Articles tagged “meetings and events”

Tourism

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Demand for international music events among Indian travelers is not only leading to outbound travel, but is also boosting the domestic music tourism industry.

Bulbul Dhawan | 7 days ago

From Coldplay to Bryan Adams: Concerts Driving India’s Travel Plans

Tourism

Goa Backtracks on Hefty Fees For Destination Weddings – India Report

Goa had decided to increase its permission fee as it was receiving a large number of applications. However, the high cost could have proved a deterrent for events business.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

Goa Backtracks on Hefty Fees For Destination Weddings – India Report

Business Travel

Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025

It turns out that 2019 is no longer a good year to compare prices to. That should be a relief to anyone trying to explain why their travel budget looks so different now.

Sean O'Neill | 2 months ago

Business Travel Budgets Face ‘New Normal’ With Prices to Climb Through 2025
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Hotels

How Fontainebleau Las Vegas Is Unlocking New Possibilities for Meetings and Events

From world-class dining and versatile meeting spaces to high-touch service standards and one-of-a-kind offerings, Fontainebleau Las Vegas offers everything planners need to craft exceptional events.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas + Skift | 2 months ago

How Fontainebleau Las Vegas Is Unlocking New Possibilities for Meetings and Events
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Tourism

Equipping Destination Organizations With Essential Tools for Success in 2025 and Beyond 

Destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) are operating in an increasingly demanding environment characterized by shifting consumer preferences and intense competition. They can address these challenges and improve decision-making by leveraging Destinations International's tailored suite of tools and products.

Destinations International + Skift | 2 months ago

Equipping Destination Organizations With Essential Tools for Success in 2025 and Beyond 

Online Travel

Yatra Expands Corporate Travel Footprint with Acquisition of Globe Travels

Yatra’s acquisition of a corporate travel company highlights its shift towards the more profitable business travel market, especially as competition heats up in the consumer travel space. With consumer revenue dropping, Yatra is doubling down on corporate clients.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Yatra Expands Corporate Travel Footprint with Acquisition of Globe Travels

Podcasts

Biz Class Bookings, Viking’s Earnings and Small Meetings Boom

Today's podcast looks at hotels' new business travel workaround, Viking's strong path to 2025, and industry accommodations for a boom in smaller-scale meetings and events.

Rashaad Jorden | 3 months ago

Biz Class Bookings, Viking’s Earnings and Small Meetings Boom

Business Travel

There’s a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events – Hotels Are Adjusting

Hotels have been warning of soft demand in general, but when it comes to meetings and events, it's "very, very strong" (to quote Hilton's CEO). One travel management firm told us they've doubled staff to capture the business.

Christiana Sciaudone, Skift | 3 months ago

There’s a Boom in Smaller Meetings and Events – Hotels Are Adjusting

Business Travel

Switzerland Tourism Chases American Road Warriors in New Ad

With hybrid work now here to stay, Switzerland is confident there are still legs in the blended travel trend.

Dawit Habtemariam | 3 months ago

Switzerland Tourism Chases American Road Warriors in New Ad
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Hotels

Behind Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Vision to Transform Luxury Meetings: Watch Video

Today’s meeting planners face unique challenges driven by evolving attendee expectations, technological advancements, and the ongoing need for flexibility. This video explores how Fontainebleau Las Vegas is redefining luxury meetings to meet these challenges.

Fontainebleau Las Vegas + Skift | 5 months ago

Behind Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ Vision to Transform Luxury Meetings: Watch Video