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6 Ways to Improve Hospitality Recruitment at Your Hotel

Hoteliers: it’s a tight labor market out there. And that means hiring for open positions can be incredibly difficult. Consider this fact: the U.S. added 220,000 jobs last month and wages are only growing by 2.5%. That means hospitality recruitment and filling open positions at your hotel is only going to get tougher. The following…

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University Event Planners: 4 Event Management Tips for Success

University event professionals produce events that run the gamut. Everything from scientific symposiums and art exhibitions to debates and visits by prospective students: academic event professionals do it all. Regardless of event type, each one requires a similar event management process. [Tweet “Regardless of event type, academic events require a similar event management process.”] Here…

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Conference Space Rental 101: What to Know Before Renting Space

Conference Space Rental 101: What to Know Before Renting

Conference space rental details can sometimes feel overwhelming for event planners. So how do you narrow down the best options for your client with so many traditional and non-traditional venues out there? Aside from the dates and number of attendees, here are the basics of what to know before renting a conference room space. [Tweet…

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Meeting Room Rentals: 4 Things to Consider Before Booking

How to Rent a Conference Room: 4 Key Things to Look For

If you need to rent a conference room for a business meeting or corporate presentation, getting started can be the hardest part. It might seem straightforward, but with so many options in your area, you might overlook details that could end up costing you. Before you book a meeting room, keep these four essentials in…

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15 Hotel Promotion Ideas to Supercharge Bookings

You might not know it but your property’s location is feeding you some of the best hotel marketing ideas you have yet to try. Whether it’s taking advantage of the latest natural phenomenon to riffing off national events, these ideas are prime to get guests in your door. [Tweet “Need hotel promotion ideas? Look to…

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5 Event Magazines You’ll Actually Want to Read

The inspiration ideas for your events can come from just about anywhere: event magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. By weaving in current event trends, you’ll gain an edge over competitors and delight your attendees. These event magazines, both digital and print, can inspire your next big event idea. 1. MeetingsNet MeetingsNet is a…

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17 Things to Keep in Mind Before Hiring Event Staff

When you prepare for an event, you can’t overlook the crucial detail of who will be staffing your event. The staff for an event affects the entire experience. But finding the best staff isn’t as simple as you might imagine. So before you hire staff for your next event, take a look at these key…

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6 Clauses to Include in Your Event Planning Contract

When you take on a new client for your event planning business, a verbal agreement is never enough. You need a written event contract to outline the terms and conditions of your service. The contract will be the go-to source if a dispute arises. [Tweet “Verbal agreements are not enough: an event planning contract will…

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The Top 4 Hotel Marketing Companies Impacting Hospitality

As hoteliers, we need to keep our finger on the pulse of brand awareness. Whether it’s social media, hotel website ideas, or branding, hotel marketing companies can help busy hoteliers maximize their digital presence. If you need an extra iron in your marketing fire, meet our top four hotel marketing companies who are impacting hospitality and…

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