Published in the ‘Catering’ magazine, edition dedicated to ‘Conferences’
(circulation 6000 – 8000 on subscription only basis, published by Croner Publication)
Key article messages:
- We are in a conference boom and it appears to be ALL CHANGE, but competition between meetings venues has never been more fierce. Hotels have had to invest in a big way simply to keep pace
- Organisers expect more from their venues because delegates expect more from their companies
- Bedroom style is changing as we are becoming a nation of workaholics – bedroom as an office has become a niche marketing opportunity
- Conference room requirements are changing; large rooms for 100 – 200 for the whole day are out of date, instead the key requirements is for lots of syndicate rooms
- virtual delegates – state of the art business communications can now include a total presentation suite including video conferencing, the OHP is a thing of the past!
- Spa facilities another top priority for conference organisers
- CCTV for car security is a increasingly a must
- Outdoor pursuits alongside meetings and other innovative ideas offered by venues to keep ahead
