Costs are a key factor in venue selection, but not at the expense of the attendee experience
Costs are rising, and teams are under pressure to make every decision count. But cutting back doesn’t mean cutting corners. The focus is shifting toward smarter collaboration with venues and partners to deliver strong experiences within tighter constraints. Clear goals, flexibility, and value-led thinking are becoming essential.
72% of event planners
globally expect costs to rise by up to 20% from 2025
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REPORT
2026 Cvent Planner Sourcing Report
Cvent surveyed over 1,650 event planners worldwide to uncover insights into planners' expectations for the meetings and events industry.