SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

They prioritize price over airline loyalty, making airlines rethink their tactics and pricing strategies. Acquisitions are a part of life, as companies such as Starwood, Marriott, Virgin America, Alaska Airlines, Lanyon and Cvent can all attest to. Further reading: Best Practices of Using Sharing Economy for Business Travel.

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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.

Travel 52

Travel Airlines Meetings Tourism 52

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.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 3, 2018

Weather advisories being issued from Florida to Maine have prompted airlines to offer re-accommodations, and planners to consider their options. says meetings planned for even the most heated patio are being moved indoors—and staying there. “It Plan on delays. How cold will it get? What can planners do? Move it inside.

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Transportation Negotiating Airlines Insurance 58

SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

If you have yet to proclaim loyalty to one particular airline or hotel brand, find out which is perfect for you. The post The Right Loyalty Brand for Every Traveler appeared first on Smart Meetings. You can redeem them for hotel stays, free miles, cash back and more. Bon voyage and enjoy the membership perks!

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Plan Your Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2017

In second-tier cities, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) will help you increase attendance at your convention and make your meeting planning easier. For example, Blue Grass Airport (LEX) serves 18 non-stop destinations via four airlines—Allegiant, American, Delta and United. Help marketing your event.

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Airlines Hospitality Travel Advertising 38

SmartMeetings

APRIL 11, 2017

RewardExpert, a free service, is designed to help travelers maximize airline points and miles. However, when an airport restaurant does manage to impress, it can have a lasting effect on the rest of a trip. But which airports offer the most positive experiences? The data-based report ranks the 20 busiest airports, from best to worst.

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SmartMeetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

When it comes to getting here and getting around, few meeting and event destinations rival Phoenix for ease and convenience. The airport is served by 16 airlines with more than 1,200 daily flights. Lately an infusion of youthful energy and new investment has propelled downtown Phoenix into the spotlight as a modern urban center.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 22, 2024

The pandemic’s influence on the airlines industry and the hospitality industry cannot be ignored. And, I think, meeting planning and hospitality is so intertwined when it comes to that human touch. And we continue to talk about how meeting planning is a demanding career. And I tend to agree with that.

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Travel Meetings Hospitality Automotive 98

Endless Events

APRIL 7, 2020

Many companies provide meeting plan services to clients in exchange for hotel commissions. What happens when a client cancels a meeting for force majeure? Do the meeting planners have any recourse for services already rendered for both parties? Because the hotels, the venues, they want to keep your money.

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Contracts Hotels Government Events 91

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. In Penfold’s experience, 90 percent of meeting planning applicants want that flexibility. It’s been an intense few years for U.S. workplaces.

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Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Plan the Room Design. Designing and diagramming a room is the cornerstone of meeting planning. We offered attendees the chance to win fantastic prizes such as, an AirBnB Vacation, airline tickets, or lift tickets to your favorite ski resort!

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Social Media 2016 Events Speakers 37

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Notable clients: American Airlines, American Express, BEAM, E&J Gallo, Shell. Meeting Expectations. Founded in 1992, Meeting Expectations is a full-service meeting planning and association management company that drives client success through effective and engaging event and membership experiences. Atlanta, GA.

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2019 Sports Advertising Entertainment 78

Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2022

Mask Lifts, Flight Refunds and Airline Sickouts. AP said all three airlines would look at refunds on a case-by-case basis, but that basic economy tickets without refunds built into the fare may not be refundable. The Los Angeles Times quoted Alaska Airlines , saying they would also look at these refunds on a case-by-case basis.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

District Court Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle, a federal judge in Florida, ruled the directive unlawful, opening up a loophole for airlines (many of whom have publicly voiced support for the end of the federal mandate) to allow customers to make their own decision to mask or not. mask mandate on public transportation, U.S.

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Airlines Travel Transportation Hospitality 305

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. . ” A concrete way that meeting planning professionals can combat child sex trafficking is by integrating requirements about anti-trafficking policies and training into RFPs. .

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2014 Airlines Hospitality Travel 65

PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In addition to hotels, airlines — including Delta, United, American, and others — have also committed to employee training. . ” A concrete way that meeting planning professionals can combat child sex trafficking is by integrating requirements about anti-trafficking policies and training into RFPs. .

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2014 Airlines Hospitality Travel 40

SmartMeetings

MARCH 2, 2017

“Additionally, we continue to work very closely with airline partners, the travel trade and the hotel sector to create compelling transit programs for stopover-specific markets such as Australia, USA and the Far East,” he said.

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Tourism Meetings 2016 Government 40