Shorter-notice meetings are getting bigger,
more complex, and therefore more challenging. LateMeetings.com is to
launch an award for the agency or corporate decision-maker whose recent
event met these criteria, and was manifestly successful. Details soon.
Meanwhile, ten further emerging meetings categories:
• ImageMeet – where an added dimension is
to focus on delegate grooming and creating good impressions.
•
FitMeet – where organisers place an emphasis on the importance
of healthy lifestyles.
•
VIPMeet – incorporates the option of a reception
with directors in an historic venue.
•
StatusMeet – choice of a prestigious venue is dictated by
the standing of those who will attend.
•
ExtraMeet – the deliberate inclusion of upgraded services
and facilities.
•
TeamMeet – where the focus is on leadership training,
bonding, and group spirit.
•
OffPeakMeet – the conscious choice of non-office hours
both to save money and working time.
•
FamilyMeet – the use of a weekend event to encourage
quality time relationship-building between delegates, their
partners, and children.
•
JamBusterMeet – a short duration event in a motorway
venue between 10am and 3.30pm to beat the traffic.
•
ResponsibleMeet – an event where a sponsored ‘legacy’ initiative
conveys a lasting meaning within the host community.
•
NofrillsMeet – the cost-conscious choice of meetings facilities
close to an airport served by low-cost airlines
The next edition of Outlook '06 from www.meetingstrends.com will
appear in May.
Previous Outlooks:
January 2006 - Click here to view
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