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Hotel & Resort Companies

World of Hyatt Elevates Luxury Portfolio

Hyatt announces that World of Hyatt just expanded its program offerings, adding over 700 unique and luxurious hotels and villas to its portfolio. This exciting development comes through Hyatt's acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith, a curated collection of boutique and luxury travel experiences.

Experts

A Brief History of Corporate Gifting at Events

From ancient traders to modern e-gifting, the practice corporate gifting has been around longer than you might think.

Experts

Potato, Patahto

When it comes to choosing event management technology, suppliers and vendors must peel away the jargon to get to a place where they can have a serious conversation about the real issue.

Event Design

A Toast to the Future

Like the many new fun and forward-thinking innovations that they reflect, this cocktail recipe guide's selection of future-ready aperitifs are well-worth keeping on the tip of your attendees tongues going forward!

Technology

Cvent and Maestro Partnership Streamlines Room Block Management

Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, in partnership with Maestro PMS, has announced an integration between Cvent’s room block management system, Cvent Passkey, and Maestro’s leading all-in-one Property Management System solution. Together these technologies are driving engagement with planners and attendees via direct room booking and upgrade options.

Best Practices

Can Your Attendees Pack a Week’s Wardrobe in a Carry-On?

Here are seven packing tips planners can send their attendees to help them to fit everything they'll need for the event into one carry-on. Come to think of it, planners should follow these tips as well.

Destinations

Las Vegas-to-California Bullet Train Breaks Ground

Brightline West officially broke ground on the nation's first true high-speed rail system which will connect Las Vegas to Southern California making it easier for meetings and events groups to travel between the two destinations.

Incentives

IRF Study Explores AI Opportunities For Incentives

The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) has released a study to help incentive professionals understand the capabilities, explore the possibilities, and find out how the industry is currently using artificial intelligence. Providing an overview of how industry professionals are using AI, the study suggests first steps with the technology and provides use cases that can enable current users to further harness the power of AI.

Incentives

How to Build Budgets for Incentive and Recognition Programs

Incentive awards and recognition programs are separate strategies with different goals. They require separate budgets. Here is a primer for both.

Industry Association News

IAAC Creates Platform for Experiential Venues

International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) redefines the future of events with innovative new membership category for venues that specialize in experiential offerings, IACC aims to connect meeting planners with the most innovative and cutting-edge event spaces.