In general, responding planners do not feel overwhelmed in their work, but North American planners lag their international counterparts in a measure of work-related optimism.
February and March stats show guest-room rates considerably higher than the same period in 2019. Meanwhile, new hires nationwide slowed to the lowest level since December 2020, with hospitality still short more than a million jobs than pre-pandemic.
A recent survey on speakers’ asking prices, lead times, added-value activities, and other elements finds common ground—but also some disconnect—between speakers and the planners seeking to hire them.
Do you know a meeting professional who stands out for driving change that made a substantial impact on their organization or our industry over the past year?
The latest MPI Meetings Outlook survey reports outstanding prospects for business in 2023, but the trials of a hotel seller’s market and staffing issues aren’t going away.
Issues such as difficult negotiations, training novices, cost-saving measures, and pre-meeting attendee communications came to the fore in planners’ roundtable discussions at Pharma Forum 2023.
The organization, formed in 1997 as a safety net for people in the events, meetings, and catering industries, continues to raise funds—and hopes—during tough times.
Confused by sustainability jargon? Here are some key terms and definitions to help you get your footing as you work to reduce the footprint of your meetings and events.
