meetings & event
Sports and Conventions Support Hotel Industry in Cincinnati, OH
Brian Arevalo | July 2, 2024
Cincinnati is a significant hub of culture, commerce, and tourism in the Midwest. This dynamic metropolis boasts a rich tapestry of demand generators that fuel its hotel industry. From its renowned arts and music scene, highlighted by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and a multitude of festivals, to its bustling business districts and expansive convention centers, the city attracts a diverse array of visitors year-round. Additionally, Cincinnati's historical landmarks, major sporting events, and burgeoning culinary landscape help draw a steady influx of leisure and business travelers alike. Convention Center Expansion The second largest ...
U.S. Travel Hires Ishma Haider as Vice President, Group Travel
U.S. Travel Association | November 15, 2023
WASHINGTON (November 14, 2023)—The U.S. Travel Association announced today the addition of Ishma Haider as Vice President, Group Travel, a new position that will bolster the association’s work to increase group/meetings travel to and within the United States. “Investing in group travel and strengthening our role in this critical segment of the travel economy is central to U.S. Travel’s future focus, and we welcome Ishma to the team to lead this effort,” said Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Her accomplishments in convention marketing and her deep understanding and passion for the meetings segmen...
Amadeus and Knowland Unveil Comprehensive Hospitality Group & Business Performance Index
Knowland | June 27, 2023
First-of-its-kind market monitor combines hotel and corporate booking data with meeting and events insights to deliver new benchmark of industry performance in the United States [Arlington, VA] [Portsmouth, NH] June 27, 2023 – Group business is critical to hotel recovery and for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and Convention & Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) looking to attract visitors. This is why Amadeus, a global leader in hospitality technology, and Knowland, a global provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, are expanding their partnership to deliver new data insights that will allow the i...
Hoteliers Find Answers and Revenue Potential in Technology
Groups360 | September 27, 2022
The world has experienced some bizarre, and yes, unprecedented times in a short, but monumental, few years. The hospitality and travel industries, (among the rest of the world) have heard the continuous talk about “the new normal.” But for hoteliers, the only thing proving to be normal is that nearly everything about guest services is new. Today’s guests want risk-free contingencies, self-service, and contactless support. Meaning hoteliers need innovative ways to manage volume, promptly communicate, and provide exceptional guest experiences, all while facing a labor shortage. If hoteliers, and the hospitality industr...
