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Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey
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
Breaking Free From the Chains — The Case for Independent Hotels
Sponsored by Rosen Hotels & Resorts
What makes independent hotels a good fit for meetings — and how to best maximize their benefits.
July 19, 2023
2023 Convention Cities Index
2023 Convention Cities Index
Sponsored by Radisson Hotel Group
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
Planning a Wellness-Minded Meeting
Sponsored by The Palm Beaches
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
Building An Event Community
Sponsored by Visit Lauderdale
Download this desktop reference guide to learn how online community platforms can enhance the attendee experience.
May 12, 2023
Northstar/Cvent Incentive PULSE Survey
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
First Look Research: Reimagining Exhibitions & Large Conferences
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
This exclusive First Look Research report reveals event organizers' expectations, priorities and future plans.
April 24, 2023
The New Corporate Incentive: Personalized Luxury Travel
The New Corporate Incentive: Personalized Luxury Travel
Sponsored by Inspirato For Business
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 - 2
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
Convention Cities Index Dec. 2022 Interim Report
Sponsored by Radisson Hotel Group
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 1
What Every Planner Should Know About Planning an Event in the Caribbean and Latin America
Sponsored by Marriott International
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
Creating More Sustainable Events
Sponsored by Sonoma County Tourism
Collaborate with host destinations and venues to drive meaningful change.
November 15, 2022
Event Tech IQ-square
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
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
First Look Research: The Slow Progress of Sustainability in Meetings
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
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
How to Attract More Attendees to Your Meetings
Sponsored by Explore Asheville
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
2022 Convention Cities Index
Sponsored by Visit Orlando
Rising hotel costs, changes in airlift are among key drivers impacting convention city competitiveness.
June 8, 2022
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