Meetings

Meeting attendees using Cvent platforms now can book negotiated hotel room block rates through Concur at the point of registration,

Amex: Outside Asia, 2013 Meetings Demand to SputterBy Chris Davis

The number of meetings to be staged in Asia during 2013 and the total meetings expenditures in that region both will increase year over year, according... KEEP READING

Marriott Tests Meeting ConceptsBy Michael B. Baker

Marriott Hotels & Resorts plans to expand the group offerings it has been testing at certain properties during the past several months.... KEEP READING

Meetings tech firm Cvent enabled mobile access to its Cvent Supplier Network

Event firm Experient said it added foreign currency processing capabilities for shows held outside the United States.

Meeting tech firm Cvent hired Pete Childs as chief financial officer.

The Frequent Traveler: Respite Or Stimulus? Video Still Evolving For Travel DepartmentsBy Chris Davis

Simultaneously the bane of those who swear to the irreplaceability of an actual handshake and the savior for those who can't fathom one more flight... KEEP READING

Hyatt Rolls Out Group Billing TechnologyBy Michael B. Baker

Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has developed a real-time billing and tracking system for group events that is expected to be in place at all North American... KEEP READING

CWT Meetings & Events named former BCD M&I exec Mary MacGregor its senior director of events for North America.

American Express Meetings & Events in November will launch a meetings portal developed by Cvent

The Global Business Travel Association and Meeting Professionals International announced a joint venture

Interview: CWT Meetings & Events' Floyd Widener

Carlson Wagonlit Travel's meetings management organization, CWT Meetings & Events, in June reorganized its global structure, consolidating regional... KEEP READING

Marriott Hotels & Resorts unveiled a new small-meeting space concept with per-attendee pricing.

The International Association of Conference Centers named as CEO industry veteran Mark Cooper,

The Convention Industry Council next summer plans to introduce what it called the industry's first healthcare meetings certification.