{"id":449892,"date":"2021-03-03T13:59:13","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T18:59:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=449892"},"modified":"2021-03-03T13:59:13","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T18:59:13","slug":"ihg-hotels-resorts-meet-with-confidence-reimagines-experiences-for-hybrid-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/ihg-hotels-resorts-meet-with-confidence-reimagines-experiences-for-hybrid-events\/","title":{"rendered":"IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts&#8217; Meet with Confidence Reimagines Experiences for Hybrid Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-newslines\">\n<h2 class=\"xn-hedline\">Program includes creative solutions from Williams-Sonoma, Wellness 4 Humanity and weframe in the U.S.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"xn-distributor\">PR Newswire<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p>\n        <span class=\"xn-location\">ATLANTA<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">March 3, 2021<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212;\u00a0In 2020, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=2379082653&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihgplc.com%2F&amp;a=IHG+Hotels+%26+Resorts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/a>\u00a0introduced its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=855228623&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Fcontent%2Fus%2Fen%2Fdeals%2Fb2b%2Fmeet-with-confidence&amp;a=Meet+with+Confidence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Meet with Confidence<\/a>\u00a0program to support the changing needs of meeting planners. Now, as the world prepares to safely return to travel, the program has expanded to include resources, technology and tools for hybrid events. These hybrid capabilities can simultaneously connect multiple hotel locations to regional and global business and leisure events through live streaming, creating more shared experiences for virtual and in-person attendees. <\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder7832\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1449048\/Kimpton_Studio.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1449048\/Kimpton_Studio.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>To further enhance the program, IHG has formed partnerships in the U.S. with Wellness 4 Humanity, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. and weframe. These partners will offer solutions, including rapid onsite Covid-19 testing, customized food and beverage experiences and technology to enable digital collaboration. IHG&#8217;s enhanced Meet with Confidence program supports successful conferences and events and is designed around five pillars to include all aspects of planning and execution:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Clean and Safe: <\/b>Enhanced cleanliness, social distancing and safety measures\u202fat all times\u202f\u202f <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Simplified: <\/b>Streamlined\u00a0contracting and planning, plus\u00a0peace of mind with no\u00a0cancellation or attrition\u00a0fees <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Hybrid: <\/b>Technology support and bandwidth to host seamless hybrid meetings and events <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Delicious: <\/b>Satisfying food and beverage options delivered\u202fsafely\u202f <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Rewarding: <\/b>Flexible offers with rebates and IHG Business Rewards points\u202f<b>\u202f\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder9276\">\n<p>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1449072\/IHG_Meet_with_Confidence.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/1449072\/IHG_Meet_with_Confidence.jpg\" title=\"\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\n          <\/a>\n        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Bookers and planners can choose from two hybrid events solutions &#8211; <i>Smart <\/i>and <i>Expert<\/i> \u2013 to plan the right experience for in-person and virtual attendees across one or multiple locations:<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Smart Solution:<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>\u00a0The Smart Solution is available at participating IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts globally, except in <span class=\"xn-location\">Greater China<\/span>.<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b><br \/>\n            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=3270633617&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Fcontent%2Fus%2Fen%2Fcustomer-care%2Fclean-promise&amp;a=IHG+Way+of+Clean\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IHG Way of Clean<\/a>:<\/b>\u00a0At the core of the program, with enhanced cleanliness, social distancing and safety measures implemented at all hotels. <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Onsite rapid Covid-19 testing:<\/b>\u00a0Provided by <b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=3883939142&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fw4humanity.com%2F&amp;a=Wellness+4+Humanity\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Wellness 4 Humanity<\/a><\/b>, testing solutions are available as an option for meeting planners. <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Digital collaboration technology<\/b>: Provided by <b><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=3503319728&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weframe.com%2F&amp;a=weframe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">weframe<\/a><\/b><b>\u00a0<\/b>to increase collaboration amongst meeting attendees, weframe One, an interactive 86&#8242; touch screen, is a cloud-based technology allowing onsite and remote participants to work collaboratively. