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2022 Meetings and Events Survey
According to EXHIBITOR Magazine's 2022 Meetings and Events Survey, which queried 200 American exhibit managers, 92 percent of trade show pros are tasked with organizing corporate meetings and events – up 7 percentage points since before the pandemic.
Top 10 Traits
We asked survey respondents which attributes are most important when it comes to evaluating convention centers
as possible trade show and event venues. These are their top 10 in order of priority.
Do you expect the number of off-site meetings/events you host will increase or decrease in the coming three years?
Are you personally responsible for booking hotel accommodations for staff and/or attendees who travel to your meetings/events?
How many off-site meetings and events do you expect to host in the next 12 months?
What is the largest event audience you plan to host in the next 12 months?
What types of meetings and events have you recently planned?

Do you anticipate your budget for off-site meetings and events will increase or decrease in the coming three years?
What is your company's annual budget for off-site meetings and corporate events?

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