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Knowland and ConferenceDirect Release 2023 State of the Meetings Industry Report
Knowland | December 19, 2022
Survey reveals key insights to help industry professionals understand the state of the meetings industry from a planner and event manager perspective ARLINGTON, Va., Dec. 19, 2022 — Today, Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and ConferenceDirect, a full-service global meetings solution company, announced the results of a survey entitled, 2023 State of the Meetings Industry. The collaboration reveals insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2023. Download the Meeting Planner Survey...
Monthly U.S. Meetings and Events Volume Beats 2019 Levels for the First Time Since the Pandemic, According to Knowland
Knowland | December 7, 2022
November 2022 reaches 103.1 percent of 2019 event volume ARLINGTON, Va. — Dec. 7, 2022 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, released its U.S. monthly meetings and events data for November, reporting that November 2022 achieved 103.1 percent of November 2019 volume, exceeding monthly pre-pandemic levels for the first time. Knowland reports November this year with 122.5 percent growth over November 2021. In line with native seasonality, November 2022 declined by 11 percent over October 2022. • Increase over 2019 in average attendees per event – The average...
Knowland Reports Significant Growth in February Meetings Volume, Up 340 Percent Over February 2021
Knowland | March 3, 2022
Meetings increase 48 percent from January to February 2022, a significant sign the world is ready to get back to the business of meeting in person ARLINGTON, Va. — March 3, 2022 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, today released its monthly meetings and events data for February. Meetings volume from January to February increased 48.1 percent. Even more significant is a 340 percent increase over February 2021. Individual recovery metrics (average attendees and average space used) are now level with 2019. If the year continues at this pace, volume levels wil...
The “No Problem” Problem
Roger Wolkoff | June 5, 2019
By Roger Wolkoff I walk into the hotel, wheeling my luggage and briefcase behind me. I am taken aback by the spacious and open modern lobby. I approach the front desk, and Carlos greets me with a smile. We have a friendly exchange - how are you doing, did you have a good flight, how do you like our city - that kind of thing. I ask for a restaurant recommendation for dinner, and he tells me about a fascinating off-the-beaten-path bistro that has excellent reviews. I thank him, and he says, "No problem." And there it is. Hanging like a lead balloon. No problem. What's the problem with "no problem?" It's an inhe...
