INSIDE THE MINDS OF MEETING PLANNERS IN 2026

The 2026 State of the Meetings Industry Report, created in partnership with ConferenceDirect, reveals how meeting planners are navigating rising costs, shifting event formats, and growing expectations for technology and responsiveness.

Inside the report, you’ll see how planners are booking, where demand is growing, and what factors are influencing venue decisions in the year ahead.

Download the report to discover:

• How meeting planners expect budgets, attendance, and event volume to change in 2026
• Why smaller and mid-sized meetings are gaining momentum
• The biggest cost pressures affecting meetings and events
• How technology and digital proposals are reshaping the RFP process
• Why planners are increasingly considering secondary markets to manage costs
• What planners prioritize most when selecting hotels and venues
  

Use these insights to better align with planner expectations and position your property to capture more group business.

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