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The Data-Driven CVB: Modern Destination Marketing

In today’s rapidly evolving business travel landscape, CVBs and DMOs have emerged as crucial allies to the hospitality industry in their respective cities. While leisure travelers have their merits, the ability to secure group events that …

Weekly Group Meetings and Events Stats, Week Ending June 3, 2023

Attendees focus on Educational Events as we start off the summer season For the week ending June 3, 2023, the number of U.S. meetings and events dropped 31.8% compared to the prior week. These trends are consistent with seasonal trends for the week …

Chicago Leads in U.S. Meetings and Events in May for Second Month

Data reveals 70.4 percent year-over-year growth in U.S. meetings and events, according to Knowland ARLINGTON, Va. — June 7, 2023 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, continued …

Will the commercial real estate bust be a boon for hoteliers?

It was inevitable. Even as we hope to see the pandemic in the rearview mirror, we are only just beginning to see its impact on society, business and future generations. One potential upheaval is looming in commercial real estate. Today hoteliers, …

Will the Commercial Real Estate Bust Be a Boon for Hoteliers?

Are trends in commercial real estate an opportunity or a threat to the hospitality industry? Learn about the potential impact of the commercial real estate bust in this contributed piece by Jeff Bzdawka, CEO of Knowland. Originally featured on Hotel …

Weekly Group Meetings and Events Stats, Week Ending May 27, 2023

Meetings slow for the holiday week as summer kicks off For the week ending May 27, 2023, the number of U.S. meetings and events decreased 12.5% compared to the prior week. These trends are consistent with seasonal trends for the week of the long …

Weekly Group Meetings and Events Stats, Week Ending May 20, 2023

Dallas market leads with largest week-over-week growth and average group size For the week ending May 20, 2023, the number of U.S. meetings and events decreased 3.2% compared to the prior week. Corporate events lead event volume with 59.0% of …

Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

New York City and San Francisco commercial real estate markets offer opportunity for hotels? New York City’s commercial real estate market was hit hard, particularly in the office and retail sectors. Remote work, business closures, and reduced …

Weekly Group Meetings and Events Stats, Week Ending May 13, 2023

New Orleans leads weekly movers and shakers with largest average group size and meeting space used For the week ending May 13, 2023, the number of U.S. meetings and events decreased 1.5% compared to the prior week. Corporate events lead event volume …

5 Ways Hotel Management Can Empower Selling Performance

Are you a hotel owner or asset manager looking for ways to maximize the value of your investments? Your property sales team is crucial for any hotel in generating revenue and driving business forward. Meanwhile, we know the hotel industry is …

Employee Training in a Post-Pandemic World

Weeks of classroom training and shadowing experienced employees is no longer a possibility for hotel and restaurant brands. Instead brands should consider short training videos, gamification and embedding training within the tools their employees use …

Best Practices: Hotel Benchmarking for Owners and Asset Managers

Benchmarking hotels in your portfolio against each other, competitors, and the market helps you determine how well your properties are performing. What should benchmarking and KPIs look like in hotel asset management today? This blog explains how …