Technology was playing a role in the meeting industry, but now as technology is advancing as fast as it is, it's role in the industry has become even bigger. Also, because of the current economic status, meeting planners are looking to going green by recycling and even more heavily depending on the fast and advance technology. This goes to show that not only is technology becoming a big part of the industry but it is also becoming a huge part of our lives.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Increasing Use of Technology is the Biggest Meeting Industry Trend
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International's (HSMAI) Affordable Meetings National and Event Technology Expo pre-show survey revealed that planners are noticing an increase in the amount of technology used for meetings, regardless of its size. The majority of meeting and event planners (57.5 %) are incorporating technology into their meetings with the use of online registration, followed by video conferencing (20.4 %), social networks (17.7%), and blogs (14.2%). Others mentioned the increasing use of electronic surveys, cyber cafes and podcasts. In addition, since the economy continues to be a big factor in meeting planning, planners are moving towards "greener" options for meetings. They are recycling, reducing waste by reducing the use of water bottles and cans, decrease on-site meeting materials, and relying on electronic information and meetings technology.
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