Articles tagged “RFPs”

Event organizers are calling for a fundamental rethink of the association meeting bid process. Beyond process changes, they want associations to clearly explain the purpose of their events.

If you want to know how a potential hotel partner deals with human trafficking, start with these questions. 

The promise is compelling, if it works as advertised. AI-driven responses speed up venue inquiries to help win more business — without giving up human control.

Many planners don’t realize how hotels evaluate RFPs and are disappointed when they’re turned down, while hotel salespeople say their hands are tied.

The industry is facing its first non-pandemic resilience test. The numbers aren't terrible, but they're a wake-up call for an industry that's gotten too comfortable with its comeback narrative.

Delve into the visionary mind of Colja Dams, CEO of VOK DAMS, as he unpacks the transformative intersection of technological innovation, sustainability, and the enduring magic of live events destined to thrive in a post-pandemic world hungry for authentic connections.

This year, more anti-LGBTQ bills are brewing in the U.S. than ever before. While boycotting may seem morally logical, new LGBTQ+ meetings and hospitality association Global Diversity Alliance, encourages planners to seek other alternatives.

The latest Events Industry Council Global Events Barometer shows promising signs, with hotel room nights and RFPs increasing for the second consecutive quarter.