Learn what planners want from hotels and venues in 2025
The issues facing planners have changed. The Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Report gives suppliers proven insight into evolving planner sentiment. Topics include:
- The state of meetings and events.
- The importance of rebuilding relationships.
- How planners are evaluating venues.
New PULSE Poll!
How often do unforeseen circumstances affect your event planning timelines? (Whether a venue/hotel or event planner)
Top Findings
50% of planners are planning meetings with 15-50 attendees
Tip for Suppliers: Maximize meeting and event bookings by enabling planners to book event spaces online with Cvent Instant Book.
Tip for Planners: Organize your attendee data and design the perfect event set-up using Cvent Event Diagramming.
61% of planners aim to reduce costs without diminishing attendee experience
Tip for Suppliers: Create, update, and scale custom layouts for events of all sizes with Cvent Event Diagramming.
Tip for Planners: Save time and money by exploring photo-realistic 3D event spaces to confidently choose and book your venue.
32% of planners say hotels/venues are slow to respond to RFPs, down from 43%
Tip for Supplier: Automatically score, prioritize, and respond to RFPs with Response Automation.
Tip for Planners: Include your ideal response time and notify suppliers they are your top pick on your RFP with Cvent Supplier Network.
Resources to Meet the Moment
Top Trends for Suppliers
Learn how to capitalize on the automation revolution and grow your business in 2024.
Get the eBook
Top 8 Event Technology Trends to Track in 2024
Learn about the latest event tech trends in 2024.
Read the blog
The 2024 Forecast for Hotels and Venues
Hear from our panel of experts on the key trends shaping events in 2024.
Watch the webinar