Meetings Industry Hit Hard

The USA Today has posted an article on the status of the meeting industry. The outlook -more virtual meetings and less travel. The economy has taken a toll on budgets that is for sure, but there are ways to make your meetings work for you.

1. Conduct more regional and local meetings
2. Ask for Food and Beverage Concessions - use pitchers of water, not bottled water
3. Request 0 attrition and cancellation for your meetings booked short term -if the contract is signed and meeting consumed within a 12 month period, hotels will work with you on this.
4. Should your space be requested 2-4 years out there are a number of standard clauses you can use to protect your company - I have more than 32 pages I can share with you.

In a nutshell, I can make your meetings work for you by saving you time and money. Try out HelmsBriscoe for your site selection purposes. There is no better RESOURCE for you and your company, association or foundation.