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How to Spot Event Planner Scams and Protect Your Business
Event planner scams are becoming more sophisticated, targeting even experienced professionals. Learn the most common fraud tactics, red flags to watch for, and practical steps planners can take to protect their business, clients, and reputation.
Ultimate Guide to Sydney for Your Next Group Trip
Planning a group trip to Sydney is thrilling but complex. This guide breaks down hotels, attractions, dining, transport, and venues so your group enjoys iconic sights, smooth logistics, and unforgettable shared experiences together with ease.
How Smart Planners Turn Event Data Into ROI and ROR
Smart planners start with purpose, not surveys. By aligning event goals with ROI or ROR from the beginning, teams turn data into decisions—creating events that drive real impact, measurable outcomes, and meaningful change.
9 Award-Winning Spa Hotels and Resorts That Elevate Group Getaways
From coastal escapes to mountain retreats, discover nine luxury spa hotels and resorts where world-class wellness, group-friendly amenities, and unforgettable settings come together to elevate meetings, retreats, and leisure getaways alike.
Group Transportation Planning: What Every Meeting and Event Planner Should Know
Learn how smart transportation planning improves event flow and guest satisfaction, with expert guidance on fleet sizing, accessibility, hotel coordination, staging zones, and real-time communication every meeting planner should know.
10 Warm Weather Destinations for Winter Group Travel
Trade winter weather for sunshine with ten warm destinations ideal for group travel. With GroupSync’s temperature filter you can quickly find the ideal hotel and plan a seamless, sun-filled winter event.
The Ultimate Guide to Seattle for Group Travel
With stunning waterfront views, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving food and arts scene, Seattle offers endless opportunities for group travel. From tech conferences to team retreats, the city blends natural beauty with modern meeting spaces and vibrant culture.
Why Sporting Venues Are the Next Big Thing in Event Planning
Sporting venues are scoring big in the event world, offering planners unmatched energy, scale, and creativity. From stadium suites to on-field galas, these iconic spaces are redefining what it means to host a memorable event experience.
11 Famous Foods and Cocktails Invented at Hotels
From Eggs Benedict to the Bloody Mary, discover 11 famous foods and cocktails first served in U.S. hotels. These iconic recipes became global favorites—and their origins might surprise you.
Stretch Your Event Budget: Where to Save and Where to Splurge
Smart event planning isn’t about spending everywhere—it’s about spending wisely. Learn when to splurge on venue, lighting, and food, and where to save with décor, rentals, and beverages to maximize your hotel event budget and impact.
The Ultimate Guide to Austin for Your Next Group Trip
Austin, Texas offers the kind of atmosphere groups love—laid-back, welcoming, and endlessly entertaining. Add in 300 days of sunshine, vibrant food and music scenes, and a mix of convention-sized venues and boutique meeting spots, and it’s no wonder Austin hosts millions of visitors each year. This guide will show you why Austin is an outstanding choice for group travel.
How to Position Your Event So Hotels Compete for Your Group Business
Learn how to make hotels compete for your group business. From crafting clear RFPs to highlighting value and reliability, these tips help you position your event as a partnership—earning better rates, perks, and priority placement.
Questions Every Planner Should Ask on a Hotel Site Visit
A site visit reveals what photos hide. Use a "walk the flow" checklist—arrival, rooms, meeting spaces, back-of-house, safety, AV, and contracts—to compare options fairly and choose confidently with your team today.
11 Quirky Hotels That Make Meetings Memorable
For event planners, a venue should do more than accommodate. It should amplify. Quirky hotels do half the work for you. They arrive with themes, décor, mood, and photo-worthy features already in place. That means less time styling and more time coordinating, crafting, and connecting.
Thinking Small, Delivering Big: The Challenges of Smaller Meetings and Their Scalable Future
Smaller meetings may lack celebrity speakers, but they drive culture, strategy, and collaboration. Jason Bond explores how technology and smarter workflows empower planners to scale efficiency, streamline logistics, and deliver measurable impact in today’s high-demand meeting landscape.
