Research & White Papers

Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey

Planners report increased budgets to offset costs, their primary concern.

August 31, 2023

Breaking Free From the Chains — The Case for Independent Hotels

What makes independent hotels a good fit for meetings — and how to best maximize their benefits.

July 19, 2023

2023 Convention Cities Index

Designed to help planners choose the best destination for their large events, this comprehensive guide tracks how hotel costs, safety and other key factors are changing in major U.S. and global cities.

June 12, 2023

Planning a Wellness-Minded Meeting

Find out how meeting professionals concerned with their attendees getting the most out of a program or event are incorporating wellness-minded activities between sessions.

June 1, 2023

Building An Event Community

Download this desktop reference guide to learn how online community platforms can enhance the attendee experience.

May 12, 2023

Northstar/Cvent Incentive PULSE Survey

As incentive travel picks up, planning and budgetary challenges persist.

May 4, 2023

First Look Research: Reimagining Exhibitions & Large Conferences

This exclusive First Look Research report reveals event organizers' expectations, priorities and future plans.

April 24, 2023

The New Corporate Incentive: Personalized Luxury Travel

Download this reference guide to learn why every organization should be thinking about rewarding their employees with travel — and how best to deliver individualized results.

March 20, 2023

2023 Independent Planner Pricing Survey

How much do independent planners make and how do they charge for their services?

February 21, 2023

Convention Cities Index Dec. 2022 Interim Report

The latest CCi data tracks changes in room rates, safety scores and monthly flights across major U.S. and global cities.

February 7, 2023

What Every Planner Should Know About Planning an Event in the Caribbean and Latin America

Download this checklist as a reference tool for creating memorable meetings in this remarkable part of the world.

November 18, 2022

Creating More Sustainable Events

Collaborate with host destinations and venues to drive meaningful change.

November 15, 2022

What's Your Event Tech IQ?

Learn where you stand with event technology, and how you can level up.

October 31, 2022

Salary Survey 2022

Northstar's exclusive research reveals planners' pay, job satisfaction, chief concerns, long-range plans and more.

September 7, 2022

First Look Research: The Slow Progress of Sustainability in Meetings

This exclusive First Look Research report examines how meeting and event planners address sustainability and the changes they anticipate in the next few years.

August 2, 2022

How to Attract More Attendees to Your Meetings

Learn from events experts how to entice participants to add your meeting to their busy schedules, and discover ways to create FOMO (that fear of missing out) that will give your event the buzz you need.

June 15, 2022

2022 Convention Cities Index

Rising hotel costs, changes in airlift are among key drivers impacting convention city competitiveness.

June 8, 2022