Destinations

The Power of Sports Tourism Events for Hotels

The rise of sports tourism has ushered in a new era for the hospitality industry, offering hotels a lucrative opportunity to diversify their bookings and cater to a vibrant segment of travelers. Sports tourism in the United States generated $9.7 …

How CVBs Can Drive Bookings Amid Convention Center Renovations

Navigating convention center renovations, while a significant challenge, is a testament to the resilience of CVBs and convention centers. The potential rewards are considerable, and by embracing transparency and effectively communicating upgrade …

Best Practices for Ski Resorts During Shoulder Season

Ski resorts are likely familiar with the ebb and flow of business throughout the year. The bustling peak season fills your rooms and restaurants, but crowds disperse during shoulder season. However, that doesn’t mean that all business has to …

How to Attract Groups to Your Convention Center

Convention centers are a vital part of the tourism industry, bringing in large groups of people for conferences, trade shows, and other events. However, with the rise of online booking platforms and competition from other venues, attracting group …

Hidden Gems: Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Destinations for Meetings and Events

In the competitive meetings and events industry, attracting group business can be challenging for off-the-beaten-path travel destinations. However, with the right strategies and approach, these unique destinations can stand out and entice meeting …

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 …

Impacts of Meetings Industry Trends on Gaming Destination Events and Casinos

As 2023 continues to set in, meeting industry trends are becoming more apparent in the destination events industry. Meeting planners are choosing destinations for different reasons than they did before the pandemic, and the impact is …

3 Ways to Rethink Your Hotel Comp Set to Discover New Business

[Updated] In 2023, many hotels are seeing higher occupancy rates and a normalizing market. Whether your hotel’s occupancy is sufficient or struggling, rethinking your comp set can unlock opportunities to book more and better business. Here’s …

Nine Steps for Communicating a Hotel’s Reopening

As seen in Lodging Magazine, June 4, 2020 By mid-March, more than 4,953 U.S. hotels and 16.2 percent of rooms had closed or been converted for other uses due to COVID-19, according to Kalibri Labs. Hoteliers now considering grand reopening strategies …

Hotel Business: CVBs and Their Role in Guiding Markets Through COVID-19 Recovery

As seen in Hotel Business, May 14, 2020 Expert Insight | By Carleigh Dworetzky, Director of Destination Solutions at Knowland As millions across America practice social distancing, Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs) are faced with the overall …

COVID-19: Impact on Hotel Group Business Update Week 3/11

Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands A Hotel Industry Sanity Check on the Coronavirus Pandemic Click here to download this report as a PDF > Each day brings new challenges as organizations cancel conferences, businesses suspend travel, and airlines cut …