World Bank Sprints to Global Meetings ManagementBy Chris DavisProgress in Washington, D.C., can be a sluggish beast, with any incremental change the product of a long-winded process of committees, negotiations and... KEEP READING
Bizly Boosts Private Dining Options with TripleseatBy Elizabeth WestSmall meetings platform Bizly has partnered with private dining and events specialist Tripleseat to boost its venue options for groups. Bizly's meeting... KEEP READING
Cvent Acquires Experiential Event Platform KapowBy Elizabeth WestMeetings technology giant Cvent put another feather in its cap today, announcing the acquisition of Chicago-based group event distribution and booking... KEEP READING
Cvent Releases Top Meetings Hotels List for 2018By Dawit HabtemariamMeetings technology and venue network provider Cvent released its list of the top hotels for meetings and events in each the U.S., Europe, Asia/Pacific... KEEP READING
Commissions Commotion: What To Do Next?By Elizabeth WestMarriott moved first, slashing the traditional 10 percent commission for group business to 7 percent, effective for bookings made after March 31. Just... KEEP READING
Meetingselect Plans New York OfficeBy Dawit HabtemariamVenue-sourcing tool Meetingselect plans to open its first U.S. office this summer, in New York, to serve its U.S. clients. It also has hired a meeting... KEEP READING
IHG Slices Meetings CommissionsBy Elizabeth WestIntercontinental Hotels Group has joined Marriott and Hilton in reducing commissions tied to groups and meetings bookings. IHG's company-managed... KEEP READING
The Value of Meetings Management ProgramsBy Acquis Consulting principal & meetings management group head Shimon AvishMeetings management programs are under a lot of pressure to prove their value. They could be mature programs that have been delivering savings and... KEEP READING
CTM Buys Australian TMCBy Jay BoehmerAustralia-based travel management company Corporate Travel Management agreed to acquire SCT Travel Group, an Australian travel agency that trades as... KEEP READING
Hilton Veteran Joins ConferenceDirect as Global Strategic Accounts VPBy Dawit HabtemariamGlobal meetings management firm ConferenceDirect has named Keith Hymel VP of global strategic account management. Hymel will help build strategic... KEEP READING
BCD M&E Launches Simple-Meetings SolutionBy Elizabeth WestBCD Meetings & Events rolled out the first iteration of a simple-meetings solution on April 25. The tool adds to the self-serve meetings tools... KEEP READING
Cvent Will Expand Employee Count by Over One-ThirdBy Dawit HabtemariamCvent plans to hire more than 1,000 people this year, added to its roster of more than 3,000. A spokesperson cited growing demand for event management... KEEP READING
Dream Hotel Group Temporarily Raises Group & Meetings CommissionsBy Julie SickelDream Hotel Group will offer a 12 percent commission to qualified groups and meetings "booked and actualized" during 2018. The move follows decisions by... KEEP READING
Reinvigorating Radisson: Renovation, Groups & Meetings Are VitalBy Julie SickelLast month, the Radisson Hotel Group announced its new identity, replacing its previous Carlson Rezidor namesake. The board of Rezidor Hotel Group... KEEP READING
Top Midsize Cities for Meetings & ConventionsBy Dawit HabtemariamPoints and miles provider RewardExpert identified the top midsize cities in which to host a meeting or corporate event in its annual Best Midsized... KEEP READING
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