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Let’s take a glimpse inside the mind of a modern event planner. On any given day, they’re likely consumed with thoughts of budgets, guest lists, event size, space requirements, locations, venue options, amenity requirements, contracts, confirmations and, of course, steadily shrinking timelines. Cue the check-lists that never end, and clients’ complete reliance that the meeting, event, or party they’ve imagine will come to life in a few weeks’ time. No pressure, right? continue reading →

Fastest growing new generation venue management company showcasing the latest online, real-time event management tools at stand TT220 at WTM and HOSPACE UK continue reading →

Hoteliers, we have news for you. Prioritizing group business pays, quite literally. We all know the formula. More bookings translate to more revenue. More revenue (and an influx of happy guests) lays the foundation for a long-term, successful hotel property. But are all bookings created equal? Not necessarily. continue reading →

Bookers, Planners, and Venue Operators benefit from easy to use real-time online bookings for meetings and events with a new solution that gives meeting bookers more control and allows venues to yield their meeting space continue reading →

What makes the perfect venue space? This is the precise question which keeps planners up at night, as they vet prospective properties to bring events to life. Location, amenities, customizable packages, rates, unique offerings - these are all factors which separate one venue space from the next, laying the foundation for a truly memorable, share-worthy event. continue reading →

What does it mean to be a successful hotel or venue in 2019? Well, many things - but for starters, you have to get to know the modern guest. Whether catering to the individual traveler or larger groups (or both), hoteliers are tasked with the responsibility of identifying, understanding and attending to the needs and expectations of modern travelers and planners. continue reading →

In today’s world, and our ever-competitive and demanding economic landscape, what makes the perfect meeting? Are meetings in, or are they out? Do we love them, or do we hate them? What types of gatherings promote on-going collaboration for employees? These are some of the questions amongst planners and venues, both big and small, who hope to capitalize on the potential of group gatherings and live events, while avoiding the strain of daily, monotonous meetings. continue reading →

In the world of hospitality, effectively managing and marketing your hotel or venue space is no small task. Not only are events complex in nature with respect to their many moving parts - but guests and attendees are continuously raising the bar on their expectations. Whether you’re hoping to tap into large-scale events, leverage your small meeting space, or cater to modern planning booking preferences, attracting planners and groups can be a lofty courtship. Today I'm going to share with you 10 stats every hotelier and venue owner should know, right now. continue reading →

Any hotelier knows that group travel often represents a big score (from a revenue perspective) for their property. After all, an otherwise slow week or time of year (shoulder season) can experience a quick and profitable uptick following a large-scale booking on behalf of a group or meeting. However, there exists a longstanding bottleneck that often stands between hotels and a truly profitable group business segment – a common, industry-wide resistance to new-age technology. continue reading →

The group booking process is broken. It’s a polarizing reality that all hospitality professionals know to be true. Group business - small groups, specifically - represent a wealth of potential revenue to hotels, but that revenue is often beyond tangible reach. Why? Because the operational structure put in place to support small group business was in desperate need of an update years ago – an update that it never received. continue reading →