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AUGUST 24, 2022

Skift Take: As Skift Meetings has been reporting all summer, events have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels. However, Knowland, a data and hospitality technology company that tracks meetings and events volume is optimistic that the industry will be back to 100 percent by the end of 2023.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 18, 2021

Why people continue to speak for free at meeting industry conferences : Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian — in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. My post Why don’t meeting conferences pay speakers?

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MARCH 9, 2023

Skift Take: Skift Meetings' research shows that authenticity is the new "it factor" for event destinations. A spirit of welcoming hospitality is the key ingredient, and Calgary provides a model with its white hat traditions — making guests feel like part of the community from the moment they arrive to their last farewell.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Skift Take: Forever changing the lives of front-line hospitality workers – one person at a time – is Mary Jo Blythe’s mission as founder of The Above and Beyond Foundation. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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DECEMBER 10, 2020

The economic impact of pandemic is exposing weaknesses within the hospitality industry’s meetings and events lines of business, but independent hoteliers have an opportunity to position themselves to thrive as events return. The post How Independent Hoteliers Can Win More Meetings and Events by Tambourine appeared first on [link].

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MAY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Bonnie Grant is promoting Philadelphia as a premier host of life sciences meetings by showcasing unique destination opportunities. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Hospitality Meetings 171

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

It’s up to meeting and event organizers to ensure that their Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander attendees, staff, exhibitors, vendors, and hospitality partners are, at a minimum, safe from the rising wave of hate, bigotry, and violence while at events. — Sue Pelletier Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 18, 2020

Living in Orlando (not the happiest place in the world today) provides a close-up view of the horrific impact the pandemic is having on people and businesses in the live-event, hospitality and travel industries. Lisa Block, Sarah Michel, Bill MacDonald, Betsy Bair and I have all spent most of our professional lives in the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 28, 2024

When Smart Meetings met with him after the lights had turned off and asked about his more than 34 years at Maritz, his roots in the hospitality industry and expansive volunteer roles with MPI and SITE, O’Malley said, “Humility is just the ability to look back and understand how lucky you are. My career was a series of fortunate events.”

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Velvet Chainsaw

JANUARY 16, 2020

To elevate the educational value of your meeting, work with your speakers to move them from information-givers to sense-makers. Providing speaker training on adult learning principles that leverages the intellectual equity in the room is essential for making your meeting content valuable. Proof is in the Pudding.

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JULY 3, 2024

Teams need to find their footing with new people and new rules of engagement in the marketplace—because the customers are changing, too,” the author and School of Hospitality Business at Michigan State University Alumni Board president says. Managers have to learn how to lead and set examples like never before.

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JULY 6, 2023

Skift Take: Hospitality workers at 61 Southern California hotels are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. Meetings are being severely impacted as groups try to navigate the challenging situation. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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AUGUST 20, 2024

There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. Skift Meetings partnered with the Grand America Hotel, a top-tier property in Salt Lake City, to produce this report, highlighting strategies for achieving a truly luxurious experience.

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AUGUST 5, 2024

Restaurant group offers lesson in setting standards for quality, culture and service Steve Pettus True hospitality starts with making a friend, according to the Brennan philosophy of running world-class New Orleans restaurants. That is hospitality, the joy of watching people eat food made with care.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Skift Take: Hospitals, vaccination sites, now overflow shelter sites. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings That is a possibility for some convention centers as cities struggle to provide housing for incoming migrants and asylum seekers.

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Meetings Hospitality 144

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NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Maria Lenhart Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Some are also beefing up perks, addressing new labor preferences, and increasing staff outreach to often marginalized communities.

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Meetings Hotels Marketing Hospitality 211

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OCTOBER 30, 2024

Throughout the travel industry, sustainability has become a primary focus for both guests and hospitality providers. Sustainability in hospitality is no longer a trend but rather a foundational set of practices, including for Marriott Bonvoy Events. It’s available in 11 languages, so it’s accessible globally.

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JANUARY 6, 2025

Skift Take: Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this Silicon Forest is a meeting destination on the rise. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend.

