It is no surprise that meetings are getting larger, but what is surprising is that they have increased 25% from an average of 116 attendees to 145,
Seven Ways Hoteliers Can Foster Better Partnerships With Meeting Planners
The meetings and events business continues to draw visitors from around the world to the most desired destinations. The path back seems smoother than
A Sustainability Pulse Check for Events
How does sustainability figure in the work of event organizers today? Three recent studies reveal some insights.
Hospitality is Back
From the Los Angeles Business Journal: If you asked Imran Ahmed back in 2020 what keeps him up at night, the general manager of the Long Beach
Second-Tier Cities Dominate Event Volume Growth in February
Second-tier cities experienced the greatest growth in meetings and events in February with Louisville, KY. leading the pack.
The Hospitality Show: Q&A with Knowland’s Jeff Bzdawka
The first of its kind, The Hospitality Show is a bold new event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal: operating hotels
The misalignment of expectations
Today’s groups want more. More experience, more mindfulness and frankly, more “pizzazz.” As meeting planners contend with requests for unique wellness
Event Budgeting
Under the best of circumstances, a meeting planner’s job is fraught with challenges. How does one choose the right destination, and venue(s) — not to
Escalating Costs Drive Meetings to Secondary Cities
Meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January, according to Knowland. One of the reasons has to do with