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Top 10 Things Planners Want in Meeting Promotions |
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By: Caroline Gordon |
It’s the age old question posed by meeting hotels worldwide: What do event planners really look for in a group promotion? Cvent recently sought the answer to this question, collecting responses from over 750 meeting planners. Our findings were extremely fascinating.
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14 Must-Have Elements for A Strong 2014 Social Media Strategy (Part 1) |
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By: Junvi Ola |
As we edge closer and closer to the end of 2013, hotel marketing teams will soon start reviewing and evaluating this past year’s social media efforts. In this post, let’s look ahead and explore how you can make your 2014 social media strategy stronger than ever before.
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Are You Marketing for Business Travel? Give Them a Good Night's Sleep |
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By: Dede Mulligan |
Flat screen TVs, in-suite washer-dryers, exclusive lounges…we could go on and on about all of these wonderful hotel amenities. But there's one important feature hotels should never snooze on: offering your guests a restful night's sleep. How does your property stack up?
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Group Business Marketing Best Practice Tip: Offering Promotions |
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By: Cvent Client Services |
Cvent offers a number of ways for hotels and destinations to advertise group promotional offers to meeting planners on our network. The easiest and most popular way is on the Promotions section of your Cvent profile. Here's how you can get started with a winning promo!
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It's a Fact, Jack! Social Media can Boost Your Online DMO Marketing Efforts |
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By: Dede Mulligan |
Digital marketing is replacing many traditional programs including direct mail, collateral and those beloved tchotchkes. But have you ever wondered how travel marketers and meeting planners are using it and how it has increased their brand awareness and business? Read on.
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Introducing a New Kind of eRFP - Citywide Event Requests |
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By: Caroline Gordon |
Meeting venues can expect to see a new kind of event request sent to their Cvent accounts – a request for a citywide event. In order to accommodate this specific type of RFP, a new set of proposal enhancements were added to the Cvent product to ensure a smooth process.
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The Pros and Cons of Decontenting |
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By: Sherry Cummins |
The economy may be on the upswing but we are still leaning on quick and easy ways to increase revenue. Decontenting seems like a viable solution at first glance. Costs are reduced and the guest creates a comfortable experience of choice. But is it right for your property?
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