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B M & T ••• May/June 2022 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 9 O mni Hotels & Resorts and Groups360 recently anno- unced that Omni is the first ever hotelier to offer instant booking for both group rooms and meeting space on GroupSync™ GroupSync is Groups360's proprietary online booking marketplace, with instant booking capabilities that enable any- one organizing a meeting or event to book both group guest rooms and event spaces online. This functionality is now available at the Omni Frisco Hotel (Frisco, TX), and soon across Omni's more than 50 properties in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. GroupSync now provides on-demand booking for event organizers to arrange group guest rooms and meeting space with ease. GroupSync solutions deliver greater efficiency for travel organizers and hoteliers alike. Using the GroupSync Marketplace, travel organizers have access to enhanced global search capabilities, hotel group inventory and rates, and a choice of purchasing methods that include both instant booking and a simplified RFP process through the platform. "We take great pride in being leaders and innovators in the meetings and events industry, so we were eager to explore the opportunity to adopt paradigm-shifting technology destined to change the way hotels have been booking groups," said Peter Palli, chief commercial officer for Omni Hotels & Resorts. "This technology provides an on-demand booking option for planners who seek to book a small room block and meeting space with ease and confidence. Our goal is to always provide an unforgettable experience, and our partnership with Groups360 allows us to continue to focus on what matters most to our customers as we further elevate our brand's offerings for this vital business demographic." "Omni is the first brand to offer instant booking for group guest rooms and event spaces in a single online transaction through the GroupSync platform. Now, meeting planners and other event organizers can access real-time availability and group rates to book guest rooms, meeting space or both, food and beverage, and audio-visual equipment," said Kemp Gallineau, CEO for Groups360. "Omni's innovation will signif- icantly benefit its staff and their customers by automating group bookings, allowing more time to focus on those things that cre- ate a great experience." MINNEAPOLIS HOTEL BOASTS 7,000 SQ FT GYM – THE PERFECT PLACE FOR WELLNESS MEETINGS & EVENTS If COVID has taught us anything, it's that an employee's physical and mental wellbeing is essential to ensure overall satisfaction and productivity. For companies who prioritize wellness as a core value, look no further than hosting an event or meeting at the Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis –– one of the city's newest boutique hotels showcasing a 7,000-sq. ft. fitness center and 6,900 sq. ft. of customizable event space. Once known as the Minneapolis Athletic Club, Hyatt Centric's flexible function space accommodates events and meetings from 2 to 200 attendees with six meeting rooms. The MAC Ballroom, with natural light filtering into the modern space and views of Minneapolis, is the largest event space at the hotel with 3,750 sq. ft. two-story fitness center? Features include... Meetings all day? Concierge can bring a Peloton to your room for the ultimate private workout with a view! What better way to brainstorm and bond than over a sweat session or friendly game of squash in the hotel's 7,000-sq. ft., OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS BECOMES FIRST BRAND TO LAUNCH SEAMLESS INSTANT BOOKING EXPERIENCE FOR BOTH GROUP ROOMS AND MEETING SPACE Groups360 Empowers Event Organizers to Book Rooms and Space in a Single Transaction on Groupsync™ Omni Frisco