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Meetings Hospitality Travel Sustainability 143

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 19, 2024

Hospitality Action is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Winter Chefs’ Gala Dinner, set to take place on Monday 28 October in the grand ballroom of one of London’s newest luxury destinations, Raffles London at The OWO. Book tickets to the Gala Dinner here.

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MAY 15, 2024

Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? of meeting and event space. of meeting and event space span the building’s 22 nd and 23 rd floors. But it doesn’t forget refinement either.

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APRIL 18, 2024

Skift Take: Rich in natural beauty, a proud and vibrant cultural heritage, warm hospitality with unique and luxurious accommodations and venues; Northern Ireland should be on your radar as the next must-visit incentive travel destination.

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JANUARY 31, 2023

Skift Take: Cvent, a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, is reportedly looking into selling with private-equity firm Blackstone interested. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 2, 2024

If you need an ambulance in the UK, you phone one number and – barring problems – you know that a modern vehicle staffed with qualified professionals and stacked with state-of-the-art medical equipment will arrive in minutes to whisk you to a nearby hospital for treatment. You guys have been really generous to us over the years.

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DECEMBER 19, 2022

Focusing on our own professional community—the meeting (and hospitality) industry—I’d like to make a modest proposal for a social media platform that might meet our needs better. It feels like the early days of Twitter: a fresh, relatively uncrowded, environment where I’m continually meeting new interesting folks.

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Social Media Hospitality Meetings Conference 173

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! At Marriott, innovation transcends all aspects of the global business. along with a 22,000 sq.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I have a standing invitation for event and hospitality teachers to meet online with their class for free. I love spending time with such students—the future of the meeting industry—and finding out what’s on their minds. I increased my speaking volume, but it was as if I had been banished from the meeting.

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Speakers Hospitality Conference Meetings 341

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MAY 2, 2024

Thanks to these advancements and top-notch meetings infrastructure, Detroit is emerging as a top contender for conferences and business events of all kinds. Visit Detroit Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Detroit has a solid reputation as the center of the U.S.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: With corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals taking center stage, meeting and event professionals will need to prioritize stronger sustainability measures while carefully tracking their impact. Hilton Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Meetings Government Sustainability Hospitality 165

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AUGUST 26, 2022

Skift Take: In this episode of the Event Manager Podcast, we’re joined by Jeff Bzdawka, chief executive officer of Knowland, a hospitality data analytics and technology company. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Venues Hospitality Technology Event Management 194

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JUNE 30, 2023

Skift Take: The success of a meeting doesn’t just depend on the content of the programming, the way attendees interact with the venue also plays an important role in the overall experience. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Meetings Venues Hospitality Event Tech 145

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NOVEMBER 30, 2021

The recent emergence of Omicron, a new Covid variant of concern, has sent shockwaves through global markets and led to the WTO conference being postponed days ahead of the planned meeting in Geneva. With the Delta variant already overwhelming hospitals in Europe and the threat of a new, potentially […].

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Hospitality Conference Marketing Meetings 209

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JUNE 11, 2024

Skift Take: Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise. Travel Portland Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings .

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Meetings Travel Hospitality Sustainability 146

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APRIL 20, 2022

Face-to-face meetings and events are returning, but many of the employees who worked in the hospitality industry in 2020 are not around to greet them. Droves who have worked in travel, tourism, hospitality, and events have moved on to other workforce sectors.

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Airlines Tourism Hospitality 2020 182

Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 22, 2019

Yet conferences are lagging in meeting the needs of team learning. And, as evidenced in healthcare settings, teamwork among the members of a hospital can result in better patient care. Planners know it exists, but are not designing for it. The Science of Team Learning.

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DECEMBER 13, 2022

Skift Take: Women are rising through the ranks of the meetings and hospitality industries, but the corner office remains elusive for most. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings. Is that about to change?

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Hospitality Meetings Events 182

Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 14, 2017

I’ve been doing a lot of research and have learned that personalization can be achieved in a number of ways: Individualized — The customer gets exactly what meets their preferences or needs. Configurable — The customer can make certain choices that best meet their preferences. Delivering Intelligent Advice.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Colleen Birch, chief operating officer of the new Fontainebleau Las Vegas, about the changing definition of luxury in the hotel meeting experience. Fontainebleau Las Vegas Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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