Thought leaders in the events, hospitality and destination marketing industries share the challenges, opportunities and ideas that are shaping their business decisions. Take a look at the videos below for key takeaways from our conversations with the people shaping how meetings are happening today.

Working With Hotels


How to Handle Staffing Challenges (0:50)
Michael Massari — Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment

Working with Hotels

• Changing Group-Booking Patterns (0:22)
• How Hotels Are Helping Planners Now (0:50)
• Are We in a Seller's Market? (0:48)
• Why Are Hotel Prices So High? (1:12)

Steve Enselein — SVP, Events, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Dan Surette

• Forces Driving Hotel Rates (0:51)

Dan Surette — Chief Sales Officer, Omni Hotels & Resorts

Meeting Planner Priorities


Responding to Planners Faster (0:58)
Garine Ferejian-Mayo — Chief Commercial Officer, Sonesta Hotels

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• Event Safety and Wellness (0:47)

Michael Massari — Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment

Meeting Planner Priorities 2

• Where Meeting Demand Is Rising (0:45)
• Rethinking Meeting Room Setup (1:01)

Garine Ferejian-Mayo — Chief Commercial Officer, Sonesta Hotels

Meetings Tech


Dropping Demand for Virtual Events (0:51)
Julius Solaris — Founder, Boldpush

Meetings Tech 1

• Is There a Place for Hybrid? (0:51)

Steve Enselein — SVP, Events, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Meetings Tech 2

• The Metaverse Matters for Events (0:29)
• The Meetings Tech Landscape (1:04)

 Julius Solaris — Founder, Boldpush

The Future of Events


Why In-Person Is Irreplaceable (0:34)
Gerilyn Horan — VP, Group Sales & Strategic Accounts, Hilton

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• The Importance of Face-to-Face (0:39)

Michael Massari — Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment