Corrie Dosh
Corrie Dosh was formerly a contributing editor of Convene.
Are you ready for a seller's market? Meeting demand has come roaring back, pushing rates to pre-recession levels, erasing the concessions that buyers enjoyed over the past four years, and requiring meeting planners to adapt to a new negotiating climate.
An occupancy tax...okay. But a tourism-promotion fee? A convention-center tax? An auditorium tax? With more and more ‘special assessments’ showing up on your attendees’ hotel bills, it’s time to understand what they are, what they pay for, and why CVBs can’t live without them.
How do CVBs and DMOs calculate the total value of hosting a certain meeting? By focusing on those factors you can’t count, such as prestige, reputation, and public image, as much as those you can.
Supported Article Innovative Meetings
Boston Scientific broke all the rules for its annual All-Employee Meeting — by letting attendees follow their own path.