April 08, 2016 // 3 min read
On June 26-30, close to 3,000 event and hospitality professionals, partners, and employees will come together at this year’s Cvent CONNECT. As our largest event, Cvent CONNECT 2016 will...
April 05, 2016 // 3 min read
The Periscope app has been leading the way for live streaming, and 2016 is the time to get on board. Periscope allows users to instantly broadcast and view livestreams via smartphones and mobile devices. The Twitter-owned company has already had a huge impact on the event industry, and has given a whole new dimension to
March 22, 2016 // 3 min read
As meeting planners, we are conditioned to constantly think ahead. We’ve been trained to envision all possible scenarios (we’ve seen it all) and react accordingly. Ask me what my plan is for my next event, and I’ll respond, “Do you want to see plan A, B, or C?” It’s all about planning ahead and being
February 12, 2016 // 5 min read
The hospitality industry is being disrupted by a growing number of startups that want to change and improve the industry. And in 2016, several startups have made it their mission to help hotels stay connected with their guests without upsetting the flow of everyday business. Check out the following five new startups below and take
February 09, 2016 // 5 min read
Most hoteliers are familiar with social media. Some have dabbled with Facebook, while others have mastered the ability to build engagement and stronger relationships with customers. Unfortunately, both approaches fail to incorporate social media into the property’s sales strategy. It’s important to remember that social media can be a strong sales and marketing tool. To
February 01, 2016 // 4 min read
Among tech-savvy travelers, there’s a perception that booking hotel stays through an online travel agency (OTA) such as Expedia or Hotels.com will give them the lowest rates. However, hospitality marketers know there is more to “value” than the price tag. Top hotel brands are fighting back against OTAs by incentivizing guests to book directly with the
December 09, 2015 // 3 min read
At the threshold of a new year, event and meeting planners are able to take a breather. It’s important to keep events fresh, unique and alive, year after year. Devoting quality time to spotting trends can be helpful in shaping future events. Cvent Blog has been discussing a number of them throughout the year. Once
November 03, 2015 // 3 min read
There seems to be a wide range of pricing for mobile apps, and as event managers, we worry about spending our tradeshow budget appropriately. But what if you have budget limitations and are still hoping to have great mobile engagement? Yes, you can have a great mobile app on a small budget if you know
November 02, 2015 // 4 min read
Many of us are always plugged in, and research from marketing agency Tecmark even suggests that the average smartphone user looks at their phone over 200 times a day. That’s a staggering number. And what is a ton of that usage focused on? You guessed it: social media. A Social World Over 500 million tweets
October 19, 2015 // 5 min read
2016 promises to be exciting with the Summer Olympics in Rio, and the Presidential Race in our living rooms (and in our pockets) from now until next November. Meetings and events are also back in the news with a changing landscape that includes increased group business and a shift in control from the meeting owner to the hotel
