9 key trends driving the future of meeting spaces
What does the future of meeting space look like? Here are 9 key trends identified in a recent report and their impact on future meeting planning. Which comes first, meeting spaces or the meetings planned to be held in these venues? While it may once have been the opportunities and constraints of venues that drove conferences and events, today’s forward-thinking venues have disrupted that model and are now looking to understand the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s conference organizers and attendees so they can to meet future needs. Mark Cooper, CEO of the International Association of Convention Centers (IACC), said at the launch of the global association of meeting and convention venue professionals’ 2024 Meeting Rooms Report: “For venues that aim to deliver exceptional experiences, staying ahead of the curve Status matters.” Future report. IACC has been producing this report since 2016 by gathering insights from meeting planners, venue operators and other global industry experts, identifying emerging trends that are…
Austin prepares to close convention center
AUSTIN, Texas – On April 1, 2025, the Austin Convention Center will close for four years for a $1.6 billion reconstruction project. The city won't be shutting down for conventions and trade shows, as the city's hotels and convention centers are stepping in to help. Visit Austin President and CEO Tom Noonan said Austin has long needed a new convention center. “Austin is the 11th largest city in the United States, but we currently have the 59th largest convention center. Over the past few years, we have seen that approximately 50% of convention center leads are lost due to lack of space or availability, so we know the interest in a new center The need is there. This new center will make us more competitive within the state and against our key national competitors," Noonan said. The current project timeline anticipates building closures, demolition and construction activities to begin next year, with the new, larger facility reopening in 2029. The…
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