Learn what planners want from hotels and venues in 2023
The issues facing planners have changed. The Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Report gives suppliers proven insight into evolving planner sentiment. Topics include:
- The state of meetings and events.
- The importance of rebuilding relationships.
- How planners are evaluating venues.
Here’s what planners say suppliers must do

Top Findings for Suppliers

78% of planners are producing and sourcing events simultaneously
Tip: Use Cvent technology to help give them what they need faster.

51% plan to increase or match budgets with inflation
Tip: Skip site visits and save money with Cvent Event Diagramming.

52% are satisfied with hotel staffing levels
Tip: Concern for hotel staffing continues to trend down steadily since August.
Resources to Meet Planner Needs

What Planners Want and Need
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The Future of Group Business
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Top 14 Trends for Suppliers
Learn how to capitalize on the booming hospitality recovery in 2023 amid the growing impact of inflation and understaffing.
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