-Meeting size is growing – Demand for meeting the increased hotel to hotel to accommodate large conventions that have the ability to pay more. The hotel is not as flexible as before, when it comes to walking the booking and last minute booking is not possible anymore.
-Meeting space is changing : Traditional Style The conference will be replaced with a large outdoor is small comfort for a meeting. And different types of seats that are requested. The focus is on creating a venue that surprising to see the delegates and participants.
-New age technology: Meetings and other activity have been developing the technology more than ever. Apps downloaded on smart phones and iPads, easily accessible mobile sites and meeting Facebook pages are assisting planners with the registration process, informing them of programmer and offering an easier method to gather feedback from participants after the events. Note taking through iPads, LCD projectors and the latest audio-visual technological tools.
-Team building activities are making a comeback : Venues, which are offering creative options for teambuilding activities are in demand. For instance venues with options for holding cookery classes, beach-volleyball or golf lessons are attracting more meeting planners.
-Growing importance of the destination: Time invested at in MICE activities is more valuable than was previously the case. The need to counter-balance this with destination experiences is taking on new meaning. Planners are looking for value for money and an exotic destination is not necessarily the primary factor. Destinations offering great value for money and a relaxed atmosphere are being preferred. Along with facilities/amenities MICE activities, destinations with learning in relaxed settings and recreational opportunities are currently gaining in popularity.
-Prices are trending up slowly: Economic improvements are now resulting in slowly increasing prices of MICE activities. Though value for money is still an important factor, the planners are yielding to prices being slightly higher than previously.
-Socially and environmentally responsible MICE events and the need to give back remain strong : important for planners and delegates as it is for MICE venues. Socially and environmentally responsible MICE events consist in both helping to safeguard the environment, as well as helping the public and private sectors to learn ways to more actively integrate into their local community and help enhance its social fabric.