events
Mills James’ Growth Shows ‘Meetings Business Is Back!’
Mills James | February 22, 2023
Service focused audiovisual company expecting revenues to continue growing by 30% in 2023 COLUMBUS, Ohio — February 22, 2023 — Award-winning, concierge-level, audiovisual services provider Mills James is on a fast-track for growth. In 2022, the company’s AV for hospitality business exceeded pre-pandemic levels across all client venues, including hotels and convention centers servicing seven states and Mexico . “In 2022 we saw corporate meetings of all sizes returning, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” said John Watts, Mills James VP of Hospitality. “People are tired of not being able to meet face to face; they are ready to...
U.S. Travel: CES “A Model” for Conducting Professional Events in 2022
U.S. Travel Association | January 7, 2022
WASHINGTON — January 7, 2022 — U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the safe commencement of CES: “By staging an influential live event that safely convenes thousands of global professionals across the technology, business and political spectrum, CES is nothing short of a model for how business trade events can and should take place in 2022. It is our sincere hope that other professional event organizers will follow their lead this year. “Gary Shapiro and his team at CTA are to be commended for navigating today’s challenges while ensuring that attendees can build meaning...
HITEC 2021 – A Resounding Success
Ron Strecker | October 18, 2021
By Ron Strecker I have spent this past weekend “decompressing” from HITEC 2021. This has included reviewing my session notes, updating my contact information for old friends in new jobs, and adding new contacts for all my new connections. For me, this was one of my most successful HITECs when measured by the number of changes I observed. The lower attendance did have the side benefit of allowing me to spend more valuable time in one-to-one conversations with our vendor partners. Reflecting on the week, my experiences fall in three categories: reconnecting with long-time friends, connecting with new friends, and the need for follow-u...
Leaders Rally Together to Awaken the Hospitality Industry
the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) | October 12, 2021
More than 100 of the industry’s top creative minds who are owners and operators of some of the world’s most amazing hotel properties will speak on the secrets of their success in this digital-only event Los Angeles – October 12, 2021 – BLLA (Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association) is formally announcing the next conference taking place October 25-26 is being held virtually to allow a more global audience to participate. The association is well known for its experiential events having held 2 other digital events in the past 4 months. With more than 75 speakers ready to light the stage up with incredible content you may not hear else...
Pirate Exhibitor Prevention Maintains High Value of HITEC 2021
HFTP | September 23, 2021
To maintain its high value, plans for preventing pirate exhibitors (also known as Outboarders or Suitcasers) at HITEC® 2021 (Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference) have been established for the upcoming show. It is common for unaffiliated or non-exhibiting vendors to take advantage of the show's popularity by promoting their wares leading up to and near the show, or on the exhibit hall floor in an unofficial capacity. Some plan product demonstrations and similar events to "steal" attendees from conference organizers and supporters. Such practices weaken the show's worth to its supporters and organizers. The producer,...
Mews & BLLA Revive the Noteworthy Social Club Dinner Series
the Boutique & Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) | August 27, 2021
Los Angeles – August 27, 2021 – As we adjust to an ever-changing world, it is imperative that bright minds come together to address pertinent topics in our industry. On July 28th, 2021, BLLA hosted their first in-person event of the year with a dinner at The Pendry West Hollywood in Los Angeles. This intimate event was the third installment of the StayBoutique Social Club dinner series, designed to encourage meaningful discussions and to propel ideas that will strengthen the global sphere of boutique hospitality. Mews, a BLLA Premier Plus member, was a principal sponsor and collaborator for this special event. To start the evening, ...
U.S. Travel Convenes Destination Leaders to Chart Future of Tourism Marketing
U.S. Travel Association | August 16, 2021
LOS ANGELES — August 16, 2021 — U.S. Travel this week convened more than 650 destination marketers in Los Angeles for the association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO), marking one of the largest national gatherings of destination marketers since the start of the pandemic. The industry’s premier knowledge-sharing forum, taking place August 15-17 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE, is bringing together destination leaders from around the country to chart a path forward while leading by example that professional meetings and events can safely take place. ESTO is being held in-person in accordance...
Hospitality Industry Conferences Happening In-Person; AAHOA This Week, HITEC and the HFTP Annual Convention Scheduled for September
HFTP | August 4, 2021
This week the annual conference for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) opened to a positive and enthusiastic group of attendees in Dallas, Texas, demonstrating the interest in professional, in-person meetings. Coming up on the calendar for industry events is the 2021 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) and the HFTP Annual Convention. The producers Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is planning the event with its co-located Annual Convention, and registrants for both events will have full access to the program for both events. In consideration of the ongoing pande...
