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Independent Properties: When the Hotel Becomes the Experience

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Skift Take: With the transformation of events into experiences, planners say that independent hotels offer distinct advantages, such as flexibility, creativity and authenticity. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Hotel Fees Planners Hate the Most

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Hotel fees can add 30 to 40% to a meeting budget. Skift Take: Destination charges. Administrative fees. Water excise taxes. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Hotel Strikes Threaten Events: Are You Ready?

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Skift Take: More than 13,000 hotel workers in four U.S. cities may vote for strikes in the coming weeks. Picket lines are a real possibility that will disrupt meetings and conventions. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Hotel Points for Planners: Who Cashes In?

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Skift Take: Planners face many ethical challenges in their jobs, but one of the biggest is what to do with hotel points. Barbara Scofidio Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Nationwide Hotel Strike Impacts Meeting Groups

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Skift Take: More than 9,000 hotel workers in nine U.S. cities were on strike over Labor Day weekend disrupting group events. Continued strikes are imminent. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Austin Hotels Collaborate to Support Meetings During Convention Center Rebuild

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Skift Take: Hotels are joining forces to accommodate large groups during the closure of the Austin Convention Center. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Your guide to Frankfurt’s largest airport event venue: Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

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The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center represents the first dual-brand concept for Marriott International. Located at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s busiest airport, it is also one of the largest airport hotels in Europe. The hotel entrances are located next to each other.

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