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>Expert Solution:<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>\u00a0Initially available at nearly 100 hotels in the U.S., <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">Middle East<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span>, planners can choose to upweight the Smart Solution with additional services, including: <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Virtual technology experiences: <\/b>Planners can utilize a full suite of\u00a0hybrid meeting capabilities allowing in-person and virtual attendees to connect, in addition to advanced audio-visual production and multi-venue linking.\u00a0 <\/li>\n<li>\n          <b>Curated food and beverage experiences: <\/b><br \/>\n          <b><br \/>\n            <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=1217989669&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2F&amp;a=Williams+Sonoma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n              <span class=\"xn-person\">Williams Sonoma<\/span><br \/>\n            <\/a><br \/>\n          <\/b>\u00a0has an exclusive catalogue of specialty food, drinks and dessert experiences for virtual attendees. Delivered to offsite attendees, this gives all participants a shared meeting experience with opportunities for personalization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Smart Solution, available at participating hotels, features a flexible offer for events booked by <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 30, 2021<\/span> that meet or stay by <span class=\"xn-chron\">December 31, 2021<\/span> and are 10 \u2013 50 rooms on peak, with no cancellation fees, no attrition fees for rooms that are not booked, up to a 5% rebate towards the master bill, IHG Business Rewards for planners and bookers, and streamlined contracting through use of a short-form contract. <\/p>\n<p>The Expert Solution includes all these benefits but is enhanced to a flat 5% rebate towards the master bill and a streamlined planning template for multi-location events. Event planners and virtual participants also benefit from our unique partnership with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Click here for <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=1157702768&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Fcontent%2Fus%2Fen%2Fdeals%2Fb2b%2Fmeet-with-confidence&amp;a=details\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">details<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <span class=\"xn-person\">Derek DeCross<\/span>, Senior Vice President, Global Sales, IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts, said: <\/b>&#8220;There is a strong desire to return to face-to-face meetings,\u00a0and welcoming groups back to our hotels is going to take a team effort from those planning events. We&#8217;re committed to helping provide quality meeting experiences to give the attendees the confidence they need to feel secure attending in-person events, if that&#8217;s the option they choose. With our enhanced technology and new partnerships, we&#8217;re confident we have the right options in place for virtual attendees to still experience a best-in-class meeting from our hotels.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The technology is enabled by IHG&#8217;s industry-leading internet solution, IHG Connect, which allows for unlimited device connectivity and the ability to manage bandwidth spikes for surge periods during large meetings and corporate events. To limit the contact with hotel teams and make the guest experience safer and more efficient, IHG offers digital check-in\/check-out at thousands of hotels. <\/p>\n<p>IHG&#8217;s portfolio of nearly 6,000 hotels and resorts across 16 brands in more than 100 countries means meeting planners can find the perfect venue to suit their needs. To take advantage of IHG&#8217;s enhanced Meet with Confidence program, visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=1154103081&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Fcontent%2Fus%2Fen%2Fdeals%2Fb2b%2Fmeet-with-confidence&amp;a=IHG.com%2FMeetwithConfidence\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IHG.com\/MeetwithConfidence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <b><br \/>\n          <u>About IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/u><br \/>\n        <\/b>\n      <\/p>\n<p>\n        <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=2379082653&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihgplc.com%2F&amp;a=IHG+Hotels+%26+Resorts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts<\/a>\u00a0[LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.<\/p>\n<p>With a family of 16 hotel brands and <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=1686442318&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ihg.com%2Frewardsclub%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fhome&amp;a=IHG+Rewards\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">IHG Rewards<\/a>, one of the world&#8217;s largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has nearly 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a further 1,800 due to open over the next five years. <\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>\n          <b>Luxury and lifestyle:<\/b><br \/>\n          <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=3550394088&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sixsenses.com%2F&amp;a=Six+Senses+Hotels+Resorts+Spas\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas<\/a>, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3085584-1&amp;h=2725195907&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.regenthotels.com%2F&amp;a=Regent+Hotels+%26+Resorts\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Regent Hotels &amp; 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