meeting management
Knowland Partners With Thynk to Expand the Hospitality Ecosystem
KNOWLAND | March 27, 2024
Partnership enables hoteliers to gain market insights, expand distribution options, grow guest loyalty, and strengthen meeting and event management ARLINGTON, Va. — March 27, 2024— Knowland, the leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Thynk, provider of the next-generation hospitality commercial platform powered by Salesforce, announced today a strategic partnership to connect the hospitality technology ecosystem better. The partnership will integrate data from Thynk's hospitality CRM solution with Knowland’s world-class meetings and events database for Knowland and Thynk customer...
Sustainability Momentum Builds for Corporate Travel and Meeting Management According to New Research From GBTA and Cvent
Global Business Travel Association | May 19, 2022
Alexandria, VA – Sustainability is at the forefront of global business, but have company commitments to sustainability made their way to corporate travel and meetings management programs? What will it take for companies to make business travel and meetings more sustainable? A new report from Global Business Travel Association and Cvent – “The Journey to More Sustainable Corporate Travel and Meetings Management Programs” – surveys corporate travel managers and meeting planners across the U.S., Canada and several European countries about their current sustainability programs and activities. The report reveals where corporate trave...
WTS International Acquires Meet Hospitality, Will Expand Services
WTS International | December 20, 2021
ROCKVILLE, Maryland (Dec. 20, 2021) – WTS International, a global provider of hospitality and amenity services for commercial, residential and hotel properties, today announced it has acquired Meet Hospitality Services LLC, which provides design and management services for meeting, conference and amenity centers in New York City. Barry Goldstein, WTS Chief Executive Officer, said Meet Hospitality’s resources and expertise in conference and meeting management will enable WTS to offer a broader spectrum of services and attract a new category of clients while providing an additional base of operations in New York, one of North America’s...
iVvy Venue Technology and Coastal Gaming Announce Strategic Partnership
iVvy Venues | March 25, 2019
NEW YORK, NY (March 25, 2019) – iVvy, the hospitality industry's most innovative sales and catering technology provider, and Coastal Gaming, a trusted leader in casino and hospitality advising, today announced a new strategic alliance. Together, the companies will help casino resorts better automate their operations with powerful additional capabilities specifically aligned to drive profitability and reduce costs by replacing legacy systems and automating processes. Coastal Gaming is a consulting firm which offers clients a broad range of services with a focus on revenue improvement, operating results, as well as guest and team me...
Shedding ‘Light’ on Event/Meeting Space Site Inspections
Eric Bracht | December 15, 2015
Here's a 'bright' idea . . . before booking a space, make sure there are 'dim' lighting alternatives; Being able to control light levels is key to a successful event By Eric Bracht Conducting a site inspection can be a complex process for meeting and event planners. One of the key elements to consider that is often overlooked is the technical requirements (the physical environment) of the function itself. A recent article titled "'Sound' Advice for Event/Meeting Space Site Inspections" discussed the importance of sound and acoustics when selecting a meeting venue. Another important environmental factor in choosing a site is lighting. Do...
‘Sound’ Advice for Event/Meeting Space Site Inspections
Eric Bracht | November 24, 2015
Nothing says quality like a quiet event; What every facility manager needs to consider to ensure they are providing acoustically-sound event spaces before site inspections are performed By Eric Bracht Many things go into the selection of a venue for a meeting or event. One criteria that is often overlooked is the ability of a facility (hotel or independent conference center) to support the technical requirements of the function. To ensure that a venue will meet all event/meeting planner specifications during a site inspection, facility managers should first conduct an examination of their own to ensure that architectural and entertainm...
