MTGS_ASSOCIATION MEETINGS EXTRA Penton Media October 1, 2009 Volume 5, Number 10 If you want to view this on the web go to: http://enews.penton.com/enews/meetingsnet/v/677 LATEST NEWS --Exhibitors Use Social Media to Promote Booths By Dave Kovaleski (mailto:dkovaleski@meetingsnet.com) Forty percent of exhibitors use online social media to promote their exhibits, according to a new study by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research. Personal social networks, such as Facebook and LinkedIn, are the most popular online tools among exhibitors. Roughly 41 percent of survey respondents say they use these networks for promotional purposes, while 36 percent use videos, and 34 percent use blogs, according to the paper, entitled "Effective Methods of Visitor Promotion, Part II: Exhibitors." The use of these three tools is expected to rise in the next three years, especially the use of blogs. In three years, 44 percent of the 218 exhibitor respondents anticipate using blogs to promote exhibits. Read about the most popular marketing vehicles (http://meetingsnet.com/associationmeetings/news/0929-exhibitors-use-social-media/) among exhibitors. ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The Tampa Marriott(R) Waterside Hotel & Marina, located near the waterfront and the Convention Center, is the ideal place to host your next meeting. 50,000 square feet of newly-renovated meeting space, 719 newly-renovated guest rooms and suites, spa, 3 restaurants, rooftop pool and full-service marina. Visit http://www.tourtampawaterside.com or call 813-204-6338. ---------------------------------------- --Hotel Industry on Pace for Steep Declines in 2009 By Dave Kovaleski (dkovaleski@meetingsnet.com) The hotel industry will end the year with near double-digit percentage declines in the major metrics used to measure performance, according to projections from Smith Travel Research, Hendersonville, Tenn. But while the slide is expected to continue in 2010, the projected declines won't be as steep. The 2009 year-end projections state that occupancy will be down 8 percent to 55 percent nationwide; average daily rate will end the year down 10 percent at $96.43; and revenue per available room will be down 17 percent to $53.43. Further, supply will increase 3 percent and demand will be down 5 percent. Read about the projections for 2010 (http://meetingsnet.com/associationmeetings/news/0930-hotel-industry-steep-declines/). ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT Meetings are an important part of your business so let The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa make your next one a success. With 183,000 square feet of space, including 37 distinctive meeting spaces, the possibilities for your meeting are limitless. Take advantage of our special offers when you book a meeting before December 31, 2009. http://www.kierlandresort.com/golf_spa/213/index.html ---------------------------------------- --ASAE Survey Says Virtual Meetings More Popular By Dave Kovaleski (mailto:dkovaleski@meetingsnet.com) A new study by ASAE and The Center reveals a growing interest by association professionals in attending virtual meetings. The study is a follow-up to one that was conducted in January 2009; both surveys measure how association professionals have reacted during the current recession. The new survey says virtual events are supplementing, not supplanting, in-person meetings. The number of respondents who participate in both virtual and in-person meetings is 39 percent in the new summer study, up from 33 percent in the winter study. Further, 36 percent in the summer survey said they have attended an online education or training activity, up from 30 percent in the previous study. Another 31 percent said they took part in some other virtual event offered by an association, up from 27 percent. Read about other trends (http://meetingsnet.com/associationmeetings/news/0929-asae-survey-virtual-meetings-popular/) impacting associations. ---------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT The Hawai'i Convention Center combines the modern requirements of a state-of-the-art meeting facility with the beauty, comfort and culture that are uniquely Hawai'i. Including over 200,000 square feet of exhibition space and extensive fiber-optics in all meeting spaces and common areas. The Hawai'i Convention Center... where business and Aloha meet. Click here for more information. http://hawaiiconvention.com ---------------------------------------- --Digging for Dollars By Nancy Frede These days everyone is looking for ways to save a buck on their meetings. Here are a few ideas that can help keep your event in the black. *Look at your larger expenses at the meeting site -- what can you sell sponsorships for? Think audiovisual, buffet lunches, chocolate fountain and tray, water and soda breaks, etc.; *Go back to tabletop displays to eliminate pipe and drape; *Sell sponsorships for your badges. Read more money savings tips (http://meetingsnet.com/associationmeetings/mag/digging_dollars_0809/index.html) from an article in the August issue of Association Meetings. 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