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The meetings and events sector is becoming increasingly competitive, but companies may be starting to hold back on corporate bookings. The most recent The meetings and events sector is becoming increasingly competitive, but companies may be starting to hold back on group bookings.

The current Brexit deadline is set for Oct. 31, and it may finally provide some sort of resolution to a debate that's been up in the air for over three With everything that's going on, it's no wonder companies are becoming more cautious when it comes to corporate travel.

New IRF research reveals nearly 40 percent of firms have eliminated at least one program to comply with government or tax rules.

Brand USA's path to reauthorization is looking a bit brighter — but not everyone is pleased with the prospect of an increased passenger tax.

For decades, the dual measures of success for destination marketing organizations (DMOs) were heads in beds and tourism revenue. But now, in a day and age For decades, the dual measures of success for destination marketing organizations were heads in beds and tourism revenue. But now, in a day and age when concerns over sustainability, overtourism and local quality of life are coming to the fore, the definition of success is changing. And so is the role of the DMO itself, moving from tourism marketer to destination advocate and steward.

Airbnb has rapidly become central to the world of corporate travel, a major feat in an industry that is often resistant to change. The startup's business Airbnb has rapidly become central to the world of corporate travel and events, a major feat in an industry often resistant to change.  

Meridian Loyalty, long on the CMI 25 list of the largest North American meeting and incentive companies, is now part of InComm.

One of the buzzier bits shared at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference this month was that the booking pace for group business for 2021 is down. During the Knowing the Customer and the Supremacy of Data session, all four panelists expressed concern about future group business, particularly from 2021 onward. "We're hearing from our destination [management] clients that their 2019 and 2020 is looking good," said STR SVP of global business development and marketing Vail Ross. "It's 2021 and 2023 that there are really struggles of getting group business."

Meetings organizers sourced $15 billion worth of business through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2018. Here are the hotels that brought in the most meetings and events booking and RFP activity. Cvent Hospitality Cloud Marketing VP Chris McAndrews also helped us read between the lines.

PX Exchange promises on-demand tools, resources and expertise for those in the incentive travel industry.

For most North American meeting planners, 2019 has been a good year thanks to solid economic growth and increased demand for events. Uncertainty, however,

When your city is a poster child for overtourism, do you reduce your marketing efforts, or do you try to attract a different type of traveler?

Today, we’re publishing a new eBook by Cvent’s Social Tables, “A Comprehensive Guide on How to Generate Group Leads,” which explores how hospitality

While contentious social and political issues unfold, many companies go into wait-and-see mode, holding back on travel spending until a resolution While contentious social and political issues unfold, many companies hold back on travel spend until a resolution emerges.

Booking a venue for a small meeting often requires event planners to fill out a lengthy request-for-proposal. Then there are the numerous back-and-forth Booking a venue for a small meeting often requires event planners to fill out a lengthy request-for-proposal.

The American Express Global Business Travel Hotel Monitor 2020 forecasts hotel rate changes, based on local currencies, from 2019 to 2020 for select cities. Here's a sampling of the factors driving various markets, according to the travel management company.

This reduction means a different way of thinking about face to face time at conferences, meetings and other traditional spaces to network and meet with customers and peers.

Rishad Tobaccowala, chief growth officer at Publicis Groupe, discusses how companies can use data to drive meaningful experiences.

In 2017, a record-breaking 2.26 million people visited the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The musueum decided that something had to change.

Within the realm of tourism, the trade war between the United States and China is likely to have a significant impact on luxury retail. And yes, luxury

Today we’re publishing a new trend report in partnership with IHG: The Sustainable Future of Meetings and Events explores the tactics that both planners

From PCMA, BEAM is a unique, new product providing market intelligence and data analytics for the business events industry where professionals, organizations, hospitality providers and destination organizations can gain insights into industry trends and behaviors.

With incentive travel largely the domain of incentive houses and travel management companies, what chance does a small leisure travel agency have to For leisure travel advisors, especially those already accustomed to providing concierge-style services, expanding into incentive travel could be a realistic goal. With help from outsourcing services, even small agencies can handle the complexities involved.