A Thriving Environment: The State of Meetings in 2018

Presenter: Linda J. McNairy, Global Technology & Transformation, American Express Meetings & Events

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It’s more critical than ever for meeting planners to keep a keen eye on the direction of the industry. Tune in for an in-depth, data-focused session on the top 2018 trends and what that means for planners.

With hard-hitting analytics and expert insights, you’ll explore the industry forecast, global predictions, macro industry trends and regional differences, and discover what factors are shaping the industry.

Stay at the top of your game and:

  • Explore top meeting trends including destinations, site selection criteria, meeting approval process, technology and general meetings-related patterns
  • Discover global predictions including overall theme, group hotel rates, meeting spend, space availability, property type and more

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