IACC Future Meetings Barometer August 2022

Room Rates Cvent also reported in June that room rates were on average 14% higher than in January 2021, following a long-term trajectory of increasing rates.

Figure 5. Demand Drives Room Rates Higher

Weighted Average ADR by Week Across Hotel Proposals in CSN, Jan 2021–May 2022 vs. 2019

Source: Cvent Supplier Network

79% of planners expect increases in rates from venues.

Figure 6. Event Planners Expect Higher Costs

For a meeting of the same size/complexity, how do you expect the costs in 2022 to compare with the costs in 2019? (n=661)

35.3%

40

26.9%

30

17.1%

15.9%

20

4.8%

Increase > 20% Increase 11–20% Increase 1–10% Stay the Same

Decrease

Source: Cvent 2022 Planner Sourcing Report: North America Edition

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