BENCHMARK Names Top 10 Meeting Trends for 2019
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas—Benchmark recently announced its "Top Meeting Trends for 2019" as observed by the hospitality company's portfolio of properties. “We learn a...
What Drives Meeting Planners in Site Selection?
Group business is alive and well around the country. Demand increased 2.1 percent for the first half of 2018, and rates have grown consistently...
Four Wellness-Centered Recommendations for Meetings in 2019
DURHAM, N.C.—Wellness will be an essential component for meeting planners to incorporate into their 2019 events as they focus on the complete physical, mental,...
The One Practice That Will Earn a Meeting Planner’s Trust
Even with the best of intentions, some hotel sales managers unwittingly prioritize winning the sale before building trust with the meeting planner. By simply...
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Blazingly successful group sales managers and directors don’t wait to initiate the close. They work the close right from the start.
Today’s meeting planners are...
Six Concerns That Meeting Planners Have in 2018
Eden Prairie, Minn.—Budgets, security of content, advanced AV and technical services, and the challenges of meeting the increasingly complex dietary demands of a more...
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