Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) FutureWatch yearly industry survey predicts planners can expect strong attendance this year.
According to FutureWatch 2008, which polled 1,643 meeting and event professionals, the survey predicts a 19 percent increase in attendance in 2008.
The survey also found that webcasts and other live event enhancements will be popular, but not replace face-to-face meetings.
In addition, the survey predicted planners will see a 27 percent rise in budgets this year, despite the potential economic downturn.
