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Great Hotels of The World Launches #MICEBEAT
Knowland | April 15, 2021
Data-driven live-streamed talks focused on the Meetings & Events industry’s future Vaccines, ramped up testing, and universally agreed upon social distancing and safety measures are in place. The excitement with a return to travel is undeniable and, according to the March edition of the PULSE survey, partial re-openings in the UK and US caused hotel bookings to nearly reach pre-pandemic levels. A scan of the business travel and meetings and events segments, however, paint a different picture. Appetite for travel and pent-up demand is certainly there. It is clear that we shall meet again - safely - but the way forward seems, at thi...
Hospitality Upgrade Announces 2021 Executive Vendor Summit
Hospitality Upgrade | March 17, 2021
In-Person Industry Event Will be Held June 9-11 in Nashville ATLANTA, March 17, 2021 – Hospitality Upgrade Magazine has announced that its 16th Annual Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) will be held in person at the Loews Vanderbilt Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., from June 9-11, 2021. The Executive Vendor Summit is a unique invitation-only industry event that brings together senior technology executives from the hospitality industry for learning, thought leadership and networking. The host hotel is located in Nashville’s popular West End, across from Vanderbilt University and just minutes from the city’s most renowned attractions. The Loe...
U.S. Meetings and Events Data Trending Up for February
Knowland | March 10, 2021
Knowland data shows initial signs of recovery reaching across primary, secondary, and tertiary markets ARLINGTON, Va. — March 10, 2021— Knowland, the leader in AI-powered data for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues, today released its ongoing monthly meetings and events data for February. The numbers reveal that February U.S. group meetings volume increased 109.7 percent over the previous month. February picked up nicely with consistent growth each week. Even with a few key markets still constrained due to COVID restrictions, meetings are growing across the country. • Average at...
Knowland Releases U.S. Meetings and Events Data for January 2021
Knowland | February 10, 2021
Leader in group hospitality analytics sees meeting growth return as new year begins DARLINGTON, Va. — Feb. 10, 2021— January U.S. monthly meetings and events volume increased 7.3 percent over the previous month, according to the latest data from Knowland, the leader in group hospitality analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues. The new year started slowly but picked up pace as the month continued. Several key markets rebounded nicely which added to the increases. ⋅ Average attendees increased – The average number of attendees in January 2021 was 42 compared to 37 in January...
How Hotels Are Getting Back to the Business of Meetings
Fran Worrall | January 26, 2021
Although in-person events may look different, the outlook is optimistic By Fran Worrall With the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine, can the return of meetings and conferences be far behind? Although the pandemic has no doubt changed the way events will be held—at least for the foreseeable future—most hoteliers and industry experts are feeling optimistic. In fact, many properties and meeting planners are already glimpsing signs of life after COVID. “We’re seeing an increase in inquiries, especially in the second half of 2021,” said Blair McSheffrey, vice-president of global & hotel sales at Sonesta, who attributes the uptick...
The 2021 West Federation CHRIE Conference on February 18-20, 2021: Hospitality Stronger, Together
January 26, 2021
This virtual conference will provide insightful talks by key leaders in hospitality, travel, and tourism to spark creativity for leading our industry beyond the challenging COVID times. Speakers from Disney, Marriott, Hyatt, Smith Travel Research (STR), the Hilton College and many more. Please join us for the 2021 West Federation CHRIE Conference on February 18-20, 2021 sponsored by the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management at Northern Arizona University. The theme of this year’s conference is "Hospitality Stronger, Together". This regional conference will offer a diverse array of opportunities, for both WFCHRIE members and non-...
Top Management Company Turns to Knowland to Accelerate Group Sales
Knowland | January 25, 2021
Knowland works outside the box to deliver a multifaceted prospecting program ARLINGTON, Va. — Jan. 25, 2021 — Group business is key to hotels returning to profitability. Today Knowland, the leader in hospitality group data analytics, announced the completion of a project with long-term partner, award-winning hospitality management company, Davidson Hotels & Resorts, that helped develop and implement a multifaceted prospecting program to re-invigorate sales teams and accelerate sales into recovery. Using the Knowland platform, properties uncovered approximately $100k in new business for 2021 within two weeks. Advantages of the Kn...
Knowland Announces U.S. Meetings and Events Data for December 2020
Knowland | January 14, 2021
Leader in group hospitality analytics sees meeting growth slow as expected due to holidays and COVID-related market changes ARLINGTON, Va. — Jan. 14, 2021— December U.S. monthly meetings and events volume decreased 39 percent over the previous month, according to the latest data from Knowland, the leader in group hospitality analytics for hotels, convention and visitor bureaus, conference centers and other meeting venues. The two-week pause of the holidays drove most of this decline. However, a few key markets entering different stages of shutdown also drove some of the lower performance. It is anticipated that January will see volu...
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