 Hotel Group, Events, and Meetings Trends & Stats That Every Hotelier Should Know
Embracing Technology to Enhance Hospitality: How Rotana is Breaking Down Silos for a Seamless Guest Experience
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Embracing Technology to Enhance Hospitality: How Rotana is Breaking Down Silos for a Seamless Guest Experience

In a dynamic world where technology is rapidly advancing, the hospitality industry is at the precipice of a transformative era. Embracing innovative technologies promises to elevate guest experiences, empower hospitality employees, and streamline op...

Harriet Ruby
Harriet Ruby
Head of Marketing
Thynk.Cloud
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Information Technology
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MICE
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Luxury Travel
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Harriet Ruby
by Harriet Ruby
9 October 2023Thynk.CloudMICE
Embracing Technology to Enhance Hospitality: How Rotana is Breaking Down Silos for a Seamless Guest Experience
Group Travel Today
Opinion

Group Travel Today

As group travel continues to evolve, a new wave of experiential activities must be offered in order for hotels and resorts to maintain their relevancy and secure group business, whether it is for off-sites, incentive travel, company retreats or more

Anne DiGregory
Anne DiGregory
Vice President, Global Sales at Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection
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MICE
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Market Segments
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Guest Experience
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Anne DiGregory
by Anne DiGregory
3 October 2023Auberge Resorts CollectionMICE
Group Travel Today
How turning down an RFP can still bring in business
Opinion

How turning down an RFP can still bring in business

In 2020, Groups360 conducted an extensive double-blind research study on the needs and preferences of event professionals. One of the most common frustrations among meeting planners was the lack of timely responses to their RFPs.

Eric Mannino
Eric Mannino
VP, Customer Success
Groups360
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Sales & Marketing
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Property Technology
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MICE
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Eric Mannino
by Eric Mannino
2 October 2023Groups360MICE
How turning down an RFP can still bring in business
How Hotels Can Elevate Group Meetings and Events Into Memorable Experiences
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How Hotels Can Elevate Group Meetings and Events Into Memorable Experiences

The revenge travel craze that generated a spike in individual and business trips has finally made it to group meetings.

Taryn Fontenette
Taryn Fontenette
CHE, Director of Catering and Conference Services at The Hotel at the University of Maryland
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
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Events & Conferences
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MICE
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Guest Experience
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Taryn Fontenette
by Taryn Fontenette
28 September 2023The Hotel at the University of MarylandMICE
How Hotels Can Elevate Group Meetings and Events Into Memorable Experiences
The Return of Meetings & Events: Better and More Meaningful Than Ever
Opinion

The Return of Meetings & Events: Better and More Meaningful Than Ever

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the meetings and events industry to an abrupt halt in early 2020, leaving in-person conferences, trade shows, and corporate gatherings canceled or postponed indefinitely. Now, as restrictions have eased, meetings and ev...

Louise Bang
Louise Bang
Regional Vice President of Sales & Distribution, Marriott International, Caribbean + Latin America
Marriott
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Events & Conferences
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Louise Bang
by Louise Bang
27 September 2023MarriottMICE
The Return of Meetings & Events: Better and More Meaningful Than Ever
Key Learnings & Opportunities in the Hybrid Model of Meetings and Events
Opinion

Key Learnings & Opportunities in the Hybrid Model of Meetings and Events

Revenue from the global events and meetings industry, as reported by Research Dive, is projected to increase from $23.9 billion in 2018 to $33.4 billion by this year.

Jack Benton
Jack Benton
CRME CHDM, Director of Sales & Marketing, Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
Parks Hospitality Group
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DoubleTree by Hilton
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Embassy Suites by Hilton
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Information Technology
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Jack Benton
by Jack Benton
15 September 2023Parks Hospitality GroupMICE
Key Learnings & Opportunities in the Hybrid Model of Meetings and Events