Pulse Survey

Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey
Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey
The latest findings point to an industry that is adjusting, not retreating.
March 26, 2026
Meetings Industry PULSE Survey Results
NewsMeetings Industry PULSE Survey Results
The Meetings Industry PULSE Survey, launched in March 2020 at the inception of the global pandemic,...
By Michael J. Shapiro | February 2, 2026
Meetings and Events Industry Forecast 2025
NewsMeetings and Events Industry Forecast 2025
Planners are looking ahead with optimism as rising costs are expected to moderate in the coming year.
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 6, 2024
New Priorities for Sustainable Meetings
WebcastsNew Priorities for Sustainable Meetings
Wed., Sept. 28, 2 p.m. ET
By Michael J. Shapiro | August 17, 2022
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NewsNorthstar Meetings Group Partners With Cvent to Expand PULSE Survey
The benchmark research, launched in March 2020, will invite broader participation and significance...
By Loren G. Edelstein | January 14, 2022
Event Trends to Watch in 2022
WebcastsEvent Trends to Watch in 2022
Meetings industry experts discuss expectations in 2022.
By Michael J. Shapiro | November 7, 2021
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Incentive Planner Optimism Wanes for Future Travel Programs
But many incentive trips are planned for 2022, according to our Q4 PULSE Survey.
By Lisa A. Grimaldi | October 28, 2021
Convention Attendees MMB Survey Return to In Person
NewsU.S. Workers Are Eager to Meet Again in Person
New research finds 81 percent of former meeting-goers are just as likely — or more likely — to attend...
By Loren G. Edelstein | March 1, 2021
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NewsIs it Time for Optimism? New PULSE Survey to Gauge Expectations for In-Person Events
Northstar Meetings Group’s ongoing research is now open for meeting planner comments.
By Loren G. Edelstein | February 16, 2021