It’s important to identify tiers within the meetings portfolio to ensure the appropriate level of service is matched with the complexity and potential risk of the meeting or event. This helps to expedite the distribution of the meeting to the proper staff, as well as...
There has been a lot of discussion recently about the need for increased visibility around small & simple meetings. Aligned with the need for increased awareness of these types of events, we are seeing that conference and meeting planners are borrowing elements of the shared...
Big events and meetings are projects like any other with a beginning & end, and milestones & deliverables in between. They have to be managed like a technology deployment or software implementation with a project manager and a support team. The major difference is obviously...
Maybe you’ve attended a large conference or meeting for work, but have you ever wondered how all of the many moving parts of an event come together? Professional Meeting Planners who have the skills and creativity to work through even the toughest logistical challenges, and...
Many companies run large meetings in such a siloed manner they have no idea that they could benefit from leveraging a partner to assist with meetings management. But what is the best way to track, manage and control this expense? Travel Leaders compiled the top...
Up to 75% of company spending on meetings & events is unrelated to travel-related expenses. How can you shrink the huge black hole in your Meetings budget? Most cost-cutting exercises lead back to the crafting and enforcement of the company Meeting & Events Policy. More [button...
With the growth in meetings over the last 18 months, hotel demand has increased and has driven hotel rates accordingly. Our team is leveraging our $24 billion in global buying power and preferred supplier deals to help reduce cost for our clients. As hotel...
Organizations are increasingly consolidating their travel, meeting, and event programs, according to a recent study from the Global Business Travel Association Foundation. In fact, these consolidations are up 62 percent in just the past two years, and if this pace keeps up, two-thirds of programs...
In global business, the cost of physically attending a meeting is significantly higher than conducting a meeting using audio and video conferencing or email. We all know extensive business travel can be time consuming and frustrating, sacrificing time spent with family and loved ones. Although...
Chicago and Orlando are tied at the top, and Washington, San Diego, and Las Vegas round out the top five destinations that planners consider when selecting a site for a meeting. That’s just one of the findings from STR’s latest DestinationMAP (Meeting Assessment Program), an...