February 10, 2015
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MPI Winter 2015 Edition of Meetings Outlook Report Now Available
WHAT:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) has published its Meetings OutlookTM, 2015
Winter Edition. The newest installment of the quarterly special report indicates business
is up and getting healthier. Though, the rising global seller’s market will continue to task
meeting professionals suffering from shorter lead times and budgets that aren’t keeping
pace with costs.
Key findings include the following:
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70 percent of meeting professionals expect overall business conditions to improve
in the near future.
49 percent of respondents anticipate a business decrease in the government
meetings segment.
41 percent of respondents see a positive future for the domestic corporate
segment.
Projections for live attendance numbers have been on the rise approximately 5
percent each quarter since Q2 2014.
To view the full report, visit www.mpiweb.org/meetingsoutlook. A printed copy is
included in the February 2015 issue of MPI’s award-winning magazine, The Meeting
Professional®, as well.
Meetings Outlook is now developed in partnership with VISIT DENVER, The Convention
& Visitors Bureau, and is supported in partnership with the IMEX Group.
DETAILS:
Meetings Outlook presents future industry trends and predictions from MPI members,
including meeting professionals on MPI’s Business Research Panel. Every quarter,
research firm Association Insights surveys the panel, asking a short series of quantitative
questions related to the economy and a qualitative question regarding the individual’s
professional outlook. Phone interviews are also conducted with randomly selected MPI
members. The report provides a quarterly tracking of current business conditions and
future outlooks.
ABOUT MPI:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting
and event industry association. The organization provides innovative and relevant
education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent
voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of
approximately 18,500 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. For
additional information or to join, visit www.mpiweb.org.