12 Jun, 2019 // 7 min read
Negotiating with Hotels When Sourcing Your Event Venue
What negotiating with hotels boils down to – is the synchronised value – in other words, you have what they want (occupied guest rooms, meeting space and food and...
24 May, 2019 // 2 min read
2019 List of Top APAC Meeting Hotels is Here!
It’s that time of the year again when Cvent launches its lists of the Top Meeting Hotels, and the Asia-Pacific rankings have a well-known name at the No. 1 position: Hyatt Regency Sydney heads the list for the second consecutive year, conforming to its growing popularity as a quintessential meeting hotel. “We’re thrilled to be
19 May, 2019 // 2 min read
Throwback to 2018’s list of Top Meeting Hotels in APAC, 2019 list coming soon!
Every year, Cvent releases the lists of top meeting hotels in the Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the U.S. These lists are compiled after carefully evaluating a pool of hotel properties that generate business through Cvent Supplier Network. The hotels are analysed on the basis of total requests for proposals (RFPs), awarded RFPs,
15 May, 2019 // 6 min read
Evaluating Hotel Proposals When Sourcing Your Venue
Evaluating hotel proposals is a time-consuming and multi-step process. On top of being fair to all concerned, it is important to remember that the destination, convention centre and hotel(s) are going to play a very big part in the overall success of your event. Create an Assessment Criteria Spreadsheet Before the first proposal hits your
26 Apr, 2019 // 4 min read
Introducing Melbourne’s New Rooftop Events Experience – Crown Aviary
Beneath the incredible Melbourne skyline, offering panoramic views of the city is the Crown Melbourne’s stunning new venue, Crown Aviary. Right in the heart of city, Crown Aviary offers a breathtaking one-of-a-kind rooftop experience like no other. Positioned in Melbourne’s vibrant Southbank precinct, the expansive Crown entertainment complex is the most visited integrated resort in
17 Apr, 2019 // 4 min read
What’s Hot: Sizzling New Event Venue Trends in 2019
When it comes to your events, you need to find the perfect venue. After all, the event venue can be one of the reasons attendees choose to register for your event. From unique locations, to cool spaces, 2019 brings new venue trends. When picking a venue, there’s a never-ending list of logistical and budgetary concerns
12 Apr, 2019 // 5 min read
Best Practice Tips and Trends: Own Your MICE Business
Hotels and venues looking to capitalise on the thriving MICE travel market should look for specific ways to spotlight the unique character of their property, the local area, and the overall event experience. To make that happen, be sure to tap into the wants and needs of planners and craft packages that work for their
28 Mar, 2019 // 3 min read
An Ideal Melbourne Meeting Hotel: Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park
Looking over the picturesque Albert Park Lake, Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park hotel is considered the city’s best-located and most comprehensive meeting hotel. Known for its state-of-the-art event venues, the hotel is popular amongst meeting planners. Let’s find out what makes Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park a great place for hosting large meetings and events.
25 Mar, 2019 // 3 min read
Your Premier Abode in Pretoria, South Africa: The Maslow Time Square Hotel
The newly opened Maslow Time Square Hotel is located in the heart of the Menlyn Maine Precinct and offers easy access to world-class dining venues, excellent shopping centres and around-the-clock gaming options. The hotel is only a 35-minute drive away from Lanseria International Airport and just nine kilometres far from the Central Business District of Pretoria,
20 Mar, 2019 // 5 min read
3 Things to Consider When Finding the Perfect Venue
So, you have narrowed down all the hotels that meet your selection criteria to two or three cities and are ready to send out RFPs … all 125 of them, right? Before sending out your RFP to hotels and venues, do your homework to save time for both you and the potential venue partner. Remember,