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Cvent Unveils 2025 Rankings of Top Meeting Destinations
Planning Tips and TrendsCvent Unveils 2025 Rankings of Top Meeting Destinations
The event-technology giant released its annual regional lists of the top meetings hotels and...
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 21, 2025
Omni Hotels Expands Instant Group Booking to All Properties
Planning Tips and TrendsOmni Hotels Expands Instant Group Booking to All Properties
Groups360's GroupSync Instant Booking will roll out at all of the company's hotels, for small meetings...
By Michael J. Shapiro | December 8, 2023
Cvent to Launch Instant Book Functionality Next Month
Planning Tips and TrendsCvent to Launch Instant Book Functionality Next Month
The feature, which eliminates RFPs for small and simple events, will launch for 2,000 properties to...
By Michael J. Shapiro | July 25, 2023
Hyatt to Acquire Luxury Lodging Platform Mr & Mrs Smith
NewsHyatt to Acquire Luxury Lodging Platform Mr & Mrs Smith
The hospitality company intends to bolster its international portfolio by providing direct access to...
By Michael J. Shapiro | May 1, 2023
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NewsDestinations International Partners With Groups360
The two organizations will explore ways destination marketing organizations can use technology that...
By Lizzie Wilcox & Michael J. Shapiro | March 22, 2023
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Planning Tips and TrendsMarriott Launches Instant Booking on Groups360 Platform
The hotel giant is the first to have a direct integration with the platform to offer Instant Book...
By Michael J. Shapiro | January 19, 2023
The Tough Task of Booking a Meeting
Planning Tips and TrendsThe Tough Task of Booking a Meeting
Market compression, staffing shortages and rising costs are playing pivotal roles in choosing hotels...
By Elise Schoening | October 5, 2022
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NewsOmni, Hilton Launch Group360's Direct-Booking Technology for Meetings
The long-awaited automation for groups is beginning to roll out, starting with Omni hotels in Dallas.
By Michael J. Shapiro | June 3, 2021
Why a Wait-and-See Approach Might Be Riskier Than Rebooking Your Meetings Now
NewsWhy a Wait-and-See Approach Might Be Riskier Than Rebooking Your Meetings Now
As postponed events vie with those already on the calendar, hesitating could leave planners with fewer...
By Alex Palmer | April 14, 2020
Simplifying the Small Meetings Booking Process
Planning Tips and TrendsSimplifying the Small Meetings Booking Process
Small meetings with replicable requirements make up at least half of all events. Here's how some...
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 13, 2020