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Cvent CEO Soothes Concerns Around Ownership SwitchBy Elizabeth West

Cvent CEO Reggie Aggarwal at Cvent's annual Cvent Connect customer event assuaged anxieties about the company's acquisition by Blackstone and touted the... KEEP READING

HRS Intros 'Convergence' to Drive Deeper Hotel NegotiationsBy Elizabeth West

The hotel program sourcing and solutions provider touts deeper relationships and rate consideration when all the cards are on the table. Achieving it,... KEEP READING

Cvent, Choice to Enable Instant Mtg. BookingBy Angelique Platas

Meetings technology company Cvent this year will enable direct instant booking of small meetings across Choice Hotels International's franchised hotel... KEEP READING

Survey: Meetings Optimism, Demand EnduringBy Angelique Platas

Meeting planners on the whole remain optimistic about future events amid solid demand and bookings, according to a new survey by Northstar Meetings... KEEP READING

As Corp. Mtg. Site Needs Evolve, Groupize Eyes TechBy Angelique Platas

Companies are dealing with a post-pandemic surge in meetings demand and limited hotel availability, leading to difficult negotiations, according to... KEEP READING

Bizly Looks to AI, Biz Model Innovation for Small Mtg. FutureBy Elizabeth West & Angelique Platas

Meetings technology provider Bizly recently became the first small meeting planning app listed in meetings technology giant Cvent's App Marketplace.... KEEP READING

Survey: Corp. Travel Budgets to Rise Through 2024By Angelique Platas

Heading into the second half of 2023, travel budgets show no sign of retreating even as corporate travel leaders look to reduce costs with virtual... KEEP READING

Blackstone Completes Cvent AcquisitionBy Angelique Platas

Meetings technology company Cvent has officially been acquired by an affiliate managed by Blackstone for $4.6 billion, the company announced... KEEP READING

Planned Launches AI Event Sourcing ToolBy Angelique Platas

Event management platform Planned has launched an artificial intelligence sourcing tool for corporate event planners, the company announced Monday.... KEEP READING

Hubli Adds Former Amex, Mint House ExecBy Angelique Platas

Event booking platform Hubli has appointed former American Express executive Shane Berry as U.S. strategic advisor—a new role for the company—effective... KEEP READING

ConferenceDirect Expands to AustraliaBy Angelique Platas

Meetings management firm ConferenceDirect is expanding its Asia-Pacific presence with its first Australia-based team, the company announced. ... KEEP READING

Cvent Adds AI Writing Tool to Mtg. PlatformBy Angelique Platas

Meetings technology company Cvent has launched a copy-generating artificial intelligence tool for platform users, the company announced Wednesday.... KEEP READING

Orlando, London Head Cvent List of Top 2022 Mtg. DestinationsBy Angelique Platas

Orlando claimed the top spot in meetings technology company Cvent's list of top destinations in 2022 for meetings and events in North America, followed... KEEP READING

Convene Standardizes Commission Rate Across PortfolioBy Angelique Platas

Co-working and event space provider Convene will standardize its global commission percentage for third-party agencies at 10 percent across its... KEEP READING

Bizly Names Schnur Chief Revenue OfficerBy Angelique Platas

Meetings technology provider Bizly has appointed industry veteran Frank Schnur as chief revenue officer, the company announced Monday. ... KEEP READING

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