Posts by Social Tables
Social Tables Ranks Among Top 150 Fastest-Growing Private Software Companies—the Inc. 5000
Social Tables Ranks in Top 150 Software Companies on Inc. Magazine’s List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that Social Tables is No. 1221 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a…
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RFP Management: How to Attract, Identify, & Respond to Qualified Group Leads
If your hotel or venue is receiving more RFPs than ever, it’s no coincidence: Properties have seen a 300% increase in RFPs over the last five years. Who’s to thank for this overabundance of RFPs? It’s not just meeting planners — it’s technology. Event technology has made planners’ lives more convenient, allowing them to submit…
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5 Proven Ways to Respond With Winning Event Proposals That Close Deals
While identifying the right leads and responding to them quickly is essential in today’s climate, hotels and venues won’t grow event sales if proposals aren’t tailored to get the job done. To make it happen, suppliers need to evolve the conversation from a bidding war, showing the value they can add in regards to the…
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4 Ways to Create an Event Agenda That Personalizes the Attendee Experience
More than ever before, guests are searching for more than just a “traditional” meeting — they want personalized event experiences that will engage them on multiple levels. Not only that: attendees want choices, and to be a part of meetings that benefit not only their specific goals as professionals, but also add value to their…
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20 Philadelphia Event Venues That Bring Out the Best in Every Gathering
Philadelphia is nicknamed the “City of Brotherly Love” for a reason: It’s one of the best locations in the nation to bring people together. Whether you’re a Philly native or just visiting, it’s hard not to appreciate the city that houses some of our country’s most iconic landmarks, like the Liberty Bell and the Declaration…
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6 Innovative Hotel F&B Ideas That Grow Group Revenue
Thanks to favorable margins and exciting new strategies, hotel F&B offers a strong opportunity to grow revenue from group bookings. Here, we lay out six smart ways hotels can optimize their F&B offerings to see gains in the year ahead. At the end of the day, hotels really only have two options to choose…
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20 Unique Austin Event Venues for Meetings, Weddings, & More
Austin, the state capitol of Texas and the 11th most-populous city in the nation, is bursting with eclectic live-music venues and outdoor hotspots. As one of the fastest-growing and most desirable cities in the nation, it’s no surprise that a number of events want to call it home. Luckily, if your event is on that…
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20 Phoenix Event Venues That Attendees Can’t Get Enough Of
We all here about those traditional “first-tier cities” — Chicago, New York, Orlando, etc. — but in the past decade, Phoenix has made more moves to attract events than perhaps any other city in the country. In fact, the city has quadrupled their amount of startups, invested $5 billion in infrastructure, and strategically planned new venues in close…
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4 Event Concepts That Dramatically Improve the Attendee Experience
Driven by the millennial mindset, attendee expectations are dramatically shifting the scope and strategy behind meetings and events. Today’s attendees demand personalized experiences that go beyond just sitting in a lecture hall. They’re looking for meetings with meaning, innovation, and insight. But most of all, they’re looking for event concepts and formats that foster authentic…
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20 Unique Denver Event Venues That Meet Mile-High Expectations
Welcome to the Mile High City, where there’s a craft brewery on every corner, a dog in every home, and a mountain mere minutes away. In recent years, the city has boomed into one of the nation’s fastest growing destinations, and with that seemingly exponential growth has come no shortage of events. So with that…
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15 Boston Event Venues That Bring Out the Best in Every Experience
As the oldest city in America, Boston is a historian’s dream destination, but it’s also so much more! Chandeliers and skyscraper views, waterfront hipster hubs, incredible food… there’s a space for every planner or event to call home. So to help you get started, we’ve rounded up twenty Boston event venues that give meetings, weddings, and…
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STR Study Shows Higher F&B Profits for Properties Using Social Tables
In March 2018, Social Tables commissioned STR, the leading benchmarking company for the hospitality industry, to conduct an independent study analyzing the impact of our Event Services Platform on hotels. To execute the study, STR analyzed F&B numbers over a three-year period for 631 non-customers and 123 customers, comparing the profits of those equipped with…
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