Second-tier cities experienced the greatest growth in meetings and events in February with Louisville, KY. leading the pack.
The Hospitality Show: Q&A with Knowland’s Jeff Bzdawka
The first of its kind, The Hospitality Show is a bold new event for the entire hospitality ecosystem with one shared goal: operating hotels
The misalignment of expectations
Today’s groups want more. More experience, more mindfulness and frankly, more “pizzazz.” As meeting planners contend with requests for unique wellness
Event Budgeting
Under the best of circumstances, a meeting planner’s job is fraught with challenges. How does one choose the right destination, and venue(s) — not to
Escalating Costs Drive Meetings to Secondary Cities
Meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January, according to Knowland. One of the reasons has to do with
Meeting Spend Is Up and Short Meetings Are Down
According to Convene, spending on meetings and events has increased by 35%, while Knowland reports group revenue is at 103% of 2019 levels.
Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional
I was asked by my team to provide insights from the road, what I’ve seen, and what trends and challenges are looming on the horizon. I joked that I
Knowland releases certification program to increase ROI
Knowland releases the Knowland Certification Program, which includes three certification credentials to help hotel sales professionals level improve
Meetings Industry Forecast 2024
Event planner expectations are running high — as are projected costs.