ABTS Convention Services

ABTS Convention Services ABTS exclusively represents major U.S. With offices in Miami, San Francisco and Belgrade, our reach extends to the U.S., South America, Europe and Asia.

medical associations while serving association management companies and housing & registration partners with internationally friendly group housing, onsite support, and global sales and marketing strategy. The company is partnered with medical associations worldwide and our multilingual multicultural team maintain a global network of over 50,000 international planners. ABTS also serves top pharmaceutical companies, medical communication agencies, and incentive houses throughout the world. ABTS has specialized in providing the comprehensive range of services essential for the creation of successful medical meetings, exhibitions and special events for almost 30 years.

Behind every successful medical meeting are the teams making it seamless for sponsors and surgeons.At AAOS 2026, we supp...
03/16/2026

Behind every successful medical meeting are the teams making it seamless for sponsors and surgeons.
At AAOS 2026, we supported orthopedic partners with coordinated group services, helping them focus on what matters most: connection, education, and collaboration.

ABTS was proud to support AAAAI 2026 in Philadelphia by helping create a more seamless experience for international atte...
03/13/2026

ABTS was proud to support AAAAI 2026 in Philadelphia by helping create a more seamless experience for international attendees throughout the event lifecycle.

03/11/2026

Are narrow accommodation windows reducing international participation at global medical meetings?

Sponsored international attendees don't book individually. Sponsors and authorized agencies manage their attendance, requiring early hotel selection, internal compliance approvals, and complex visa planning. When official accommodation opens too late, sponsors are forced to book after hours, costing associations valuable inventory and limiting global reach.

ABTS Convention Services recommends a phased accommodation schedule to facilitate international attendance without compromising national priority.

Access the complete International Accommodation Schedule Guide today (linked in our Bio) to learn more about optimizing international group allocation.

03/10/2026

Happy 1st Anniversary Maja Pavlicic!
One year of creativity, fresh ideas, and great design at ABTS.
Thank you for adding your talent and vision to everything we do.
Here’s to many more designs, ideas, and milestones together!

03/02/2026

International sponsored groups don’t choose hotels based on preference.
They choose based on compliance.

A 5-star label, a resort setting, entertainment-driven branding, bundled inclusions, mandatory resort fees — any of these can create review issues on the sponsor side. Even the way the hotel appears on documentation matters.

If a property raises image or policy concerns, sponsors cannot place physicians there.
And when that happens, they don’t negotiate. They book outside your block.

Smart block strategy isn’t about prestige. It’s about protection.

The full resource article is shared in the first link.

Is your current housing strategy aligned with sponsor compliance — or quietly pushing international groups away?

02/26/2026

Housing strategy fails when perception replaces structure.

Domestic members expect access to preferred properties, and rightly so.

Sponsors, however, operate under compliance frameworks that significantly narrow usable inventory.

If both compete within a single block, one absorbs the operational risk.

A structured international block ensures:
• Member access
• Sponsor compliance
• Organizational integrity

This is not about restriction. It’s about architecture.

How is your organization structuring housing to protect both compliance and member access?

Resource article link in bio

02/24/2026

Some organizations require attendees to register before booking accommodations.
For individual attendees, this works.
For sponsored groups, it doesn't.
👉 Sponsors must book rooms first and then complete registration once invitations have been accepted and substitutions confirmed.
When this sequence doesn't reflect operational reality, the entire process breaks down.
Have you experienced problems with priority registration policies for sponsored groups?
📑 To learn how to avoid these issues, visit the link to the full article in the first comment.

02/20/2026

Today we recognize Oriana Penalver, HMCC, Director of Housing Operations, on her 3-year work anniversary with ABTS.

Throughout these three years, Oriana has consistently demonstrated dedication, expertise, and a strong commitment to operational excellence. Her attention to detail and deep understanding of housing operations play an essential role in delivering the quality and reliability our clients expect.

Oriana, thank you for your hard work, professionalism, and the positive impact you make every day. We truly appreciate your contributions and look forward to many more successes together.

02/13/2026

How December and August Reduce Global Planning Capacity?

For global sponsors and agencies, these two months consistently impact operational timelines across Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Approvals slow down.
Visa appointments become limited.
Internal staffing is reduced.
Spring and fall meetings often absorb the consequences.
Strategic planning starts with anticipating regional cycles — not reacting to them.

02/11/2026

Today we celebrate Veronica Gonzalez’s 1st work anniversary!
As a valued member of our Marketing team, Veronica’s creativity, passion, and dedication help bring our brand to life every day.
Thank you for all your hard work. We truly appreciate having you on the team!

Here’s to continued growth and creativity ahead!

02/11/2026

Today we celebrate Jennifer Lopez’s 1st work anniversary! As part of our Accounts Receivable team, Jennifer’s dedication, attention to detail, and reliability make a real difference every day.

Thank you for all your hard work. We truly appreciate having you on the team!

Here’s to many more milestone

Associations worry that early access for international groups will be perceived as bypassing member priority.A dedicated...
02/10/2026

Associations worry that early access for international groups will be perceived as bypassing member priority.
A dedicated international block resolves that concern.
Domestic priority is preserved, and compliant properties are divided so both audiences have access without drawing from the same allocation.

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