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Meetings and Events Coverage

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Trump Says His Resort Is Perfect for G7: Here’s What Event Planners Think

Meeting organizers are pretty mixed on whether or not the Doral is a good fit for the summit. But even the ones who are in full support of the venue say it's impossible to take the politics out of it.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Trump Says His Resort Is Perfect for G7: Here’s What Event Planners Think

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Meeting Planners Weigh In on Trump’s Idea to Hold the G7 Summit at His Miami Resort

The property is definitely large enough, and is located near an international airport. On the other hand, there are major internet security concerns, and the hotel is a little impersonal. Plus, is the political fallout really worth it?

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Meeting Planners Weigh In on Trump’s Idea to Hold the G7 Summit at His Miami Resort

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What’s In Store for Meeting Booking Engine Groups360?

After a significant investment, four major hotel companies now have a controlling interest in the booking engine Groups360. It's unclear if this sets it up for success — or failure.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

What’s In Store for Meeting Booking Engine Groups360?

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Does a Hotel-Backed Meetings Booking Platform Stand a Chance?

Hotels need to be willing to make more investments — and to give up some of their control — if Groups360 is going to work.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Does a Hotel-Backed Meetings Booking Platform Stand a Chance?

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Why Technology Isn’t Being Used to Track Engagement at Events

Ask nearly any event organizer about attendee engagement, and they'll say it's a top priority. Despite this, most have not invested in the right technology to track and analyze attendee behavior.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Why Technology Isn’t Being Used to Track Engagement at Events

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The Events Industry Has a Blind Spot When It Comes to Attendee Engagement

If you can't first measure engagement, then it's hard to improve it. Digital tracking devices are a good investment for planners and something to add to their toolbox, along with mobile apps and surveys.

Isaac, Skift | 5 years ago

The Events Industry Has a Blind Spot When It Comes to Attendee Engagement

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Finding the Right Venue Still Plagues Meeting Planners Despite Digital Tools

Most planners still have a hard time sourcing and booking the right venue for an event. High costs and rude salespeople are only a couple of the obstacles they face despite new technology aimed to help ease the process.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Finding the Right Venue Still Plagues Meeting Planners Despite Digital Tools

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Marriott, IHG, Accor and Hilton Invest in Meetings Booking Platform

The hotel industry has had a tough time improving the painful process of selling event space and room blocks to meeting planners. Perhaps this deal is a sign the sector is finally ready to invest in meaningful change to help repair the ecosystem.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Marriott, IHG, Accor and Hilton Invest in Meetings Booking Platform

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Eventbrite’s Struggles Deepen as a Public Company

One has to wonder whether Eventbrite's struggles as a public company will make the event-tech sector less attractive to investors in the future.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 5 years ago

Eventbrite’s Struggles Deepen as a Public Company

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Eventbrite Makes Much-Needed Progress on Ticketfly Integration

Investors will be able to breathe a sigh of relief once the event and ticketing platform finally absorbs all of Ticketfly's clients.

Isaac Carey, Skift | 5 years ago

Eventbrite Makes Much-Needed Progress on Ticketfly Integration