Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

The DMC now has a formal visitor-emergency evacuation plan that will allow groups to get airline seats out of town before residents who might have more options. It is a difficult conversation to have, but emergency plans are now a standard part of any event plan,” he stressed.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The travel, hospitality and meetings industry has been one of the hardest hit during the COVID-19 slowdown. Delta Airlines and American Airlines have announced that they will continue to furlough employees due to the ongoing slowdown in business; Marriott International anticipates further staff reductions.

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The Castle Group

AUGUST 23, 2022

While many industries were able to shift to a remote workforce, hotels, restaurants and airlines faced major layoffs and demand fluctuations and are now playing catch up, hiring and training staff in a tight market. The value and ROI of making connections and building relationships through in-person events far outweigh the challenges.

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 12, 2023

First there were the additional fees charged by airlines for; boarding early, watching tv, having a meal on board, and checking luggage. Now event planning companies are learning that airlines are looking at adding extra fees for their preferred seats. Add in weather and have a whole other can of worms. Flying days.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Larger brands such as Marriott and Hyatt offer the Convention Resort Network and Convention Alliance, respectively, which allow groups to book multiyear meetings at multiple resorts while keeping the same point of contact for consistent quality and streamlined planning. Mergers Mean More Opportunity.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 19, 2023

And both sides of the political aisle criticizes DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg for ineffective leadership in dealing with Southwest Airlines’ recent mass flight cancellations. Airline itself responds by saying it will do better. Airline itself responds by saying it will do better.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 3, 2023

For the hiring wave of 2023, it’s taking longer to find the right meeting planning candidate—it’s not always a clear fit in today’s workplace environment. And now that the demand for in-person events has recovered nicely since mid-2022, planning departments have had to scramble to meet the demand. workplaces.

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