The Outlook Gets Pricier for Event Planners

Evidence keeps piling up that meeting and event planners are going to face a tough time sourcing affordable venues in the future. A new report from Carlson Wagonlit Travel delves into the global rise in costs for event planners. Even as new hotels are coming online, demand is outpacing supply. With no relief in sight, planners are going to have to get creative to cope even as event budgets are growing. One has to wonder if more planners are going to turn to alternative venues if hotels continue to become more expensive. We also have my in-depth look at what Eventbrite's IPO means for the event technology sector as a whole.