29 July 2015
In a recent survey, “venue cost” predictably came out on top as the most important factor considered by meeting planners when booking venues.
Less predictable was the fact that “brand or chain affiliation” came in dead last. (It was tied with “free amenities,” both chosen by only two percent of respondents.) “Existing relationship with venue” had a poor showing too, selected by only four percent of respondents.
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Member-Supplier related resources:
- The International Association Meetings Market 2018
- Negotiating with hotels - publication for members
- Working with convention bureaux - publication for members
- Contracting with major congress & convention venues
- A Modern History of International Association Meetings: 1963-2012
- A Modern History of International Association Meetings - UPDATE: 1963-2017
Association related resources:
- The International Association Meetings Market 2018
- Negotiating with hotels
- Working with airlines and ground transport operators
- Working with convention bureaux
- International association meetings: bidding and decision-making
- Contracting with major congress & convention venues
- A Modern History of International Association Meetings: 1963-2012
- A Modern History of International Association Meetings - UPDATE: 1963-2017
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