Planners willing to go off season is price is right
How willing are planner’s bosses to hold meetings during a destination’s off-season?
It turns out they are reasonably amenable to the idea, even though the example used was Phoenix in August or Michigan in February — not exactly premier sites at that time of year.
In the latest poll on MiMegasite.com, 37% of respondents said they would be “very willing” to go to a destination off-season in return for a great experience at a great price.
Nearly half or 48% said their bosses would be “somewhat willing, but would need to be persuaded.”
Only 14% said bosses would be “not at all willing.”
”Four- and five-star properties in locations with harsh summers or winters will often have off-season meeting packages for under $200 per person per night, which include: accommodations; meeting space; two refreshment breaks; and either breakfast or lunch,” says MiMegasite, adding:
“And for attendees who rarely get to stay at such properties, the event will be memorable and will likely boost morale.”
Report by David Wilkening
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