Smart Meetings
MAY 28, 2021
Cautious, Ready & Excited: Freeman’s Event Research Report, which has been gauging attendee and exhibitor sentiment every few months since the pandemic started, shows their Confidence Index rising from.75 What They’re Booking : Small meetings and local events are coming back first, followed by regional and then national events.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 23, 2024
—Kerry Kerr , Senior Director of Global Accounts, HelmsBriscoe I would double check one thing: Does the hotel have a destination/resort fee that your group is exempt from, but other guests who book outside the block must pay? Julia Levene , CEO, Hotel Site Selection Specialist, Association Planner Partners
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MeetingsNet
JUNE 24, 2022
A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. percent of respondents said they expect to see fewer attendees at their upcoming events.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 1, 2023
A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Another 46 percent believe that the advisories will not affect their site-selection decisions, while 14 percent of respondents are unsure. The advisories in Florida are likely to affect our choices : 24.3%
Blue Spark Event Design
JANUARY 31, 2023
Here are the top five reasons to book a food tour in your conference city. Top 5 Reasons to Book a Food Tour in Your Conference City: Taste the Local Cuisine and Cocktails Learn Local History Along the Way It’s a Bonding Experience Great Way to See the City! How about a local food tour?
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 25, 2018
Bad news for planners: Venue selection may be getting more competitive. Cvent’s first quarterly Group Business Outlook found that a significantly higher number of RFPs for future bookings were submitted in the third quarter of 2018 than during the same period last year. On average, RFPs have grown by 11.4 percent in the past 12 months.
Smart Meetings
MAY 22, 2023
How culture and history elevate events Celebrating cultural heritage, whether one’s own or that of others, is an engaging method to provoke thought and inspiration in attendees at events hosted at venues focused on celebrating various backgrounds. in the world. in the world.
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