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01/15/2026
Venues want more RFP wins. Planners want better responses. This episode covers both.
đď¸ A new episode of Lobby Talks is live.
We sat down with Oliver Corser from Cvent to unpack what really drives success on the platformâfrom boosting venue visibility and RFP wins to helping planners source faster and smarter.
We cover:�⢠How venues can stand out and get booked more often�⢠Common sales mistakes (and how to fix them)�⢠How planners can write stronger RFPs and get better responses�⢠What a great sourcing experience looks like on both sides
Practical takeaways whether youâre selling venues or sourcing them.
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01/14/2026
RFPs arenât just requestsâtheyâre opportunities to stand out.
Oliver Corser breaks down how sales managers should really be responding to RFPs in tomorrowâs episode of Lobby Talks: Cracking the Cvent Code.
If Cvent feels like a puzzle, this oneâs for you. đď¸
Stop what youâre doingâthe way you book venues is evolving! âĄď¸đ¨
This Thursday on Lobby Talks, Oliver, Account Manager from Cvent joins host Rachell (Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills) to break down how AI integrations are transforming venue sourcing for meeting planners.
From ditching manual searches to finding hidden-gem properties, weâre diving into what the plannerâvenue relationship looks like in 2026âincluding how venues can stand out through smarter digital storytelling.
⨠Inside the episode:
⢠Faster, smarter sourcing for planners
⢠How venues win in a digital-first marketplace
⢠What really makes partnerships workâbeyond the tech
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From game-day arrivals to New Yearâs Eve celebrations đâ¨
We sat down with the teams at Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills and Ruffin Event Center to talk about how they coordinate hosting collegiate football programs behind the scenes.
Great events come down to teamwork, communication, and planning for every detailâespecially during the busiest times of the year.
đ For more real-world insights, check out our Event Hacks & Hospitality Secrets episode.
12/28/2025
Wrapping up the year by building whatâs next đď¸
Weâve started recording Lobby Talks in our new studio, and we canât wait to share whatâs coming in the new year.
12/18/2025
What does real hospitality look like?
Itâs more than serviceâitâs strategy, community, and heart.
đď¸ Lobby Talks â New Episode Now Live
Why Tulsa Is the Next Big Event Destination
Tulsa is quickly becoming a standout city for tourism, events, and unforgettable experiences. In this episode, Sarah Inboden, VP of Experience & Events at Tulsa Regional Tourism, shares how authentic hospitality, collaboration, and community vision are putting Tulsa on the map.
Plus, donât miss our fun âThis or That: Tulsa Edition.â
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Tulsa is growing fastâbut it hasnât lost the âTulsa Embrace.â đ¤
In this clip from Lobby Talks, Sarah Inboden, VP of Experience & Events at Tulsa Regional Tourism, shares why Tulsaâs rapid growth hasnât diluted what meeting and event planners care about most: genuine hospitality, human connection, and a city that truly shows up for its events.
Tulsa isnât just an emerging meetings and events destinationâitâs a place where everyone wants to tell visitors their Tulsa. That authentic pride, collaboration, and warmth is what planners feel from site visit to show close.
If youâre a meeting planner, event producer, or venue manager looking for a destination that blends scalable event infrastructure with true hospitality, this episode is for you.
đ§ New episode of Lobby Talks drops this Thursday
Why Tulsa is the Next Big Event Destination
Collaboration over competition. đ¤
Austin Connors (Arvest Convention Center) & Ravi Sharma (Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills) talk real partnership for citywide success.
Full Lobby Talks episode drops tomorrow! đĽâ¨
12/01/2025
Our last episode in Season 2 drops this Thursday and this one is all about teamwork at the highest level.
Ravi Sharma, GM at Marriott Tulsa Southern Hills, sits down with Austin Connors, GM at Arvest Convention Center, to talk about what really happens behind the scenes when hotel and event venues work together to create seamless visitor experiences.
From massive conventions to nonstop hotel operations, they share real stories, real challenges, and why Tulsa's hospitality community succeeds when everyone collaborates.
If you're in hotels, events, tourism - or just love seeing what it takes to pull off citywide moments- this episode is for you.
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Zac from Oklahoma Society for Culture Appreciation breaks down why they donât allow vendors to use AI at Tokyo, OK đ¤đŤ
đ Catch the full conversation this Thursday to hear his perspective on AI, artists, and keeping conventions authentic.
Ever wondered how Tokyo, OK got started? đ
Zac from Oklahoma Society 4 Culture Appreciation shares the story behind one of Tulsaâs most colorful events and how theyâre bringing a bit of culture from abroad to our own backyard.
đď¸ Catch the final part of our Tulsa Cultural Series on Lobby Talks this Thursday!
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